Rae Dower

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”

Australian News

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”

Junior Matildas Announce Squad For Training Camp

14/4/22 Above: Junior Matildas head coach Rae Dower making a point during a previous camp. Photo: Football Australia. Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has announced a squad of 30 players for their next training camp later this month in South Australia. The second Training Camp of 2022 sees players from across the nation, includingContinue reading “Junior Matildas Announce Squad For Training Camp”