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…
Football Australia is excited to report the successful conclusion of Phase 3, the Assessment and Review Phase, in the evolution of the National Second Tier (NST). This critical phase was dedicated to selecting the most viable and progressive proposals to carry into the future of Australian football.Currently in Phase 4, the Completion Phase, Football Australia is working in partnership with selected clubs to finalise the essential participation documentation and other necessary requirements for the impending NST competition. As Football Australia finalises the Completion Phase and to…
The Home of the Matildas in Melbourne will play host to the country’s brightest female footballers for the 2024 National Youth Championships Girls’ tournament this July.Taking place over six days from 3 – 8 July, the 2024 National Youth Championships Girls’ tournament for the Under 15 and Under 16 age groups will be held at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University, Bundoora.The Home of the Matildas is a fitting location to hold the 2024 National Youth Championships Girls’ tournament, where the elite football facility will welcome up to 24 teams featuring the best emerging talent from…
The Finalists for the National Youth Championships 2023 Girls' Tournament have been decided following an exciting day of Semi-Finals in Wollongong.After four days of pulsating football, 22 teams from across Australia have been whittled down to only six who now have the chance to be crowned National Youth Champions.The Finals will take place from 9:00am Friday, 13 October at WIN Stadium with the official closing ceremony of the National Youth Championships 2023 to take place following the last match. Finals Fixtures ConfirmedCapital Football will face Queensland Silver in the Under 14 B…
Eighteen years ago, on a sunny day in Coffs Harbour, Football NSW and Football QLD were adding yet another chapter to the age-old interstate rivalry during the 2007 edition of the National Youth Championships.As the contest unfolded, two players on opposite sides were locked in an enthralling contest. The heads of selectors were on a swivel and the ball was on a string as the pair fiercely battled against each other to gain the advantage.When the dust finally settled and the full-time whistle was blown, the duo congratulated each other and shook hands, not knowing they were about to become…
Football Australia is pleased to announce the National Youth Championships will return in 2022, having been sidelined due to the COVID pandemic for the past two years.
Taking place over 11 days in September, this year’s national football tournament for Under 14 and 16 Girls (19 – 23 September), and Under 14 and 15 Boys (26 – 30 September) will be hosted by Northern NSW Football in Coffs Harbour, where matches will be played at C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Teams from Football Australia’s nine State and Territory Member Federations will compete over five days to not only claim the…
Football Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Briana Harvey and David Mason to the role of General Manager – Women’s National Teams and General Manager – Men’s National Teams, respectively.Harvey has held management roles at major sporting organisations including Hockey Victoria, the Australian Football League, Hawthorn Football Club and most recently at GWS GIANTS Football Club. Over the past five years, Harvey has served as Head of Academies and AFLW and most recently as Executive General Manager Football Strategy and Operations.Mason’s extensive history with Australian…
The searing heat couldn’t dampen the action as the second day of National Youth Championships 2023 Boys’ action continued at Valentine Sports Park.As both the Under 15 and Under 16 tournaments begin to take shape, front runners are starting to emerge while surprise packets are making a name for themselves. The decision was made to split the day into a morning and evening session as temperatures reached 36 degrees in Sydney’s west.South Australia tops the Under 15 Group A, NSW Metro White tops Under 15 Group B, while in the Under 16 tournament, Victoria Blue leads Group A and NSW Metro White…
A bumper public holiday crowd of over 2,500 spectators were treated to plenty of action as the National Youth Championships 2023 Boys' tournament got underway at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood in Sydney.Perfect conditions awaited teams as they gathered bright and early for the official opening ceremony. Blacktown City Council Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Julie Griffiths AM welcomed the participants before vice-captains, captains and head coaches of each team were presented with their armbands ahead of the opening games.As the sun shined down, the goals rained down, with teams wasting no time…
Football Australia is pleased to announce the conclusion of phase two, the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the National Second Tier (NST) Application Process.
The RFP phase, crucial for laying the groundwork for the upcoming NST, has resulted in submissions being received by the deadline on Monday 28 August 2023. Given the confidential nature of the RFP process, Football Australia will not disclose the clubs that have made submissions, nor comment on their submissions’ compliance or completeness at this time.
“We’ve taken significant strides towards establishing a robust framework for…
Commonwealth Bank Matildas will welcome the U.S. Women’s National Team to Australia for the first time 21 years
Stadium Australia in Sydney and McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle will play host for the two-match series
Broadcast live and free on Network 10 and simulcast on 10 Play
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas are lined up for a blockbuster two-match home series with two-time defending FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions and world number one, the United States Women’s National Team.
Australia will host the U.S. Women’s National Team for the first time in 21 years at Stadium…
The National Youth Championships 2023 Boys’ Tournament is entering the pointy end following a thrilling day of action at Valentine Sports Park.In stark contrast to Tuesday, rain sprinkled across the day as the intensity levels lifted once again and the results became crucial as teams pushed for a spot in the finals.Another healthy school holiday crowd were kept on the edge of their seat as matches went down to the wire with a raft of National Team selectors and former A-League stars also enjoying the action.The Business EndOnly a few group stage matches remain on Thursday, as the competition…
Football Australia is pleased to announce that the 2023 National Youth Championships will be held across Wollongong and wider Sydney.The National Youth Championships are the flagship youth event in the Australian football calendar, with teams from Football Australia's nine State and Territory Member Federations competing not only to claim the coveted national title, but to impress attending national team technical staff.The National Youth Championship has long been an integral part of the Football Australia’s talent identification program, proving an important stepping-stone for many current…
For the first time in its history, Football Australia has unveiled a Domestic Match Calendar (DMC) – and its main architect believes it could be a game changer.
Developed in line with the XI Principles for the future of Australian football, the DMC aims to connect all tiers domestically, and the game globally, by harmonising key dates in the domestic football schedule with FIFA’s International Match Calendar, and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competition dates. It also sets out plans for domestic registration periods or transfer windows.
Finals fever swept across Valentine Sports Park as the National Youth Championships Boys’ tournament served up some exhilarating clashes.After the group stages, the top two teams from each group were finally confirmed, with the top-placed team in each group playing the second-placed team in the other group, to determine who featured in Friday’s Finals.The duration of matches in the Semi-Finals was increased to 30-minute halves and each second counted as teams did everything they could to keep alive their dream of being crowned National Youth Championship 2023 winners.Goals galore in Under…
