Life off the pitch: Meet all of the Matildas players’ partners

Mackenzie Arnold was previously in a relationship with Kirsty Smith, however it’s reported the pair split in 2024.

Kirsty hails from Scotland, and the former couple first crossed paths in 2022 when she joined West Ham United Football Club – the same club Mackenzie played for.

Mackenzie and Kirsty used to frequently share insights into their relationship with photos posted on their social media pages, however it appears their posts together have been quietly removed.

Ellie Carpenter married her partner Danielle van de Donk in July 2025.

Danielle is a Dutch football player and, like Mackenzie and Kirsty, the couple met when she moved to Ellie’s football club in France, Olympique Lyonnais.

The pair keep their relationship more on the private side, but do occasionally upload some adorable loved-up photos together.

Steph Catley was previously engaged to Dean Bouzanis, however the couple split in 2024.

Dean is a fellow Aussie football star who plays as a goalkeeper for Brisbane Roar in the A-League.

The former couple first met back in 2016 during a joint training session, and began dating a few months later in January 2017. 

They celebrated their six-year anniversary in 2023, when Dean popped the question.

Alex Chidiac announced her engagement to partner Erin Clout in September 2024. The pair confirmed the exciting news via a video on social media, showcasing the planning phase and their proposal!

In July 2025, reports circulated suggesting the pair had married.

It’s believed that Kyra Crooney-Cross is possibly single. There is currently little known information about her love life.

Caitlin Foord is also in a relationship with a fellow football player. She has been dating Ireland captain Katie McCabe since mid 2023.

The couple tried to keep their romance under wraps for the first year, but they finally confirmed their relationship in May 2024.

Caitlin and Katie met at their shared soccer club, Arsenal.

One of the biggest sporting couples of the moment, Mary Fowler is currently dating NRL superstar Nathan Cleary.

It’s believed that the couple have been in a relationship since August 2023, when they were spotted on a cute ice cream date. However, they didn’t confirm their romance until January 2024 when they uploaded a selfie together on Instagram.

Since then, the sports stars have continued to provide glimpses into their wholesome relationship.

Katrina Gorry is married to Swedish footballer Clara Markstedt.

The couple both played for Vittsjo GIK in the Swedish football league, which is how they first crossed paths. They were good friends for a while before their romantic relationship began in mid 2022.

Katrina has one daughter, Harper – born in 2021 – and in 2024 she and Clara welcomed another bundle of joy together, son Koby. 

In an interview with Woman’s Day, the pair revealed that they were hoping to have their wedding on Hamilton Island in 2025 – and they did! They officially tied the knot in June.

Winonah Heatley’s relationship status currently remains unknown.

Veteran Matildas star Michelle Heyman is currently engaged to her long-term partner Christine Aldridge!

Christine is an actor, comedian and pilates teacher, and the couple have been together since early 2019.

It’s currently unknown whether Clare Hunt is in a relationship.

Kahli Johnson is currently in a relationship with Chloe English, with the pair first linked in mid 2024.

It’s believed that Alanna Kennedy could currently be single. However, she was previously in a relationship with Australian influencer Sophie Cachia.

“[We broke up] four or five times, maybe. I was gutted every time. And every time, I went straight back,” Sophie revealed on Mamamia‘s No Filter podcast in 2022. “I think I quote that in the book: She was my drug and I was addicted. And if you ask me why, I can’t tell you. You know, I loved her. It’s as simple as that… I’d been treated like a queen my whole life. Every relationship I’d ended, in high school, whatever. Really, I’d got everything I wanted my whole life. This is the first time someone was going, ‘You’re not having it’. So I wanted it more.

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is married to American soccer player Kristie Mewis, with the couple tying the knot on New Years Eve 2025.

In May 2025, the pair revealed the exciting news that they had welcomed their first child together, a son named Jagger.

Chloe Lincoln’s relationship status is currently unknown.

Holly McNamara is believed to be single.

There’s no information about Courtney Nevin’s relationship status at present.

Jamilla Rankin is believed to be single.

Hayley Raso hasn’t been linked to anyone romantically recently.

Little information is known about Charlize Rule’s love life.

Amy Sayer is believed to be single.

Remy Siemsen’s relationship status is unknown.

Kaitlyn Torpey is believed to have been in a relationship with fellow Matildas player Leah Davidson, however it’s unknown whether they are still together.

The pair met in 2021 when they played together for Melbourne City Football Club.

Details about their potential relationship remain limited, but they previously posted photos together on Instagram, with fellow player Mackenzie Arnold commenting, “You guys are too cute.”

Emily van Egmond tied the knot with her partner Kat Thompson in December 2024! Kat is a lifestyle influencer and photographer.

The pair also welcomed a daughter named Maddix Louise Van Egmond in October 2025, confirming the news on Instagram.

Clare Wheeler is currently dating Jeremy Ord.

The couple have been together since 2021.

Details about Jada Whyman’s personal life currently remain unknown.