“For now, I need to focus on taking care of myself, which is why I’m taking some time off.

“I truly appreciate everyone’s support and concern and I’m confident I’ll return stronger than ever.”

Vine moved to National Women’s Soccer League club North Carolina Courage in June after her stint with Sydney FC and she played in five games late in the season scoring one goal.

Vine’s long-time teammate and partner, Charlotte McLean, also made the same move to the Courage.

The Courage were knocked out of the NWSL play-offs by the Kansas City Current on Monday (AEDT), with Vine coming off the bench in the second half.

Interim Matildas coach Tom Sermani said on Friday, before Vine’s statement, that she was in communication with him but was not available for selection.

“Cortnee has chosen, at this stage, not to be considered to be selected,” Sermani said.

“We’ve had a chat before the last window and had a chat within the last week. She’s good but just not available for these upcoming games.”

Sermani named a 36-player squad for the upcoming friendlies, in which the Matildas face a rare block of four home internationals including Brazil twice in Brisbane and Gold Coast on November 28 and December 1, and then Taiwan at AAMI Park on December 4 and Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium on December 7.

Superstar striker Sam Kerr is still recovering from her knee reconstruction but the majority of the team’s European and US-based stars will play in at least a couple of the upcoming matches.

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