junior matildas

Australia bid to host AFC U/17 Championship qualifiers

Australia bid to host AFC U/17 Championship qualifiers

The Junior Matildas could be playing their AFC U/17 Championship qualification matches on home soil after FFA announced their joint-bid with Cessnock City Council. 10 Aug 2020
Young Matilda seals long-awaited Europe move

Young Matilda seals long-awaited Europe move

Melbourne Victory star Angela Beard is moving to the Icelandic top division Urvalsdeild Kvenna after signing with KR Reykjavik. 20 Jul 2020
Junior Matildas nominated for global award

Junior Matildas nominated for global award

The Junior Matildas have been nominated for the Special Jury Prize at the Peace & Sport Awards in Monaco. 29 Oct 2019
Junior, Young Matildas Championships to change

Junior, Young Matildas Championships to change

The AFC Committee has ratified significant changes to the U/16 and U/19 AFC Women's Championships, set to take place before the 2023 World Cup. 1 Oct 2019
3 Things We Learned: Junior Matildas v DPR Korea

3 Things We Learned: Junior Matildas v DPR Korea

We certainly learned some things we might all wish we hadn't as the Junior Tillies succumbed to a 3-0 whitewash from their North Korean opponents in Chonburi. 25 Sep 2019
No World Cup for us: Junior Matildas outclassed by DPR Korea

No World Cup for us: Junior Matildas outclassed by DPR Korea

North Korea was too strong for the Junior Matildas all over the pitch, easily accounting for Australia 3-0 in the semi-final of the AFC U/16 Championships. 25 Sep 2019
'Ecstatic' Dower admits 'there's plenty of room for improvement'

'Ecstatic' Dower admits 'there's plenty of room for improvement'

Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower says she's excited to take Australia to our first AFC U/16 Championship semi-final in 10 years, but she's cautious about what's going to happen when we get there. 22 Sep 2019
We're through! Junior Tillies survive massive scare against Bangladesh

We're through! Junior Tillies survive massive scare against Bangladesh

The Junior Matildas have scraped through to their first AFC U16 Championship semifinal in a decade with a 2-2 draw against Bangladesh. 21 Sep 2019
3 Things We Learned: Junior Matildas v Bangladesh

3 Things We Learned: Junior Matildas v Bangladesh

All the analysis from the Junior Matildas' stunning 2-2 draw with Bangladesh in the final group match of the AFC U/16 Championship. 21 Sep 2019
Dower names Junior Matildas prep-squad

Dower names Junior Matildas prep-squad

Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower has named a 28 strong squad in the lead-up to the U/16 AFC Championships. 28 Aug 2019
Popovich calls Pacific the perfect prep

Popovich calls Pacific the perfect prep

The Junior Matildas' heartwarming trip across the Pacific - the first Australian national side to do so in 14 years - is also good football business, says assistant coach Njegosh Popovich. 11 Aug 2019
Junior Matildas side named for Pacific Tour

Junior Matildas side named for Pacific Tour

The Junior Matildas are set to be the first Australian national football team to visit the Pacific in early August. 30 Jul 2019
The women's game in WA – Boom or Bust?

The women's game in WA – Boom or Bust?

The 2018-19 W-League season saw Perth Glory appear in their third grand final in five years. 24 Jul 2019
Junior Matildas reach World Cup qualification event

Junior Matildas reach World Cup qualification event

A late goal from Jordan Jasnos has seen the Junior Matildas take a 1-0 win over Vietnam to qualify for the AFC U16 Women's Championship. 5 Mar 2019
Junior Matildas slide past Iran

Junior Matildas slide past Iran

The Junior Matildas have secured a 3-0 win over Iran on Sunday in the qualifiers for the 2019 AFC U16 Women's Championship. 4 Mar 2019
Junior Matildas squad named for qualifiers

Junior Matildas squad named for qualifiers

The stage is set for the 2019 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship qualifiers after the Junior Matildas squad was announced. 9 Feb 2019