25/7/25 Above: Western Australia’s young star Theodora Mouithys is part of the Junior Matildas squad. Photo: U18sNPL. Junior Matildas Head Coach Michael Cooper has confirmed a 33-player extended squad ahead of the ASEAN U16 Girls’ Championships to be held in Indonesia from 18-29th August. The squad, which will be cut to 23 prior to the competition,Continue reading “Junior Matildas extended squad for ASEAN U16s announced”
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Junior Matildas Asian Cup ends in disappointment
Australia U17 1-3 Thailand U17 by Ben Gilby (14/5/24) Above: The Junior Matildas celebrate Lily Punch’s goal that put then ahead against Thailand in the U17 Asian Cup in Bali. Photo supplied to Impetus by: AFC via Football Australia. Australia ended their U17 Asian Cup campaign bottom of Group B after suffering a third successiveContinue reading “Junior Matildas Asian Cup ends in disappointment”
Junior Matildas’ dreams dashed by holders Japan
Australia U17 1-4 Japan U17 by Ben Gilby (11/5/24) Above: Tahlia Younis (centre) breaks through for Australia against Japan. Photo supplied to Impetus by: AFC via Football Australia. The Junior Matildas’ U17 Asian Cup dreams came to an end after they were beaten by Japan in their second group game in Bali despite putting inContinue reading “Junior Matildas’ dreams dashed by holders Japan”
Junior Matildas look to be more clinical and rebound against Japan
By Kieran Yap 8/5/24 Above: The Junior Matildas. Photo Via AFC The Junior Matildas will look to bounce back after a 3-0 loss to China in the U17 Asian Cup. Australia will play Japan on Friday, and coach Rae Dower has identified that her players need to be more clinical to get a result. AustraliaContinue reading “Junior Matildas look to be more clinical and rebound against Japan”
Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football
by Ben Gilby (29/4/24) Above: Joy on the faces of all taking part in the Cairns coaching session hosted by the Junior Matildas today. Photo supplied to Impetus by: Football Australia. The Junior Matildas welcomed 18 girls from Cape York House for Girls and Centacare Far North Queensland resettlement program to Endeavour Park in CairnsContinue reading “Cuthbert & Dower speak about sharing the love of the game through the language of football”
Dower announces Junior Matildas’ squad for Asian Cup
17/4/24 Above: Junior Matildas’ head coach Rae Dower. Photo: Football Australia. Junior Matildas’ Head Coach, Rae Dower has finalised Australia’s 23-player squad to participate at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup which takes place in Indonesia next month. Hosted across two venues in Bali, the tournament will see the best of Asia’s next generation takeContinue reading “Dower announces Junior Matildas’ squad for Asian Cup”
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7/9/23 Above: Ischia Brooking (right) was selected once more for the Junior Matildas squad. Photo: Rob Lizzi. Junior Matildas squad announced for U17 Asian Cup Qualifying Junior Matildas’ head coach Rae Dower has named the final 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifying Round Two. Australia’s U-17 Women’s National Team have beenContinue reading “Australian News”
Dower announces Junior Matildas squad for Korea challenge
31/5/23 Above: The Junior Matildas, who will be off to Korea Republic next week. Photo: Football Australia. The Junior Matildas will continue their preparations for the 2024 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Round Two Qualifiers with a two-match international series against Korea Republic. The U-17 Australian Women’s National Team will travel to Paju, north ofContinue reading “Dower announces Junior Matildas squad for Korea challenge”
Junior Matildas squad for Asian Cup qualifiers announced
13/4/23 Above: Ischia Brooking (in possession) part of the Hyundai NTC squad in the NPLW WA has been selected for the Junior Matildas. Photo: NPLW WA. Australia head coach Rae Dower has announced her squad for the Group B 2024 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Round One Qualifiers held in Mongolia from 24th–28th April 2023. Continue reading “Junior Matildas squad for Asian Cup qualifiers announced”
Dower Reflects On “Depth Of Talent” In Junior Matildas Squad
16/7/22 Impetus hears from Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower as the squad for the AFF U18s Championship is announced and Ben Gilby highlights the Western Australian contingent. Above: Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower. Photo: AFC. Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has finalised her squad to compete at the AFF U18 Women’s ChampionshipContinue reading “Dower Reflects On “Depth Of Talent” In Junior Matildas Squad”
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