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.
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.
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…
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…
Football Australia is pleased to announce the 26-player CommBank Young Matildas squad set to compete in the PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament, to be held in Canberra from 17 – 26 February 2025.Australia will face the senior women’s national teams of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, along with the Thailand U-20 Women’s National Team in a round-robin format at Viking Park and Deakin Stadium, providing a valuable opportunity for player development ahead of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ qualifiers later this year.The camp, held at the Australian Institute of Sport, marks the first matches of…
Both glory and heartbreak were on show in Parkville today as some booked a coveted spot in tomorrow's Grand Finals series while others fell at the final hurdle. After four days of intense futsal action the stage is now set for a grand finale.
Football QLD’s dominance in the AWD All Abilities league was once again on display, defeating Football SA 8-1 in the first semi-final. The Queenslanders have been imperious so far, winning all four group games prior to today’s performance. In the other semi, Football NSW Thunder recorded a dramatic 7-6 win against Football Victoria to punch a…
The Australian Government and Football Australia are partnering to support Pacific football with a historic three-match series to take place in Vanuatu in September.The Australian U23 team will travel to Vanuatu to meet two of Oceania’s strongest senior national teams - Vanuatu and New Caledonia - in a three-match series to be held in Port Vila, Vanuatu.The series will commence with a match featuring Vanuatu and New Caledonia on 31 August 2024. Australia faces New Caledonia on Thursday 5 September, before taking on Vanuatu on Sunday 8 September, with all matches to be held at Freshwater…
Head Coach Rae Dower has finalised her CommBank Junior Matildas squad to compete at the AFF U18 Women’s Championship 2022 in Palembang, Indonesia.
Australia will take 28-players to face Malaysia, Myanmar and the Philippines in Group B of the tournament commencing on 22 July 2022.
The selection of the final squad for this tournament follows four camps over the past six months, involving more than sixty players, with a further six players promoted up and in contention for selection in the CommBank Young Matildas squad for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2022™.
Football Australia is proud to announce that Ellie Carpenter has been named the inaugural AFC Asian International Women's Player of the Year, while also securing the prestigious AFC President’s Recognition Grassroots Award: Gold for the second consecutive year.These honours celebrate the impact of Australian football at both elite and grassroots levels, highlighting Carpenter's exceptional achievements and the success of Football Australia’s Club Changer program in advancing community football in Australia.Ellie Carpenter, a standout member of the CommBank Matildas, has been recognised…
Recently appointed Young Socceroos Head Coach Trevor Morgan will cast his eyes over thirty (30) of Australia’s best young footballers in Canberra next week, as an Australian youth cohort assembles at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for a talent identification camp.
The camp will enable Morgan to assess some of Australia’s best young talent in the flesh for the first time since he was announced as permanent Head Coach of the Young Socceroos – Australia’s U-20 men’s national football team.
Olyroos Head Coach and Socceroos’ great, Tony Vidmar, will also be in camp to monitor the…
Australian U-20 Men’s National Team Head Coach, Trevor Morgan, has today named the 23-players set to represent Australia at the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™ Qualifiers in Kuwait City.
Originally scheduled to take place in Basra, Iraq during the September FIFA window, but moved by AFC due to security concerns, the Group H ties will now take place from 14 – 18 October at Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium.
The Subway Young Socceroos will meet India, Iraq, and Kuwait for potentially two remaining spots in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023™, which is scheduled to be staged from…
Over 18 months on from the day Australia secured qualification for its first Olympic Men's Football Tournament since 2008, the Olyroos are almost set to finally play their part at Tokyo 2020!
Australian football fans, here is everything you need to know about how to get behind the Olyroos during the upcoming Games.
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The Seven Network is the official broadcaster of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Australia. Men's and Women's football matches featuring Australia will be available via the Seven Network throughout July and August.
The first home International Futsal Match in Solomon Islands history ends with a narrow 2-1 win to the Australian Men’s National Futsal Team, the Futsalroos.The game was a historic occasion, marking the first time that an international futsal match has been played in the Solomon Islands. The construction of Friendship Hall in Honiara in the lead-up to the Pacific Games 2023 facilitated this match.READ MORE: How To Watch: Solomon Islands vs FutsalroosREAD MORE: Futsalroos squad announced for PacificAus Sport Futsal Series in Solomon Islands The match started at a typical high tempo for…
The Football Australia Elite Refereeing Department, in collaboration with the Referees Committee, has finalised the Match Officials Panel for the inaugural Australian Championship. CLICK HERE to view the Australian Championship Match Official Panels The development of the Australian Championship is of the most significant goals that Football Australia has sought to achieve, with the competition not only providing a platform for the nation’s best up and coming players but also serving as a vital arena for the development of world class referees. This selection…
As Chair of the Football Australia National Indigenous Advisory Group (NIAG) and on behalf of my NIAG colleagues, I acknowledge Football Australia’s statement today in relation to last night’s Australia Cup 2022 Final between Sydney United 58 FC and Macarthur FC, and the level of noise during the Welcome to Country given by Erin Wilkins and other inappropriate conduct by certain segments of the crowd.
I have been in contact with Football Australia over the course of the day about the incidents at the match last night. I have also taken the opportunity to gather information and speak…
CommBank Young Matildas’ Alexia Apostolakis, Tiana Fuller, Isabela Hoyos and Amber Luchtmeijer have been medically withdrawn from this week’s PacificAus Four Nations Tournament in Canberra. The quartet were made unavailable after sustaining injuries during their respective club fixtures in Round 16 of the 2024/25 Ninja A-League season.Melbourne City’s Apostolakis picked up a thigh injury in their clash with Sydney FC to rule her out of the February FIFA Women’s International Window. In the same encounter, Sydney FC forward, Luchtmeijer, suffered a concussion ruling her out of the…
Football Australia is pleased to announce that Alex King will officiate this Saturday’s 2023-24 Isuzu UTE A-League Men Grand Final between Central Coast Mariners FC and Melbourne Victory FC at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford.
Saturday’s Grand Final will be King’s first appointment as referee for an A-League Men’s Grand Final, having previously been fourth official in the 2019-20 Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne City FC.In further exciting news for King, the Football Queensland product has been acknowledged for his outstanding season,…
Football Federation Australia have thrown their support behind Sport Australia’s national Position Statement on Physical Literacy and its importance to the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Sport Australia’s Position Statement is a commitment to help all Australians, especially children, bring out their best through physical activity.
And FFA is among a host of leading sporting organisations and education bodies to endorse the cause.
“Football Federation Australia (FFA) congratulates Sport Australia on the release of the Australian Physical Literacy Framework and fully supports its work…
Football Australia today confirmed that Australian men’s national team Head Coach, Graham Arnold will remain in his position until the end of Australia’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM campaign.
This confirmation comes following the completion of Australia’s Asian Qualifiers – Road to QatarTM group stage in Jeddah on Wednesday morning (AEDT), where the Socceroos lost 1-0 against Saudi Arabia in their final match in Group B.
The Socceroos finished in third spot in Group B with four wins, three draws and three losses, missing out on a top two finish which would have earned the nation…
The Australia Women’s National Futsal Team have discovered who they will meet in the group stage of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025™ following the Official Draw on Thursday evening (AEDT). The Draw held at the Juva Grand Hotel in Hohhot, China revealed the Australians have been drawn into Group A alongside hosts China PR, 2016 Runners-Up Uzbekistan and World Number 25, Chinese Taipei. After finishing top of their group at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ Qualifiers 2025 in Uzbekistan — where they secured four wins from four matches, including a 3-1 victory over the…
