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Mary Fowler Withdraws From Matildas After Private Circumstances

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC · How we work

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Mary Fowler withdrew from the Matildas squad, missing the 4-2 loss to Germany in Karlsruhe.
She also missed the Matildas friendly against Haiti scheduled in France.
Fowler flew from the UK to support partner Nathan Cleary, who is recovering from leg surgeries.
Nathan Cleary suffered fractures in both legs and now uses a wheelchair.
Coach Joe Montemurro said Fowler’s absence was for private personal circumstances.

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Mary Fowler withdrew from the Matildas squad, missing the 4-2 loss to Germany in Karlsruhe.
She also missed the Matildas friendly against Haiti scheduled in France.
Fowler flew from the UK to support partner Nathan Cleary, who is recovering from leg surgeries.
Nathan Cleary suffered fractures in both legs and now uses a wheelchair.
Coach Joe Montemurro said Fowler’s absence was for private personal circumstances.