FriendliesThu, Feb 5 | 5AM ET

Alanna Kennedy on Matildas’ World Cup run, why she left NWSL for WSL & breaking her nose

DescriptionMatildas defender Alanna Kennedy joins Friendlies to reflect on growing up playing with boys, breaking into Australia’s national team at 17, her unforgettable home World Cup in 2023 and why helping build London City Lionesses felt like the right next step. From resilience and friendships to chasing trophies in England, Kennedy opens up on a career that has taken her around the world.

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