Coach Tony Gustavsson has hailed Hayley Raso's resilience after the winger again delivered for the Matildas despite uncertainty over her club future.
Raso is expected to depart Real Madrid at season's end after limited playing minutes at the Spanish club, who she joined after a similarly frustrating period at Manchester City.
But the 29-year-old has excelled for her country and scored the opening goal in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Mexico in San Antonio, Texas.