Mackenzie Arnold

Goalkeeper • Age 32 • #18

Mackenzie Elizabeth Arnold, also known by her nickname Macca, is an Australian professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for National Women's Soccer League club Portland Thorns FC and the Australia national team.

262 Appearances

3 Trophies

4 Awards

Fun Facts about Mackenzie

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

She wanted to be a tennis player.

Mackanzie isa big fan of surfing and enjoys spending her free time at the beach.

Her bestfriend are Caitlin Foord and Alanna Kennedy.

Her hidden talent is that she can do one clap hand.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Arnold discovered she had significant hearing loss and now wears hearing aids off the pitch. She has partnered with Audika to raise awareness about hearing loss.

She saved three penalties in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final shootout against France, earning nicknames like "The Brick Wall" and "Minister for Defence."

She was in a relationship with West Ham United footballer Kirsty Smith.

She owns a dog named Jack.

She enjoys horse riding, camping, 4WD adventures, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

She is also a fan of country music and has expressed admiration for artists like Justin Bieber.

In 2024, Arnold published her memoir titled "Macca: My Story So Far," discussing her career and personal challenges.

She has also authored four children's books inspired by her childhood and experiences with hearing loss.

She became a goalkeeper by chance after being rejected as a right back at age 14, reluctantly stepping into the role years later when her club needed a keeper—marking the unexpected start of her path to the national team.