Matildas to meet Scotland in London


Matildas star Katrina Gorry’s solo IVF journey Herald Sun

It's been five months since Katrina Gorry and her Matildas teammates wowed the nation with their incredible success at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.. But 2024 is going to be even bigger for.


Matildas star Katrina Gorry opens up about her eating disorder and using pregnancy to heal ABC

(ABC News: Michael Lloyd) "I knew that 2021 was kind of my year. I did want to fall pregnant, with or without a partner, so I decided that I would give IVF a go," she said. Gorry was in Norway, playing for Avaldsnes, but she was injured at the time.


Matildas player Katrina Gorry's IVF journey.

To catch up on all things Matildas and the 2023 Women's World Cup, check out our hub page here.. Katrina Gorry has always wanted kids.. Coming from a large family, the Matildas midfielder knew becoming a mum was in her future, but as a professional athlete, she had to consider timing.. Footballers work on a four-year cycle - there's the Asian Cup, the World Cup and the Olympic Games, then a.


Katrina Gorry partner Matildas star confirms engagement to fellow footballer with a sweet post

But speaking to reporters after the game, Gorry revealed the devastating personal tragedy that she and partner Clara Markstedt have been dealing with. Matildas players were all wearing black.


PostMatch Interview Katrina Gorry CommBank Matildas v Canada YouTube

Current partner: Kirsty Smith The Matildas goalkeeper is currently in a relationship with Scottish footballer Kirsty Smith. The two are teammates in the English league, where they both play for West Ham. Arnold and Smith have been dating since 2022.


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Matildas star Katrina Gorry has signed with West Ham. Picture: West Ham Women Instagram Gorry announced her departure and then confirmed her partner Clara Markstedt, who retired at the end of the season, was pregnant. Her cryptic social media post hinted at a "new adventure".


Katrina Gorry Matildas

Katrina Gorry's partner has sent a touching message to the Matildas midfielder after the pair suffered the tragic loss of a loved one in the days before Australia's thrilling World Cup.


Katrina Gorry partner Matildas star confirms engagement to fellow footballer with a sweet post

Harper was born on August 16, 2021, after Gorry realised she wanted to be a mum "with or without a partner," as she told the ABC last year. In 2021, she had been on an injury time out and decided to visit an IVF clinic in Norway, where she was playing before joining her Swedish club. Things started happening a lot faster than she expected.


Katrina Gorry’s return to football four months after IVF pregnancy, Matildas, Brisbane Roar

Playing together professionally on a football pitch is an unusual way to meet your future wife but for Matildas star Katrina Gorry, it was meant to be. Katrina announced her engagement to Swedish footballer and Vittsjo GIK teammate Clara Markstedt in a heartwarming social media post, with fellow Matildas stars quick to congratulate them.


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During her pregnancy Gorry took time away from professional football to become a mother but returned to the Matildas in 2022 before playing at the Women's World Cup this year.


Katrina Gorry Matildas

The Matildas' leader has been dating Kristie Mewis—another professional footballer at the top of her game—for years. In September 2023, Mewis was spotted in a video wearing a huge engagement ring on her finger.


Football equal pay ‘More needs to be done’ to achieve equality Herald Sun

When Australian-born football player Katrina Gorry flew to Sweden after being recruited by local club Vittsjö GIK, she had no idea that's where she would meet the love of her life. But that's exactly what happened. The Matildas star became close friends with her fellow teammate, Clara Markstedt, which quickly evolved into something more.


Katrina Gorry Matildas

For Gorry, throwing an arm around Cooney-Cross has been part of her new journey with the Matildas since returning from giving birth to daughter Harper in August 2021. The 30-year-old is arguably in the form of her life and was brilliant against Ireland. Next up, she'll play in front of her home crowd against Nigeria in Brisbane on Thursday night.


Katrina Gorry Matildas

Gorry has formed a formidable partnership with Cooney-Cross in the Matildas' midfield, with both playing alongside one another in all five of Australia's matches in 2023. Katrina Gorry celebrating with teammate Kyra Cooney-Cross Australia's game against England in London. (Photo: Rachel Bach/By The White Line) 1 / 10 Cup of Nations 2023


Cup of Nations Matildas’ Katrina Gorry shows importance in win over Czechia The Advertiser

Katrina Gorry described through tears how difficult the past two days had been in the lead-up to the Matildas' historic quarter-final win over France.. Her partner, Swedish footballer Clara.


Matildas to meet Scotland in London

Beyond her physical return to fitness, Gorry credits the support of national coach Tony Gustavsson and the wider Matildas backroom staff for providing the "massive turning point" to help get.