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Matildas Suffer Injuries, New Coach Montemurro Takes Charge

5/14/2025

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Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold faces a setback, sidelined by a foot injury from her time with Portland Thorns FC, just as teammate Mary Fowler grapples with an ACL rupture. In a bid to revive the team's fortunes, Joe Montemurro is poised to take the helm as the new coach, as the Matildas currently sit at 16th in the world rankings.

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Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold faces a setback, sidelined by a foot injury from her time with Portland Thorns FC, just as teammate Mary Fowler grapples with an ACL rupture. In a bid to revive the team's fortunes, Joe Montemurro is poised to take the helm as the new coach, as the Matildas currently sit at 16th in the world rankings.