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Free-flowing attacking football highlighted the second day of the Girls' National Youth Championships as new powerhouses emerged to shake up the competition.Wollongong served up another day of perfect conditions, enabling teams to play highly entertaining football and send the ball forward with plenty of vigour.With just one day remaining group stage fixtures before Semi-Finalists are confirmed, and with teams recording several games under their belt, the quality went up a level with the finish line quickly approaching.NSW Metro leads the Under 14 Group A, having won three from three, while…
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- 2 years 3 months ago
After fifteen matches over four days at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, the 2024 National Para Football Championships came to an exciting conclusion.Football NSW has claimed its sixteenth successive title at the tournament, following a physical showdown against Football West.Individual awards were presented following the final whistle with Football NSW lifting the National Para Football Championships trophy for the eighteenth time in the competition’s history.
Football NSW celebrate winning the National Para Football Championships 2024
NSW DEFEND NATIONAL PARA FOOTBALL…
Football NSW celebrate winning the National Para Football Championships 2024
NSW DEFEND NATIONAL PARA FOOTBALL…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have struck a new landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that closes the pay gap between Australia’s National Teams, the Caltex Socceroos and the Westfield Matildas.
The new, four-year CBA will see the Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas receive a 24% share of an agreed aggregate of National Team Generated Revenues in 2019/20, rising by 1% each year of the 4-year deal.
From within this 24%, the players will commit a 5% share of National Team Generated Revenue to reinvest in Australian Youth National…
The new, four-year CBA will see the Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas receive a 24% share of an agreed aggregate of National Team Generated Revenues in 2019/20, rising by 1% each year of the 4-year deal.
From within this 24%, the players will commit a 5% share of National Team Generated Revenue to reinvest in Australian Youth National…
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- 6 years 3 months ago
The best young footballers from across Australia are ready to showcase their skills next month following the release of the National Youth Championships 2023 Fixtures.CLICK HERE to view the Girls FixturesCLICK HERE to view the Boys FixturesCLICK HERE to download the Official National Youth Championships 2023 Digital ProgramA total of 48 teams from Football Australia's nine State and Territory Member Federations will meet in Sydney and Wollongong in October with the eyes of scouts and National Team Selectors watching closely to identify the next star.The National Youth Championships has long…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
Physical, high-intensity and end-to-end action highlighted a thrilling day of action at the National Para Football Championships 2024 as the tournament progresses into the final stages.The passion on the field skyrocketed as teams jostled for every goal to propel themselves up the ladder. One day remains at the National Para Football Championships 2024 with the finalists now confirmed and silverware within grasp.FINALISTS CONFIRMEDAfter three days of enthralling clashes, it’s time for Finals at the Para Nationals with the Australian Institute of Sport, Field 2, Canberra playing host to all…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has received today’s media release by AAFC regarding plans for a national second division but is yet to have been engaged by the organisation about their proposal.
FFA chief executive David Gallop said he looked forward to listening to and understanding what is proposed.
“We well recognise the important pathway contribution and the significant history of many of our NPL clubs and will happily consider any viable plans that come through our door. It is great for people in the game to have aspirations and because of the things that happen globally in…
FFA chief executive David Gallop said he looked forward to listening to and understanding what is proposed.
“We well recognise the important pathway contribution and the significant history of many of our NPL clubs and will happily consider any viable plans that come through our door. It is great for people in the game to have aspirations and because of the things that happen globally in…
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- 8 years 3 months ago
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…
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- 2 years 2 months ago
The National Youth Championships Boys’ Tournament produced some high-quality matches as Day Two unfolded across Wollongong.Sixteen thrilling matches were held at WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park, and Ian McLennan Park, where the favourable conditions fostered fast-paced, action-packed contests.With just one more day of group stage competition remaining, teams are now strategising their paths to the finals and focusing on collective improvement ahead of the later stages.Choosing the Whistle over the BallWhile the players at the National Youth Championships have made countless sacrifices to continue…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
National Indigenous Advisory Group will consist of nine (9) First Nations members
Members of NIAG have experiences through professional and grassroots football, media, academia and government
Football Australia has today announced the formation of its National Indigenous Advisory Group who will bring a breadth and depth of knowledge and insight into the current and emerging goals of the Indigenous community across Australia.
A key advisory body for Football Australia, the National Indigenous Advisory Group comprises of nine (9) First Nations community members from diverse…
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- 4 years 3 months ago
NSW Metro clinched places in both the Under 15 and Under 16 Girls’ Finals in front of a full house at the Home of the Matildas during an exhilarating day of matches in Melbourne.As the sun finally broke through the clouds, perfect conditions illuminated the fiercely competitive matches that uncovered the Grand Finalists for the 2024 National Youth Championships Girls’ TournamentAway from the Semi-Finals on the main field, Placement Semi-Finals and Group Matches continued the trend of exciting matches witnessed all week, with tense penalty shootouts and long-range screamers managing to draw…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
The 2023 National Para Football Championships continued in Perth, with the penultimate day kicking off as sides looked to book a spot in tomorrow's finals. Read the full wrap of day three action!CommBank ParaMatildasVICTORIA 3 - 5 FA SELECTGeorgia Beikoff, Tamsin Colley and Tahlia Blanshard all started for FA Select in their opening game of Day 3, with Blanshard captaining the side. The team, still searching for their first win and the first goal of the tournament, had the CommBank ParaMatildas' top scorer to thank for their opening goal, with Georgia Beikoff providing the opener for FA…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
NSW Metro has triumphed in both the Under 15 and Under 16 Age Groups at the 2024 National Youth Championships Girls’ Tournament held at the Home of the Matildas at LaTrobe University in Victoria.Perfect conditions marked the culmination of six days of high-quality competition, featuring 22 teams and 67 matches. A combined total of 310 goals were scored across the girls’ tournament, which showcased the talents of over 500 players and officials.NSW Metro emerged as National Champions in the Under 15 and Under 16 Age Groups, winning the Finals against Queensland Maroon and Northern NSW,…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
Victoria Blue and NSW Metro Sky are the Under 15 and Under 16 Boys’ winners respectively, while South Australia claimed the individual accolades on the final day of the National Youth Championships 2024 in Wollongong, NSW.The stands at WIN Stadium were rocking with eager spectators and supporters who witnessed the culmination of six days of high-quality competition from Football Australia’s nine state and territory Member Federations. A combined 331 goals were scored across the tournament which featured over 700 players and officials from 32 teams.Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach Graham Arnold…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
Despite the chilly Melbourne weather, the 2024 National Youth Championships Girls’ Tournament for U15 and U16s kicked off on Wednesday, 3 July with a sizzle, proving that even a frosty day can't put a freeze on the excitement and anticipation for the tournament.With every breath visible in the icy air, the players, match officials and coaches all arrived at the Home of the Matildas at Latrobe University in Melbourne ready to commence their six-day campaign.It took just one minute before the opening goal of the tournament was scored, setting the tone for a free-flowing opening day of action.…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
The best male footballers from across Australia converged in Wollongong on Tuesday for the opening day of the National Youth Championships 2024 Boys’ Tournament.Perfect conditions on the NSW South Coast greeted the competitors as they gathered for the opening ceremony at WIN Stadium, before lacing up their boots for the first matches of the tournament.The crowd at WIN Stadium were treated to six thrilling matches which featured 22 goals, while JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park hosted five matches each before Day One of the tournament drew to a close.Let the games beginThe picturesque WIN…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
A huge week of CP (cerebral palsy) football will kick-off at Valentine Sports Park (VSP) tomorrow with six squads descending on Football New South Wales’ headquarters in Glenwood for the 2019 National CP Football Championships.
Between October 3 and 6, the six state teams will contest the 2019 National CP Football Championships, a tournament that has been held since 2004 and which serves as a talent identifier and pathway for the Australian National CP Football Team, the Pararoos.
New South Wales has won fourteen of the fifteen National CP Football Championships held since 2004, however…
Between October 3 and 6, the six state teams will contest the 2019 National CP Football Championships, a tournament that has been held since 2004 and which serves as a talent identifier and pathway for the Australian National CP Football Team, the Pararoos.
New South Wales has won fourteen of the fifteen National CP Football Championships held since 2004, however…
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- 2 years 6 months ago