Clare Elizabeth Polkinghorne was born on 1 February 1989 and is an Australian former professional soccer player who played as a defender.
17 Facts About Clare Polkinghorne
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Clare Polkinghorne became Australia's most capped footballer in February 2023, and as of her final game, she extended this record with 169 appearances since her debut in 2006.
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Clare Elizabeth Polkinghorne was born in Brisbane, Queensland, on 1 February 1989.
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Clare Polkinghorne signed for Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League after the 2015 World Cup.
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On 7 January 2017, Clare Polkinghorne become the first player to play 100 club games in the W-League, all of which have been played for Brisbane Roar.
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In December 2020, Clare Polkinghorne re-signed with Brisbane Roar after spending the off-season at Avaldsnes.
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On 7 June 2018, Clare Polkinghorne signed with the Houston Dash.
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Clare Polkinghorne signed for Swedish Damallsvenskan club Vittsjo GIK on 19 March 2021.
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On 25 December 2023, Clare Polkinghorne joined Kristianstads DFF for the 2024 Damallsvenskan season.
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Clare Polkinghorne first represented the Australia national team in 2006 and has played more than 160 matches, scoring 16 goals.
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Clare Polkinghorne played in both the 2007 World Cup and 2011 World Cup and was an unused squad member during the 2015 World Cup.
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Clare Polkinghorne was selected for the Australian Matildas football team which qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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In February 2023, Clare Polkinghorne became the most capped Matilda ever with her 152nd appearance, after surpassing the previous record set by Cheryl Salisbury.
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Clare Polkinghorne scored a goal against the Czech Republic in the game.
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On 4 June 2024, Clare Polkinghorne was named in the Matildas team which qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics, her third Olympic games selection.
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Clare Polkinghorne announced her retirement from international football on 2 October 2024, effective in December, after the Matildas play Brazil in her hometown of Brisbane.
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Clare Polkinghorne will continue her club career at Kristianstads, at the same time working towards attaining a coaching licence.