The Wanderers Girls U15s have wrapped up an impressive international campaign at the prestigious 28th International Cordial Cup in Austria, finishing seventh out of 20 teams after a series of strong performances against some of Europe’s top academies.
Held in the stunning Kitzbühel Alps/Wilder Kaiser region from 22–25 May 2026, the tournament formed a key part of the squad’s ongoing development journey, providing the young Wanderers with the opportunity to test themselves against elite opposition from Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.
The Wanderers’ tournament concluded with a narrow 1-0 quarter-final loss to Red Bull Salzburg before a hard-fought 1-1 draw against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the playoff rounds, eventually falling in a penalty shootout.
The girls responded brilliantly in their final match, defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 to secure seventh place overall.
Across the entire tour, the Wanderers played 11 matches, recording nine wins and just two losses in a remarkable showing on the international stage.
One of the standout moments of the campaign came earlier in the tournament when the Wanderers defeated eventual champions FC Bayern Munich, remaining the only team to beat Bayern throughout the competition.
Wanderers Girls Academy Technical Director Geoff Abrahams praised both the football and personal growth shown by the squad throughout the experience.
“It was a great experience for our girls to test themselves against the top German, Czech and Austrian clubs,” said Abrahams.
“The idea is to test them and hopefully be taught some lessons. We ended up being quite dominant in a lot of games but had some real difficult moments that will help them grow.
“A highlight for everyone was a dominant win against Bayern Munich in the tournament, who then went on to win it.”
Abrahams also highlighted the value of the tour away from the pitch, with the group embracing a camp-style environment focused on development and connection.
“It was great for our coaches Angelo Maralit and Lea Zullo who were able to explore having a group in a ‘camp’ style situation,” he said.
“We did a lot of workshops to help develop mental skills, resilience, visualisation and teamwork.
“The girls were also able to experience different cultures off the field. They met so many players from the other clubs and were able to have great conversations with them and compare their different lifestyles.
“We visited some beautiful places and got to explore them, which the girls definitely enjoyed.”
The campaign marks another important step in the continued growth of the Wanderers Girls Academy, with the international experience set to leave a lasting impact on the squad both on and off the field.
