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CommBank Young Matildas Head Coach Leah Blayney today announced the 21 players selected to represent Australia at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ (U-20 WWC). The squad will be captained by Jessika Nash and supported by Alexia Apostolakis, and Naomi Chinnama in the 24-team global showpiece running from 31 August – 22 September 2024.For the second consecutive tournament, Australia will begin their U-20 WWC campaign against the host nation, facing Colombia at the Estadio El Campín in Bogotá on Saturday, 31 August (local).Their Group A schedule – all played at…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
The Matildas are just days away from starting their Tokyo 2020 campaign, find out how you can cheer them on!
Australian football fans; here is an ultimate guide to everything you need to know about how to support the Matildas during the upcoming Games.
How to watch
The Seven Network is the official broadcaster of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Australia.
Women's and Men's football matches featuring Australia will be available via the Seven Network and the 7Plus app throughout July and August.
Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament – Group…
Australian football fans; here is an ultimate guide to everything you need to know about how to support the Matildas during the upcoming Games.
How to watch
The Seven Network is the official broadcaster of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Australia.
Women's and Men's football matches featuring Australia will be available via the Seven Network and the 7Plus app throughout July and August.
Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament – Group…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
Football Australia’s commitment towards strengthening the professional landscape of Australian football has taken another step forward with the implementation of the Football Australia Club Licensing system for A-League Men and A-League Women clubs.
Present in all six Confederations around the world, Club Licensing is a regulatory and development tool that sets and increases standards for football clubs, and in turn, improves and professionalises the game at multiple levels of the football pyramid.
The Football Australia Club Licensing Regulations include principle-based criteria in five (5…
Present in all six Confederations around the world, Club Licensing is a regulatory and development tool that sets and increases standards for football clubs, and in turn, improves and professionalises the game at multiple levels of the football pyramid.
The Football Australia Club Licensing Regulations include principle-based criteria in five (5…
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- 3 years 10 months ago
The Young Matildas got their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign off to a flyer, coming from behind to defeat Costa Rica 3-1.
After conceding a free kick scored by Costa Rican captain Alexandra Pinell Gonzales – a strike that may well end up goal of the tournament - the Australians hit back. Bryleeh Henry’s goal after a quick breakaway put the youngsters in the lead after Sarah Hunter’s converted penalty moments earlier.
The result was sealed in the second half after a Young Matildas corner ricocheted off Kirsty Fenton’s head and into the back of the Costa Rican net…
After conceding a free kick scored by Costa Rican captain Alexandra Pinell Gonzales – a strike that may well end up goal of the tournament - the Australians hit back. Bryleeh Henry’s goal after a quick breakaway put the youngsters in the lead after Sarah Hunter’s converted penalty moments earlier.
The result was sealed in the second half after a Young Matildas corner ricocheted off Kirsty Fenton’s head and into the back of the Costa Rican net…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
The Subway Olyroos, Australia’s U23 Men’s National Team, are preparing themselves for an exciting yet challenging period as the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers and Paris 2024 Olympic Games Qualifiers loom on the horizon.
Led by the seasoned coach and former Socceroo, Tony Vidmar, the talented players in this age group are eager to prove themselves on the international stage and aim to secure a spot in the final 23-player squad for these prestigious tournaments.
However, the path ahead is not without its challenges. Navigating the logistical intricacies of traversing over 11,000…
Led by the seasoned coach and former Socceroo, Tony Vidmar, the talented players in this age group are eager to prove themselves on the international stage and aim to secure a spot in the final 23-player squad for these prestigious tournaments.
However, the path ahead is not without its challenges. Navigating the logistical intricacies of traversing over 11,000…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
In honour of one of Australia’s most influential figures in sport and civil rights, Football Australia is proud to announce the renaming of its First Nations youth football programs to the Charles Perkins XI, with the 2025 squads for the CommBank Emerging Socceroos and CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships also revealed today. The name change, endorsed by the Perkins family and recommended by the National Indigenous Advisory Group, recognises the remarkable legacy of Dr Charles Perkins AO - a trailblazer, footballer, and tireless advocate for equality. An elite midfielder in the 1950s…
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- 9 months ago
Unearthing and producing more future CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos than ever before was the focus for Football Australia when members of FIFA’s High Performance Department visited Australia this week.
FIFA High Performance Specialist April Hendrichs and FIFA High Performance Specialist Richard Allen spent a week in Sydney with members of Football Australia’s Technical Department to discuss FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), their assessment of Football Australia’s Ecosystem and Performance Gap Report as produced by FIFA’s High Performance Department, and evaluate Football…
FIFA High Performance Specialist April Hendrichs and FIFA High Performance Specialist Richard Allen spent a week in Sydney with members of Football Australia’s Technical Department to discuss FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), their assessment of Football Australia’s Ecosystem and Performance Gap Report as produced by FIFA’s High Performance Department, and evaluate Football…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
Head Coach Leah Blayney has today named an extended squad, including shadow players, chockful of Australia’s leading emerging female footballers, as the CommBank Young Matildas commence final preparations ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™.
23 players will travel to Mexico this Wednesday, 20 July, to participate in a 10-day pre-tournament camp which will include a closed-door match against Mexico’s U20 Women’s National Team on 26 July, with a further nine …
23 players will travel to Mexico this Wednesday, 20 July, to participate in a 10-day pre-tournament camp which will include a closed-door match against Mexico’s U20 Women’s National Team on 26 July, with a further nine …
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- 3 years 8 months ago
Football Australia today released a suite of free Injury Prevention, Warm Up and Performance resources designed to assist players at all levels of the sport to reduce their risk of injury, perform better on the field and to be available to play more football, more often.
Football Australia’s Perform+ and Fundamentals+ are core components of Football Australia’s ‘Player Availability Model’, which was developed throughout 2020 by Football Australia’s Medical and Sports Science Departments with input and endorsement from Australia’s national team coaches. …
Football Australia’s Perform+ and Fundamentals+ are core components of Football Australia’s ‘Player Availability Model’, which was developed throughout 2020 by Football Australia’s Medical and Sports Science Departments with input and endorsement from Australia’s national team coaches. …
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Football Australia’s Club Changer Club Development Program connects more than 1,500 clubs nationwide, providing the support, education, and resources they need to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments.Safeguarding is a key focus area in the program, supporting clubs on their journey and progress to becoming Two and Three-Star Clubs. To date, more than a thousand club volunteers have participated in Football Australia’s 'Safeguarding for Community Clubs' webinar, with many clubs encouraging multiple members to take part. Their collective efforts are making football…
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- 6 months 3 weeks ago
Following their successful qualification campaign for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™, the CommBank Junior Matildas will commence their journey to the Finals in Canberra.Hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport, the five-day camp will run from Monday, 20 November to Friday, 24 November 2023.Head Coach Rae Dower explained that November’s assembly is an opportunity for continued talent identification across the age group nationally.“We’re excited to get into camp again which is our last for 2022,” Dower said. “We’ve had a number of assemblies together the last 12 months and I…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
The Futsalroos spent Thursday morning at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) after a hard fought 2-1 victory over Kurukuru as they recovered after Game One of the PacificAus Sports Futsal Series 2024.“We’re very fortunate to have such top-class facilities available to help us recover through our time at Solomon Islands,” Team Physiotherapist Rick Whitehead said.“The team all love using the compression boots and ice baths. We’re incredibly thankful to SINIS for allowing us access to their full complement of amenities.”A spokesperson from SINIS said: "We are always welcoming…
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- 2 years 1 month ago
The CommBank ParaMatildas have beaten the USA for the first time in their history with an exhilarating 3-1 victory in the IFCPF Women’s World Cup 2024 Group Stage.The excitement was clear to see as the Australians subjected the USA side to their first-ever World Cup defeat and claimed some revenge for the 2022 World Cup Final while securing an important victory on their journey towards winning a first World Cup.Spain delivered a perfect day for football as the sun shone down on the fields at Fubol Salou for the highly anticipated bout between the two fierce rivals.The match began with an…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
Construction on The Home of the Matildas – the largest football-specific infrastructure project in Australia’s history – is well underway at La Trobe University Sports Park and remains on course for its official opening ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™.
The project is being funded as part of a $101 million investment by the Andrews’ Labor Government into the La Trobe University Sports Park, with the $42.29 million for The Home of The Matildas the biggest investment ever made by any level of government for a football-specific project in Australia – in…
The project is being funded as part of a $101 million investment by the Andrews’ Labor Government into the La Trobe University Sports Park, with the $42.29 million for The Home of The Matildas the biggest investment ever made by any level of government for a football-specific project in Australia – in…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
Commonwealth Bank Matildas return to Australian soil for the first time in almost 600 days
Mix of youth and experience included in 23-player squad to take on South American champions Brazil
Broadcast live and free on Network 10 and simulcast on 10 Play
Commonwealth Bank Matildas Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has locked in Australia’s 23-player squad to take on world number seven Brazil next week in Sydney.
Australia will play host to Brazil on Saturday, 23 October and on Tuesday, 26 October at CommBank Stadium as they return to action on Australian soil.…
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- 4 years 5 months ago
Football Australia will partner with Member Federations to pilot a newly developed Academy initiative designed to nurture the nation’s emerging generations of elite playing talent.In an Australian first for football, the Football Australia Academy will commence its pilot phase from October 2024 in collaboration with Football South Australia, Football Tasmania, Football Victoria, and Football West.The three-tier program is designed and focused on refining the technical skills, tactical understanding and high-performance behaviours of the talented young male and female players. It ensures…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) today announced the introduction of two new awards to recognise players representing Australia’s junior national teams.
FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said the awards would celebrate the overall conduct and commitment of a player representing an Australian junior team that aligns with and amplifies the values of Australian football.
The awards will be named after two players who exemplify the standards, commitment and courage in representing Australia at youth international level in Dylan…
FFA Chairman Chris Nikou said the awards would celebrate the overall conduct and commitment of a player representing an Australian junior team that aligns with and amplifies the values of Australian football.
The awards will be named after two players who exemplify the standards, commitment and courage in representing Australia at youth international level in Dylan…
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- 6 years 7 months ago
The Socceroos secured six-straight international victories for the first time in 20 years as they maintained their perfect record in Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup™ Qualifying with a 5-1 victory over Chinese Taipei on Tuesday morning (AEST).
Following up from a 3-0 victory over hub hosts Kuwait on their international return four days ago, Graham Arnold made eleven changes to the Australian lineup who secured victory thanks to four different goalscorers.
Harry Souttar opened the scoring before Jamie Maclaren converted from the spot and Trent Sainsbury added a…
Following up from a 3-0 victory over hub hosts Kuwait on their international return four days ago, Graham Arnold made eleven changes to the Australian lineup who secured victory thanks to four different goalscorers.
Harry Souttar opened the scoring before Jamie Maclaren converted from the spot and Trent Sainsbury added a…
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- 4 years 9 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) tonight announced that highly experienced Swedish mentor, Tony Gustavsson, has been appointed as the 14th Head Coach of the Westfield Matildas.
Gustavsson has enjoyed a long and successful 21-year coaching career in both women’s and men’s football, having led a collection of clubs in his homeland, in addition to having played a significant role in two title-winning tenures with the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT).
Gustavsson is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner, having been the primary Assistant to Jill Ellis for the USWNT in 2015 in…
Gustavsson has enjoyed a long and successful 21-year coaching career in both women’s and men’s football, having led a collection of clubs in his homeland, in addition to having played a significant role in two title-winning tenures with the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT).
Gustavsson is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner, having been the primary Assistant to Jill Ellis for the USWNT in 2015 in…
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- 5 years 6 months ago