{"id":331265,"date":"2025-11-20T11:45:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wswanderersfc.com.au\/?p=331265"},"modified":"2025-11-20T11:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:45:20","slug":"ng-saad-and-younis-named-in-commbank-young-matildas-squad-confirmed-for-series-against-korea-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wswanderersfc.com.au\/news\/ng-saad-and-younis-named-in-commbank-young-matildas-squad-confirmed-for-series-against-korea-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"Ng Saad and Younis named in CommBank Young Matildas squad confirmed for series against Korea Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CommBank Young Matildas Head Coach Alex Epakis has confirmed the 23-playing squad that will face Korea Republic during the November\/December FIFA Women\u2019s International Window.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CommBank Young Matildas will take on Korea Republic in a two-match international friendly series at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra. Match one is scheduled for Friday, 28 November with match two taking place on Sunday, 30 November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These fixtures offer a valuable opportunity for the Young Matildas to build cohesion ahead of a demanding 12 months ahead.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playing on home soil, the team will aim to deliver strong performances against a competitive Korean side, using the back-to-back matches to refine tactics, test squad depth, and gain international experience in a high-performance setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Coach Alex Epakis said that this is an important window for the squad as they continue preparations for the AFC U-20 Women\u2019s Asian Cup Thailand 2026\u2122. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese matches against Korea Republic are a key step as we move towards our final preparations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve selected a squad that reflects the depth and versatility we\u2019ve been building over the past year, and these matches will give us a valuable opportunity to test our structures, assess new player combinations, and recreate the intensity of tournament football.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have an exciting group and I am looking forward to connecting with the players and working with them across the week in camp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also a chance for the players to embrace the challenge of international competition and demonstrate the resilience and adaptability we\u2019ll need in Thailand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing able to train and compete in a focused, high-performance environment is essential, and we\u2019re excited to see how the group responds to this opportunity.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMMBANK YOUNG MATILDAS | SQUAD | NOVEMBER\/DECEMBER<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAME<\/strong> <\/td> POSITION<\/strong> <\/td> <\/td>CLUB \/ MEMBER FEDERATION<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Claire <\/td>ADAMS <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Newcastle Jets FC\/NNSW Football <\/td><\/tr>
Josie <\/td>ALLAN <\/td>Forward <\/td>Newcastle Jets FC \/NNSW Football <\/td><\/tr>
Alexia <\/td>APOSTOLAKIS <\/td>Defender <\/td>Melbourne City FC\/ Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Tegan <\/td>BERTOLISSIO <\/td>Defender <\/td>Canberra United FC\/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
India <\/td>BREIER <\/td>Defender <\/td>Newcastle Jets FC \/ Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Danella   <\/td>BUTRUS <\/td>Forward <\/td>Melbourne City FC\/ Football VIC <\/td><\/tr>
Madeleine <\/td>CASPERS <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Sydney FC \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Amelia <\/td>CASSAR <\/td>Forward <\/td>Sydney FC \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Emma <\/td>DUNDAS <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Newcastle Jets FC \/NNSW Football <\/td><\/tr>
Sofia <\/td>FANTE <\/td>Goalkeeper <\/td>Sydney FC \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Tiana <\/td>FULLER <\/td>Forward <\/td>Central Coast Mariners FC <\/td><\/tr>
Daniela <\/td>GALIC <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Vittsjo GIK \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Skye <\/td>HALMARICK <\/td>Forward <\/td>Sydney FC \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Zara <\/td>KRUGER <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Brisbane Roar FC\/ Football QLD <\/td><\/tr>
Grace <\/td>KUILAMU <\/td>Forward <\/td>Brisbane Roar FC\/ Football QLD <\/td><\/tr>
Shelby <\/td>MCMAHON <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Melbourne City FC Football QLD <\/td><\/tr>
Ilona <\/td>MELEGH <\/td>Goalkeeper <\/td>Adelaide United FC\/ Football SA <\/td><\/tr>
Allyssa<\/strong>\u00a0<\/td>NGSAAD\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Forward\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Western Sydney Wanderers FC\/ Football NSW\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Poppy <\/td>O’KEEFE <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Melbourne Victory FC\/ Football VIC <\/td><\/tr>
Avaani <\/td>PRAKASH <\/td>Midfielder <\/td>Central Coast Mariners FC \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Rubi <\/td>SULLIVAN <\/td>Defender <\/td>Sydney FC \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Peta <\/td>TRIMIS <\/td>Forward <\/td>Central Coast Mariners FC \/Football NSW <\/td><\/tr>
Talia\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>YOUNIS\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Forward\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>Western Sydney Wanderers FC \/Football NSW\u00a0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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