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Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) has confirmed Matildas and London City Lionesses defender Alanna Kennedy has been appointed to the PFA Executive Committee.
Kennedy steps into a casual vacancy on the Executive, building on her significant contribution during the National Teams Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations in 2023. The 30-year-old has previously represented the Matildas as a delegate and served on the PFA’s CBA Committee.
She will work alongside fellow Matildas Clare Hunt, Tameka Yallop and Dylan Holmes on the player committee.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the PFA Executive and I’m looking forward to having an impact and work closely with my peers during an important time for the sport,” she said via press release.
“We’re now only months away from next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup on home soil, where there’s a great opportunity to grow and professionalise the women’s game in Australia.”
Kennedy has established an impressive playing career over a decade, becoming a key figure in the Matildas’ defence. She has earned 141 caps for Australia and has competed in three FIFA Women’s World Cups and three Olympic Games.
At club level, she has also achieved notable success, securing A-League Women honours with Sydney FC, Perth Glory and Melbourne City. Internationally, she won the 2016 NWSL title with Western New York Flash and the 2021–22 FA Women’s Cup with Manchester City.
PFA Chief Executive Beau Busch said the organisation is delighted to welcome Kennedy to the Executive as the game enters a pivotal phase.
“We’re excited to welcome Alanna to the Executive ahead of a critical period for the professional game,” he said via press release.
“Alanna has worked with us to secure several landmark achievements for her and her peers, and we can’t wait for her to bring her wealth of expertise to the table in an expanded role as we continue the push to professionalise the women’s game in Australia.”
In her new role, Kennedy will work alongside Co-Presidents Tameka Yallop and Jackson Irvine, as well as fellow Executive Members Mat Ryan, Andrew Redmayne, David Williams, Jack Hingert, Dylan Holmes, Clare Hunt, Chair Francis Awaritefe, Deputy Chair Elise Kellond-Knight and Chief Executive Beau Busch.
