An overview of how to keep up with and follow the players of the NWSL taking part in international games in October. This page will be updated with results and highlights as they become available. Live scores are[ available on FIFA.com](http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/international-tournaments/fixtures-results/women/index.html).Qualifiers for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place this month for Concacaf and UEFA. [Concacaf](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/concacaf-womens-championship-begins-thursday) will feature NWSL players representing Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States. More info on that tournament can be found [here](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/concacaf-womens-championship-begins-thursday). Switzerland and the Netherlands [have advanced to the finals of the UEFA play-offs](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/switzerland-and-the-netherlands-advance-to-final-play-off-for-uefas-final-world-cup-berth) for the federation’s final spot in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The home-and-away series will take place between November 5 and 13. Switzerland and Portland Thorns FC’s [**Ana Crnogorcevic**](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/ana-maria-crnogorcevic) moved past Belgium with a pair of draws, 1-1 at home on Tuesday, and a 2-2 hard-fought road draw on Friday that gave Switzerland the road goals edge they needed to win the semifinal play-off. The Netherlands advanced past Seattle Reign FC defender [**Theresa Nielsen**](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/theresa-nielsen) and Denmark with a 2-0 home win on Friday and a 2-1 road win on Tuesday. The matchup was a rematch of the 2017 Euro final, also won by the Netherlands. [Empty Body] ### Schedule | [More Info](https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/y=2018/m=10/news=its-playoff-time-2995659.html?_branch_match_id=359481284037523720) #### **Friday, October 5:** Netherlands 2, Denmark 0 | [Match Report](https://www.uefa.com/womensworldcup/season=2019/matches/round=2000872/match=2025632/index.html) Belgium 2, Switzerland 2 | [Match Report](https://www.uefa.com/womensworldcup/season=2019/matches/round=2000872/match=2025634/index.html) #### **Tuesday, October 9:** Denmark 1, Netherlands 2 | [Match Report](https://www.uefa.com/womensworldcup/season=2019/matches/round=2000872/match=2025633/index.html) Switzerland 1, Belgium 1 | [Match Report](https://www.uefa.com/womensworldcup/season=2019/matches/round=2000872/match=2025635/index.html) * * * Additionally, several friendlies will take place over the next week featuring NWSL players. Countries are listed in alphabetical order. ### Australia Schedule * October 5: France 2 | Australia 0 *[[Highlights]](https://matildas.footballaustralia.com.au/video/full-time-highlights-australia-v-france-0)* * October 9: England 1 | Australia 1 *[[Highlights & Match Report]](https://matildas.footballaustralia.com.au/news/westfield-matildas-snatch-late-draw-england)* [Empty Body] NWSL players on the roster: [Ellie Carpenter](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/ellie-carpenter) (Portland Thorns FC), [Steph Catley](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/steph-catley) (Seattle Reign FC), [Caitlin Foord](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/caitlin-foord) (Portland Thorns FC), [Elise Kellond-Knight](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/seattle-reign-fc-sign-elise-kellond-knight) (Seattle Reign FC), [Clare Polkinghorne](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/clare-polkinghorne) (Houston Dash), [Kyah Simo](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/kyah-simon)n (Houston Dash) *[[Full Roster]](https://matildas.footballaustralia.com.au/news/stajcic-reveals-18-player-squad-face-france-and-england)* * * * ### Brazil Schedule * October 6: England 1 | Brazil 0 [*[Match Report]*](https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/jogos/selecao-feminina/amistoso-da-selecao-feminina-brasil-x-inglaterra) NWSL players on the roster: [Monica](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/monica) (Orlando Pride), [Poliana](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/poliana) (Orlando Pride), [Andressinha](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/andressinha) (Portland Thorns FC), [Camila](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/camila) (Orlando Pride), [Marta](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/marta) (Orlando Pride), [Debinha](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/debinha) (North Carolina Courage) *[*[*Roster announcement*](https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/noticias/selecao-feminina/selecao-feminina-e-convocada-para-amistosos-na-inglaterra-em-outubro)* | *[*Roster update*](https://www.cbf.com.br/selecao-brasileira/noticias/selecao-feminina/poliana-kathellen-e-juliana-convocadas-para-amistoso)*]* * * * ### England Schedule * October 6: England 1 | Brazil 0 *[[Match Report]](http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/oct/06/england-brazil-notts-county-061018)* * October 9: England 1 | Australia 1 *[[Match Report]](http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/oct/09/england-australia-craven-cottage-091018)* [Empty Body] NWSL players on the roster: [Rachel Daly](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/rachel-daly) (Houston Dash). [Jodie Taylor](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/jodie-taylor) (Seattle Reign FC) has [withdrawn from the roster due to injury](http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/oct/03/england-brazil-karen-bardsley-siobhan-chamberlain-031018]). [*[Full Roster]*](http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/oct/03/england-brazil-karen-bardsley-siobhan-chamberlain-031018) * * * ### South Africa Schedule * October 6: Chile 2 | South Africa 1 *[[Match Report]](https://www.safa.net/2018/10/07/banyana-banyana-go-chile-friendly-international/)* * October 9: Chile 2 | South Africa 2 *[[Match Report]](https://t.co/oNXwYr2J0n)* [Empty Body] NWSL players on the roster: [Thembi Kgatlana](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/thembi-kgatlana) (Houston Dash), [Linda Motlhalo](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/linda-motlhalo) (Houston Dash), as well as former [Houston Dash defender Janine Van Wyk](https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/no-players-selected-off-re-entry-wire). [*[Full Roster]*](https://www.safa.net/2018/10/03/banyana-banyana-arrive-safely-chile/)

Match Highlights

Match Highlights