- Spent time away from football
- Enjoyed holidays with family and friends
- Has returned in form, with special post for Nathan
Mary Fowler is back in England and back on the scoresheet for Manchester City, but her NRL sweetheart Nathan Cleary is never far from her thinking.
The Matildas star has returned to the UK after taking a break from international football and spending time in Australia with her family, and the family of her boyfriend Cleary.
And a Fowler special has adorned Manchester City’s 4-2 victory at Aston Villa in the Women’s Super League.
Fowler’s fine allround display at Villa Park ended what must have been a poignant week for her after her fellow Matilda Alanna Kennedy left City to join Los Angeles-based NWSL club Angel City.
But now the only Australia international left playing soccer in Manchester, the 21-year-old Fowler was evidently determined on Saturday to keep the flag flying high.
Fowler, working her wiles on both flanks and even helping orchestrate from a deeper midfield role, was constantly at the heart of the action in a pulsating encounter.
Mary Fowler has made a successful return to football for Manchester City in the UK
It comes after she spent time away from the game, holidaying in Australia with boyfriend Nathan Cleary
Fowler posted a series of images to her Instagram, including a message to Cleary
After celebrating her sixth goal of the season – already matching her tally for City for the whole of last season – she could also look back on a performance in which her pinpoint passing and crosses could easily have led to a couple more goals for the visitors.
She has celebrated by posting a series of images to her Instagram account, including a message for Cleary.
Fowler shared pics back with her teammates including the captions “celebrating with the girlies” and “silly moments with this hot lady”.
She also shared images from her north Queensland holiday with Cleary and her family with the caption smile.
And in a touching moment, she also posted an image of her holding her trusty camera with the caption “missing you in my cameras lens” in a message to Cleary.
Fowler and Cleary first met at an Adidas event in 2023. In August 2023, they were seen together enjoying ice cream, sparking initial dating rumours.
In October 2023, Cleary was spotted in Perth supporting Fowler during the Olympic Qualifiers, further fueling relationship rumors.
The couple was spotted spending time together in a local park, with plenty of PDA involved.
Fowler shared images of her with Cleary and her family, enjoying their time over the holiday break
Fowler also included images of her return to football and her teammates, obviously relishing being back
Fowler and Cleary have become the glamour couple of Australian sport and share plenty of images and videos of their journey together
By December 2023, their relationship became more evident when they were photographed sharing a kiss at Sydney Airport. In April 2024, Fowler shared their first official couple photo on Instagram, confirming their relationship publicly.
In September 2024, marriage rumours emerged after Cleary’s teammate, Brian To’o, made a comment suggesting the couple might be engaged. However, no official confirmation has been made.
Despite their demanding sports careers and long-distance challenges, Cleary and Fowler have maintained their relationship through constant communication and mutual support. Cleary has expressed his desire to start a family with Fowler in the future, though not immediately.
Their relationship has garnered significant public attention, with both athletes adjusting to the increased scrutiny while focusing on their respective careers.
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