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Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Tony Popovic has named an extended 26-man squad ahead of Australia’s AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 fixtures against China PR and Japan.The October FIFA Men’s International Window will be Popovic’s first in charge of the senior men’s national team, as Australia take on China PR at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Thursday, 10 October (kick-off 7:30pm local/8pm AEDT) and Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002, Tokyo on Tuesday, 15 October (7.35pm local/9.35pm AEDT).It’s been a busy period for Popovic after assuming the role of Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach just 12 days ago,…
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- 11 months 3 weeks ago
Melbourne City FC have claimed their second Westfield W-League Premiership following their 4-0 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers this evening at Marconi Stadium.
Melbourne City FC opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Claire Emslie converted her penalty after being fouled by Alex Huynh. Ellie Carpenter doubled Melbourne City’s lead on the half hour mark with a well-placed shot to the bottom left corner of the Wanderers goal. Ellie doubled her tally in the 63rd minute and Ally Watt scored in the 86th minute to seal the important win.
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’…
Melbourne City FC opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Claire Emslie converted her penalty after being fouled by Alex Huynh. Ellie Carpenter doubled Melbourne City’s lead on the half hour mark with a well-placed shot to the bottom left corner of the Wanderers goal. Ellie doubled her tally in the 63rd minute and Ally Watt scored in the 86th minute to seal the important win.
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’…
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- 5 years 7 months ago
Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach Tony Vidmar has called up 18-year-old Western Australian Jahce Novello for this month’s U-23 men’s national team training camp in Italy.
Novello, who plays for Serie B side, Cosenza Calcio, replaces Central Coast Mariners’ Jacob Farrell who has withdrawn due to illness.
Upon confirming this change, Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach Tony Vidmar said: “It’s unfortunate for us that Jacob is unable to attend this month’s camp in Italy after a strong season for the Central Coast Mariners.
“Jacob is talented player and will remain in my plans…
Novello, who plays for Serie B side, Cosenza Calcio, replaces Central Coast Mariners’ Jacob Farrell who has withdrawn due to illness.
Upon confirming this change, Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach Tony Vidmar said: “It’s unfortunate for us that Jacob is unable to attend this month’s camp in Italy after a strong season for the Central Coast Mariners.
“Jacob is talented player and will remain in my plans…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
The Subway Young Socceroos clinched a first-ever AFC U20 Asian Cup after winning a nail-biting penalty shootout against Saudi Arabia in a historic final at Bao’an Sports Centre Stadium, Shenzhen.Goalkeeper Steven Hall proved the hero in the shootout, saving Bassam Hazazi's well-struck spot-kick, to secure a 5-4 win on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regulation and extra-time.Head Coach Trevor Morgan made three changes to the side that overcame Japan in the semi-finals, bringing in Zach Lisolajski, Joshua Inserra and Louis Agosti for Fabian Talladira, Frans Deli and Jonny Yull. These…
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- 6 months 4 weeks ago
Due to extreme weather conditions across the Illawarra on Saturday, several fixtures originally scheduled for Sir Ian McLennan Park were impacted, which has resulted in a change to several matches from Saturday and for Sunday.The Under 15 PSF 1 and PSF 4 matches on Saturday featuring Capital Football v Queensland White and Northern NSW v Victoria Silver were halted at halftime due to the weather conditions. Following consultation between all parties, all four teams decided to resume their matches from halftime, where they will be completed on Sunday (21 July) at 8:00am.Updated Fixtures for…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
Football Australia today marked the end of a remarkable group stage of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™, which has set new standards and showcased the organisation’s pivotal role in co-hosting the historic event and advancing women’s football in Australia and beyond.
Numerous records set already see the tournament as the most successful FIFA Women’s World Cup™ ever held.
"This FIFA Women’s World Cup has been a milestone for Football Australia and for women's football in our country. The success of the tournament so far shines a spotlight on the transformative…
Numerous records set already see the tournament as the most successful FIFA Women’s World Cup™ ever held.
"This FIFA Women’s World Cup has been a milestone for Football Australia and for women's football in our country. The success of the tournament so far shines a spotlight on the transformative…
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- 2 years 1 month ago
Football Australia has been required to make two changes to its selected 20-player squad for the UEFA Friendship Cup 2025, to be held in Nyon, Switzerland from 30 May – 11 June.Daniel Graskoski (Melbourne Victory FC) and Lachlan Charles (Melbourne City FC) have been required to stay in Australia and support their respective teams’ Isuzu UTE A-League Men Grand Final preparations, and due to Australia’s match schedule would not be able to participate in the tournament.Jai Ajanovic (Central Coast Mariners FC) has been called in from Trevor Morgan’s U20 squad playing in South America,…
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- 4 months ago
Leah Blayney has named a 23-player squad to participate in the 2022 Pacific Women’s Four Nations Tournament in Canberra and Queanbeyan from 8 – 13 November 2022.
Australia’s U-20 Women’s National Team will kick start the international portion of their new cycle with three matches against the senior national teams of Solomon Islands (8 Nov), Fiji (11 November) and Papua New Guinea (13 November).
These matches will be the next step in the CommBank Young Matildas’ preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
Head Coach Blayney said: “…
Australia’s U-20 Women’s National Team will kick start the international portion of their new cycle with three matches against the senior national teams of Solomon Islands (8 Nov), Fiji (11 November) and Papua New Guinea (13 November).
These matches will be the next step in the CommBank Young Matildas’ preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
Head Coach Blayney said: “…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
CommBank Joeys Head Coach Carl Veart has selected a 30-player squad for a domestic training camp to be held in Canberra.Appointed to the Head Coach role in July 2025, this will be Veart's second camp in charge of the CommBank Joeys, following taking the team to the 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, Japan earlier this month.With the move to an annual FIFA U-17 World Cup™, the camp forms a crucial part of the team’s preparations for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers this November, where Australia will face Jordan, Bhutan, Philippines and Iraq in Group E. All…
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- 5 days 20 hours ago
Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler have been named the PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year and PFA Young Women’s Footballer of the Year for 2022 at the Dolan-Warren Awards tonight.
Sam Kerr has been voted by her peers as the PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year for a record fifth time after an incredible campaign for Chelsea and the Matildas
Montpellier-based Matilda Mary Fowler won the PFA Young Women’s Footballer of the Year
PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year: Sam Kerr
Kerr, a previous winner of the PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year on…
Sam Kerr has been voted by her peers as the PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year for a record fifth time after an incredible campaign for Chelsea and the Matildas
Montpellier-based Matilda Mary Fowler won the PFA Young Women’s Footballer of the Year
PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year: Sam Kerr
Kerr, a previous winner of the PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year on…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
The Subway Young Socceroos have qualified for the AFC U20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™ after topping Group H with nine points in Kuwait.
Trevor Morgan’s side was pitted alongside Kuwait, India and Iraq.
Below is a recap of every game.
4-1 win vs Kuwait
Australia U-20 commenced its qualifying campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over hosts Kuwait. Adrian Segecic opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Kuwait were reduced to 10 men with Saleh Almehtab brandished a second yellow. Gabriel Popovic slotted the ensuing spot-kick before scoring a second in the 40th minute to put…
Trevor Morgan’s side was pitted alongside Kuwait, India and Iraq.
Below is a recap of every game.
4-1 win vs Kuwait
Australia U-20 commenced its qualifying campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over hosts Kuwait. Adrian Segecic opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Kuwait were reduced to 10 men with Saleh Almehtab brandished a second yellow. Gabriel Popovic slotted the ensuing spot-kick before scoring a second in the 40th minute to put…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas will head to Huelva to take on Spain on Saturday, 25 June 2022 in the first of two international friendly matches for the June FIFA Window.
Australia will meet the Women’s EURO 2022 bound nation at Estadio Nuevo Colombino with kick-off at 9.30 pm (local time).
With the hosts qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ last month, it will be the first meeting between the two nations in women’s football just 15 months out from the tournament.
Football Australia CEO, James…
Australia will meet the Women’s EURO 2022 bound nation at Estadio Nuevo Colombino with kick-off at 9.30 pm (local time).
With the hosts qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ last month, it will be the first meeting between the two nations in women’s football just 15 months out from the tournament.
Football Australia CEO, James…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
After opening with a 4-0 victory over the Philippines, the CommBank Junior Matildas followed up with an 8-0 win against Malaysia last night, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022.
Australia remains at the top of Group B after their second game, with Jonti Fisher, Ella O’Grady x 2, Isabella Accardo, Daisy Brown x2, Sienna Saveska and Ella Abdul Massih all finding the back of the net in the 8-0 win.
With a completely new starting line-up, Charlie Gibson captained the side in her…
Australia remains at the top of Group B after their second game, with Jonti Fisher, Ella O’Grady x 2, Isabella Accardo, Daisy Brown x2, Sienna Saveska and Ella Abdul Massih all finding the back of the net in the 8-0 win.
With a completely new starting line-up, Charlie Gibson captained the side in her…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
Tanaye Morris scored on her junior national team debut as the CommBank Young Matildas came from behind to draw 1-1 with New Zealand in Wellington.Head Coach Leah Blayney made a total of five changes to the starting team from the last time that the Young Matildas took the pitch at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 in March. Notably, Alicia Woods and Ella Buchanan made their Young Matildas debuts in midfield and defence respectively.Australia started on the front foot. In particular, Kahli Johnson was incredibly productive up the left flank. It was her cross to Emilia Murray – on her return to…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
The Subway Socceroos will return home to Australia for the first time since their history-making feats at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, when they host Ecuador at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Friday, 24 March (8.00pm AEDT kick-off) and Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on Tuesday, 28 March (7.30pm AEDT kick-off) as part of a two-match “Welcome Home” Series.
Sydney and Melbourne to host celebration matches against Ecuador
Tickets start at $10 for Juniors, $15 for Concessions and $20 for Adults
With most of the Subway Socceroos’ squad returning to their respective club sides around the world…
Sydney and Melbourne to host celebration matches against Ecuador
Tickets start at $10 for Juniors, $15 for Concessions and $20 for Adults
With most of the Subway Socceroos’ squad returning to their respective club sides around the world…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
Australia's final warm-up game ahead of Tokyo 2020 has ended in a 1-0 loss to host nation Japan at Sanga Stadium in Kyoto.
A lone Mana Iwabuchi penalty was enough for Nadeshiko to secure the win. Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson deployed an attacking lineup in the first half.
A strong defensive block from the hosts was difficult to break down, but Australia created a few chances.
Caitlin Foord's off-balance shot in the 20th minute was easily collected by Ayaka Yamashita in the Japan goal.
While Sam Kerr…
A lone Mana Iwabuchi penalty was enough for Nadeshiko to secure the win. Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson deployed an attacking lineup in the first half.
A strong defensive block from the hosts was difficult to break down, but Australia created a few chances.
Caitlin Foord's off-balance shot in the 20th minute was easily collected by Ayaka Yamashita in the Japan goal.
While Sam Kerr…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
AAMI Park in Melbourne will host the FFA Cup 2021 Final next Saturday night after the Melbourne Victory defeated Wellington Phoenix 4-1 at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong this evening.
Second half goals from Joshua Brillante, Nicholas D’Agostino (2), and Ben Folami helped lift the Victory to their second FFA Cup Final, after ‘Nix attacker Gary Hooper had given the Phoenix the lead late in the first half.
The Victory will take on Central Coast Mariners FC – who booked their ticket to their first ever FFA Cup Final with a win over Sydney FC eleven days ago – in the Final at AAMI Park.…
Second half goals from Joshua Brillante, Nicholas D’Agostino (2), and Ben Folami helped lift the Victory to their second FFA Cup Final, after ‘Nix attacker Gary Hooper had given the Phoenix the lead late in the first half.
The Victory will take on Central Coast Mariners FC – who booked their ticket to their first ever FFA Cup Final with a win over Sydney FC eleven days ago – in the Final at AAMI Park.…
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- 3 years 8 months ago
For the first time in FFA Cup history, a Round of 32 match will take place on a weekend, with a mouth-watering encounter between the historic and former powerhouse National Soccer League (NSL) club South Melbourne FC (VIC), hosting A-League Premiers & Champions Melbourne City FC at Lakeside Stadium on Sunday, 29 August.
The highly anticipated clash between another former powerhouse NSL club, Sydney Olympic (NSW), and A-League giants Sydney FC is another fixture that is yet to be scheduled, however it is intended that like the South Melbourne and Melbourne City FC clash, this tie will be…
The highly anticipated clash between another former powerhouse NSL club, Sydney Olympic (NSW), and A-League giants Sydney FC is another fixture that is yet to be scheduled, however it is intended that like the South Melbourne and Melbourne City FC clash, this tie will be…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
Football Federation Australia today announced the release of new Inclusivity Principles for Club Identity to replace the National Club Identity Policy.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said the move to a principles-based approach to deal specifically with the issue of club identity – e.g. name, logo, principles and actions – was a positive step for the game.
“These new principles are not intended to be enforceable regulations. They are really about helping clubs be more inclusive and welcoming of people from all cultural backgrounds.
“Football in…
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said the move to a principles-based approach to deal specifically with the issue of club identity – e.g. name, logo, principles and actions – was a positive step for the game.
“These new principles are not intended to be enforceable regulations. They are really about helping clubs be more inclusive and welcoming of people from all cultural backgrounds.
“Football in…
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- 6 years 2 months ago
Football Australia today announces the retirement of Mark Bresciano from its Board of Directors, whilst continuing his role on the Football Development Committee.Bresciano, a distinguished former Socceroo and a member of the Football Australia Hall of Fame, is stepping down from his board position to devote more time to his family and other business interests.Since joining the Football Australia Board in 2019, Bresciano has been pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of our sport, particularly in enhancing the pathways to our national teams, the Subway Socceroos and the CommBank Matildas…
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- 1 year 5 months ago