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Female Football Week 2025, a nationwide celebration of the people driving the continued rise of women’s football, is set to conclude this weekend with the excitement of the Ninja A-League Women Semi Final weekend.Held from 2–11 May, Female Football Week has in its 11 years become a flagship initiative, recognising, celebrating, and inspiring the contributions of women and girls across all levels of the game.This year’s activations delivered a record-breaking series of events shining a spotlight on the achievements shaping the future of football across every level of the game - from local…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
Three expansion teams planned in time for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Together with an extended finals series, expansion will deliver more games, more football and more opportunities for elite players
New Club Championship competition announced combining results in men’s and women’s football
Women’s football is on the move, with Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announcing a raft of new initiatives to drive the women’s game forward.
Just eight months after the APL confirmed their control of the A-League and W-League, and as part of a strategic expansion plan, APL have…
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- 5 years 1 month ago
Our nation’s migrant history is strongly reflected in the current crop of Socceroos’ whose heritage can be linked to all parts of the globe.
With 30% of Australians born overseas and 49% having at least one parent born overseas, the story of Australian football is part of larger story about our nation’s migrant history.
First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities – many of whom fled war and persecution in their homelands – to gather and celebrate their culture and heritage…
With 30% of Australians born overseas and 49% having at least one parent born overseas, the story of Australian football is part of larger story about our nation’s migrant history.
First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities – many of whom fled war and persecution in their homelands – to gather and celebrate their culture and heritage…
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- 5 years 11 months ago
The annual Female Football Week awards recognise the contributions of women in football at grassroots levels, including coaches, referees and administrators.CommBank Coach of the Year 2023 was awarded to Ann Gourley of Gosnells City Football Club in Perth. The Belfast native is an integral part of the club, leading the female football program and having a position on the committee.She came to the club after migrating to Australia in 2007 and – after a four-year break – returned in 2018 to help build the women’s program from the ground up at Gosnells City.“She has been involved in the u12s,…
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- 2 years 5 months ago
Australia’s Socceroos, with a world ranking of No. 42, secured qualification for a fifth consecutive FIFA World Cup™ on Tuesday morning (AEST), recording a historic victory 5-4 over world-ranked No. 22, Peru, in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
After a qualification campaign that stretched a whopping 1,008 days and saw Australia’s senior men’s national football team play just four of its twenty qualification matches on home soil, Graham Arnold’s side put in an inspiring and courageous performance in Qatar’s capital to book the penultimate berth on…
After a qualification campaign that stretched a whopping 1,008 days and saw Australia’s senior men’s national football team play just four of its twenty qualification matches on home soil, Graham Arnold’s side put in an inspiring and courageous performance in Qatar’s capital to book the penultimate berth on…
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- 4 years 3 months ago
The twenty-third Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held (12.00pm AEST) on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at Football Australia’s offices at Moore Park, Sydney and via videoconference. The AGM coincided with the release of the Football Australia 2025 Annual Report.During the AGM, members received and reviewed Football Australia’s Annual Report, which covered 12 months to 31 December 2025. Members also considered the Annual Budget for FY26 and discussed the organisation’s activities during the period.An election was held, where Mr. Paul Bittar, proposed by Adelaide…
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- 4 months ago
Over 200 member associations join FIFA’s Talent Development Programme
FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger: “Programme is aimed at giving every talent a chance”
Thorough analysis of each member association’s football ecosystem
World-leading experts to implement the programme
Over 200 member associations across all confederations have signed up for FIFA’s first-ever Talent Development Programme, setting a new benchmark for initiatives created by world football’s governing body in the area. The list comprises, among many others, the current men’s and women’s…
FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger: “Programme is aimed at giving every talent a chance”
Thorough analysis of each member association’s football ecosystem
World-leading experts to implement the programme
Over 200 member associations across all confederations have signed up for FIFA’s first-ever Talent Development Programme, setting a new benchmark for initiatives created by world football’s governing body in the area. The list comprises, among many others, the current men’s and women’s…
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- 5 years 11 months ago
Football Australia is pleased to announce the Hon Julie Bishop as the latest ambassador to join the Legacy ‘23 Ambassador
Program.
With Australia set to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, the Legacy ‘23 Ambassador Program will play a critical role in raising awareness and advocacy for achieving 50:50 gender participation in sport, as set out in Football Australia’s Legacy ‘23 Plan.
During her time as Australia’s first female Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013-to 2018, Julie was an advocate for gender equality in this country and throughout the world.…
Program.
With Australia set to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, the Legacy ‘23 Ambassador Program will play a critical role in raising awareness and advocacy for achieving 50:50 gender participation in sport, as set out in Football Australia’s Legacy ‘23 Plan.
During her time as Australia’s first female Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013-to 2018, Julie was an advocate for gender equality in this country and throughout the world.…
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- 4 years ago
The nation’s most prestigious sporting organisation has seven new members, with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame today proudly announcing a stellar group of Inductees for 2025.Among the diverse list are Olympic, Commonwealth and X-Games gold medallists, champions of both team and individual sports, and a celebrated doctor. The Inductees’ exceptional achievements and contributions are matched by exemplary reputations nationally and internationally.The new Athlete Members are two-time Grand Slam tournament champion Lleyton Hewitt AM; four-time VFL/AFL premiership winner Jason Dunstall…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
Football Australia is delighted to extend its heartfelt congratulations to renowned Australian manager, Ange Postecoglou, on his appointment as Manager of English Premier League giants, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
This notable milestone in an extraordinary career, follows Postecoglou's recent success at Celtic FC in the Scottish Premiership, where he secured five trophies in just two years, including back-to-back Scottish Premiership Championships (2021/22 and 2022/23), two Scottish League Cups (2021/22 and 2022/23) and one Scottish Cup (2022/23).
Football Australia's Chief Executive…
This notable milestone in an extraordinary career, follows Postecoglou's recent success at Celtic FC in the Scottish Premiership, where he secured five trophies in just two years, including back-to-back Scottish Premiership Championships (2021/22 and 2022/23), two Scottish League Cups (2021/22 and 2022/23) and one Scottish Cup (2022/23).
Football Australia's Chief Executive…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
After six months of pulsating football across all four corners of the country, the Australia Cup 2023 Final Rounds will get underway this week.
The Round of 32 will be contested from Friday, August 4 to Monday, August 14 and will feature matches in six state and territories: New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.
Three teams will make their Australia Cup Final Rounds debut with Inglewood United (Football West), Goulburn Valley Suns (Football VIC) and Inter Lions (Football NSW) looking to create history.
775 teams from across…
The Round of 32 will be contested from Friday, August 4 to Monday, August 14 and will feature matches in six state and territories: New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia.
Three teams will make their Australia Cup Final Rounds debut with Inglewood United (Football West), Goulburn Valley Suns (Football VIC) and Inter Lions (Football NSW) looking to create history.
775 teams from across…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
The CommBank Young Matildas have been declared PacificAus Four Nations Tournament champions after a hard-fought 5-2 victory against Thailand U-20.In front of a near-capacity crowd, the Australia U-20 team were made to earn their victory with Thailand twice fighting back to equalise before the home side stormed home in the final 15 minutes.A hat-trick from Sienna Saveska – including goal of the tournament – as well as an own goal and a last-minute strike from Caley Tallon-Henniker was enough to overcome a double from Thailand’s impressive winger, Madison Casteen.The match started as a tense…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
Musimbwa Elongo found his way home to Australia from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2005, despite the struggles of adjusting to a new country, football became a beacon of hope.
Musie Elongo was only a small child when war broke out in the Congo in the early 1990s. From there his family escaped to a refugee camp in Tanzania, where they lived for the next nine to ten years.
Despite the time they spent in the refugee camp Elongo considers his family one of the lucky ones.
“I was one of the lucky few that got to come to Australia to start a better life,” he said…
Musie Elongo was only a small child when war broke out in the Congo in the early 1990s. From there his family escaped to a refugee camp in Tanzania, where they lived for the next nine to ten years.
Despite the time they spent in the refugee camp Elongo considers his family one of the lucky ones.
“I was one of the lucky few that got to come to Australia to start a better life,” he said…
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- 6 years 3 months ago
Football Australia’s plan to deliver immediate and long-term community benefits and economic impact from Australia’s co-hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ took a significant step on Tuesday, with the game’s Legacy ‘23 plan presented to Ministers, Senators, and Officials of the Federal Government at Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
Legacy ‘23 is an ambitious plan for Australia to realise enduring and exciting benefits as a result of hosting the biggest sporting event on Australian soil since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
The Legacy ‘23 plan –…
Legacy ‘23 is an ambitious plan for Australia to realise enduring and exciting benefits as a result of hosting the biggest sporting event on Australian soil since the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
The Legacy ‘23 plan –…
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- 5 years 7 months ago
During Female Football Week 2021, Football Australia will celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer.
This profile provides an insight into the duties and experiences of Westfield Matildas physiotherapist Jaclyn Benz.
Behind every successful sporting team, there is a hard-working set of backroom staff.
Jaclyn Benz is one of those who work behind the scenes to ensure our Matildas are in top condition when they pull on the Green and Gold.
As part of her role as the…
This profile provides an insight into the duties and experiences of Westfield Matildas physiotherapist Jaclyn Benz.
Behind every successful sporting team, there is a hard-working set of backroom staff.
Jaclyn Benz is one of those who work behind the scenes to ensure our Matildas are in top condition when they pull on the Green and Gold.
As part of her role as the…
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- 5 years 7 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas have defeated India 2-0 to start their AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026™ campaign in Suzhou.A goal from Theo Mouithys Mickalad and a second-half Indian own goal is what split the sides in this first Group B encounter.Despite the wet and humid conditions, both sides began the match with a high intensity, transitioning quickly between both boxes.Australia would create the first clear chance in the 14th minute. Willa Pearson would meet a low-crossed corner at the near post, but her swipe on goal fell just inches wide.The intensity would continue, headlined by…
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- 5 months ago
With the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup kicking off in Costa Rica in just under a week, let's breakdown the background of the tournament, the squad and our opponents.
The squad has been finalised following the completion of the CommBank Young Matildas pre-tournament training camp in Mexico City which included a training match against Club Universidad Nacional Femenil and closed door international friendly against the Mexico U20 Women’s National Team.
Australia will open their tournament against hosts Costa Rica at the Estadio Nacional, San…
The squad has been finalised following the completion of the CommBank Young Matildas pre-tournament training camp in Mexico City which included a training match against Club Universidad Nacional Femenil and closed door international friendly against the Mexico U20 Women’s National Team.
Australia will open their tournament against hosts Costa Rica at the Estadio Nacional, San…
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- 4 years 1 month ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Fox Sports Australia (Fox Sports) tonight confirmed they had reached agreement on a new broadcast deal that will see football broadcast on Fox Sports through to the end of July 2021.
The agreement ensures that the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season will resume on 16 July and be completed as planned.
Australia’s final four FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Round 2 Asian Qualifiers will be shown on Fox Sports, while Socceroos and Westfield Matildas friendly international matches will be aired on the network…
The agreement ensures that the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season will resume on 16 July and be completed as planned.
Australia’s final four FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Round 2 Asian Qualifiers will be shown on Fox Sports, while Socceroos and Westfield Matildas friendly international matches will be aired on the network…
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- 6 years 3 months ago
This week FIFA has announced the selection of 47 talented female coaches from 27 member associations, as part of its Coach Education Scholarship programme, designed to increase the number of female coaches working in football.
Three of those selected as part of the international scheme, include Australia's Sharna Naidu, Eilidh Mackay, and Victoria Guzman.
Aligned with FIFA’s 'The Vision 2020-2023', which aims to Accelerate the Growth of women’s football, the overall project seeks to offer talented female coaches and/or players financial…
Three of those selected as part of the international scheme, include Australia's Sharna Naidu, Eilidh Mackay, and Victoria Guzman.
Aligned with FIFA’s 'The Vision 2020-2023', which aims to Accelerate the Growth of women’s football, the overall project seeks to offer talented female coaches and/or players financial…
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- 4 years 6 months ago
Football Australia is proud to announce the induction of three extraordinary individuals into the Football Australia Hall of Fame at the CommBank Matildas’ match against New Zealand at Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium on Tuesday evening.One of Australia’s most decorated footballers and the Socceroos’ all-time leading goalscorer, Tim Cahill; a Matildas legend who was a pioneer for Australian women playing abroad turned inspirational mentor to youth development, Sharon Black; and a renowned historian who has dedicated more than four decades to preserving the history of football in Australia, Roy Hay…
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- 10 months ago
