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.
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…
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…
The National Para Football Championships 2025 will kick off at the Home of the Matildas in Victoria on Tuesday morning, as the finest para footballers from across Australia get ready to showcase their skills.Every match of the National Para Football Championships 2025 will be streamed live and free on Football Australia’s YouTube channel.NATIONAL PARA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 MATCH SCHEDULE | HOME OF THE MATILDAS, MELBOURNE Day 1 | Tuesday, 9 December 2025GAMEKO TIME (AEDT)TEAM 1 TEAM 219:00amFootball VICvNNSW Football210:35amFootball QLDvFootball West33:00pmNNSW…
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…
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…
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…
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).
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Running since 2004 and held outside of New South Wales for the first…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Football Australia wishes to advise in conjunction with Football Queensland that a decision has been made to postpone the 2022 National Futsal Championships.
Football Australia announced in September that the National Futsal Championships will return to the calendar in 2022, with hosting rights going to Football Queensland next year and Football Victoria in 2023.
Originally scheduled for 5-9 January 2022, the National Futsal Championships will now take place between 10-14 April 2022 in Gold Coast, Queensland.
Over the past weeks and months, Football Australia and the Member Federations…
Following the confirmation of the National Second Tier (NST) format in October, Football Australia today proudly announced the launch of the Australian Championship, the official name and brand for the long-anticipated competition.This transformative initiative marks the next era for Australian football, providing a new national platform to showcase the talent, passion, and heritage that unite communities across the country.Scheduled to kick off in October 2025, the Australian Championship will feature 16 teams in a dynamic and sustainable format, blending eight Foundation…
