Nike and Football Australia release iconic CommBank Matildas' goalkeeper jerseys for fans to purchase | Football Australia

Football Australia and Nike are excited to announce that, from tomorrow, Tuesday 27 February, Australian fans will be able to purchase the CommBank Matildas’ goalkeeper jersey in the iconic purple colourway worn by Mackenzie Arnold on the world stage last year.

The announcement reinforces Nike and Football Australia’s support for the CommBank Matildas and commitment to serve fans who wish to show their passion and support for the squad’s Goalkeepers.

The jerseys will first go on sale via Football Australia Online Store from 12.00pm AEDT tomorrow and retail partners Rebel Sport and Ultra Football, from Wednesday, 28 February.

To serve fans wanting to show their support in the stands as the CommBank Matildas take on Uzbekistan in AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers, the jerseys will also be available to purchase at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Wednesday from merchandise outlets both inside and outside the venue. With the team set to play in front of another full house, making it twelve sold-out home matches in a row for the CommBank Matildas, it’s set to be another high-energy show of support.

Mackenzie Arnold, Nike athlete and CommBank Matildas’ Goalkeeper, who today released a heartwarming video capturing the moment she gifted the jerseys to friends and family, said: "The support we as goalkeepers have felt from our fans over the last year has been absolutely incredible. It means so much to me that we’ll head into another huge year for our team, and our sport, knowing that our families, friends and fans will be backing us all the way, and wearing our jerseys with pride.”

Arnold is especially excited to see young aspiring goalkeepers in the stands: “When I was a young athlete, the idea