Malmö FF will have the opportunity to go top of the Damallsvenskan when they take on Jada Whyman’s AIK Fotboll this weekend. Elsewhere, CommBank Matildas face off in the NWSL when the Courage play the Thorns, while pre-season continues for most European competitions.
Read our preview of the Matildas Abroad action below.
United States
Angel City FC travel to take on the Utah Royals on Saturday, 12pm AEST. The Royals are currently bottom of the table, and it is almost a must-win for Angel City if they are to qualify for the play-offs. Alanna Kennedy will be available for the away side.
The North Carolina Courage host the Portland Thorns on Sunday, 9.30am AEST. The Courage are currently only one point outside of the top eight, and any points they can secure against a Thorns team chasing a top-four spot will make a world of difference. Kaitlyn Torpey and Mackenzie Arnold will be available for the Thorns, while Cortnee Vine will be available for the Courage.
You can watch the NWSL live and on demand on Stan Sport.
Sweden
Kristianstads DFF takes on FC Rosengård on Saturday, 11pm AEST. Kristianstads top three hopes took a blow last week in defeat, but a bounce-back this weekend could see them challenge for European places once more. Amy Sayer and Remy Siemsen will be available for Kristianstads.
Vittsjö GIK take on Djurgården on Sunday, 10pm AEST. With only five points separating the two sides, Vittsjö will hope three points can continue their positive momentum into the second half of the season. Daniela Galic will be available for Vittsjö.
Malmö FF host AIK Fotboll on Monday, 12am AEST. Malmö is only one point from the top and will hope to solidify their place in the top three with a win, while AIK will be riding high off last week’s win. Courtney Nevin will be available for Malmö while Jada Whyman is expected to line up in goals for AIK.
Mexico
CF Monterrey faces off against Santos Laguna on Sunday, 1pm AEST. Monterrey will be hoping to bounce back after their 4-0 midweek defeat against Cruz Azul. Emily Gielnik is expected to start on the weekend.
Canada
Calgary Wild FC host Halifax Tides FC on Sunday, 6am AEST. Calgary will be hoping to ride the form from last week’s win into the latter stages of the season. There is no word yet on Kahli Johnson’s availability as she continues to battle injury.
You can watch the Northern Super League on the Northern Super League YouTube Channel.
England
Tottenham Hotspur get their pre-season underway on the weekend, taking on Sevilla on Saturday, 3am AEST. Charli Grant and Clare Hunt will hope to get their first minutes of the season. Hayley Raso did not travel with the squad to Spain.
France
Lyon takes on the German side FC. Nürnberg in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, 7pm AEST. Teagan Micah hopes to add to her minutes with the French giants.