Michelle Heyman is the not so secret weapon boosting Gungahlin United in Capital Football NPLW

But she looms as a major boost for Gungahlin United after returning to the fold in the Capital Football National Premier League Women's title race.

Fourth-placed Gungahlin head to Melrose to face the West Canberra Wanderers on Sunday, desperate to snap a two-game losing streak and cement their place in the top four.

Heyman's return to Gungahlin's ranks this year comes after a stellar ALW campaign with Canberra United which even had some wondering if she could force her way back into the fold for the Matildas ahead of the World Cup.

But the striker Australia will be watching is Sam Kerr - the goal-scoring sensation Heyman overtook to become the ALW's leading scorer two years ago.

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"There's always going to be pressure in sport," Kerr said after being named in the Matildas squad.

"Whenever there's a big game, a big moment, if the pressure's not there, it probably means it's not that big of a game to be honest.

"So I think pressure is a privilege and I love pressure. I love being in a moment where one or two moments can change the path, your career really, and I think this World Cup is one of those moments."

A win over Gungahlin would see the Wanderers claim another top four scalp after beating competition heavyweights Canberra Olympic last week.

A Bella Barac strike saw Canberra Croatia jump to the top of the NPLW competition ladder with a 1-0 win over the Canberra United Academy at Deakin Stadium on Thursday night.

Canberra Olympic and Belconnen United have a golden chance to close the gap given they have a game in hand - but they'll have to wait after their game slated for O'Connor Enclosed Oval on Sunday was postponed.

Belconnen sit second on 28 competition points - one behind Canberra Croatia - and boast a superior goal difference, as do Canberra Olympic, who are third on 26 points.

ANU will close out the round against Tuggeranong United at ANU South Oval on Sunday.

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