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Alanna Kennedy, Emily van Egmond Named to Australia’s 2019 Women’s World Cup Roster

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 13, 2019) - On Monday evening, Australian Women’s National Team Head Coach Ante Milicic named the 23 players who will represent Australia at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France this summer. Featured on Australia’s roster are two Orlando Pride players in midfielder Emily van Egmond and defender Alanna Kennedy.

This summer, Australia will face Italy, Brazil and Jamaica in Group C at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Australia will open group play against Italy on June 9 (7 a.m. ET) at Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes. The Matildas then face Brazil on June 13 (12 p.