In a momentous achievement, Izzy Gomez, at 22 years old, has earned her first call up to the Matildas.
Izzy is a Mt Colah FC junior who was identified at a Northern Tigers FC holiday clinic and selected into the Northern Tigers Girls Youth program, from there Izzy was selected to represent the Football NSW Institute. In 2021 Izzy returned “home” to play in the Northern Tigers FC Womens 1st Grade squad, now with 54 1st Grade appearances and Izzy was a key member of the Sapphire Cup winning team in 2024. Izzy has previously represented Australia at a youth level, and inclusion in the Matilda squad is the next step in her journey to becoming one of the country’s leading footballers.
Her transition from youth football to the senior national team is a testament to her hard work and determination. The midfielder has long been regarded as one of Australia’s brightest emerging talents, and she is now set to take that potential to the international stage at senior level.
Izzy’s journey to the Matildas has been marked by an impressive rise in the domestic scene, going from playing First Grade at the Northern Tigers and then playing A League football at Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners. The 2023/24 season at the Central Coast Mariners was a standout year for the midfielder, who only missed one game throughout the campaign. Her performance did not go unnoticed, as she took home three trophies at the 2023/24 Mariners Medal Dinner including Mariners Player of the Year award, which cemented her place as one of the club’s standout performances.
Technical Director Jason Eagar said “everyone at Tigers is so pleased and proud of Izzy. I was here when Izzy came into Tigers and we could all see then she was a special talent. This opportunity is thoroughly deserved after many years of dedication and her ultra consistent high level performances over the past 12 months.”
You will be able to watch the Matildas series against both Brazil and Chinese Taipei live and free on 10 and 10 Bold and live on 10 Play and Paramount+ thanks to Football Australia’s broadcast partner, Paramount Australia.
COMMBANK MATILDAS | NOV / DEC 2024 INTERNATIONALS
CommBank Matildas v Brazil
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024
Kick-off: 8:00pm local / 9:00pm AEDT
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets
CommBank Matildas v Brazil
Date: Sunday, 1 December 2024
Kick-off: 6:35pm local / 7:35pm AEDT
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets
CommBank Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Kick-off: 8.00pm AEDT
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets
CommBank Matildas v Chinese Taipei
Date: Saturday, 7 December 2024
Kick-off: 7.30pm AEDT
Venue: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
Broadcast: 10, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+
Tickets: matildas.com.au/tickets