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Football Australia has confirmed that the Subway Socceroos will face Saudi Arabia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne on Thursday, 14 November 2024 (kick-off TBC) as part of their Round Three AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road To 26 Qualification campaign.The matchup on home soil against Saudi Arabia represents a key step in the Subway Socceroos’ campaign, as they continue their journey towards the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the prospect of a sixth consecutive appearance at international football’s showpiece event in Canada, Mexico and the United States.Graham Arnold’s side will return…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
The Subway Young Socceroos will travel to South America as part of their FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ preparations during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.Trevor Morgan’s squad will face Argentina in two matches, set to be played out of Buenos Aires on Friday, 6 June and Monday, 9 June (local).The reigning AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Winners will face the age group’s most successful nation – who have secured six FIFA U20 World Cup titles in their history – at their national training facility, recently renamed in honour of Lionel Messi.With the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ scheduled from 27…
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- 1 year 3 months ago
The Walt Disney Company and Football Australia today announced a new Australian-commissioned Disney+ Original which will tell the story of the Australian women’s national football team, the Commonwealth Bank Matildas, as they prepare for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ on home soil alongside co-host New Zealand.
The six-part docu-series – yet to have its title revealed – will go behind the scenes of the popular Australian national sporting team, the Matildas, and track the rise of women’s sport through incredible and immersive storytelling. It will chronicle the highs and lows as well as…
The six-part docu-series – yet to have its title revealed – will go behind the scenes of the popular Australian national sporting team, the Matildas, and track the rise of women’s sport through incredible and immersive storytelling. It will chronicle the highs and lows as well as…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
The Match Official appointments for the second round of the Liberty A-League 2022/23 season have been confirmed by Football Australia.
For the list of appointments from 26-27 November see below.
Wellington Phoenix v Western United - Sky Stadium
Saturday 26 November 2022 - 3:00 PM (Local) (1:00 PM AEDT)
Referee
Bec Mackie
Assistant Referee 1
Heloise Welch
Assistant Referee 2
Allys Clipsham
Fourth Official
Beth Rattray
Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney…
For the list of appointments from 26-27 November see below.
Wellington Phoenix v Western United - Sky Stadium
Saturday 26 November 2022 - 3:00 PM (Local) (1:00 PM AEDT)
Referee
Bec Mackie
Assistant Referee 1
Heloise Welch
Assistant Referee 2
Allys Clipsham
Fourth Official
Beth Rattray
Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney…
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- 3 years 8 months ago
Tanaye Morris scored on her junior national team debut as the CommBank Young Matildas came from behind to draw 1-1 with New Zealand in Wellington.Head Coach Leah Blayney made a total of five changes to the starting team from the last time that the Young Matildas took the pitch at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2024 in March. Notably, Alicia Woods and Ella Buchanan made their Young Matildas debuts in midfield and defence respectively.Australia started on the front foot. In particular, Kahli Johnson was incredibly productive up the left flank. It was her cross to Emilia Murray – on her return to…
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- 2 years ago
The Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas will play matches in Canberra over the next 18 months after the announcement of a $20 million investment by the ACT Government in Tuesday’s 2019-20 budget.
It will see Canberra get a new ‘Home of Football’, with the facility, to be built at Throsby and be the new headquarters for football in the ACT.
It will feature multiple outdoor fields, indoor futsal courts, office space for Capital Football, and associated amenities.
With the ACT Government investing $20 million to the project, Capital Football will contribute $4.5 million to build the $24.5…
It will see Canberra get a new ‘Home of Football’, with the facility, to be built at Throsby and be the new headquarters for football in the ACT.
It will feature multiple outdoor fields, indoor futsal courts, office space for Capital Football, and associated amenities.
With the ACT Government investing $20 million to the project, Capital Football will contribute $4.5 million to build the $24.5…
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- 7 years 2 months ago
CommBank Junior Matildas Head Coach Mike Cooper has confirmed the 27-player squad set to take on Thailand during the inaugural ASEAN Women’s Football Week.The CommBank Junior Matildas will face off against Thailand’s U16 Women’s National Team on 25 November at Wanderers Football Park in Sydney, before travelling to Gosford on 28 November to play a curtain raiser ahead of the CommBank Matildas’ match against New Zealand at polytec Stadium. Head Coach, Mike Cooper said this series against Thailand presents a fantastic opportunity for younger players to experience international football.…
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- 8 months 3 weeks ago
Football Australia announced in March the historic recognition of the 1975 Australian Women’s National Team who competed at the AFC Women's Championship as the “First Matildas.”Two players from that team, captain Pat O’Connor and Trixie Tagg, sat down with Football Australia ahead of receiving International Caps numbered “O1” to acknowledge their contribution.They discussed the rise of women’s football in the 1970s, the support they received, and what it means to be acknowledged as the First Matildas.Alongside her husband and coach, Joe, Pat was one of the earliest advocates for women's…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
Football Australia is saddened to hear the news of the passing of Matildas' cap #60, Karen Harris.
Born in South Australia, Karen was known as a versatile fullback, who played with Elizabeth Downs, Campbelltown City, Renegades and Modbury Vista.
Before making her national team debut in 1989, she was part of most South Australian squads at the senior national championships from 1985 to 1995, starting as a 15-year-old in the 1985 tournament in Melbourne.
She made three appearances for the Australian…
Born in South Australia, Karen was known as a versatile fullback, who played with Elizabeth Downs, Campbelltown City, Renegades and Modbury Vista.
Before making her national team debut in 1989, she was part of most South Australian squads at the senior national championships from 1985 to 1995, starting as a 15-year-old in the 1985 tournament in Melbourne.
She made three appearances for the Australian…
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- 4 years ago
Two former Socceroos were today recognised with Honours in the Australia Day Honours List, with Tim Cahill appointed an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia and Craig Foster appointed a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
In its citation, the Council for the Order of Australia acclaimed Cahill “for distinguished service to football as an elite player at the national and international level, and to charitable and sports organisations”, while recognising Foster “for significant service to multiculturalism, to human rights and refugee support…
In its citation, the Council for the Order of Australia acclaimed Cahill “for distinguished service to football as an elite player at the national and international level, and to charitable and sports organisations”, while recognising Foster “for significant service to multiculturalism, to human rights and refugee support…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
Sam Kerr has been awarded the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award for the second consecutive season, becoming the first back-to-back winner of the award.
The Australian was honoured alongside Manchester City's Erling Haaland, who was named the Men's Footballer of the Year for the first time.
Kerr picks up the award for the second consecutive season, with the striker beating out Rachel Daly of Aston Villa and Chelsea teammate Lauren James to the award.
The Australian scored her 27th goal in all competitions for the 2022/23 season, finding…
The Australian was honoured alongside Manchester City's Erling Haaland, who was named the Men's Footballer of the Year for the first time.
Kerr picks up the award for the second consecutive season, with the striker beating out Rachel Daly of Aston Villa and Chelsea teammate Lauren James to the award.
The Australian scored her 27th goal in all competitions for the 2022/23 season, finding…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas have learned their opponents for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022™ following the official draw on Thursday, 28 October.
Australia were drawn in Group B for the expanded 12-nation tournament, to be held in India from January 20 to February 6, 2022.
Tony Gustavsson's side will face Thailand, Phillipines and Indonesia in Group B, with the top two teams qualifying directly for the Quarter Finals, and two of the best third-placed teams also reaching the last eight.
Kicking things off for the CommBank Matildas in the group stage is a clash…
Australia were drawn in Group B for the expanded 12-nation tournament, to be held in India from January 20 to February 6, 2022.
Tony Gustavsson's side will face Thailand, Phillipines and Indonesia in Group B, with the top two teams qualifying directly for the Quarter Finals, and two of the best third-placed teams also reaching the last eight.
Kicking things off for the CommBank Matildas in the group stage is a clash…
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- 4 years 9 months ago
Football Australia can confirm that the First Instance Body (FIB) convened (as scheduled) on Thursday, 14 May 2026 to determine all Club Licensing outcomes for the 2026-27 A-Leagues season under Football Australia’s National Club Licensing Regulations (Regulations).The FIB confirmed all current A-Leagues teams, with the exception of Western United FC, have satisfied the mandatory criteria set out in the Regulations for A-Leagues club licensing purposes. The FIB’s decisions are based on documentation provided by the Clubs.Western United FC has until 5.00pm on Friday, 22 May 2026 to appeal the…
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- 2 months 4 weeks ago