Amanda Ilestedt returned to football after her maternity leave on January 29, 2025. She played for Arsenal in the FA Cup match against Bristol City, coming on in the 79th minute. After that, she was invited to join the Swedish national team for the April training camp. Her baby daughter Mila and her partner Rainer Müller came with her.
This was possible thanks to a new agreement that supports players with children. Nevertheless, she did not take part in Friday's match against Italy. Her international comeback came on Tuesday 8 April, when she came on in the 89th minute against Wales, played on home stadion in Gothenburg. However, she was unable to turn the game around as Sweden drew 1-1 with Wales.
