Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that it has made the regrettable decision to stand-down approximately 70 per cent of its staff due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This has been an extremely difficult decision to make, but necessary to stabilize the organisation so that it can continue to service the game, albeit in a vastly different landscape” FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said.
“Industries all over the world have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and football in Australia is no different.
As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2021, it provides a perfect opportunity to revisit and commemorate the impact of Indigenous Australians upon the Socceroos.
NAIDOC Week, which this year is held from July 4 to July 11, marks a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture past, present and future.
Football Australia acknowledges that the Indigenous Australians are the Traditional Custodians of this land that have been practicing culture for over 60,000 years.
First Nations Australians have played variations of football for centuries - so it is only right to…
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand and Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia will reiterate their passion and commitment to delivering a ground-breaking tournament in Australia-New Zealand’s final presentation to the FIFA Council tomorrow, ahead of its vote to award the hosting rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.
The virtual presentation also features New Zealand Football [NZF] President and FIFA Council Member Johanna Wood, Chris Nikou, Football Federation Australia [FFA] President, and captains of both national teams, Sam Kerr of the Matildas and Ali Riley of…
Football Australia today announced that overseas-based players will be selected for planned Olyroos activity throughout the forthcoming FIFA international window (31 May – 15 June).
The decision means that A-League clubs will retain young players in contention to represent Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Men’s Football Tournament for the A-League 2021 Finals Series, while at the same time affording overseas-based players the opportunity to press their claims to be selected in Graham Arnold’s final 18-player squad for Tokyo.
Arnold, together with Football Australia management and staff,…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today confirmed that the remainder of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 regular season, and the Westfield W-League 2020 Grand Final scheduled for this weekend will go ahead, but with all matches to be played behind closed doors and with no fans permitted to attend. This policy will apply for the remaining six rounds of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 regular season and will be reviewed for the Hyundai A-League 2020 Finals Series.
The decision by the Federal Government that all travellers to Australia…
Australia's U-23 Women's National Team bounced back overnight with a 1-0 win against defending champions, the Philippines at the ASEAN Women’s Championships MSIG Serenity Cup 2025. Not content after their opening match defeat by Myanmar last week, it was an Alana Jancevski goal that kept the team in contention for a spot in the semi-finals.Wanting to ensure shared game time and opportunity across the board, head coach Joe Palatsides made 10 changes to the Starting XI that were defeated by Myanmar, with Chloe Lincoln replacing Sally James in goal and Tori Tumeth wearing the captain's…
A 25-player CommBank Matildas squad has been named to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations to be hosted across New South Wales later this month.
The six-match tournament will kick off at Industree Group Stadium in Gosford on Thursday, 16 February with Match Day 2 in Sydney on Sunday, 19 February before the Cup of Nations concludes on Wednesday, 22 February in Newcastle.
“The first camp of the year is always an exciting prospect following a lengthy break from the team environment, and in a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ year, it adds a little more anticipation,” CommBank…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and FOX SPORTS today announced that the ABC is the official Free-to-Air Television Broadcaster Partner of the Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League, Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas for the next two years.
This will be the first time that the Hyundai A-League will be broadcast on the ABC and also marks a return of the Westfield W-League to the network after being the inaugural broadcast partner of the competition from 2008 to 2017.
Under the new agreement, 29 live matches will be broadcast on ABC TV and iview (5pm on Saturdays) throughout…
Football Australia proudly welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement of $300,000 in seed funding to support the inaugural season of the Australian Championship. This funding commitment by NSW Government demonstrates their commitment to the important historical, cultural and sporting significance of the Australian Championship. The funding will elevate the Australian Championship by engaging with multicultural communities, enhancing venues with equipment and minor infrastructure upgrades, and enable key matches to be broadcast nationally. This investment ensures the competition…
The Socceroos' historic victory against Peru, which sealed Australia’s place at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, had Australians glued to their screens with Network 10’s broadcast reaching 568,000 viewers nationally, making it the most-watched program of the morning with 70.2% share in Under 50s.
The winner takes all Intercontinental play-off, which kicked off at 4.00 am AEST on Tuesday, June 14, was a nail bitter from start to finish, with no goals scored after regulation time and extra time. However, it was the green and gold of the Socceroos who prevailed in a dramatic penalty shootout, 5-…
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas have marked their return home with a victory, defeating Brazil 3-1 at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta.
It was a special occasion for multiple reasons with Alanna Kennedy captaining the side in her 100th appearance and Tony Gustavsson earning a win on his first trip to Australia since becoming the head coach.
The Commonwealth Bank Matildas started the brightest, undoubtedly buoyed by the sounds of 15,270 fans in the stands, many singing the national anthem with them.
Tameka Yallop had a golden opportunity to open the scoring after…
Football Federation Australia today congratulated former Westfield Matildas star Cheryl Salisbury on being named for induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Salisbury is set to become the first female footballer to be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at this year’s ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday, 10 October.
She will join Australian football legends Ray Baartz, Harry Kewell, Peter Wilson, Alfred Quill, Joe Marston MBE and John Warren OAM MBE in the nation’s most prestigious sporting pantheon.
The former Matildas captain made her debut for Australia in 1994 and went on to…
Australian U23 Women’s National Team head coach Melissa Andreatta has named 22 players to a training camp hosted in Brisbane next week.
Taking place from 8 – 21 May, the assembly will be the first for the team in 2023 and will be held at the CommBank Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Team Base Camp, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre.
Andreatta expressed her anticipation of the domestic-based U23 squad coming together.
“Watching their strong performances over the 2022/23 A-League Women’s season fills me with excitement to bring this…
The CommBank Pararoos and CommBank ParaMatildas are proud to announce the launch of the Undefeated Challenge, a peer-to-peer fundraising event designed to rally support and raise essential funds to send both teams to the 2024 IFCPF World Cup in Spain.The Undefeated Challenge is a week-long virtual event where participants can choose to run, walk, swim, ride or roll as far as they can in seven days from Monday 30 September to Sunday 6 October 2024 to raise vital funds to support the teams compete at the World Cup.START YOUR UNDEFEATED CHALLENGE TODAY - HERE! …
The twenty-second Annual General meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held at (3:00pm AEST) on Friday, 23 May 2025 at Football Australia’s offices, in Sydney and via videoconference. The AGM coincided with the release of the Football Australia 2024 Annual Report. During the AGM, members received and reviewed Football Australia’s Annual Report, which covered 12 months to 31 December 2024. Members also considered the Annual Budget for FY25 and discussed the organisation’s activities during the period. An election was held for a Director position on the Football Australia…
Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Graham Arnold has named his 23-man squad for the September FIFA International Men’s Window, with some fresh faces included for the clash with Mexico in Dallas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, 9 September.
The meeting with Mexico – currently ranked #12 in the FIFA World Rankings – follows the Subway Socceroos most recent match against reigning FIFA World Cup™ Champions, Argentina in Beijing.
Arnold’s senior brigade of Mat Ryan (AZ Alkmaar), Aziz Behich (Melbourne City FC), Milos Degenek (FK Crvena zvezda), Mitchell Duke (Fagiano Okayama) Jackson Irvine (…
Football Australia extends its heartfelt congratulations to the individuals recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List for their outstanding service to football and the broader Australian community. The Honours celebrate the contributions of Australians from all walks of life and among this year’s recipients are four individuals whose lifelong dedication has left an indelible mark on the game at local, state and national levels. Albert van Zetten – Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of AustraliaAwarded for significant service to local government, and to the…
Football Australia welcomes strong Federal Government support for FIFA Women’s World Cup™ legacy through elite women’s pathways and grassroots football development
Football Australia today welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to provide $12 million over two (2) years to support the progression of elite women’s football in Australia, as well as community engagement through the world game to cater for our vast community, including those from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Last night, the Federal Government announced that over the course of the next 24 months, it would…
Cook Government delivers on legacy for football in WANew $9.3 million Cook Government local investment in the world gameTotal package includes a $2.4 million grants program to improve facilities and infrastructure for the clubs participating in the NPL women’s competition$6.1 million towards an expansion to the recently completed State Football CentreSignificant investment in grassroots football to ensure lasting FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand legacyGrassroots football will benefit from a new $9.3 million funding commitment from the Cook Labor Government, to ensure Western…
Football Australia is delighted to confirm that the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Football Committee has recommended Australia as the host association for the 2026 edition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™.While certain formalities of the bidding process are in the midst of being finalised, the Committee has mandated the AFC Administration to confirm the award of the Hosting Rights once the evaluation of remaining requirements are finalised.The decision was made at the committee's second meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Friday 15 March on the eve of the AFC U20…
