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The Australian Women’s Futsal Team have been defeated 3-1 by Uzbekistan in the second group stage game of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025™.The result is means that their chances of advancing from their group and into the quarter-finals hang in the balance. The top three teams at the tournament qualify for the first ever FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup™ later this year.In order to qualify from the group, Australia will have to defeat Chinese Taipei by a significant margin and hope that they finish as one of the best third-place teams.Head Coach Miles Downie made one change to the starting…
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- 10 months 2 weeks ago
All four squads to compete in the Cup of Nations this month have been confirmed, with Spain locking in their team to travel to Australia overnight.
See all the squads below!
Australia
Tony Gustavsson has named a 25-player squad to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations.
Goalkeepers:
Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Micah and Lydia Williams
Defenders:
Steph Catley, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy, Aivi Luik, Courtney Nevin and Clare Polkinghorne
Midfielders:
Alex Chidiac, Kyra Cooney-Cross, …
See all the squads below!
Australia
Tony Gustavsson has named a 25-player squad to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations.
Goalkeepers:
Mackenzie Arnold, Teagan Micah and Lydia Williams
Defenders:
Steph Catley, Charlotte Grant, Clare Hunt, Alanna Kennedy, Aivi Luik, Courtney Nevin and Clare Polkinghorne
Midfielders:
Alex Chidiac, Kyra Cooney-Cross, …
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- 3 years 1 month ago
Subway Socceroos Head Coach, Graham Arnold has named an extended 25-man squad for Australia’s upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifiers against Bangladesh and Palestine.The fixtures represent the final stage of Second Round Qualification for Australia, who have already secured their place in the Third Round following four consecutive wins during November 2023 and March 2024.Graham Arnold’s side have been one of the best in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) throughout qualifying, currently undefeated with 15 goals scored and none conceded.The Subway Socceroos will assemble in Thailand…
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- 1 year 9 months ago
Champions in 12 divisions were crowned on Friday, as five days of non-stop Futsal came to an end at the Melbourne Sports Centre in Parkville.
The day kicked-off at 10:30AM with four games, including the only two remaining semi-finals - both in the Under 17 Girls Division. With a spot in the Grand Final on the line, Football NSW Thunder scored a last gasp extra time winner to edge past Football QLD. The match was a thriller, setting the theme for the rest of the day.
In the other semi-final, Capital Football kept their dream alive with a 3-1 win against NSW Lightning.
The two…
The day kicked-off at 10:30AM with four games, including the only two remaining semi-finals - both in the Under 17 Girls Division. With a spot in the Grand Final on the line, Football NSW Thunder scored a last gasp extra time winner to edge past Football QLD. The match was a thriller, setting the theme for the rest of the day.
In the other semi-final, Capital Football kept their dream alive with a 3-1 win against NSW Lightning.
The two…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
The Mariners fairy tale has grown by another epic chapter, adding an Arabian night that Australian football will never forget.A single goal from Alou Kuol was enough for the Central Coast to win the AFC Cup by defeating Al Ahed in Oman, becoming just the second Australian side to lift continental silverware and the first in almost a decade.Coming five days after they lifted the A-League Premiers’ Plate, the victory secured the second part of a seemingly impossible treble. Only the A-League Championship remains, and few would bet against Mark Jackson’s side after this remarkable triumph.At the…
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- 1 year 10 months ago
Last month, the Australian football community celebrated the biggest ever Female Football Week which ran from 19-28 May. The annual celebration saw Football Australia and its Member Federations, Clubs and Associations host over 140 community events and share many inspiring stories of those working in the women and girls’ game in what is set to be the most exciting year in Australian football.
Through Our Game, an initiative of Legacy ‘23, we highlighted the contribution of women and girls at every level of the game. The theme, #LoveOurGame encouraged participants to embrace their love…
Through Our Game, an initiative of Legacy ‘23, we highlighted the contribution of women and girls at every level of the game. The theme, #LoveOurGame encouraged participants to embrace their love…
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- 2 years 8 months ago
Australia’s brightest young footballers are ready to shine with fixtures and squads confirmed for the 2025 CommBank Emerging Championships. CLICK HERE to view the Official 2025 CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships Digital Program with FixturesCLICK HERE to view the Official 2025 CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships Digital Program with Fixtures A total of 58 teams and almost 1,500 players and officials from Football Australia's nine State and Territory Member Federations will meet in Melbourne and Sydney in July with the eyes of scouts and National Team selectors watching…
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- 8 months 2 weeks ago
Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach Graham Arnold has named a youthful 23-man squad for Australia’s international friendly match against FIFA World Cup™ Champions, Argentina to be played at the Workers’ Stadium in Beijing, China, on Thursday 15 June.
As planned, Arnold is using June’s FIFA men’s international window to present an important opportunity for some emerging national team players to demonstrate what they can produce against the world ranked #1, as the Subway Socceroos continue their preparation for January’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023…
As planned, Arnold is using June’s FIFA men’s international window to present an important opportunity for some emerging national team players to demonstrate what they can produce against the world ranked #1, as the Subway Socceroos continue their preparation for January’s AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023…
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- 2 years 9 months ago
Football Australia continues its focus on national youth team programs, when it sends an under-18 men’s squad to compete in a four nations tournament in Portugal next month.
With the Subway Young Socceroos agonisingly missing out on FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification on a penalty shootout at the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in March, Australia’s U-20 Head Coach Trevor Morgan has selected a 20-strong squad of players born in 2005 to contest the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) Portugal Sub-18 International Tournament.
The FPF Portugal Sub-18 will be played in Lisbon from 5 – 15 June and…
With the Subway Young Socceroos agonisingly missing out on FIFA U-20 World Cup qualification on a penalty shootout at the 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup in March, Australia’s U-20 Head Coach Trevor Morgan has selected a 20-strong squad of players born in 2005 to contest the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) Portugal Sub-18 International Tournament.
The FPF Portugal Sub-18 will be played in Lisbon from 5 – 15 June and…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today welcomed news that the Federal Government has committed more than $158 million of fresh investment to Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to deliver on the national sport plan, Sport 2030.
Importantly, the new investment includes additional funding for participation initiatives such as the national Sporting Schools program and Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program – two programs FFA currently engages with as football participation continues to grow across the nation.
FFA Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Gallop AM,…
Importantly, the new investment includes additional funding for participation initiatives such as the national Sporting Schools program and Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program – two programs FFA currently engages with as football participation continues to grow across the nation.
FFA Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Gallop AM,…
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- 6 years 11 months ago
CommBank Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 28-player squad for a six-day training camp commencing today in Sydney.
The assembly presents an opportunity for a host of uncapped youth representative players to show their quality as Australia commences their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.
The U-20 Women’s National Team booked their place in the Finals following victories over Lebanon, IR Iran, and Vietnam in June to top Group B of the second round of qualification.
Following intensive scouting at July’s NTC Challenge…
The assembly presents an opportunity for a host of uncapped youth representative players to show their quality as Australia commences their preparations for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.
The U-20 Women’s National Team booked their place in the Finals following victories over Lebanon, IR Iran, and Vietnam in June to top Group B of the second round of qualification.
Following intensive scouting at July’s NTC Challenge…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
Football Australia today vehemently condemned the violence and anti-social behaviour that occurred at a National Premier Leagues (NPL) match in New South Wales on Sunday afternoon.
Football Australia has a zero-tolerance policy in relation to discrimination, vilification, hatred and violence.
Football Australia will continue to work with NSW Police and Football New South Wales to identify the individuals involved in the deplorable scenes. Moreover, Football Australia will support and will take steps to ensure the strongest possible sanctions within its power…
Football Australia has a zero-tolerance policy in relation to discrimination, vilification, hatred and violence.
Football Australia will continue to work with NSW Police and Football New South Wales to identify the individuals involved in the deplorable scenes. Moreover, Football Australia will support and will take steps to ensure the strongest possible sanctions within its power…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has released the second in a series of webinars discussing the establishment of a modern Domestic Transfer System (DTS), the benefits and challenges of the system, and the potential for reform and evolution in Australia.
In the second webinar, available here or via the video player above, Mel McLaughlin is joined by Patrick Stewart, General Counsel at Manchester United, and Lina Souloukou, General Manager at Olympiakos, to discuss the transfer system strategies of two of European football’s biggest clubs.
The webinars…
In the second webinar, available here or via the video player above, Mel McLaughlin is joined by Patrick Stewart, General Counsel at Manchester United, and Lina Souloukou, General Manager at Olympiakos, to discuss the transfer system strategies of two of European football’s biggest clubs.
The webinars…
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- 5 years 3 months ago
Football Australia is pleased to advise the appointment of highly regarded coach and women’s football specialist, Rae Dower, to the role of Technical Director – Women’s Football.
Dower, who is also Head Coach of the Australian U-17 Women’s National Team – a position she will retain alongside this newly created position at Football Australia – will provide a position of leadership on women’s football matters relating to pathways, competitions, national teams, coach development, and participation.
In her role as Technical Director – Women’s Football, Dower will also deliver advice on…
Dower, who is also Head Coach of the Australian U-17 Women’s National Team – a position she will retain alongside this newly created position at Football Australia – will provide a position of leadership on women’s football matters relating to pathways, competitions, national teams, coach development, and participation.
In her role as Technical Director – Women’s Football, Dower will also deliver advice on…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
CommBank Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has called up 30 players for a training camp in Sydney from 10 -16 May 2022.
The Australian Women’s U-20 squad will train at Blacktown International Sportspark as they continue their preparations for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ to be held in August this year.
This will be the second time the U-20 Women’s World Cup hopefuls will come together. A two-week training camp and international series against New Zealand last month finished with a win and a draw for the Aussies. Since that series, the players have…
The Australian Women’s U-20 squad will train at Blacktown International Sportspark as they continue their preparations for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ to be held in August this year.
This will be the second time the U-20 Women’s World Cup hopefuls will come together. A two-week training camp and international series against New Zealand last month finished with a win and a draw for the Aussies. Since that series, the players have…
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- 3 years 10 months ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of a true legend of Australian football, Steve Maxwell, Socceroo Cap #339. A prolific forward and a revered figure in the football community, Maxwell's legacy will forever be etched in the annals of our sport's history. Maxwell first represented Australia at the age of 21, making his debut against Czechoslovakia on 6 August 1986 for the senior men’s national team. Maxwell would go on to make a total of four senior international appearances over a six-year span. Maxwell played with the likes of current senior…
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- 2 years ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it had appointed an external panel to assist with the recruitment of Australian Football’s next Technical Director.
The panel has a wide range of experience across the game including National Teams, Youth, Women’s and Men’s football programs. The panel will consist of:
Rae Dower – Westfield Junior Matildas Head Coach, former Westfield W-League Head Coach, former NTC women’s coach, former National Team player, and AFC/FFA Pro Licence coach
Tony Vidmar – Melbourne City FC Assistant Coach, former Caltex Socceroo with 10…
The panel has a wide range of experience across the game including National Teams, Youth, Women’s and Men’s football programs. The panel will consist of:
Rae Dower – Westfield Junior Matildas Head Coach, former Westfield W-League Head Coach, former NTC women’s coach, former National Team player, and AFC/FFA Pro Licence coach
Tony Vidmar – Melbourne City FC Assistant Coach, former Caltex Socceroo with 10…
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- 7 years 6 months ago