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…
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…
The Subway Joeys came away with a hard-fought win over Morocco in their second U-17 Antalya Youth Cup fixture on Monday afternoon.
Goals on either side of half-time from Aden Green and Mitchell Glasson saw Brad Maloney's side overcome their African opposition.
The opening goal arrived late in the 43rd minute, as a Xavier Smith corner deflected off the crossbar into the path of Green, who made no mistake heading home from close range.
Two minutes into the second half Australia doubled their lead from the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) this morning acknowledged communication from Professional Footballers Australia on behalf of Nathaniel Atkinson, Riley McGree, Lachlan Wales and Brandon Wilson to accept the decisions of the FFA Board in relation to a breach of the FFA National Code of Conduct.
FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said:
“It is pleasing that the players have accepted responsibility for their actions.”
“This has been a difficult period for everyone involved and FFA will, in conjunction with the PFA, continue to extend support and assistance to the players.”
Football Australia warmly welcomes the return of the Central Coast Mariners, as the club re-joins the Liberty A-League Women’s competition for the 2023/24 season.
With a strong history of women’s football, the Mariners Liberty A-League Women’s inclusion will see access to the development pathway in the Central Coast region.
Football Australia’s CEO, James Johnson said:
“Football Australia is excited to see a team from the Central Coast return to participate at the national level in the Liberty A-League Women competition.”
“As we look ahead to the CommBank Matildas playing…
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
