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Football Australia has confirmed the slot allocations for the Final Rounds of the Australia Cup 2022.
Member Federations around the nation have been advised of the allocations for this year’s Round of 32, with one Member Federation (Football Victoria) awarded one additional slot when compared to the FFA Cup 2021.
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Finals Series was unfortunately not held in 2021 due to COVID-19, meaning that there was one additional slot was available to be assigned to a Member Federation for the Australia Cup 2022.
Based on a framework that measured and…
Member Federations around the nation have been advised of the allocations for this year’s Round of 32, with one Member Federation (Football Victoria) awarded one additional slot when compared to the FFA Cup 2021.
The National Premier Leagues (NPL) Finals Series was unfortunately not held in 2021 due to COVID-19, meaning that there was one additional slot was available to be assigned to a Member Federation for the Australia Cup 2022.
Based on a framework that measured and…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
Australia's national powerchair football team, the Poweroos, have completed their final selection camp in Sydney last weekend in preparation for the 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup. The event is the second football World Cup to be hosted on Australian shores in 2023, being held in Sydney between Sunday 15th and Friday 20th October. The Australian team are highly rated on the international stage having finished 4th at the third powerchair World Cup in Florida, USA in 2017. Over 80 players from 15 clubs across six states and territories participate in competitive…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
CUPRA’s acclaimed Formentor crossover car has been named as the official vehicle for both of Australia’s senior national football teams, the CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos.
Already the automotive partner of the women’s and the men’s teams, CUPRA’s visually distinctive and performance driven Formentor will be the squads’ official car through the forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to be held later this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand™.
Director of CUPRA Australia Ben Wilks said that the challenger brand from Barcelona had moved quickly to…
Already the automotive partner of the women’s and the men’s teams, CUPRA’s visually distinctive and performance driven Formentor will be the squads’ official car through the forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to be held later this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand™.
Director of CUPRA Australia Ben Wilks said that the challenger brand from Barcelona had moved quickly to…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
During National Refugee Week (Sunday June 14 to Saturday June 20), Football Federation Australia will be sharing stories of refugees who have made Australia home and have enriched our game. Thomas Deng shares his story below.
They say football is a universal language and Thomas Deng’s journey from South Sudanese refugee to Socceroo proves exactly that.
As Australia celebrates National Refugee Week, the Urawa Red Diamonds defender opened up on how football was invaluable in overcoming the challenges he and his family faced after they first settled in South Australia in 2004.
Born in Nairobi…
They say football is a universal language and Thomas Deng’s journey from South Sudanese refugee to Socceroo proves exactly that.
As Australia celebrates National Refugee Week, the Urawa Red Diamonds defender opened up on how football was invaluable in overcoming the challenges he and his family faced after they first settled in South Australia in 2004.
Born in Nairobi…
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- 5 years 10 months ago
Football Federation Australia has cancelled a proposed trip to Thailand as the under 23 men’s national team prepares for its AFC U23 Championship qualifiers in March.
The move comes after consultation with Australian National Team and Under 23 Head Coach, Graham Arnold.
“Last year, the National Team Department had put some preliminary plans in place to play against China in Bangkok as part of our important preparation for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers to be held in Cambodia in March.
“On our return from the recent AFC Asian Cup we reassessed our plans due to the ongoing…
The move comes after consultation with Australian National Team and Under 23 Head Coach, Graham Arnold.
“Last year, the National Team Department had put some preliminary plans in place to play against China in Bangkok as part of our important preparation for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers to be held in Cambodia in March.
“On our return from the recent AFC Asian Cup we reassessed our plans due to the ongoing…
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- 7 years 3 months ago
Refugee Week 2021 takes place from June 20-26, and this year's theme is unity. Football Australia is celebrating Refugee Week and our world game that unites us all.
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Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your personal story and your football life?
I am Madina Ali, born in Afghanistan and I am currently 15 years old. I started playing soccer in 2017 for Hampton Park United Sparrows U12. From then on, I’ve continued playing for multiple teams. Currently I am playing for Box Hill United U17s (National Premier Leagues).
I didn’t play football before…
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Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your personal story and your football life?
I am Madina Ali, born in Afghanistan and I am currently 15 years old. I started playing soccer in 2017 for Hampton Park United Sparrows U12. From then on, I’ve continued playing for multiple teams. Currently I am playing for Box Hill United U17s (National Premier Leagues).
I didn’t play football before…
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- 3 months 1 week ago
Football Australia expresses its gratitude to Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) for their diligent work and support in finalising all matters related to the Independent Complaint Handling Process (ICHP) involving Football Australia's National Programs.
The ICHP was established by Football Australia in November 2021, in collaboration with SIA to independently receive, assess, and manage complaints relating to Football Australia's National Programs, including the men's and women's National teams, the A-League Men, A-League Women, and A-League Youth.
During the process, SIA received 27…
The ICHP was established by Football Australia in November 2021, in collaboration with SIA to independently receive, assess, and manage complaints relating to Football Australia's National Programs, including the men's and women's National teams, the A-League Men, A-League Women, and A-League Youth.
During the process, SIA received 27…
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- 3 years ago
Football Australia today confirmed that a selection of potential Olyroos and men’s national team players of the future will assemble in Spain throughout the forthcoming FIFA window as Australia’s preparations for Tokyo 2020 continue.
The selection of players will be guided by Seoul 1988 Olympian and current Young Socceroos Head Coach, Gary van Egmond, as well as National Technical Director and Joeys Head Coach, Trevor Morgan, in Marbella.
Van Egmond and Morgan will have the opportunity to assess the squad in training and matches against a diverse set of opponents and provide…
The selection of players will be guided by Seoul 1988 Olympian and current Young Socceroos Head Coach, Gary van Egmond, as well as National Technical Director and Joeys Head Coach, Trevor Morgan, in Marbella.
Van Egmond and Morgan will have the opportunity to assess the squad in training and matches against a diverse set of opponents and provide…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Melbourne Victory are FFA Cup Winners for a second time after defeating Central Coast Mariners 2-1 at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
Jason Davidson and Chris Ikonomidis were on target with a pair of sublime goals for the Victory as Tony Popovic’s side were crowned Champions in front of a 15,343 strong crowd.
Davidson broke the deadlock in the 70th minute in stunning fashion - smashing home a left footed free-kick from the top of the box to put Victory ahead.
Substitutes Francesco Margiotta and Ikonomidis then combined stoppage time to double Victory’s lead.
The Italian’s inch perfect…
Jason Davidson and Chris Ikonomidis were on target with a pair of sublime goals for the Victory as Tony Popovic’s side were crowned Champions in front of a 15,343 strong crowd.
Davidson broke the deadlock in the 70th minute in stunning fashion - smashing home a left footed free-kick from the top of the box to put Victory ahead.
Substitutes Francesco Margiotta and Ikonomidis then combined stoppage time to double Victory’s lead.
The Italian’s inch perfect…
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- 4 years 3 months ago
In 2019, Football Australia initiated and backed the Independent Review of National Teams Management – a process which was conducted by a three-member independent panel of eminent figures in Australian sport including Diane Smith-Gander AO, Rod McGeoch AO and Liz Ellis AO.
Since then, we have implemented at least 75% of the recommendations from the review and we are in the process of implementing the balance. Further, we intend to go beyond the recommendations in the report as we set about addressing the cultural issues of the past and putting Australian football – both women’s and men’s –…
Since then, we have implemented at least 75% of the recommendations from the review and we are in the process of implementing the balance. Further, we intend to go beyond the recommendations in the report as we set about addressing the cultural issues of the past and putting Australian football – both women’s and men’s –…
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- 4 years 7 months ago
A national series of Community Football Summits kicked off with the first meeting in Brisbane at the weekend with National Premier Leagues, player pathways and referee development at the centre of the conversation.
Members of the Queensland football community gathered at Suncorp Stadium to quiz representatives from Football Federation Australia (FFA) including Chair Chris Nikou and Chief Executive David Gallop AM, together with Football Queensland (FQ) chair Ben Richardson and Chief Executive Richard Griffiths.
They fielded questions on a wide range of subjects during a lively two-hour…
Members of the Queensland football community gathered at Suncorp Stadium to quiz representatives from Football Federation Australia (FFA) including Chair Chris Nikou and Chief Executive David Gallop AM, together with Football Queensland (FQ) chair Ben Richardson and Chief Executive Richard Griffiths.
They fielded questions on a wide range of subjects during a lively two-hour…
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- 7 years 2 months ago
Australia’s men’s football team will take on New Zealand in an international friendly prior to the commencement of the Tokyo 2020 Men’s Football Tournament this month.
The international friendly, which will be played in front of a capped crowd of 1,500 spectators at the ZA Oripri Stadium in Ichihara City, will be held on Monday, 12 July 2021 with kick-off at 6pm local time (7pm AEST).
The game between Australia and New Zealand will not be broadcast or live streamed, however regular social media updates will be made available via socceroos.com.au and the official Socceroos Twitter handle.
A…
The international friendly, which will be played in front of a capped crowd of 1,500 spectators at the ZA Oripri Stadium in Ichihara City, will be held on Monday, 12 July 2021 with kick-off at 6pm local time (7pm AEST).
The game between Australia and New Zealand will not be broadcast or live streamed, however regular social media updates will be made available via socceroos.com.au and the official Socceroos Twitter handle.
A…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
A new cycle of U17 female players is set to commence their national team journey as head coach Rae Dower has called up a 30-player provisional squad for the CommBank Junior Matildas' upcoming October training camp.
Held on the Gold Coast from 25 October to 5 November 2022, it will mark the first assembly for the U17 Women’s National Team since their success at the AFF U18 Women’s Championships.
Dower, who has guided a generation of talented national team footballers since 2017, is enthused about the prospects for this new group.
“I'm ecstatic to commence working with…
Held on the Gold Coast from 25 October to 5 November 2022, it will mark the first assembly for the U17 Women’s National Team since their success at the AFF U18 Women’s Championships.
Dower, who has guided a generation of talented national team footballers since 2017, is enthused about the prospects for this new group.
“I'm ecstatic to commence working with…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
Sydney FC became the first Australian club to win five national Championships on Sunday evening, defeating Melbourne City FC 1-0 after extra-time at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta as the 43rd season of Australian national league football came to a close.
The Sky Blues, who claimed their victory courtesy of a 100th minute chested goal from Socceroo Rhyan Grant after a pinpoint pass from Luke Brattan, overtook Sydney City, Marconi Stallions, South Melbourne FC, and Melbourne Victory (four Championships each) as the club with the most men’s domestic Championships following their…
The Sky Blues, who claimed their victory courtesy of a 100th minute chested goal from Socceroo Rhyan Grant after a pinpoint pass from Luke Brattan, overtook Sydney City, Marconi Stallions, South Melbourne FC, and Melbourne Victory (four Championships each) as the club with the most men’s domestic Championships following their…
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- 5 years 8 months ago
Join Tara Rushton and a selection of guests as we recap the year that was 2020, and look ahead to a massive 2021!
The likes of Graham Arnold, Emily Gielnik, Rhyan Grant, Trevor Morgan and more join the show to discuss what was a rollercoaster of a year for our National Teams.
Watch it from 8pm AEDT below:
The likes of Graham Arnold, Emily Gielnik, Rhyan Grant, Trevor Morgan and more join the show to discuss what was a rollercoaster of a year for our National Teams.
Watch it from 8pm AEDT below:
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- 5 years 4 months ago
Pararoos powerhouse Benny Roche has covered an incredible distance in his efforts to raise over $6,000 for the second annual Undefeated Challenge.
The Pararoos legend, who has represented Australia 54 times over 17 years, ran 117 kilometres in the space of four days.
He did it by covering 6.5 kms every four hours, four days in a row.
Roche’s unbelievable effort has seen him lead the fundraising charge in this year’s Undefeated Challenge so far, which is taking place between October 4 and 10, in celebration of World Cerebral Palsy Day.
There is still time for any…
The Pararoos legend, who has represented Australia 54 times over 17 years, ran 117 kilometres in the space of four days.
He did it by covering 6.5 kms every four hours, four days in a row.
Roche’s unbelievable effort has seen him lead the fundraising charge in this year’s Undefeated Challenge so far, which is taking place between October 4 and 10, in celebration of World Cerebral Palsy Day.
There is still time for any…
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- 4 years 7 months ago