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Football Australia is delighted to confirm the Gold Coast will host the National Futsal Championships through until 2028.Delivered by Football Queensland, in partnership with Experience Gold Coast, the 2026–2028 editions will showcase the best emerging futsal talent from eight Member Federations across Australia against the backdrop of one of Queensland’s most iconic locations.The 2026 National Futsal Championships will be held from Tuesday, 13 January to Saturday, 17 January 2026 across the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium.The new agreement secures a hat…
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- 1 month 3 weeks ago
A new era for the National Premier Leagues (NPL) begins this week as the 2025 Men’s competition kicks off with a place in the inaugural National Second Tier (NST) competition up for grabs. As previously announced by Football Australia, eight invitational clubs comprised of the Member Federation NPL State Premiers* from their respective 2025 domestic seasons, will join the eight NST foundation clubs in a ‘Champions League’ format, kicking off on 10 October 2025. The NPL Premiers will secure their place in the national competition based on sporting merit, which will further elevate the NPL…
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- 7 months 3 weeks ago
Australia's top para footballers are set to converge on Canberra this September as the nation's capital hosts the 20th edition of the National Para Football Championships. From 11-14 September 2024, the Australian Institute of Sport will be the venue for this prestigious event, which takes on added significance this year. Players will be keen to impress the CommBank ParaMatildas and CommBank Pararoos’ coaching staff as they prepare to select squads for the 2024 IFCPF World Cup, set for November in Salou, Spain. The tournament will feature teams from six Member Federations: Football…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
Football Australia and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have today announced a new four-year National Teams Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the Subway Socceroos and CommBank Matildas.The new agreement further strengthens the partnership between Football Australia and Australia’s Senior National Team players, enhancing the gender equality and revenue share model established in 2019.Following a period of unparalleled international success for both the CommBank Matildas and the Subway Socceroos, the CBA delivers improvements to the National Teams revenue-share model, safeguards…
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- 1 year 10 months ago
Football Australia is delighted to announce the second intake of the National Referee Academy, a ground-breaking initiative in the Australian football landscape, designed to transform the Match Official pathway and cultivate the development of world-class officials.The Football Australia Referee Academy (FARA) Class of 2025 comprises of thirteen match officials representing five Member Federations, which will see these emerging referees or assistant referees each commence a two-year program featuring dedicated referee education, training and mentoring to provide greater individual support…
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- 9 months 3 weeks ago
CommBank Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson was in attendance on day two of the 2022 National Youth Championships for Girls on Tuesday.
The tournament kicked off in Coffs Harbour on Monday with more than 350 of the best female under-14s and 16s players from across Australia taking part.
A cooler day greeted the players at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium with showers on and off during the day before heavy showers in the evening.
In the under-14s tournament, NSW Metro continued their perfect start to the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Queensland.
Tiana Fuller scored twice while…
The tournament kicked off in Coffs Harbour on Monday with more than 350 of the best female under-14s and 16s players from across Australia taking part.
A cooler day greeted the players at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium with showers on and off during the day before heavy showers in the evening.
In the under-14s tournament, NSW Metro continued their perfect start to the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Queensland.
Tiana Fuller scored twice while…
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- 3 years ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that Head of National Performance Luke Casserly would depart the organisation in the coming weeks.
The departure is part of an internal realignment in anticipation of the separation of the professional leagues from FFA and a review of FFA’s internal operational structure.
Following a decorated playing career at club and international level, Casserly joined FFA six years ago as Head of National Performance, overseeing all aspects of national team operations including team management, security, scouting, medical and sports science.
During…
The departure is part of an internal realignment in anticipation of the separation of the professional leagues from FFA and a review of FFA’s internal operational structure.
Following a decorated playing career at club and international level, Casserly joined FFA six years ago as Head of National Performance, overseeing all aspects of national team operations including team management, security, scouting, medical and sports science.
During…
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- 6 years ago
Day one of the National Youth Championships for Boys delivered a mixed bag of results. Breakout performances from minnow member federations signal an exciting week of football ahead in Gumbaynggirr Country.
West Australia recorded an impressive first day with multiple wins across both 14 and 15-year tournaments putting them in a strong position going into day two.
Moe Atekhis, West Australia Black’s 14s coach attributes early success to group cohesion and experience playing in higher age competitions in Perth.
“Our boys have been together for a while, they train and play together at…
West Australia recorded an impressive first day with multiple wins across both 14 and 15-year tournaments putting them in a strong position going into day two.
Moe Atekhis, West Australia Black’s 14s coach attributes early success to group cohesion and experience playing in higher age competitions in Perth.
“Our boys have been together for a while, they train and play together at…
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- 3 years ago
Australia’s U-23 Women’s National Team will return to international action during the May/June FIFA Women’s International Window when they take part in the Four Nations Tournament held in Växjö, Sweden.The friendlies – hosted at Visma Arena and Värendsvallen – will see the U-23 Women’s National Team compete against U-23 sides from Sweden, Germany and Poland from 29 May – 4 June, 2024.Australia will open the tournament against hosts Sweden (29 May) before taking on Germany (1 June) and completing their schedule with Poland (4 June).U-23 Women’s National Team Head Coach, Melissa…
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- 1 year 5 months ago
The 2022 National Youth Championships for Girls are underway in Coffs Harbour and you can catch every match live thanks to KommunityTV.
The tournament kicked off on Monday with more than 350 of the best female under-14s and 16s players from across Australia taking part.
Every match of the National Youth Championships will be streamed live on KommunityTV, viewers will need a Newscorp subscription to tune in. WATCH HERE
The tournament returned this year after two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2022 tournament to conclude on Friday.
The 2022 National Youth…
The tournament kicked off on Monday with more than 350 of the best female under-14s and 16s players from across Australia taking part.
Every match of the National Youth Championships will be streamed live on KommunityTV, viewers will need a Newscorp subscription to tune in. WATCH HERE
The tournament returned this year after two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2022 tournament to conclude on Friday.
The 2022 National Youth…
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- 3 years ago
The fixtures and broadcast details for the National Para Football Championships 2024 have been confirmed as the finest para footballers from across Australia get ready to showcase their skills.From 11-14 September 2024, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) will be the venue for this event, which takes on added significance this year. Players will be keen to impress the CommBank Para Matildas and CommBank Pararoos’ coaching staff as they prepare to select squads for the 2024 IFCPF World Cup, set for November in Salou, Spain.Fifteen matches will take place over three match days before the…
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- 1 year ago
Football Australia is proud to announce the historic recognition of the 1975 Australian Women’s National Team as the "First Matildas". This landmark decision honours the pioneering efforts of the women who represented Australia in the 1975 Asian Ladies Football Confederation (ALFC) tournament held in Hong Kong.The recognition comes after a comprehensive review conducted by a dedicated working group within Football Australia. The group, chaired by Anter Isaac, Chairman at Football Australia, included Deputy Chair Jaclyn Lee-Joe and Director Spiro Pappas. This team worked closely with esteemed…
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- 9 months 3 weeks ago
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas’ opening match against the U.S. Women’s National Team will have a distinctly Australian feel with global phenomenon, The Wiggles, set to sing the national anthem at Stadium Australia.
For three decades, The Wiggles have educated, entertained, and enriched the lives of millions of fans around the world, and this Saturday afternoon will provide pre-match entertainment before performing Advance Australia Fair.
In huge news for Wiggles fans, this will mark the first live public performance by the recently expanded Wiggles line-up, featuring new Wiggles group…
For three decades, The Wiggles have educated, entertained, and enriched the lives of millions of fans around the world, and this Saturday afternoon will provide pre-match entertainment before performing Advance Australia Fair.
In huge news for Wiggles fans, this will mark the first live public performance by the recently expanded Wiggles line-up, featuring new Wiggles group…
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- 3 years 10 months ago
Football Australia is pleased to announce the eagerly anticipated return of the National Para Football Championships to the Australian football calendar following a COVID-19 pandemic-enforced three-year hiatus.
The premiere tournament for footballers with cerebral palsy acquired brain injury or symptoms of stroke, the 2022 edition of the championship will commence tomorrow at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast with eight teams battling for the national title over five days (24 – 28 September 2022).
CLICK HERE to view the Draw
Running since 2004 and held outside of New South Wales for the first…
The premiere tournament for footballers with cerebral palsy acquired brain injury or symptoms of stroke, the 2022 edition of the championship will commence tomorrow at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast with eight teams battling for the national title over five days (24 – 28 September 2022).
CLICK HERE to view the Draw
Running since 2004 and held outside of New South Wales for the first…
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- 3 years ago
After yesterday’s rain-induced challenges the schedule is set for a shining afternoon of semi-final football at National Youth Championships for Boys.
Championship management have worked around the clock to reschedule matches and deliver semi-final fixtures featuring the best youth players in Australia.
Teams progressing beyond the group stages include:
14-year groups
Queensland White
West Australia Black
Victoria Blue
Northern NSW Black (best second placed team)
15-year groups
Queensland White
West Australia Black
NSW Metro White
Victoria Blue (best second placed team)…
Championship management have worked around the clock to reschedule matches and deliver semi-final fixtures featuring the best youth players in Australia.
Teams progressing beyond the group stages include:
14-year groups
Queensland White
West Australia Black
Victoria Blue
Northern NSW Black (best second placed team)
15-year groups
Queensland White
West Australia Black
NSW Metro White
Victoria Blue (best second placed team)…
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- 3 years ago
Football Queensland (FQ) and Football Australia (FA) have today welcomed the letter of support signed by influential members of the CommBank Matildas, the Subway Socceroos and Brisbane Roar FC for the development of a Tier 2 rectangular stadium in central Brisbane as part of the legacy of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic & Paralympic Games.The letter, issued to the Queensland Government by Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and signed by 15 of Queensland’s most successful professional footballers including current CommBank Matildas Mackenzie Arnold, Tameka Yallop, Teagan Micah and Sharn…
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- 6 months 4 weeks ago
National Youth Championships semi-finals didn’t disappoint with a series of hard fought, physical and dramatic matches.
Queensland’s stella championships roll into the finals qualifying teams in both the 14s and 15s. They will face off against buoyant teams from West Australia and New South Wales tomorrow at C.eX International Stadium. The winners crowned 2023 National Champions.
14-year matches
Queensland and Northern NSW were evenly matched in their first half trading goals in a high intensity slugfest. Queensland burst into the second session looking hungrier but unable to convert until…
Queensland’s stella championships roll into the finals qualifying teams in both the 14s and 15s. They will face off against buoyant teams from West Australia and New South Wales tomorrow at C.eX International Stadium. The winners crowned 2023 National Champions.
14-year matches
Queensland and Northern NSW were evenly matched in their first half trading goals in a high intensity slugfest. Queensland burst into the second session looking hungrier but unable to convert until…
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- 3 years ago
The 2022 National Para Football Championships kicked off yesterday on the Gold Coast, with our CommBank Pararoos and CommBank ParaMatildas in the thick of the action.
Read the full wrap of day one action!
CommBank ParaMatildas
With CommBank ParaMatildas Assistant Coach, Mel Andreatta, watching on, the first-ever all-female Capital Football side took on host Football Queensland in an exciting opening match.
Six capped CommBank ParaMatildas in the side, the Capital Football squad began their tournament with a strong showing against the Queenslanders, who…
Read the full wrap of day one action!
CommBank ParaMatildas
With CommBank ParaMatildas Assistant Coach, Mel Andreatta, watching on, the first-ever all-female Capital Football side took on host Football Queensland in an exciting opening match.
Six capped CommBank ParaMatildas in the side, the Capital Football squad began their tournament with a strong showing against the Queenslanders, who…
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- 3 years ago
Australia’s best and most talented para footballers will begin their quest for silverware next week with the release of the fixtures and squads for the 2023 National Para Football Championships.The premier national tournament for para footballers, the competition will run from Wednesday, 4 October to Saturday, 7 October at Perth’s international quality WA State Football Centre. CLICK HERE to view the Fixtures and SquadsFive teams will take part in the 19th edition of the tournament with reigning champions Football NSW, hosts Football West, Football Victoria, Football…
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- 2 years ago
Following three days of pulsating group-stage action in the National Youth Championships 2024 Boys’ Tournament, the top two teams from each group have progressed to the finals. The tournament football stakes became evident today as many sides faced an all-or-nothing battle, with goal-difference proving crucial in most groups.The Quarter-Finals will begin tomorrow (Friday, 19 July) while teams who failed to qualify will continue to contest play-off and placement matches to determine their overall positions in this year’s Championships.Quarter Finalists Confirmed In the Under 15 Age…
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- 1 year 2 months ago