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Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear that Socceroo Cap #188 Alan Westwater, a distinguished former Socceroo, passed away suddenly on Thursday, 27 June, at his home in Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Alan was 78 years old.A celebrated midfielder, Alan's contributions to the sport have left an enduring mark on Australian football. His exceptional skills and dedication are evident in his inclusion in Football Australia's "Team of the Decade" for the period 1963-1970.Born on 26 March, 1946 in Bridge of Allan, Scotland, Alan moved to Australia with his family in 1957. He quickly made his…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
Football Australia today announced that it has extended and expanded its partnership with Compeat Nutrition – an innovative company that is revolutionising nutrition centred healthcare in performance sports and the general population – through to August 2022.
The partnership supports Football Australia’s endeavours to provide world class environments and support to Australia’s national team players to help them cope with performance expectations and improve holistically as athletes and people during and after their careers.
As part of the partnership, footballers in each of…
The partnership supports Football Australia’s endeavours to provide world class environments and support to Australia’s national team players to help them cope with performance expectations and improve holistically as athletes and people during and after their careers.
As part of the partnership, footballers in each of…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
CommBank Junior Matildas Assistant Coach and Analyst and newly appointed Western Sydney Wanderers Head Coach, Kat Smith, is one of 20 female coaches to be accepted into the second edition of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme.
Launched yesterday, the program will see 20 female coaches from across the globe mentored by some of the leading figures in coaching, including Australians Tom Sermanni and Joe Montemurro.
Smith, who has been paired with Athletic Bilbao Women’s head coach, Iraia Iturregi, is thrilled to be presented with further opportunities to…
Launched yesterday, the program will see 20 female coaches from across the globe mentored by some of the leading figures in coaching, including Australians Tom Sermanni and Joe Montemurro.
Smith, who has been paired with Athletic Bilbao Women’s head coach, Iraia Iturregi, is thrilled to be presented with further opportunities to…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) returns for 2024 this week with Football Victoria kicking off their Men’s competition on Thursday, 8 February in line with the Domestic Match Calendar (DMC). The opening round will see last year’s NPL Grand Finalists South Melbourne FC take on Australia Cup 2023 Semi Finalists Melbourne Knights FC at Lakeside Stadium at 8:15pm AEDT. The following week will see the NSW NPLM Competition take centre stage as Manly United host newly promoted St George FC at Cromer Park on 16 February, the first whistle is at 7:30pm AEDT.Friday 23 February will mark the…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has released its Annual Review for 2019.
The review (available in PDF format here) provides an insight to the FFA’s strategy, achievements, challenges, operations and finances for the past 12 months.
FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said the year has been full of challenge and change, highlighted by the structural reforms that were promised in 2018.
“The structural reform was a painstaking one, however it was well worth the hard work, as it gives more stakeholders a voice in the game they love,” Nikou said.
“The separation of the FFA from the professional…
The review (available in PDF format here) provides an insight to the FFA’s strategy, achievements, challenges, operations and finances for the past 12 months.
FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said the year has been full of challenge and change, highlighted by the structural reforms that were promised in 2018.
“The structural reform was a painstaking one, however it was well worth the hard work, as it gives more stakeholders a voice in the game they love,” Nikou said.
“The separation of the FFA from the professional…
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- 5 years 10 months ago
The CommBank Matildas will complete their 2022 international calendar in Gosford as they meet Thailand in the second match of the Seven Consulting International Series on 15 November at Central Coast Stadium.
The Seven Consulting International Series in November is part of the preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023TM, where the CommBank Matildas will utilise six FIFA International Windows for the best possible lead-up for the tournament which commences on 20 July 2023.
Two-time defending Olympic…
The Seven Consulting International Series in November is part of the preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023TM, where the CommBank Matildas will utilise six FIFA International Windows for the best possible lead-up for the tournament which commences on 20 July 2023.
Two-time defending Olympic…
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- 3 years ago
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) returns for 2023 this weekend with the NPL NSW kicking off the respective men’s competition on Friday, 3 February.The expanded sixteen (16) team competition will see Wollongong Wolves FC and APIA Leichhardt FC take centre stage in the season opener at WIN Stadium, Wollongong at 7:30pm AEDT.The action continues across NSW this weekend with many marquee match ups. The Australia Cup 2022 Runners Up and history makers, Sydney United 58 FC host Marconi Stallions at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday 5 February at 5:00pm AEDT. Football Victoria, Football…
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- 1 year 9 months ago
The Australian U-23 men’s national football team commence their Paris 2024 Olympics™ qualification preparations this month, when a highly talented 24-player squad assembles for a European training camp to take place during the upcoming FIFA men’s International window from 20 – 28 March.
Comprising of fifteen footballers from the Isuzu UTE A-League Men competition and nine overseas-based players, this is Tony Vidmar’s first squad since being appointed Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach, with the camp to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre located in Gavirate,…
Comprising of fifteen footballers from the Isuzu UTE A-League Men competition and nine overseas-based players, this is Tony Vidmar’s first squad since being appointed Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach, with the camp to be held at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre located in Gavirate,…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas record their second victory from two games at the ASEAN U-16 Girls' Championship 2025 following a strong 3-0 victory over Singapore to stay atop of Group C, booking their spot in the final four of the tournament. Coach Mike Cooper made eight changes to the side that defeated defending champions Thailand in their first group tie, with defender Arabella Ryan given the armband.The same humid conditions that were observed on the previous match day awaited the two sides, with the late kick-off failing to stifle the intense Indonesian heat. Singapore may have been…
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- 1 month 1 week ago
The CommBank Matildas will host the recently crowned Women’s African Cup of Nations champions, South Africa, in London on Saturday, 8 October 2022.
It continues Australia’s strong schedule of high-quality internationals and marks the first ever scheduled international friendly between an Australian women’s national team and an African nation outside of a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ or an Olympic Games.
With London the current base of five CommBank Matildas and the FA Women’s Super League featuring another four national team players, it will be a historic “home” international fixture with…
It continues Australia’s strong schedule of high-quality internationals and marks the first ever scheduled international friendly between an Australian women’s national team and an African nation outside of a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ or an Olympic Games.
With London the current base of five CommBank Matildas and the FA Women’s Super League featuring another four national team players, it will be a historic “home” international fixture with…
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- 3 years ago
A foundation member of Pride in Sport, FFA has committed to continuing to build a more inclusive game for all.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) was announced as one of 13 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) that have pledged to developing trans and gender diverse inclusion frameworks for their sport today.
The announcement, made at the Sydney Cricket Ground by ACON’s Pride in Sport program, recognised that eight NSOs have come together to unveil their policies and guidelines relating to the participation of trans and gender diverse people.…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) was announced as one of 13 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) that have pledged to developing trans and gender diverse inclusion frameworks for their sport today.
The announcement, made at the Sydney Cricket Ground by ACON’s Pride in Sport program, recognised that eight NSOs have come together to unveil their policies and guidelines relating to the participation of trans and gender diverse people.…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Subway Joeys’ Head Coach Brad Maloney has named Australia’s 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Thailand 2023™ to be staged in Bangkok and Chonburi from June 15 – July 2, 2023.
The young Australians have been drawn in Group C and will face Saudi Arabia (16 June) and China PR (19 June) at Chonburi Stadium before completing the round robin group stage format against Tajikistan (22 June) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium.
Upon announcing the final squad, Australian U-17 Men’s National Team Head Coach Brad Maloney said: “Competition for selection in the final 23 for…
The young Australians have been drawn in Group C and will face Saudi Arabia (16 June) and China PR (19 June) at Chonburi Stadium before completing the round robin group stage format against Tajikistan (22 June) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium.
Upon announcing the final squad, Australian U-17 Men’s National Team Head Coach Brad Maloney said: “Competition for selection in the final 23 for…
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- 2 years 3 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas will hold their first training camp since advancing to Round 2 of the 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra from 15 - 19 May 2023.
Last month the U-17 Women’s National Team finished top of Group B with strong victories over Mongolia and Chinese Taipei in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to progress to the second phase of qualification.
A 30-player squad has been selected for the assembly with 11 members of the Round 1 Qualifiers squad called in, another eight players returning to the national team camp and ten fresh…
Last month the U-17 Women’s National Team finished top of Group B with strong victories over Mongolia and Chinese Taipei in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to progress to the second phase of qualification.
A 30-player squad has been selected for the assembly with 11 members of the Round 1 Qualifiers squad called in, another eight players returning to the national team camp and ten fresh…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
The Socceroos will play China PR in Doha, Qatar next month as the team’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar (Final Round) fixtures get underway.
Socceroos to commence FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar (Final Round) fixtures against China PR in Doha, Qatar
Football Australia remain hopeful of playing October and November home game qualifiers in Australia, committing to ongoing collaboration and dialogue with Federal and State Governments
Socceroos squad for September FIFA Window to be announced this weekend prior to the team’s…
Socceroos to commence FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to Qatar (Final Round) fixtures against China PR in Doha, Qatar
Football Australia remain hopeful of playing October and November home game qualifiers in Australia, committing to ongoing collaboration and dialogue with Federal and State Governments
Socceroos squad for September FIFA Window to be announced this weekend prior to the team’s…
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- 4 years 1 month ago
Football Australia, Australian Professional Leagues (APL), and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have announced a joint commitment to review and phase out the commonly referred to ‘Caceres Clause’ ahead of the 2025/26 A-Leagues Season. This review is part of a broader commitment by the three organisations to examine the professional game’s economic model holistically.Football Australia, APL and PFA agree to phase out the Clause in two stagesSecond stage will involve triparted analysis of the broader professional game’s economic model including assessing the efficacy of the salary…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
The Subway Socceroos will honour the memory of Dylan Tombides in the lead up to and during their Second Round FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifier at HBF Park, Perth on Tuesday, 11 June.Tombides – a former Australian youth national team player – was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2011, following a random drug test at the U-17 FIFA World Cup which uncovered a tumour in one of his testicles.Dylan fought the illness bravely for three years, even managing to make his professional debut for West Ham United FC during that period but passed away with his family by his side in April 2014 at just 20…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
The CommBank Young Matildas battled forward with a 3-0 victory over Palestine in Dushanbe, marching closer to AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ qualification.Nine changes were made by Alex Epakis from the XI that defeated Tajikistan just two nights earlier, with the short turnaround providing ample opportunity to expose the entirety of the squad to minutes, while also rewarding the players who shone during a short stint in the first match.The green and gold started the match on the front foot, with Peta Trimis bundling the ball in after seven minutes with the ball kindly landing at…
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- 1 month 2 weeks ago
The CommBank Matildas final squad has been named for the Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™ Asian Qualifiers Round 2 (Asian Qualifiers) to take place later this month in Perth, Western Australia.Australia will start their path to Paris 2024 with Head Coach Tony Gustavsson naming a squad featuring many familiar faces for the training camp and three Asian Qualifiers matches.Captain and hometown hero Sam Kerr and vice-captain Steph Catley headline the roster of 22 players who will travel to Perth to take on IR Iran (26 October), the Philippines (29 October) and Chinese Taipei (…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas will host New Zealand in a two-match international series on 8 and 12 April 2022.
The second match in the two-match series will see the Commonwealth Bank Matildas in action on Tuesday, 12 April 2022 at Canberra’s GIO Stadium.
It marks a long awaited return of the women’s national team to Canberra after a nine year absence. The last time the Commonwealth Bank Matildas were in the nation’s capital saw a penalty shoot-out victory over New Zealand in the 2013 Centenary Cup.
Football Australia CEO,…
The second match in the two-match series will see the Commonwealth Bank Matildas in action on Tuesday, 12 April 2022 at Canberra’s GIO Stadium.
It marks a long awaited return of the women’s national team to Canberra after a nine year absence. The last time the Commonwealth Bank Matildas were in the nation’s capital saw a penalty shoot-out victory over New Zealand in the 2013 Centenary Cup.
Football Australia CEO,…
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- 3 years 6 months ago
Adam Fielding has been a Hyundai A-League referee since 2014 and has previously refereed in the English Football League.
Adam has twice been named the WA Referee of the Year and shares some of his insights on being an elite referee in the Hyundai A-League.
How did you become involved in refereeing?
At the age of 17 I fractured my patella playing football in the League of Wales and whilst having my leg in a full length cast, I decided to take the referee’s course. After months of physio I came back into football, both playing and refereeing, and was placed on numerous FA national training…
Adam has twice been named the WA Referee of the Year and shares some of his insights on being an elite referee in the Hyundai A-League.
How did you become involved in refereeing?
At the age of 17 I fractured my patella playing football in the League of Wales and whilst having my leg in a full length cast, I decided to take the referee’s course. After months of physio I came back into football, both playing and refereeing, and was placed on numerous FA national training…
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- 8 years ago