Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond returns home to the Newcastle Jets

The women’s A-League competition has welcomed back Matildas star Emily van Egmond as she prepares for the Asian Cup.

Matildas star Emily van Egmond (left) battles with America’s Lindsey Horan at McDonald Jones Stadium last month. Picture: Mark Kolbe/ Getty Images

The A-League women’s competition has received a boost, with Matildas star Emily van Egmond joining the Newcastle Jets.

Capped 112 times for Australia, van Egmond has signed with the Jets on a short-term deal from her American club Orlando Pride.

Midfielder van Egmond’s stint with the Jets will help her prepare for the January-February Asian Cup in India.

Guess who is back for the @NewcastleJetsFC?

Matildas star Emily van Egmond has signed on for a short-term stint in the @LibFinancial A-League.#WeAreALeaguespic.twitter.com/5vUMv6rFnu

— Liberty A-League (@aleaguewomen) December 7, 2021

“Emily has already been training with us ... and the lessons being learned from younger, less experienced players around training ethic and attitude have already been invaluable,” Jets coach Ash Wilson said.

“She brings so much to the team in terms of experience, technical and tactical quality and a winning mentality.

“I’m excited to see her back in gold playing a positive, attacking brand of football, and I know she is motivated to contribute to a successful campaign for this community.”

Van Egmond, who last played in the A-League women’s competition in the 2019-20 season, will be available for selection for the Jets on Friday night when Newcastle host Wellington Phoenix at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Originally published as Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond returns home to the Newcastle Jets