CommBank Young Matildas training camp selected for “Home of The Matildas” October camp | Football Australia

The CommBank Young Matildas are headed to the world-class, newly opened “Home of the Matildas” for the first time when they will assemble for October’s training camp.

Taking place from 23 – 31 October 2023, Head Coach Leah Blayney has called upon a 23-strong group to continue building for next year’s AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.

Australia sealed their qualification for the tournament in June when they topped Group A in Round 2 of qualification in Vietnam.   

Leah Blayney said: “Once again we have assembled an extremely talented group for the next camp with balance at the core of our squad selection.”

“We have looked to call in players that suit our playing style as we work towards sharpening our gameplan to be as flexible and adaptable for the challenges ahead. Similarly to our August camp, the new players brought into the environment enter in good form with strong showings in the pressure end of the National Premier Leagues’ season.

“Importantly, a number are already receiving good match minutes in the opening round of the A-League Women’s competition which will make for a high-quality training atmosphere.  Our international scouting system has also seen Milly Boughton come in following her good form in England which shows that good play will be rewarded wherever a player is situated.”

Following the commencement of the 2023/24 A-League Women’s season, the squad features a heavy local flavour with 22 players currently signed to A-League Women’s clubs.

A number of recognisable faces from the Round 2 qualifiers return while Blayney continues to provide newer faces with the opportunity to impress.  Meanwhile heavy HSC exams period has seen Lara Gooch, Shay Hollman and Zoe Karapidis unavailable for this camp.