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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…
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- 10 months ago
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 45-minute conversation, which included a…
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 45-minute conversation, which included a…
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- 6 years 2 months ago
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.
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- 1 year 9 months ago
Once upon a time, Brett Emerton and Mile Sterjovski started together against Brazil in front of a packed house at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. This week, though, you could find the Socceroos legends in the bright sunshine of Sydney's west, huddled over a Valentine Sports Park fence casting their eyes over the next generation of Australia's football talent on the very fields they once played on as teenagers. Such is the gravitas of this Emerging Socceroos Championships, that this is the calibre of the eyes watching on, with even more attention now that we're at the business end, with…
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- 3 months 3 weeks ago
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,…
“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,…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
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…
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…
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- 3 years 8 months ago
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 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…
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- 7 years ago
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.
In its second group match played on Monday…
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.
In its second group match played on Monday…
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- 3 years 9 months ago
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…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
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…
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…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
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…
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…
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- 3 years ago
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…
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…
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- 6 years 5 months ago
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…
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- 1 year 8 months ago
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…
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…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
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.
“We have a mixture of…
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.
“We have a mixture of…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
Awer Mabil says can’t wait to pull on the new Socceroos jersey and represent Australia on the international stage after he was one of the key players to help reveal the new Nike National Team Kits on Thursday.
The FC Midtjylland attacker modelled the new Socceroos home kit, which is constructed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic bottles and will unify the Matildas and Socceroos in key tournaments leading up to the biggest football events of 2022 and 2023.
When Mabil pulls on the green and gold again he says it will be another "privilege" to represent the whole of Australia as…
The FC Midtjylland attacker modelled the new Socceroos home kit, which is constructed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic bottles and will unify the Matildas and Socceroos in key tournaments leading up to the biggest football events of 2022 and 2023.
When Mabil pulls on the green and gold again he says it will be another "privilege" to represent the whole of Australia as…
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- 5 years 9 months ago
Seven Commonwealth Bank Matildas have been nominated for PFA Players’ Awards, with Ellie Carpenter nominated for both Women's Footballer of the Year and Young Women’s Footballer of the Year for the second year in a row.
The winners will be revealed at the Dolan Warren Awards on Thursday 26 May, following a PFA Member vote. The nominees were selected by the PFA Awards Committee which is comprised of former players and figures in the Australian football media.
The awards consider the performances of all players plying their trade in the A-Leagues…
The winners will be revealed at the Dolan Warren Awards on Thursday 26 May, following a PFA Member vote. The nominees were selected by the PFA Awards Committee which is comprised of former players and figures in the Australian football media.
The awards consider the performances of all players plying their trade in the A-Leagues…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
CommBank Junior Matildas’ head coach Rae Dower has named the final 23-player squad for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifying Round 2. Australia’s U-17 Women’s National Team have been drawn in Group B with matches held from 16 – 24 September 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam.Following extensive scouting across Australia and a successful tour of the Korea Republic in June, Dower has selected a squad that combines 15 experienced campaigners from the Round 1 Qualifying with eight fresh faces set to make their international debuts. Head Coach Rae Dower stated that the selected…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
A pioneer of women’s football in Australia Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Betty Hoar, a true pioneer of the women’s game whose tireless efforts laid the foundation for generations of players to come. Betty was one of a small and determined group of individuals who, in the 1970s, fought to establish and legitimise women’s football in Victoria and across Australia. At a time when opportunities for women were scarce — and often actively resisted — Betty helped forge a path forward through passion, persistence, and leadership. As a founding contributor to…
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- 1 year 3 months ago