Kyra Cooney-Cross, Matildas’ standout player in FIFA Women’s Planet Cup, joins Arsenal in Women’s Super League
Kyra Cooney-Cross, the talented midfielder for the Matildas, has secured a dream move to Arsenal soon after an impressive efficiency at the Planet Cup. Cooney-Cross played in all but 4 minutes of Australia’s matches in the tournament. She produced her debut in the A-League as a 15-year-old for Melbourne Victory and has now joined fellow Matildas Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord at Arsenal. The English giants signed her on a two-year contract, with head coach Jonas Eidevall praising her as a single of the most effective young players in the globe.
Cooney-Cross expressed her excitement about joining Arsenal, stating that it felt suitable as quickly as she heard about their interest. The move took location on the final day of the transfer window, with Arsenal reportedly paying $270,000 for her, a important sum in women’s football. Cooney-Cross’s powerful efficiency throughout the Planet Cup showcased her energy and talent in the midfield, regardless of getting a single of the youngest players on the Australian squad. Eidevall believes she will be an fantastic addition to Arsenal’s midfield, highlighting her passing capacity and explosiveness.
Cooney-Cross’s journey to this point started in the A-League, exactly where she debuted for Melbourne Victory at the age of 15. She also played for Western Sydney prior to producing the move to Europe. She now joins a group of talented Australian players in the Women’s Super League, such as Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, and Mackenzie Arnold. The season is set to commence in two weeks, and Cooney-Cross is eager to make her mark with Arsenal.

