The Latest Breaking News from Young Matildas

Top female coaches earn Matildas opportunity

There are no senior female coaches within Football Australia but three from A-League Women clubs are about to get an opportunity with the Matildas.

AAP · May 25, 2025

NRLW's Gallagher returns to A-League Women with Jets

Newcastle winger Sheridan Gallagher will spend her NRLW off-season playing for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League Women.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Jets forward headed to U20 World Cup with Young Matildas

Lara Gooch's crucial goal helped seal Australia's spot at the tournament.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2024

Young Matildas' U-20 Women's World Cup campaign showed Australian football what its future could look like

Despite being knocked out at the group stage of the U-20 Women's World Cup, the Young Matildas showed Australian football what its future could look like, writes Samantha Lewis.

ABC News · Aug 20, 2022

How Young Matildas and Sydney FC star Sarah Hunter is making up for lost time

After a youth career almost derailed by major injuries, Young Matildas and Sydney FC midfielder Sarah Hunter finally has a chance to shine.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Jets product Kirsty Fenton scores in Young Matildas' dream start to U20 Women's World Cup

It continues a break-out year for the Toronto Awaba junior.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2022

Young Matildas start World Cup in style

The Young Matildas have beaten hosts Costa Rica 3-1 in their opening match at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

AAP · Aug 11, 2022

The U20 Women's World Cup will provide the best glimpse yet of the future stars of women's football

From Christine Sinclair to Marta, Alex Morgan to Beth Mead, the game's biggest names had their starts at the U20 Women's World Cup. This month could see the next crop of stars emerge.

ABC News · Aug 9, 2022

Kirsty Fenton on how it feels to be at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with the Young Matildas

Australia open their campaign against host nation Costa Rica.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 8, 2022

Girls secure as Jets look at academy

"I've now heard several suggestions from people outside the club rumouring that the girls academy is being closed or cancelled. I can assure you that this is not the intention of the club."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 5, 2022