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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 2 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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- 3 years 10 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 2 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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- 1 year 11 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 1 month ago
In the forthcoming fortnight, Football Australia will underscore its commitment to delivering national team excellence when it commences a global search to fill four newly established leadership roles within its National Teams' set-up.Reporting into Head of National Teams, Gary Moretti, the positions include General Manager – Women’s National Teams, General Manager – Men’s National Teams, General Manager – Football Data & Analysis and General Manager – High Performance.These roles are pivotal in supporting the delivery and accountability of performance outcomes aligning with Football…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
The Semi-Finalists of the National Youth Championships 2023 Girls' Tournament have been confirmed as the competition enters the business end.Fifty games over the past three days have dazzled onlookers across WIN Stadium and JJ Kelly Park, Wollongong, featuring scintillating strikes, showstopping saves and plenty of silky skills.Thursday's schedule will showcase the Semi-Finals for both the Under 14 and Under 16 divisions with the finals to take place on Friday.Semi-Final teams confirmedThe crowd at WIN Stadium tomorrow will be treated to some quality football as the Semi-Finals get underway.…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
The Australian U-23 Women’s National Team will play its first matches of 2023 when a 24-player squad travels to the AIS European Training Centre in Varese, Italy later this month for a training camp and two-match program. Australian U-23 Women’s Head Coach Melissa Andreatta has selected a squad that features Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming players competing in the A-League Women’s competition and international leagues. Taking place during the September FIFA Women’s International Window, Australia will face Scotland’s newly formed U-23 Women’s National Team in two…
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- 2 years ago
Thick fog greeted competitors for the second day of the National Youth Championships Girls’ Tournament at the Home of the Matildas in Melbourne.When the fog finally lifted, it revealed a thrilling day’s action as teams progress through the group stage of the tournament, where Friday will be the final day of this phase.Capital Football and Western Australia battled out a thrilling match in the Under 15 Age Group where Capital Football scored two goals in the final six minutes to win 3-2. While in the Under 16 Age Group, Football Queensland Maroon narrowly trumped NSW Country in a close affair…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
Nike and Football Australia have today announced an innovative partnership with renowned Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie, which will see the first Australian National Football Team Collection designed by a First Nations Artist.SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE NEW AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM COLLECTION DROPSThe Collection, which will be unveiled on Friday 21 February 2025, connects Nike and Football Australia’s shared vision of unity for the future of football and Australia, with Reko Rennie’s deep understanding of the game’s power to bring diverse communities together.This…
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- 7 months 1 week ago
The Invitational XI, a team composed of talented Indigenous players from across Australia, will return to the 2024 National Youth Championships Girls’ Tournament for a second year, supporting the growth of First Nations footballing talent.This year's team, competing in the Under 15 Girls age group, continues to reflect Football Australia’s commitment to nurturing emerging First Nations footballers and providing them with a platform to showcase their skills on the national stage. The Invitational XI will also be competing during NAIDOC Week (7-14 July), an annual celebration of First Nations…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
Football Australia is pleased to confirm that the 2025 National Futsal Championships will be held from Wednesday, 8 January to Sunday, 12 January at Melbourne Sports Centres – Parkville.
Hosted by Football Victoria, the 2025 National Futsal Championships will welcome the best players from across Australia, competing in U12 – U16 Boys; Youth Men and Open Men; U13, U15 & U17 Girls; Youth Women and Open Women; and Open AWD (Athletes with Disabilities) Mixed.Melbourne Sports Centres – Parkville is a premier sporting facility, providing eight pitches…
Hosted by Football Victoria, the 2025 National Futsal Championships will welcome the best players from across Australia, competing in U12 – U16 Boys; Youth Men and Open Men; U13, U15 & U17 Girls; Youth Women and Open Women; and Open AWD (Athletes with Disabilities) Mixed.Melbourne Sports Centres – Parkville is a premier sporting facility, providing eight pitches…
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- 1 year 3 months ago
The Draw for this year’s National Youth Championships was released by Football Australia today, which will see 58 teams featuring Australia’s best youth footballers converging on Coffs Harbour this September.
CLICK HERE to view the Girls Draw (Days 1 – 3)
CLICK HERE to view the Boys Draw (Days 1 – 3)
This year’s Football Australia National Youth Championships, which will be hosted by Northern NSW Football and contested at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, will be the first edition since 2019 with the event sidelined for the past two years due to the COVID-19…
CLICK HERE to view the Girls Draw (Days 1 – 3)
CLICK HERE to view the Boys Draw (Days 1 – 3)
This year’s Football Australia National Youth Championships, which will be hosted by Northern NSW Football and contested at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, will be the first edition since 2019 with the event sidelined for the past two years due to the COVID-19…
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- 3 years ago
The Australian football season (29 October 2021 – 28 October 2022) is designed to unite the game at all levels – organising domestic football over 52 weeks
For the first time, A-League and Westfield W-League will break for Men’s and Women’s FIFA International Windows
‘Transfer windows’ enable the registration of players for all applicable competitions in alignment with FIFA requirements
The Men’s season will commence with the A-League opening the 2021/22 season and finish with the FFA Cup Final as the last match of the season
The Women’s season will commence with the Westfield W-League…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
This is no time to take off the parachute, stay focused to help stop a second wave of COVID-19 say National Resilience Advisor John Richardson and Health Technical Lead Dr Lisa Natoli.
With the curve flattened, and governments easing restrictions on what we can and can’t do, we rightfully can give ourselves a round of applause for the great work that we have done to date. In Australia we look to be well placed to manage the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic that lie ahead.
But we still have some distance to go.
For those that like sports, you can’t predict the result of the game from the…
With the curve flattened, and governments easing restrictions on what we can and can’t do, we rightfully can give ourselves a round of applause for the great work that we have done to date. In Australia we look to be well placed to manage the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic that lie ahead.
But we still have some distance to go.
For those that like sports, you can’t predict the result of the game from the…
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- 5 years 3 months ago
Australia’s best para footballers are headed to Perth this October with the west coast city set to host the 2023 National Para Football Championships for the first time. Running from 3 - 8 October 2023 at the world-class WA State Football Centre, five teams will be in contention to be crowned national champions in the 19th edition of the competition. The tournament will hold additional significance this year as it will be the final opportunity to impress the CommBank ParaMatildas and CommBank Pararoos head coaches prior to their selection of the Australian squads for the Men’s and…
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- 2 years ago