Australia women's national under-20 soccer team
Nickname(s) | Young Matildas | ||
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Association | Football Federation Australia | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | AFF (South-East Asia) | ||
Head coach | Leah Blayney | ||
FIFA code | AUS | ||
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The Australian women's national under-20 soccer team represents Australia in international women's under-20 soccer. The team is controlled by the governing body for soccer in Australia, Football Federation Australia (FFA), which is currently a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the regional ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) since leaving the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in 2006. The team's official nickname is the Young Matildas.
History
Coaching staff
Position | Name |
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Head coach | ![]() |
Players
Current squad
The following 25 players were called up for the friendlies against New Zealand on 11 and 14 July 2024 in Wellington.[1]
Caps and goals are current as of 16 March 2023 after the match against South Korea.
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1GK | Tahlia Franco | (2006-06-29) 29 June 2006 (age 18) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
1GK | Chloe Lincoln | (2005-01-04) 4 January 2005 (age 19) | 14 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Alexia Apostolakis | (2006-05-16) 16 May 2006 (age 18) | 14 | 1 | ![]() | |
2DF | Teagan Bertolissio | (2006-08-01) 1 August 2006 (age 17) | 5 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Ella Buchanan | (2004-03-31) 31 March 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2DF | Sasha Grove | (2004-12-30) 30 December 2004 (age 19) | 12 | 2 | ![]() | |
2DF | Jessika Nash (captain) | (2004-10-05) 5 October 2004 (age 19) | 16 | 1 | ![]() | |
2DF | Naomi Chinnama | (2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 20) | 18 | 1 | Unattached | |
3MF | Milly Boughton | (2006-02-03) 3 February 2006 (age 18) | 6 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Madeleine Caspers | (2007-03-15) 15 March 2007 (age 17) | 4 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Georgia Cassidy | (2005-05-27) 27 May 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Indiana Dos Santos | (2007-10-10) 10 October 2007 (age 16) | 8 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Emma Dundas | (2007-05-29) 29 May 2007 (age 17) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3MF | Shay Hollman | (2005-09-19) 19 September 2005 (age 18) | 11 | 2 | ![]() | |
3MF | Zara Kruger | (2006-05-29) 29 May 2006 (age 18) | 10 | 1 | Unattached | |
3MF | Avaani Prakash | (2006-12-13) 13 December 2006 (age 17) | 3 | 1 | ![]() | |
3MF | Alilcia Woods | (2004-01-18) 18 January 2004 (age 20) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Rosie Curtis | (2006-06-28) 28 June 2006 (age 18) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Jynaya Dos Santos | (2005-09-22) 22 September 2005 (age 18) | 9 | 4 | ![]() | |
4FW | Lara Gooch | (2005-11-02) 2 November 2005 (age 18) | 5 | 1 | ![]() | |
4FW | Milan Hammond | (2004-02-10) 10 February 2004 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Kahli Johnson | (2004-02-18) 18 February 2004 (age 20) | 17 | 6 | ![]() | |
4FW | Tanaye Morris | 0 | 0 | ![]() | ||
4FW | Emilia Murray | (2004-11-09) 9 November 2004 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
4FW | Peta Trimis | (2006-05-18) 18 May 2006 (age 18) | 8 | 3 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups
The following players were called up to the squad within the last 12 months and still remain eligible for selection.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Grace Wilson | (2005-03-04) 4 March 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup, 3–16 March 2024 |
GK | Natalie Picak | (2005-03-30) 30 March 2005 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
DF | Gemma Ferris | (2006-12-27) 27 December 2006 (age 17) | 7 | 1 | ![]() | 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup, 3–16 March 2024 |
DF | Tijan McKenna | (2004-09-08) 8 September 2004 (age 19) | 5 | 0 | ![]() | 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup, 3–16 March 2024 |
DF | Zoe Karipidis | (2006-11-28) 28 November 2006 (age 17) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
DF | Maya Lobo | (2005-11-28) 28 November 2005 (age 18) | 8 | 1 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
DF | Ava Piazza | (2005-04-04) 4 April 2005 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
DF | Chloe Walandouw | (2006-10-01) 1 October 2006 (age 17) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
MF | Daniela Galic | (2006-06-17) 17 June 2006 (age 18) | 19 | 6 | Unattached | 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup, 3–16 March 2024 |
MF | Alana Murphy | (2005-04-21) 21 April 2005 (age 19) | 11 | 5 | ![]() | 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup, 3–16 March 2024 |
MF | Grace Johnston | (2005-04-07) April 7, 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
MF | Anika Dovaston | (2004-12-23) 23 December 2004 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
FW | Claudia Cicco | (2004-08-27) 27 August 2004 (age 19) | 9 | 5 | ![]() | 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup, 3–16 March 2024 |
FW | Ella O'Grady | (2006-12-31) 31 December 2006 (age 17) | 6 | 3 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
FW | Josie Allan | (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 17) | 2 | 1 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
FW | Jonti Fisher | (2005-06-04) 4 June 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 1 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
FW | Fiorina Iaria | 0 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 | |
FW | Tanika Lala | (2006-11-28) 28 November 2006 (age 17) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
FW | Sienna Saveska | (2006-09-25) 25 September 2006 (age 17) | 5 | 2 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
Recent results and fixtures
2023
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3 December Friendly | China ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Xiamen, China |
15:00 UTC+8 |
| Report | Stadium: Xiamen Egret Stadium Referee: Dai Bingyue (China) |
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6 December Friendly | China ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Xiamen, China |
13:00 UTC+8 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Xiamen Egret Stadium Referee: Mu Mingxin (China) |
2024
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3 March 2024 AFC Asian Cup GS | South Korea ![]() | 1–2 | ![]() | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
13:00 UTC+5 |
| Report |
| Stadium: Do'stlik Stadium Attendance: 40 Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
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6 March 2024 AFC Asian Cup GS | Uzbekistan ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
16:00 UTC+5 | Report | Stadium: JAR Stadium Attendance: 80 Referee: Dong Fangyu (China) |
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9 March 2024 AFC Asian Cup GS | Australia ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
13:00 UTC+5 |
| Report | Stadium: Do'stlik Stadium |
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13 March 2024 AFC Asian Cup SF | Australia ![]() | 1–5 | ![]() | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
16:00 UTC+5 |
| Report |
| Stadium: JAR Stadium Referee: Dong Fangyu (China) |
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16 March 2024 AFC Asian Cup TP | Australia ![]() | 1–0 | ![]() | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
13:00 UTC+5 |
| Report | Stadium: JAR Stadium Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
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11 July Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | v | ![]() | Wellington, New Zealand |
14:30 UTC+12 | Source | Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium |
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14 July Friendly | New Zealand ![]() | v | ![]() | Wellington, New Zealand |
14:30 UTC+12 | Source | Stadium: NZCIS |
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31 August 2024 World Cup GS | Colombia ![]() | v | ![]() | Bogotá, Colombia |
18:00 UTC−5 | Source | Stadium: Estadio El Campín |
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3 September 2024 World Cup GS | Mexico ![]() | v | ![]() | Bogotá, Colombia |
17:00 UTC−5 | Source | Stadium: Estadio El Campín |
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6 September 2024 World Cup GS | Australia ![]() | v | ![]() | Bogotá, Colombia |
20:00 UTC−5 | Source | Stadium: Estadio El Campín |
Competitive record
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
![]() | Quarter-finals | 5th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
![]() | Quarter-finals | 7th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
![]() | Group stage | 9th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
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![]() | Group stage | 12th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
![]() | Qualified | |||||||
Total | 4/11 | 0 Titles | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 26 |
OFC U-20 Women's qualifying tournament
OFC Women's U-20 Qualifying Tournament record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
![]() | Winners | 1st | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
![]() | Winners | 1st | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
Total | 2/2 | 2 Titles | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 1 |
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
![]() | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 6 |
![]() | Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
![]() | Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
![]() | Fifth place | 5th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
![]() | Fifth place | 5th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
![]() | Group stage | 5th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
![]() | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
![]() | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
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![]() | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 |
Total | 9/9 | 0 Titles | 39 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 77 | 80 |
AFF Women's Championship
AFF Women's Championship record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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![]() | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
![]() | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 |
![]() | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 4 |
![]() | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 9 |
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Total | 4/12 | 0 titles | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 89 | 22 |
Honours
OFC Women's U-20 Qualifying Tournament
- Third place: 2006
Notes
References
- ^ "CommBank Young Matildas 25-player squad selected for Aotearoa New Zealand series". Matildas. Football Australia. 3 July 2024.
External links
- FFA Young Matildas website
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