Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that it continues to assess the ongoing operations of the Hyundai A-League as the response from all levels of Government to the spread of COVID-19 evolves.
FFA CEO James Johnson said: “The health and wellbeing of the players continues to remain our top priority and we will not be afraid to make decisions to ensure this, no matter how hard they might be.
“We were very comfortable to take the initial decision to allow the Leagues to continue with additional measures in place and have worked through a number of scenarios to facilitate the…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed the slot allocations for the upcoming FFA Cup 2019 competition.
Slot allocations for the FFA Cup 2019 Round of 32 will remain unchanged from the previous edition of the competition with Football NSW receiving five (5) slots, Football Queensland and Football Victoria four (4) slots, Northern NSW Football and Football West two (2) slots, and Football Federation South Australia, Football Federation Tasmania, Capital Football (ACT) and Football Federation Northern Territory each getting one (1) slot.
The Pararoos – Australia’s national football team for athletes with cerebral palsy (CP), acquired brain injury, or symptoms acquired from stroke – will hold their inaugural ‘Undefeated Giving Day’ this week, with a target of $80,000 in the sights of one of Australia’s most inspirational sports teams.
Fresh from completing a one-week camp on the New South Wales Northern Beaches, the Pararoos will hold a digitally driven fundraiser to rally football fans and the Australian public behind the team, with the funds raised to be used to support upcoming CP football initiatives including the six-day…
Football Australia today announced that the CommBank Matildas will host world number five, France, in a ‘Send Off Match’ at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday, 14 July 2023.
The fixture, to be held on Bastille Day, will be the final international for the CommBank Matildas prior to commencing their FIFA Women’s World Australia & New Zealand 2023™ campaign against the Republic of Ireland on 20 July.
It will also mark the first time in 22 years that Australia will have faced Les Bleues on home soil.
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it will launch a national Walking Football program in association with the nine state/territory Member Federations. The two-year initiative is based around a social, small-sided version of the World Game, specifically designed to get thousands of older Australians more active and playing the most popular club-based participation sport in the country.
The announcement comes as part of a federal government initiative aimed at the over-65s, with FFA successful in its application to the ‘Move it Aus – Better Ageing’ grant program…
CommBank Junior Matildas Head Coach Michael Cooper has confirmed the 23 playing squad for AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ Qualifiers in October.Australia will face Singapore and Northern Mariana Islands in Group E at Bishan Stadium in Singapore, with qualification offering a pathway to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™. Players will enter a pre-camp in Sydney on 8 October 2025.Qualifiers for the 10th edition of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup™ – to be held in China – will feature 27 teams, who will be divided into eight groups.Each group within qualifying will be competing…
Manly Warringah Football Association Chief Executive Officer David Mason highlighted six key factors that he views as fundamental for the relaunch of grassroots football in Australia over the coming months in a recent FFA Webinar.
Last week, Mason, who is also the CEO of Manly United FC in the top tier of New South Wales’ National Premier Leagues, joined FFA’s General Manager of Member Federation Relations, Robbie Middleby, for a discussion on how to keep Australia’s football family connected, engaged, and ready for relaunch post COVID-19.
The CommBank ParaMatildas delivered a dominant 9-2 victory over Ireland, led by a stunning four-goal performance from the dynamic Annmarie De Uriarte.The result keeps the CommBank ParaMatildas firmly in contention for the Gold Medal Final on Tuesday afternoon, with the Australians maintaining their undefeated record at the 2024 IFCPF Women’s World Cup.Midway through the second half, the scores were locked at 1-all, leaving the match hanging in the balance. A sensational three-minute burst of football saw the Australians score three quick goals to seize the lead before halftime.
Following the recent allegations made by Lisa De Vanna about her time with the team from 2001-2019, the current contracted Matildas would like to make the following statement regarding today’s team culture and stance against this type of behaviour.
“We acknowledge the seriousness of Lisa’s allegations about the past and we empathise with her for not feeling like she could come forth earlier. We will work with Football Australia, the PFA and Sport Integrity Australia to ensure that all current and future players feel comfortable, safe and able to report instances of inappropriate behaviour,…
Football Australia is delighted to have teamed up with high-end menswear group, M.J. Bale Australia, as the Official Tailor of the Subway Socceroos.
2022 has been a significant year for the Subway Socceroos, with the Australian men’s national football team celebrating its 100 Year anniversary.
In honouring the rich history of the team, M.J. Bale has produced a personalised homegrown ‘Centenary Suit’ for the Australian playing squad plus coaching and support staff who will represent the nation on sport’s biggest stage this month. Each player’s name and Socceroos’ cap number has been…
A new national Walking Football program, aimed at older Australians, was launched in Canberra today by Football Federation Australia (FFA) in partnership with Sport Australia and Active Ageing Australia.
The program will deliver more than one million hours of sport and activity over the next two years, improving participants’ physical health, mental wellbeing and social connections.
Walking Football is a small-sided, low-impact, modified version of the game, suitable for all levels of ability and fitness, from people who are returning to sport after a break or those who’ve never…
The Subway Young Socceroos sealed their place for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup Uzbekistan™ 2023 after topping Group H of the Qualifiers following a 1-0 victory over Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday.
Led by Head Coach Trevor Morgan, the Subway Young Socceroos commenced their qualifying campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over the host nation, Kuwait on Saturday AEDT. Gabriel Popovic (Nk Rudeš) scored a first-half brace, while Adrian Segecic (Sydney FC) and Nectarios Triantis (Central Coast Mariners FC) also got on the scoresheet.
As Football Australia addresses recent concerns, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the core values of safety, respect, and well-being for all participants in our sport. The incidents involving the conduct towards match officials during A-Leagues' matches this season underscore a broader challenge within our football community.James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia, asserts, "Every individual, from grassroots volunteers to professional players and match officials, deserves to participate in football in a safe and respectful environment.""The behaviour under scrutiny goes against the…
The CommBank Junior Matildas are headed to the nation’s capital next week as a 28-player squad assembles for the March training camp ahead of next month’s AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
Held at the Australian Institute of Sport, the five-day training camp will run from 20 – 24 March as head coach Rae Dower builds towards the final selection for the qualifiers.
“With over 50 players coming in for their chance to impress in their first national team assemblies, we've been able to explore the rich depth of talent across the country,” Dower…
The beginning of the Subway Socceroos’ qualification journey for the FIFA World Cup 2026TM has been confirmed, following a Draw Ceremony for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Qualifiers at AFC House, Kuala Lumpur this evening.
As a result of their current ranking within the Confederation, ranked #3, the Graham Arnold coached side automatically entered the Second Round of the qualification process, which doubles as a direct qualifier for the AFC Asian Cup 2027TM in Saudi Arabia.
Australia have been drawn in Group I alongside Palestine, Lebanon and the winner…
Football Federation Australia CEO James Johnson confirmed on Monday that football will continue to be played around the country, outlining a number of guidelines participants should adhere too.
Taking effect as of today (Monday, March 16), Johnson outlined some key guidelines to help participants take extra precautions and preventative measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Download FFA's COVID-19 guidelines for football, CLICK HERE.
Read Johnson’s thoughts below and the full list of guidelines and advice.
"Football Federation Australia (FFA) continues to take…
CommBank Pararoos legend Ben Roche scored the match winning goal in his final match of international football to guide Australia to a 2-1 victory over Thailand.In their last match of the IFCPF Men’s World Cup 2024, one year of preparation boiled down to today’s match, as the Australian’s defeated Thailand for the second time in a week to secure 13th place.The match was also the stage for Ben Roche to play the ultimate game his career as the prominent figure in CP Football retired following the match.Having been involved with the CommBank Pararoos since he was 11 and playing a pivotal role in…
Football Australia is thrilled to announce that the CommBank Matildas “Send Off” match against France at Marvel Stadium on Friday 14 July has officially sold out.
With every seat that was available for sale now snapped up, and only very limited standing-room tickets remaining, it is expected a crowd in excess of 50,000 fans will pack out Marvel Stadium in Melbourne for what will be the CommBank Matildas final encounter prior to kicking off their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ campaign on Thursday 20…
Pararoos Head Coach Kai Lammert has named a 20-player squad as the Pararoos today gather in Canberra to continue preparations for this month’s 2022 IPCPF Men’s World Cup.
Taking place at the Australian Institute of Sport, alongside fellow national team the ParaMatildas for the first time, the three-day camp will grant squad members the opportunity to impress ahead of the highly anticipated tournament which kicks off in Spain on April 27.
Lammert is ready to make the most of the squad’s chance to gather once again ahead of their first international action in two years.
