Brisbane Roar midfielder, Laini Freier has received her first CommBank Matildas call-up and will play alongside Tameka Yallop ahead of the SheBelieves Cup in the United States during the upcoming February international window.
The call-up follows what has been a stellar season for the Queenslander, who is currently equal top goal scorer, scoring seven goals in nine games, including two hattricks. Laini Freier will unfortunately be without twin sister Sharn, who has been ruled out due to an ankle injury.
Hosted annually by US Soccer, the four-nation tournament will bring together some of the best teams in the world, with matches played across three states and three matchdays in the United States.
Celebrating its historic 10th edition, the 2025 SheBelieves Cup will feature reigning Olympic gold medallists and world number one United States Women’s National Team (USWNT), Australia, world number seven Japan, and world number 21 Colombia. All four teams competed at the Paris 2024™ Olympic Games, underscoring the elite calibre of the competition.
The CommBank Matildas will kick off their campaign against Asian Football Confederation rivals Japan on Thursday, 20 February 2025 (4:05pm CT) at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas. They will then face the hosts, USWNT, on Sunday, 23 February 2025 (3:05pm MST) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona before wrapping up their tournament against Colombia on Wednesday, 26 February 2025 (4:30pm PST) at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California.
Fans will be able to watch the CommBank Matildas take part in the SheBelieves Cup live and exclusive on Paramount+ thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.
COMMBANK MATILDAS | SHEBELIEVES CUP | 19 – 27 FEBRUARY 2025
Japan v CommBank Matildas
Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025 (local) / Friday, 21 February (AEDT)
Kick-off: 4.05pm CT (local) / 9.05am (AEDT)
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium, Houston (TX)
Broadcast: Paramount+
Tickets: ussoccer.com/shebelieves/cup
United States v CommBank Matildas
Date: Sunday, 23 February 2025 (local) / Monday, 24 February (AEDT)
Kick-off: 3.05pm MST (local) / 9.05am (AEDT)
Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale (AZ)
Broadcast: Paramount+
Tickets: ussoccer.com/shebelieves/cup
CommBank Matildas v Colombia
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025 (local) / Thursday, 27 February (AEDT)
Kick-off: 4.30pm PST (local) / 11.30am (AEDT)
Venue: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego (CA)
Broadcast: Paramount+
Tickets: ussoccer.com/shebelieves/cup