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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 Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that Seven Consulting has extended its sponsorship of the Westfield Matildas for a further three years.
Seven Consulting is a Sydney and Melbourne-based company that provides transformational delivery services to many of Australia’s largest businesses.
Seven Consulting has been a partner of the Westfield Matildas since 2017 and will continue to support Australia’s most-loved national sporting team until 2023 – the year that Australia and New Zealand will co-host the largest and most…
Seven Consulting is a Sydney and Melbourne-based company that provides transformational delivery services to many of Australia’s largest businesses.
Seven Consulting has been a partner of the Westfield Matildas since 2017 and will continue to support Australia’s most-loved national sporting team until 2023 – the year that Australia and New Zealand will co-host the largest and most…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
Socceroos goalkeeper coach John Crawley believes there are vast reserves of untapped footballing potential in the Northern Territory after a visit immersed in Indigenous football and culture in Australia's Top End earlier this month.
It comes after Crawley joined Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan for community visits in Darwin from 29 November - 4 December as part of Football Federation Australia's initiative with John Moriarty Football and Football Northern Territory.
There were record numbers of Indigenous boys and girls playing football in 2020, and Crawley said he was inspired to…
It comes after Crawley joined Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan for community visits in Darwin from 29 November - 4 December as part of Football Federation Australia's initiative with John Moriarty Football and Football Northern Territory.
There were record numbers of Indigenous boys and girls playing football in 2020, and Crawley said he was inspired to…
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- 5 years 3 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas will host AFC compatriots the Korea Republic in a three-match international series at Kingscliff Soccer Club and Burleigh Heads FC.
The final match in the three-match international series kicks off tonight at 8:00 pm AEDT, with fans able to watch the CommBank Junior Matildas live and for free on the Football Australia YouTube Channel.
This match will be open to the public with free entry.
MATCH DETAILS
CommBank Junior Matildas v Korea Republic U15 WNT
Date: Friday, 4 November…
The final match in the three-match international series kicks off tonight at 8:00 pm AEDT, with fans able to watch the CommBank Junior Matildas live and for free on the Football Australia YouTube Channel.
This match will be open to the public with free entry.
MATCH DETAILS
CommBank Junior Matildas v Korea Republic U15 WNT
Date: Friday, 4 November…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
Football Australia has appointed Nathan Magill as Head of Referees.
Magill has had extensive involvement in refereeing across multiple levels of Australian football, including being a member of the Football Australia Referees Committee and a leading referee instructor.
As a Football Australia national assessor and instructor, Magill has worked on ten seasons of elite competitions and has included the appointment as match assessor to the last two A-League Men Grand Finals and last two FFA Cup Finals.
As a member of the Football Australia Referees Committee, Magill has also played a…
Magill has had extensive involvement in refereeing across multiple levels of Australian football, including being a member of the Football Australia Referees Committee and a leading referee instructor.
As a Football Australia national assessor and instructor, Magill has worked on ten seasons of elite competitions and has included the appointment as match assessor to the last two A-League Men Grand Finals and last two FFA Cup Finals.
As a member of the Football Australia Referees Committee, Magill has also played a…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Doug Rennie, a Football Australia Hall of Fame inductee, respected player and international referee. Born in Scotland, Rennie emigrated to Australia in 1961. He played for Pan Hellenic and Sydney Austral before joining Nepean referees association in 1964. It was as a referee where Rennie made his mark on football in this country, progressing from association level through to the international level to control matches against Greece, Mexico, England, Czechoslovakia and touring club teams as well as National Soccer League grand…
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- 6 months 2 weeks ago
It's already a grand final rematch between the teams – now the set is complete, with Chris Beath being appointed to referee Sunday’s A-League season showpiece for the second straight year.
Also this week named Referee of the Year, Beath will be joined by assistant Referees Matthew Cream and Nathan MacDonald, with Daniel Elder as fourth official, Wilson Brown as fifth official and Kris Griffiths-Jones appointed as VAR.
After overseeing 210 matches in the A-League, Beath’s second consecutive appointment as Grand Final referee comes after he was fourth official (2019) and Additional Assistant…
Also this week named Referee of the Year, Beath will be joined by assistant Referees Matthew Cream and Nathan MacDonald, with Daniel Elder as fourth official, Wilson Brown as fifth official and Kris Griffiths-Jones appointed as VAR.
After overseeing 210 matches in the A-League, Beath’s second consecutive appointment as Grand Final referee comes after he was fourth official (2019) and Additional Assistant…
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- 4 years 9 months ago
Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach Tony Vidmar has been forced to make a further change to the 24-man squad for this week’s U-23 men’s national team training camp in Italy, with former Sydney FC now Viking FK (Norway) midfielder Patrick Yazbek having to withdraw due to injury.
Coming into the squad is 21-year-old midfielder Ryan Teague who currently plays for Portuguese side FC Familicao U-23s.
The squad of 24-players will assemble today, Monday, at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre located in Gavirate, Varese for a 9-day training camp to take place during the FIFA men…
Coming into the squad is 21-year-old midfielder Ryan Teague who currently plays for Portuguese side FC Familicao U-23s.
The squad of 24-players will assemble today, Monday, at the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre located in Gavirate, Varese for a 9-day training camp to take place during the FIFA men…
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- 3 years ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the decision of the FIFA Member Associations Committee to accept the recommendations of the Congress Review Working Group (CRWG).
Despite deep concerns about the CRWG’s certain key recommendations, the FFA Board will work with the Members of FFA to call an extraordinary general meeting for September.
“The fact remains that under the proposed CRWG model, the independence of the Board will be compromised.
Acting as a bloc, as they have done throughout the consultation process, the professional game and only two of the States could…
Despite deep concerns about the CRWG’s certain key recommendations, the FFA Board will work with the Members of FFA to call an extraordinary general meeting for September.
“The fact remains that under the proposed CRWG model, the independence of the Board will be compromised.
Acting as a bloc, as they have done throughout the consultation process, the professional game and only two of the States could…
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- 7 years 7 months ago
The Socceroos are coming home for a huge World Cup Qualifier - here's how to make sure you don't miss a second of the action!
Yet again November's matches will be broadcast live and free on Australia's 'Home of Football,' Network Ten.
Most Australians can watch the action live on Channel 10, apart from Perth audiences who can watch on 10 Bold.
Fans nationwide can stream the action wherever they are via 10 Play app and website.
Sydney and Melbourne programming will begin at 7.30pm with an 8.10pm kick off
Brisbane will have a shorter episode of The…
Yet again November's matches will be broadcast live and free on Australia's 'Home of Football,' Network Ten.
Most Australians can watch the action live on Channel 10, apart from Perth audiences who can watch on 10 Bold.
Fans nationwide can stream the action wherever they are via 10 Play app and website.
Sydney and Melbourne programming will begin at 7.30pm with an 8.10pm kick off
Brisbane will have a shorter episode of The…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that an Australian representative team will compete at the inaugural FIFA eNations Cup which will take place on 13-14 April 2019.
Following last week’s announcement by FIFA, Australia will be one of 16 eFootball national teams invited to compete in this new show case event as part of the as part of the FIFA 19 Global Series on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup™.
Sixteen national teams representing all of FIFA’s confederations, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, CAF, OFC, AFC and UEFA will be invited to take part in this event.
The Australian Team will…
Following last week’s announcement by FIFA, Australia will be one of 16 eFootball national teams invited to compete in this new show case event as part of the as part of the FIFA 19 Global Series on the Road to the FIFA eWorld Cup™.
Sixteen national teams representing all of FIFA’s confederations, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, CAF, OFC, AFC and UEFA will be invited to take part in this event.
The Australian Team will…
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- 7 years ago