Versleijen fires parting shot

3 Nov 2011 Outgoing Australia youth teams coach Jan Versleijen claims he had the “impossible job” heading up the Australian Institute of Sport and the U-17 and U-20 national teams.

Versleijen calls time on Aussie stay

2 Nov 2011 Jan Versleijen will end his term as Young Socceroos, Joeys and AIS Football Program head coach at the conclusion of his contract with FFA on December 31.

Spain blitzes Young Socceroos

7 Aug 2011 Spain turned in a stunning first-half performance to defeat Australia 5-1 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup and end the Young Socceroos' campaign.

Costa Rica too good for Young Roos

4 Aug 2011 Australia has it all to do to qualify from Group C at the FIFA U-20 World Cup after going down 3-2 against Costa Rica in Manizales.

Birighitti out for redemption

3 Aug 2011 Australia goalkeeper Mark Birighitti has vowed to make amends for the error of judgement that allowed Ecuador to take an early lead in the Young Socceroos' opening FIFA Under-20 World Cup game.

Oar rescues Young Socceroos

1 Aug 2011

A spectacular late Tommy Oar free kick rescued Australia as it salvaged a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in their opening match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia.

Ibini-Isei nets for Young Roos

21 Jul 2011 The Young Socceroos have enjoyed a solid hit-out against Korea Republic with a 1-1 draw in an unofficial training match as part of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011 which starts later this month.

Versleijen looking for leaders

19 Jul 2011 Australia Under-20 coach Jan Versleijen has targeted nothing short of qualification to the second phase of FIFA World Cup in Colombia as he prepares a squad packed with attacking intent for the tournament, which begins with Australia’s opener against Ecuador on July 31.

Aussie duo bows to club pressure

13 Jul 2011 FFA technical director Han Berger said the decision by Brent McGrath and Steve Lustica to choose their clubs over the FIFA Under-20 World Cup would harm their senior careers. 

Young Socceroos go down

7 Apr 2010 Australia's U-20 men's team suffered a 2-0 loss to Paraguay's U-20 team in the opening match of its South American tour.