Indiah-Paige Riley, a youngster, has been chosen to the Football Ferns for the first time since migrating from Australia to New Zealand.
The Auckland-born 20-year-old, who made her Matildas debut in last year’s 5-2 friendly loss to Germany, stated in July that she wants to represent New Zealand in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Riley came to Australia when she was 12 years old and began her professional career with the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Women, where she was nominated for the competition’s young player of the year award in 2019-20.
Riley, who is now playing in Denmark with Fortuna Hjorring, was named to a 22-player team on Tuesday that will face Mexico and ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic’s Philippines in friendlies next month.
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Football Riley, according to Ferns head coach Jitka Klimkova, adds adaptability to her team.
Indiah is a great player who has played professional football in Denmark, according to Klimkova.
She’s flexible; she can play defence as well as further up the field, and I’m excited to see where she fits into our lineup. We require this level of competitiveness among the participants.
Riley is the second Australian product to leave the Matildas for New Zealand in recent years, with Sydney-born defender Ally Green making her debut for her mother’s place of origin against Wales in June.
Green is also picked to the squad, which comprises eight ALW players.
The Football Ferns will meet Mexico on September 2 and the Philippines on September 7, both in Los Angeles.
Squad of Football Ferns
Victoria Esson, Anna Leat, and Erin Nayler are the goalkeepers.
Elizabeth Anton, Mackenzie Barry, CJ Bott, Claudia Bunge, Ally Green, Meikayla Moore, Ali Riley, and Kate Taylor are the defenders.
Olivia Chance, Daisy Cleverley, Betsy Hassett, Annalie Longo, and Malia Steinmetz are the midfielders.
Jacqui Hand, Grace Jale, Gabi Rennie, Indiah-Paige Riley, Paige Satchell, and Hannah Wilkinson are the forwards.
Former Matilda has been nominated to the Football Ferns squad for forthcoming matches.
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