Holly McNamara

Holly Christina McNamara (born 23 January 2003) is an Australian soccer player who plays for Melbourne City in the A-League Women and the Australia women's national soccer team (the Matildas).

Early and personal life
McNamara grew up in New South Wales and played for FNSW Institute in New South Wales.

Contrary to popular belief, she is not related to former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.

Club career
In December 2021, McNamara made her A-League Women debut for Melbourne City in a 1–0 win over Canberra United, starting the match and playing the full 90 minutes, along with scoring the game's only goal. In February, McNamara suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury in a match against Sydney FC, which ended her debut season.

International career
In 2018, McNamara was a part of the Junior Matildas team ahead of their 2019 AFC U-16 Women's Championship qualification campaign, however she tore her ACL before she had the chance to make her debut for the side.

After an impactful first five games for Melbourne City FC in the A-League Women, McNamara was called up by the Matildas for the first time. Participating in a training camp ahead of the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. On January 17, McNamara was finalised into the official squad for the tournament along with Cortnee Vine. McNamara was recalled to the Matildas squad on 18 November 2023 for two international friendly matches against Canada to be played in December.