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

Subscribe to The Women's Game on YouTube:    / @womensgamemib   Matildas 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. Presented by Verizon. 00:00 Mewis-Kerr Wedding Photo 02:13 Long Flight tips 04:03 Soccer Beginnings 06:00 Matildas debut 08:57 USA & Cinderella season 14:16 Broken nose moment 16:33 2023 World Cup 19:57 Angel City & Katie Zelem 22:51 London City move 27:54 Asian Cup goals 30:37 Her Soccer Style 33:02 Fan Voicemail: Coaches' AirPods #AlannaKennedy #Matildas #WomensFootball #TWG #FriendliesPodcast #LondonCityLionesses #WomensWorldCup #WSL #AustralianFootball #womeninsports Join our Discord!   / discord   BRAND NEW THE WOMEN'S GAME MERCH AVAILABLE NOW: https://mibcourage.co/4a2xapO Follow The Women's Game Twitter:   / womensgamemib   Instagram:   / womensgamemib   TikTok:   / womensgamemib   And get the newsletter delivered directly to your inbox every Monday: https://the-womens-game.beehiiv.com/