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ASC Participation Report confirms football's participation dominance, and that more investment is needed for community facilities

Football Australia has welcomed the findings of the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) 2025 AusPlay New Participation Report, which confirms football remains the most popular team sport in the country. The new data reinforces Football Australia’s own 2024 participation figures,

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Subway Australian U23s AFC Asian Cup 2026™ Qualification path confirmed

The Subway Australian U-23s’ path to the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Saudi Arabia™ has been revealed, following the continental tournament’s Official Draw at AFC House, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, 29 May.The Subway Australian U-23s have been drawn in Group D alongside China PR (host), N

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Adam Kersey appointed referee for 2024-25 A-League Men Grand Final

Football Australia is pleased to announce that Adam Kersey will officiate this Saturday’s 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory FC at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Saturday’s Grand Final will be Kersey's first appointment as referee

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Celebrating Our Club Changers of the Month: Honouring Volunteers Who Power Our Game

Football doesn’t happen without volunteers.From early morning ground setup to late-night committee meetings, it’s the tireless work of volunteers across Australia that keeps our clubs thriving.

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Gema Simon and David Williams appointed as Head Coaches of Football Australia Invitational XI teams

Football Australia are proud to announce the appointment of Gema Simon and David Williams as Head Coaches of the Football Australia Invitational XI Girls and Boys First Nations teams, set to compete in the Emerging Matildas and Emerging Socceroos Championships in July 2025. These

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Football Australia hosts 22nd Annual General Meeting

The twenty-second Annual General meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held at (3:00pm AEST) on Friday, 23 May 2025 at Football Australia’s offices, in Sydney and via videoconference.

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AFC Grassroots Football Day 2025

Altona East Phoenix Soccer Club (AESC) in conjunction Football Australia and with the support of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) hosted a vibrant celebration for the 2025 AFC Grassroots Football Day.

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Subway Joeys squad travel to China for Hohhot U16 tournament

Subway Joeys’ Head Coach, Brad Maloney has selected a 23-player squad for the Hohhot U16 Tournament, to be held in China from 26 May – 2 June.The tournament will also feature U16 outfits from across the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) including China PR, Saudi Arabia and Vietn

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Subway Australian U23 squad confirmed for fixtures in Korea Republic

Subway Australian U23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has selected a 23-player squad for a series of fixtures with Korea Republic during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.Australia will assemble in Yongin, Korea Republic for two matches, ahead of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Ara

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Young Socceroos squad for Argentina fixtures confirmed

Subway Young Socceroos’ Head Coach, Trevor Morgan has selected a 23-player squad to travel to South America as part of his side’s FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ preparations, during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.Australia will face Argentina in two matches, set to be p

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Vale John Marshall SC (1958-2025)

The Australian football community is deeply saddened by the passing of John Marshall SC, a long-serving and highly respected figure in football’s legal and disciplinary landscape. A distinguished barrister, John was widely regarded for his tireless but fair advocacy. John made

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Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Semi Finals Leg 2

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Semi Finals Leg 2 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 24 May see below.Auckland FC v Melbourne VictorySaturday 24 May 2025GO Media Stadium6:00 PM (Local)4:00 PM (AEST)R

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Australia U18 Squad selected for UEFA Friendship Cup 2025

Football Australia has selected a 20-player squad for the UEFA Friendship Cup 2025, to be held in Nyon, Switzerland from 30 May – 11 June.The tournament – now in its second year – aims to bring together talented young players from all corners of the globe to form connections acro

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Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 Semi Finals Leg 1

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Semi Finals Leg 1 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2024/25 season.For the list of appointments from 9-17 May see below.Western United v Melbourne CityFriday 16 May 2025AAMI Park7:35 PM (Local)7:35 PM (AEST)RefereeS

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Isabella Cooper Appointed Referee for Ninja A-League Women's Grand Final

Football Australia is pleased to announce that Isabella Cooper will officiate this Sunday’s 2024-25 Ninja A-League Women’s Grand Final between Melbourne Victory FC and Central Coast Mariners FC at AAMI Park in Melbourne.Sunday’s Grand Final will be Cooper's first appointment as t