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 23 players were called up for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup on 3–16 March 2024 in Uzbekistan.[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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1 | 1GK | Chloe Lincoln | (2005-01-04) 4 January 2005 (age 19) | 14 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | 1GK | Tahlia Franco | (2006-06-29) 29 June 2006 (age 17) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
18 | 1GK | Grace Wilson | (2005-03-04) 4 March 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() |
2 | 2DF | Tijan McKenna | (2004-09-08) 8 September 2004 (age 19) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
3 | 2DF | Teagan Bertolissio | (2006-08-01) 1 August 2006 (age 17) | 5 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | 2DF | Gemma Ferris | (2006-12-27) 27 December 2006 (age 17) | 7 | 1 | ![]() |
5 | 2DF | Jessika Nash (captain) | (2004-10-05) 5 October 2004 (age 19) | 16 | 1 | ![]() |
15 | 2DF | Alexia Apostolakis | (2006-05-16) 16 May 2006 (age 18) | 14 | 1 | ![]() |
21 | 2DF | Naomi Thomas–Chinnama | (2004-05-13) 13 May 2004 (age 20) | 18 | 1 | ![]() |
23 | 2DF | Sasha Grove | (2004-12-30) 30 December 2004 (age 19) | 12 | 2 | ![]() |
6 | 3MF | Shay Hollman | (2005-09-19) 19 September 2005 (age 18) | 11 | 2 | ![]() |
7 | 3MF | Milly Boughton | (2006-02-03) 3 February 2006 (age 18) | 6 | 0 | ![]() |
8 | 3MF | Alana Murphy | (2005-04-21) 21 April 2005 (age 19) | 11 | 5 | ![]() |
10 | 3MF | Daniela Galic | (2006-06-17) 17 June 2006 (age 17) | 19 | 6 | ![]() |
14 | 3MF | Zara Kruger | (2006-05-29) 29 May 2006 (age 18) | 10 | 1 | ![]() |
17 | 3MF | Madeleine Caspers | (2007-03-15) 15 March 2007 (age 17) | 4 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | 3MF | Indiana Dos Santos | (2007-10-10) 10 October 2007 (age 16) | 8 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | 3MF | Georgia Cassidy | (2005-05-27) 27 May 2005 (age 19) | 3 | 0 | ![]() |
9 | 4FW | Jynaya Dos Santos | (2005-09-22) 22 September 2005 (age 18) | 9 | 4 | ![]() |
11 | 4FW | Kahli Johnson | (2004-02-18) 18 February 2004 (age 20) | 17 | 6 | ![]() |
13 | 4FW | Peta Trimis | (2006-05-18) 18 May 2006 (age 18) | 8 | 3 | ![]() |
16 | 4FW | Claudia Cicco | (2004-08-27) 27 August 2004 (age 19) | 9 | 5 | ![]() |
19 | 4FW | Lara Gooch | (2005-11-02) 2 November 2005 (age 18) | 5 | 1 | ![]() |
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 | Natalie Picak | (2005-03-30) 30 March 2005 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
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 | Grace Johnston | (2005-04-07) April 7, 2005 (age 19) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
MF | Avaani Prakash | (2006-12-13) 13 December 2006 (age 17) | 3 | 1 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
MF | Anika Dovaston | (2004-12-23) 23 December 2004 (age 19) | 0 | 0 | ![]() | Training Camp, 21–26 August 2023 |
MF | Ava Briedis | (2006-03-10) 10 March 2006 (age 18) | 4 | 1 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
FW | Milan Hammond | (2004-02-10) 10 February 2004 (age 20) | 1 | 0 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
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 | Rosie Curtis | (2006-06-28) 28 June 2006 (age 17) | 2 | 0 | ![]() | 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 |
FW | Emilia Murray | (2004-11-09) 9 November 2004 (age 19) | 6 | 4 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
FW | Anika Stajcic | (2006-01-16) 16 January 2006 (age 18) | 3 | 0 | ![]() | v. ![]() |
Recent results and fixtures
2023
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3 June 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Second round | Australia ![]() | 5–0 | ![]() | Việt Trì, Vietnam |
17:00 UTC+7 |
| Report | Stadium: Việt Trì Stadium Referee: Yu Hong (China PR) |
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5 June 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Second round | Iran ![]() | 0–3 | ![]() | Việt Trì, Vietnam |
17:00 UTC+7 | Report |
| Stadium: Việt Trì Stadium Referee: Pansa Chaisant (Thailand) |
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7 June 2024 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Second round | Vietnam ![]() | 0–2 | ![]() | Việt Trì, Vietnam |
20:00 UTC+7 | Report |
| Stadium: Việt Trì Stadium Referee: Yang Shu-ting (Chinese Taipei) |
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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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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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![]() | See Australia women's national under-23 soccer team | |||||||
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 23-player squad confirmed for AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™". Matildas. Football Australia. 14 February 2024.
External links
- FFA Young Matildas website
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