23 Ninja A-League stars recognised as 'country's best' for 'essential' Future Matildas program

Future Matildas 2025 strengthens support for Australia’s green and gold pathway

Future Matildas 2025 strengthens support for Australia’s green and gold pathway Julia.Woods@fo… Thu, 05/08/2025 - 08:57 Football Australia is pleased to announce the initial scholarship holders for the 2025 Future Matildas program, further cementing its commitment to developing Australia’s most promising footballers through a high-quality, full-time high-performance environment.Established in 2018, the Future Matildas Program plays a critical ro…

23 Ninja A-League stars recognised as 'country's best' for 'essential' Future Matildas program

Twenty-three Ninja A-League talents make up the 2025 Future Matildas program after receiving scholarships. Melbourne City star Alexia Apostolakis and Central Coast Mariners sensation Peta Trimis headline the initial scholars for the national team pathway, “preparing the country’s best U-20 and U-23 athletes to step into international football with confidence”. Sydney FC have the most representatives with eight, while Newcastle Jets have five to …