Ilona Melegh Earns First Matildas Call-Up

Adelaide United is thrilled to announce goalkeeper, Ilona Melegh has been selected for the CommBank Matildas’ 24-player squad for the June international window which has been confirmed today, with Australia to host Mexico in a two-match series across New South Wales.  

Head Coach Joe Montemurro has selected a mix of core Commbank Matildas players alongside players who have impressed at club level, which continues to evolve the depth of the team as they prepare for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

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Goalkeeper Ilona Melegh (Adelaide United) receives her first senior call-up, while Alana Murphy (Nottingham Forrest) returns to the squad for the first time since June 2025, adding further quality and versatility to the midfield unit. 

The June series will also feature two potential milestones, with Ellie Carpenter currently sitting on 99 caps and Caitlin Foord on 148.  

Quote attributed to CommBank Matildas Head Coach, Joe Montemurro:

“This window provides another important step for us as we continue building consistency and clarity in the way we want to play.

“We’ve retained a strong core group, while also creating opportunities for players who have performed well at the club level and are ready for experience in the international environment. 

“Mexico will present a different challenge for us, and that’s exactly what we need at this stage. Exposing the group to varied opposition and conditions is critical as we continue to grow, and we’re looking forward to maximising our time together both on and off the pitch.” 

The CommBank Matildas will kick off the series at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday, 6 June, before travelling to Sydney for game two at CommBank Stadium on Tuesday, 9 June.  

The two-match series will provide fans across New South Wales with the opportunity to see the national team take on a world-class opponent on home soil, inviting supporters to be part of the team’s ongoing journey towards the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.

COMMBANK MATILDAS | FINAL SQUAD | JUNE 2026 

NAME    POSITION  CLUB    ‘A’ CAPS (GOALS) JUNIOR CLUB / MEMBER FEDERATION
Mackenzie ARNOLD   Goalkeeper  Portland Thorns FC  67 (0)  Burleigh / Football QLD    
Ellie CARPENTER  Defender  Chelsea FC  99 (5)  Cowra and District JSC / Football NSW   
Steph CATLEY  Defender  Arsenal WFC   146 (7)  East Bentleigh, SE Cougars / Football VIC    
Alex CHIDIAC Midfielder F.C Como Women 39 (2) Croydon Kings/ Football SA
Caitlin FOORD   Forward  Arsenal WFC   148 (40)  Warilla Wanderers FC / Football NSW  
Mary FOWLER Forward Manchester City 69 (17) Leichhardt / Football QLD
Isabel GOMEZ Midfielder Central Coast Mariners 2 (0) Mount Colah FC / Football NSW
Winonah HEATLEY  Defender  AS Roma  20 (0)  Douglas United FC / Football QLD  
Alanna KENNEDY   Defender  London City Lionesses   150 (17)  Campbelltown Cobras SC / Football NSW   
Sam KERR  Forward  Unattached 139 (75)  Western Knights SC / Football West    
Chloe LINCOLN Goalkeeper Brisbane Roar FC 5 (0) Northern Inland Football / NNSW Football 
Leticia MCKENNA Forward Melbourne City FC 1 (1) Cockburn City FC/Football West  
Holly MCNAMARA  Forward  Melbourne City FC  19 (2)  Ermington United Sports and Recreation Club / Football NSW  
Ilona MELEGH Goalkeeper Adelaide United FC 0 (0) Cumberland United Boys/ Football SA
Alana MURPHY Midfielder Nottingham Forrest 5 (0) Langwarrin Soccer Club / Football VIC
Courtney NEVIN  Defender  Malmo FF  44 (1)  Oakville Ravens SC / Football NSW  
Jamilla RANKIN Defender TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 9 (0) Eureka FC / NNSW Football
Hayley RASO  Forward   Eintracht Frankfurt  108 (24)  Palm Beach SC / Football QLD    
Charlize RULE Defender Brighton Hove & Albion F.C. 6 (0) Queens Park FC / Football NSW
Amy SAYER  Midfielder  Malmo FF 26 (5)  Northbridge FC / Football NSW
Remy SIEMSEN  Forward   FC Rosengard 17 (0)  Manly United FC / Football NSW   
Kaitlyn TORPEY  Forward  Newcastle United   27 (2)  Olympic FC / Football QLD  
Emily VAN EGMOND   Midfielder  Leicester City  173 (33)  Dudley Redhead United FC / NNSW Football   
Clare WHEELER   Midfielder  Everton WFC   41 (3)  Adamstown Rosebud / NNSW Football    

COMMBANK MATILDAS | JUNE 2026 | MATCH SCHEDULE  

CommBank Matildas v Mexico
Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026
Kick-off: 6.45pm ACST
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
TV Broadcast: Network 10, Paramount+
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CommBank Matildas v Mexico
Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Kick-off: 6:30pm ACST
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
TV Broadcast: Paramount+ exclusive

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