Northern NNSW Football is delighted to announce its squads for the 2025 Emerging Championships.
The Emerging Championships will be held in Melbourne and Sydney throughout July.
Football Victoria will host the Emerging Socceroos Championships at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne from 6 to 11 July, while Football NSW will host the Emerging Matildas Championships at Valentine Sports Park in Sydney from 15 to 20 July.
In February, Football Australia announced a rebranding of its annual youth tournament renaming the National Youth Championships to the Emerging Socceroos and Matildas Championships.
NNSWF Technical Director Ryan Doidge said he was pleased to make the announcement.
“Through a continued focus on strengthening relationships with the Newcastle Jets, Member Zone Talent Support Program technical leads and club technical directors, we have been able to build on our talent identification processes which we are very proud of,” Doidge said.
“Our identification process at NNSWF relies heavily on our TSPs held in metro and regional areas. There is immense value in our TSP hubs in regional areas as they have become an increasingly important part of the identification process with talent development games and TSP gala days.
“We are confident that we have given every potentially talented player across northern NSW the opportunity to showcase themselves.”
Doidge said he was excited to showcase talented players and coaches from the northern NSW region at this year’s Emerging Championships.
“We have some excellent young players from across our region in our squads and I have full confidence in them,” Doidge said.
“Congratulations as well to each of the coaches and support staff that we have selected to represent NNSWF. These coaches have worked hard all year within our TSP and A-League programs. I have no doubt that they will be able to add value to the players’ understanding, knowledge and experience while we are away at the tournaments.
“With more than 400 players considered for selection from our region, I would also like to thank the NNSWF Technical Department for their diligence and professionalism in selecting our squads.
“I look forward to working with our staff on providing an unforgettable for our players while showcasing our talent on the national stage.”
NNSWF CEO Peter Haynes congratulated all the players and coaches selected.
“Congratulations to all of the players and coaches who will represent NNSWF at the 2025 Emerging Championships. We wish them all the very best for the tournament,” Haynes said.
“NNSWF has a proud history at these tournaments. I know Ryan and his team are well prepared and I know our players will do us proud on the pitch.”
The Emerging Championships are Football Australia’s premier national youth tournaments for under-15s and under-16s girls and boys forming an important part of the talent identification program and the national team pathway. The competition will see teams from each of Football Australia’s member federations compete over five days.
Visit the 2025 Emerging Championships homepage HERE.
