Matildas coach backs Mary Fowler's absence from friendlies
- Topic:MatildasPosted Thu 8 Oct 2026 at 8:15pmThu 8 Oct 2026 at 8:15pmMary Fowler will not play for the Matildas in their two upcoming friendlies.
- (Getty Images: Corbis/Steve Christo)In short:Mary Fowler, who withdrew from the Matildas squad for upcoming friendlies, has the support of the team, according to coach Joe Montemurro.
- There has been speculation that Fowler has returned to Australia to support her partner, Nathan Cleary, which Football Australia has not confirmed.
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- Topic:MatildasPosted Thu 8 Oct 2026 at 8:15pmThu 8 Oct 2026 at 8:15pmMary Fowler will not play for the Matildas in their two upcoming friendlies.
- (Getty Images: Corbis/Steve Christo)In short:Mary Fowler, who withdrew from the Matildas squad for upcoming friendlies, has the support of the team, according to coach Joe Montemurro.
- There has been speculation that Fowler has returned to Australia to support her partner, Nathan Cleary, which Football Australia has not confirmed.
Sources: ABC Australia