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Football Australia is pleased to announce that Isabella Cooper will officiate this Sunday’s 2024-25 Ninja A-League Women’s Grand Final between Melbourne Victory FC and Central Coast Mariners FC at AAMI Park in Melbourne.Sunday’s Grand Final will be Cooper's first appointment as the referee for a W-League/ALW Grand Final, having been Fourth Official in 2017 and 2022, and Additional Assistant Referee (AAR) in 2020.In further exciting news for Cooper, the Football South Australia product has been acknowledged for her outstanding season, being named the 2024-25 Ninja A-League Women Referee of the…
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- 10 months 1 week ago
Football Australia will join 60 nations in the FIFAe Nations Series 2021 - the world’s biggest FIFAe national team competition - in a bid to compete for the FIFAe Nations Cup 2021 title.
The FIFAe Nations Series pits the very best EA SPORTS FIFA 21 national teams against each other, with the final tournament seeing 24 vie on the biggest state in competitive FIFA.
Australia’s squad of players (yet to be announced) will compete in online qualifying matches against nine other Oceania and Asia nations between April 29 and May 1 for one of five spots allocated to the region for the…
The FIFAe Nations Series pits the very best EA SPORTS FIFA 21 national teams against each other, with the final tournament seeing 24 vie on the biggest state in competitive FIFA.
Australia’s squad of players (yet to be announced) will compete in online qualifying matches against nine other Oceania and Asia nations between April 29 and May 1 for one of five spots allocated to the region for the…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
FFA Cup 2021 Final Rounds set to commence on September 14 with National Premier Leagues (Queensland) v A-League clash
Five fixtures to be played in Queensland (3) and Western Australia (2) now scheduled, with further Final Rounds and Playoff fixtures to be advised in due course
All FFA Cup 2021 Final Rounds matches to be broadcast exclusively live and free on 10 play
The FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32 is set to begin on September 14, with Football Australia fully committed to completing the competition in 2021.
While lockdowns in various States due to COVID-19 has pushed back the original…
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- 4 years 6 months ago
Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Semi-Final second legs of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023/24 season.
For the list of appointments from 18 May see below:(2) Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory (3)Saturday 18 May 2024Sky Stadium6:30 PM (Local)4:30 PM (AEST)RefereeDaniel ElderVARShaun EvansAssistant Referee 1Andrew MeimarakisAssistant VAR 1Alex KingAssistant Referee 2Andrew LindsayAssistant VAR 2Richard NaumovskiFourth OfficialBen Abraham (1) Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC (4)Saturday 18 May…
For the list of appointments from 18 May see below:(2) Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory (3)Saturday 18 May 2024Sky Stadium6:30 PM (Local)4:30 PM (AEST)RefereeDaniel ElderVARShaun EvansAssistant Referee 1Andrew MeimarakisAssistant VAR 1Alex KingAssistant Referee 2Andrew LindsayAssistant VAR 2Richard NaumovskiFourth OfficialBen Abraham (1) Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC (4)Saturday 18 May…
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- 1 year 10 months ago
Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for the Second Leg Semi Finals of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 season.
For the list of appointments from May 19-20 see below.
(1) Melbourne City vs (5) Sydney FC - AAMI Park
Friday, 19 May 2023 - 7:45 PM (Local) (7:45 PM AEST)
Referee
Shaun Evans
VAR
Kris Griffiths-Jones
Assistant Referee 1
George Lakrindis
Assistant VAR 1
Kate Jacewicz
Assistant Referee 2
Owen Goldrick
Assistant VAR 2…
For the list of appointments from May 19-20 see below.
(1) Melbourne City vs (5) Sydney FC - AAMI Park
Friday, 19 May 2023 - 7:45 PM (Local) (7:45 PM AEST)
Referee
Shaun Evans
VAR
Kris Griffiths-Jones
Assistant Referee 1
George Lakrindis
Assistant VAR 1
Kate Jacewicz
Assistant Referee 2
Owen Goldrick
Assistant VAR 2…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
Football Australia today welcomed the release of ‘AusPlay Focus: Australians’ participation and involvement in summer Olympic and Paralympic sports’ by Sport Australia.
The report – released last week and accessible here – highlights Australia’s passion for Olympic sports and identifies football as one of the top Olympic sports for boys, girls, men, and women.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, said the report made for positive reading for football, and is timely given Australia will be represented by both the Matildas and Olyroos at the forthcoming Tokyo 2020…
The report – released last week and accessible here – highlights Australia’s passion for Olympic sports and identifies football as one of the top Olympic sports for boys, girls, men, and women.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, said the report made for positive reading for football, and is timely given Australia will be represented by both the Matildas and Olyroos at the forthcoming Tokyo 2020…
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- 4 years 10 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