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The CommBank ParaMatildas have booked their ticket to the 2024 IFCPF Women’s World Cup Final for the second consecutive year following a powerful 10-0 victory over Denmark.The win continued a perfect record for the CommBank ParaMatildas who navigated the Group Stage without losing a match and scoring 25 goals while only conceding five.The Australian’s will now face the USA in the World Cup Final for the second time, looking to take revenge for last year’s defeat in the final, while becoming the first Australian national football side to win a World Cup…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
Football Australia can confirm the location of the Subway Socceroos' upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ Second Round Asian Qualifier against Palestine on Tuesday, 21 November.As a result of current circumstances in the region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) formally requested that this designated home fixture for Palestine be held at a neutral venue.Following a submission from the Palestine Football Association, and subsequent review from the AFC, the qualifier will now take place in Kuwait and be played at Jaber Al-Ahmed International Stadium.FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ SECOND ROUND…
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- 2 years 3 months ago
The final day of the National Para Football Championships kicks off today on the Gold Coast, watch all the action live and free on our MyFootball YouTube page!
Plate Final: Queensland vs. South Australia
3rd Place Play-Off: NSW Navy vs. Western Australia
Championship Final: Victoria vs. NSW Sky
Plate Final: Queensland vs. South Australia
3rd Place Play-Off: NSW Navy vs. Western Australia
Championship Final: Victoria vs. NSW Sky
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- 3 years 4 months ago
Football Australia is proud to announce the induction of four extraordinary individuals into the Football Australia Hall of Fame at the CommBank Matildas’ match against Brazil at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Thursday evening.A trailblazer for women match officials, Jenny Bray; former Socceroos’ Captain, broadcaster, and advocate for player rights, multiculturalism, and social justice through football, Craig Foster AM; prominent football administrator, Ian Holmes; and football visionary pioneer, the late Alex Pongrass AM have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to Australian…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
Australia’s U23 men’s national football team sealed a berth at next year’s AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan on Friday (local time), defeating Indonesia 1-0 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan to finish on top of the Group G qualification standings.
After defeating Indonesia 3-2 on Tuesday, a second win at the Central Republican Stadium ensured that Australia’s U23s claimed a 4-2 aggregate victory and with it an entry to next year’s Finals Tournament to be held in June.
Sydney FC striker Patrick Wood was on target for Australia on matchday one and he scored his second goal of the green and…
After defeating Indonesia 3-2 on Tuesday, a second win at the Central Republican Stadium ensured that Australia’s U23s claimed a 4-2 aggregate victory and with it an entry to next year’s Finals Tournament to be held in June.
Sydney FC striker Patrick Wood was on target for Australia on matchday one and he scored his second goal of the green and…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
Football Australia is delighted to announce that PTP will remain the Official Fitness Accessory Supplier of Australia’s Senior, Youth, and Para National Football teams through until the end of 2024.
This partnership was first formed back in 2018 and since then, PTP has ensured the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos have had access to world-leading fitness accessories to support peak performance on the international stage.
Upon announcing the partnership extension, Football Australia Performance Director Paddy Steinfort said: “Establishing a world-class performance environment within…
This partnership was first formed back in 2018 and since then, PTP has ensured the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos have had access to world-leading fitness accessories to support peak performance on the international stage.
Upon announcing the partnership extension, Football Australia Performance Director Paddy Steinfort said: “Establishing a world-class performance environment within…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
Westfield Matilda Sam Kerr has played a starring role in Chelsea's 6-0 romp of Bristol in the Continental Cup final.
Kerr and Fran Kirby were at their dynamic best to earn Chelsea their second straight league cup and a fourth trophy since the Australian captain arrived in November 2019.
It was a dream start for Kerr who opened the scoring in the second minute. Guro Reiten's through ball found Kirby who squared it across the face of goal for Kerr to finish from close range.
By the…
Kerr and Fran Kirby were at their dynamic best to earn Chelsea their second straight league cup and a fourth trophy since the Australian captain arrived in November 2019.
It was a dream start for Kerr who opened the scoring in the second minute. Guro Reiten's through ball found Kirby who squared it across the face of goal for Kerr to finish from close range.
By the…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
The CommBank Young Matildas have set-up a winner-takes-all match-up Thailand U-20 after a 12-0 victory over Solomon Islands on Match Day 2 of the PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament.With the goal difference advantage, a draw in the final match will see the Young Matildas walk away with the trophy for the second straight tournament. Only a win will be good enough for Thailand.Against the Solomon Islands, a rampaging Peta Trimis ensured that there would be no doubt, with the Central Coast Mariners striker scoring four goals in a memorable performance which saw her score two goals in each…
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- 11 months 2 weeks ago
Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Graham Arnold addressed the 3rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) National Coaches Conference on Thursday, 9 May in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.The three-day conference reflects on learnings from the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, while also looking ahead to the expanded FIFA World Cup in 2026™.It aims to provide national team coaches and other technical staff from the AFC’s Member Associations with the opportunity to exchange information and share ideas, as Round Three of World Cup Qualification approaches.Arnold was selected by the AFC to speak alongside eminent…
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- 1 year 8 months ago
The COVID-19 pandemic forced mandatory border closures and stay at home orders in Australia which forced many football programs and competitions to abruptly pause and eventually be cancelled throughout 2020. The impact was far reaching across the community and professional level of sports across the country.
Football Australia in 2019 witnessed continued growth in grassroots football participation with over 543,000 players registering for outdoor organised football, and over 63,000 playing futsal. Total participation overall had reached a record 2 million participants.
However, the…
Football Australia in 2019 witnessed continued growth in grassroots football participation with over 543,000 players registering for outdoor organised football, and over 63,000 playing futsal. Total participation overall had reached a record 2 million participants.
However, the…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
Football Australia today announced that Barcelona 1992 Olympian, Tony Vidmar, will lead Australia’s U23 men’s national football team, the Olyroos, in its bid to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Vidmar, who is a current member of Graham Arnold’s coaching staff with the Socceroos, will take charge of the Australia U23 program following the conclusion of Australia’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ campaign this year, with Trevor Morgan – who has been extensively involved with the group over the past 12 months – set to guide the side at the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan.…
Vidmar, who is a current member of Graham Arnold’s coaching staff with the Socceroos, will take charge of the Australia U23 program following the conclusion of Australia’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ campaign this year, with Trevor Morgan – who has been extensively involved with the group over the past 12 months – set to guide the side at the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup in Uzbekistan.…
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- 3 years 8 months ago
It was a day of recognition on Saturday, 22 May as Football Australia and Football NSW staff joined forces on a Kissing Point FC matchday to lend a hand as part of National Volunteer Week.
With over 1 million volunteers in our game, their importance cannot be understated, especially after the tumultuous year that was 2020.
It was important for Football Australia to connect with those that ensure our game runs week in, week out across the country, from the MiniRoos all the way to Walking Football.
Over 400 MiniRoos hit the fields in the morning, with Westfield…
With over 1 million volunteers in our game, their importance cannot be understated, especially after the tumultuous year that was 2020.
It was important for Football Australia to connect with those that ensure our game runs week in, week out across the country, from the MiniRoos all the way to Walking Football.
Over 400 MiniRoos hit the fields in the morning, with Westfield…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
Before he became a Pararoos stalwart, Chris Barty was at a fork in the road.
As a 21-year-old government worker with no interest in football, Barty’s forthcoming career as an international goalkeeper seemed a world away, but a startling medical revelation forced Barty to find a way get active.
And through football he found a remedy.
“I started playing football at the age of 21,” Barty said.
“I wasn’t that keen to play because I never really had an interest in football.
“My disability affects both my legs so with it being football it seemed a bit counterintuitive to play the sport.”…
As a 21-year-old government worker with no interest in football, Barty’s forthcoming career as an international goalkeeper seemed a world away, but a startling medical revelation forced Barty to find a way get active.
And through football he found a remedy.
“I started playing football at the age of 21,” Barty said.
“I wasn’t that keen to play because I never really had an interest in football.
“My disability affects both my legs so with it being football it seemed a bit counterintuitive to play the sport.”…
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- 6 years 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia has announced it will conduct a review of the National Club Identity Policy (NCIP).
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said the policy was introduced in 2014 after consultation with Member Federations to ensure consistency about how clubs were identified.
“The objective of the NCIP is to safeguard the inclusivity of football whilst also enabling appropriate recognition of the rich history of many long-standing football clubs,” said Gallop.
“FFA management has at various stages in recent times debated the effectiveness of the NCIP. This has been prompted…
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said the policy was introduced in 2014 after consultation with Member Federations to ensure consistency about how clubs were identified.
“The objective of the NCIP is to safeguard the inclusivity of football whilst also enabling appropriate recognition of the rich history of many long-standing football clubs,” said Gallop.
“FFA management has at various stages in recent times debated the effectiveness of the NCIP. This has been prompted…
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- 7 years 5 months ago
The Darwin Norzone Premier League is a cultural melting pot with 29 different nationalities on display in the Northern Territory’s top tier competition.
The Darwin Norzone Premier League boasted an incredible 29 different nationalities in their ranks when the season began in March.
A feature article by NT News sportswriter Grey Morris has brought to light all the nations on show in the territory’s top flight football competition.
From the likes of Estonian target man Priit Proos featuring for Mindil Aces to Albania’s Endri Prifti turning out for Port Darwin.
Football NT’s chief executive…
The Darwin Norzone Premier League boasted an incredible 29 different nationalities in their ranks when the season began in March.
A feature article by NT News sportswriter Grey Morris has brought to light all the nations on show in the territory’s top flight football competition.
From the likes of Estonian target man Priit Proos featuring for Mindil Aces to Albania’s Endri Prifti turning out for Port Darwin.
Football NT’s chief executive…
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- 5 years 5 months ago