Football Australia has formally commenced its process to create a National Second Tier Men’s competition currently earmarked to commence in March 2024.
Football Australia has today invited all interested parties wishing to participate in the yet to be named, National Second Tier, to respond to an Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI).
The EOI process will provide Football Australia with relevant information to assess the level of interest, and to refine the strategy, vision, competition format, operation, and administration of the National Second Tier.
Football Australia is pleased to confirm that the 2024 National Futsal Championships will be held Friday, 5 January to Tuesday, 9 January at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre in Queensland.
Delivered by hosts Football Queensland in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and Major Events Gold Coast, the 2024 National Futsal Championships will form part of Football Queensland’s Summer Festival of Futsal which will also feature Football Threes, Beach Soccer exhibition matches and the Gold Coast International in the following days.
Football Australia is thrilled to announce the commencement of the next phase in the application process for the National Second Tier (NST) competition.In an effort to identify an additional two to four clubs to join the eight foundation clubs announced last November, Football Australia is extending an invitation to clubs, which previously submitted an NST Expression of Interest (EOI) in 2023, to engage in the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase. This initiative is integral to the NST's inception, with the league set to kick off its inaugural season in March/April 2025.James Johnson, CEO of…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released a discussion paper to work towards the establishment of a National Second Division.
FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said the white paper was prepared by the National Second Division Working Group, to consider the key principles that should underpin a second-tier competition for football in Australia.
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“The development of a blueprint for a National Second Division which all stakeholders are aligned with is critical to better connect the various levels and pathways throughout the Australian football ecosystem.
Football Australia has today confirmed the closure of the Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) process for its National Second Tier Men's competition.
The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with 32 Australian football clubs from across the country submitting their expressions of interest to take part in the new competition, by the 5pm AEDT deadline on Friday, 3 March.
The EOI process was launched by Football Australia in February 2023 to assess the level of interest and refine the strategy, vision, competition format, operation, and administration for a new national tier of…
The 2023 National Para Football Championships came to a close for another year, with New South Wales defending their title in a thrilling game against the hosts, WA.Read the full wrap of the final day of action and see the award winners!VICTORIA 4 - 1 QUEENSLANDVictoria was victorious in the third-place playoff game, picking up a bronze medal at the 2023 National Para Football Championships. Joshua Beekes opened the scoring for the Victorian side, finding the opener with a shot from just inside the box. Queensland found the equaliser through Logan King, a deep throw-in from skipper David…
The members of the National Second Division Working Group held their first meeting at Football Federation Australia (FFA) offices in Sydney today.
Representatives of the Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC), Member Federations, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and FFA were in attendance for the gathering which discussed the key design principles for the establishment of a national second division competition.
Caltex Socceroos and Australian U-23 Men’s National Team Head Coach Graham Arnold was in attendance to offer his perspectives on the positive impact a National…
Today, Monday 20 November, marks a significant milestone in the Australian football eco-system as Football Australia officially announces the selection of eight foundation clubs for the inaugural National Second Tier (NST) competition, set to commence in March/April 2025.This announcement aligns with the broader vision set out in the XI Principles for the future of Australian football and celebrates the unity, diversity, and passion that characterises the beautiful game in Australia.After a rigorous and comprehensive application process, the following initial foundation clubs have been…
Football Australia is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Youth Championships will be held in Melbourne and across Wollongong throughout the month of July.READ MORE: Home of the Matildas set to host 2024 National Youth Championships Girls tournamentREAD MORE: Wollongong to host 2024 National Youth Championships Boys' tournamentTaking place over 12 days, this year's National Youth Championships will be held at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne for the Under 15 and 16 Girls (3 – 8 July), and WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong for the…
Last Sunday marked the next step in the development of Blind Football (also known as football 5-a-side at the Paralympics) by Australian Blind Football, with the launch of the National Para Fives Series at The Hangar in Melbourne.
At the launch event, guests including Melbourne Victory's Melina Ayres, Western United FC’s Seb Pasquali, and Hakeem Al-Araibi were given the opportunity to give Blind Football a try, with instructions and demonstrations given by our national squad coaches and footballers. This was followed by an exhibition match…
Football Australia today confirmed the launch of the National Second Tier (NST) competition, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to elevating the domestic club football landscape in Australia.Following a series of workshops and consultation sessions with the eight NST Foundation Clubs, Football Australia confirmed that it will kick-off the NST in October 2025, showcasing the best of Australian club football in a contemporary and sustainable competition format.Key highlights of the NST competition model for 2025 include: Commitment to Play: Football Australia,…
The fixtures and squads for the National Youth Championships 2024 have been confirmed with the finest young footballers from across Australia ready to showcase their skills next month.CLICK HERE to view the Official National Youth Championships 2024 Girls Tournament Digital Program with FixturesCLICK HERE to view the Official National Youth Championships 2024 Boys Tournament Digital Program with FixturesA total of 54 teams and over 1,000 players and officials from Football Australia's nine State and Territory Member Federations will meet in Melbourne and Wollongong in July with the eyes of…
The National Youth Championships 2023 Girls' Tournament officially took over Wollongong on Monday as teams took to the fields at WIN Stadium and JJ Kelly Park.In ideal conditions and the pristine backdrop of Wollongong's beaches, players, officials and spectators gathered for the Opening Ceremony featuring Wollongong Lord Mayor, Gordon Bradbery and Football Australia's Head of Professional Football and Competitions, Natalie Lutz.Twenty-two teams from across Australia will compete in the Under 14 and Under 16 divisions this week, with the Invitational XI, an Indigenous team funded and managed…
Football Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Epakis as Head Coach of the CommBank Young Matildas (U-20 Women’s National Football Team) and Michael Cooper as Head Coach of the CommBank Junior Matildas (U-17 Women’s National Football Team), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the national team coaching pathway, developing elite talent, and fostering a world-class high- performance environment for women’s football in Australia.These appointments align with Football Australia’s strategic objectives, ensuring Cooper and Epakis bring proven expertise in player…
Football Australia and the eight National Second Tier (NST) Foundation Clubs convened today in Sydney to progress discussions on the future of the NST competition. All parties demonstrated a strong commitment to working collaboratively to develop a model that will benefit the entire Australian football community.This meeting represents a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between Football Australia and the NST Foundation Clubs, as the strong collaboration continues towards establishing a sustainable and successful NST competition.The discussions were highly constructive,…
Football Australia is delighted to announce a broadcast arrangement with News Corp Australia's streaming platform KommunityTV, which will see every game of the 2024 National Youth Championships streamed live across Australia this July.Taking place over 12 days, this year's National Youth Championships will be held at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne for the Under 15 and 16 Girls (3 – 8 July), and WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong for the Under 15 and 16 Boys (16 – 21 July), where all matches will be streamed live and on-demand on…
Football Australia is pleased to formally announce that 26 clubs have successfully proceeded to the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the National Second Tier (NST) competition.
These clubs, having met the specific criteria outlined in the initial Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) phase, are now primed to engage in the next crucial step of the NST selection process.
The EOI phase attracted a total of 32 clubs from across Australia, each expressing a keen interest in participating in the NST competition. Football Australia extends its appreciation to all clubs that submitted EOIs…
Wollongong will once again play host to the National Youth Championships as the 2024 Boys’ tournament kicks-off this July.Taking place over six days from 16 – 21 July, the 2024 National Youth Championships Boys’ tournament for the Under 15 and Under 16 age groups will be held across WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong.After successfully hosting last year’s Girls’ tournament, and as a long-standing breeding ground of elite footballing talent, Wollongong will welcome 32 teams featuring some of the best emerging players from across Australia. The National Youth…
Football Australia has reached a significant milestone in the National Second Tier (NST) Application Process, distributing the Request for Proposal (RFP) Materials to the 26 shortlisted applicants today.
This critical step paves the way for the next phase of the NST application process.
Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, acknowledged the commencement of the RFP phase: "The progression of the 26 shortlisted clubs to the RFP phase brings us another step closer to the realisation of our vision for this competition and an aligned football pyramid," said Johnson.
Football Australia is pleased to announce that Brad Maloney has been appointed to the role of Head Coach of the Joeys – Australia’s U-17 men’s national football team.
Maloney returns to Australian football following eight years with Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), where from 2014 he was Assistant Coach of Malaysia Men’s U-23 national team and over the past three years, his role expanded to include Head Coach of Malaysia Men’s U-23 and U-20 national teams. During his time with FAM, Maloney was also elevated to be Assistant Coach of the Malaysian senior national team for several…
