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Calder United’s Kahli Johnson and Calder United duo Fiorina Iaria and Natalie Picak have been named in the young Matildas squad for a six day training camp held last week. The under-20 Australian squad, coached by former Matilda Leah Blayney, comes together as part of preparations for the AFC under-20 Women’s Asian Cup to be held next year.

EDFL

Taylors Lakes is on the hunt for its inaugural senior women’s coach for next year’s Essendon District Football League season. The Lions had a combined team with Avondale Heights in 2018 but hasn’t had one since. The club is one of several seeking to re-establish a senior women’s side. The club is also seeking players for the team. Anyone interested in playing can contact, https://form.jotform.com/232327607648865 or coaching applications can be sent to femalefootball@taylorslakesfc.net.

WRFL

North Sunshine will have a new coach for next year’s Western Region Football League division 3 season. The Roadrunners announced on social media that it and senior coach Max De Groot had made the mutual decision to part ways, effective immediately. “The club would like to thank Max for his efforts in season 2023, and wish him well in his future endeavours,” the club said.

Soccer

Western United’s women’s coach Mark Torcaso has been appointed the new coach of the Philippines women’s national team. Torcaso will bring Andrew Durante along with him as an assistant coach, with both men remaining in their respective roles at Western United. Torcaso said the chance to manage on the international stage was impossible to give up, admitting his anticipation to get started. “It is truly an honour to take up this position with the Philippines. It is a dream come true to be taking on an international coaching opportunity,” he said.

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