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The FFA Cup 2021 Round of 16 will begin with two massive derby fixtures in South Australia & Queensland later this month.
Three-time FFA Cup Winners Adelaide United will face South Australian opposition for the first time in the competition’s history, coming up against National Premier Leagues SA side Adelaide Olympic.
Olympic qualified for the last 16 for the second time in their history, knocking off ECU Joondalup in Perth last month. Meanwhile, Adelaide United needed extra-time to also defeat Western Australian opposition, with victory over Floreat Athena.
The two Adelaide…
Three-time FFA Cup Winners Adelaide United will face South Australian opposition for the first time in the competition’s history, coming up against National Premier Leagues SA side Adelaide Olympic.
Olympic qualified for the last 16 for the second time in their history, knocking off ECU Joondalup in Perth last month. Meanwhile, Adelaide United needed extra-time to also defeat Western Australian opposition, with victory over Floreat Athena.
The two Adelaide…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Canberra will close later this year as part of a strategy to provide opportunities for many more talented young players around Australia.
The changes continue FFA’s strategy of putting clubs - including Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League and National Premier League clubs - at the heart of player development.
“The Centre of Excellence has served Australian football well over a long period but the time has come for change,” said FFA CEO David Gallop.
“We are working with clubs and Member Federations to create a player development…
The changes continue FFA’s strategy of putting clubs - including Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League and National Premier League clubs - at the heart of player development.
“The Centre of Excellence has served Australian football well over a long period but the time has come for change,” said FFA CEO David Gallop.
“We are working with clubs and Member Federations to create a player development…
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- 9 years ago
CommBank Young Matildas Head Coach Alex Epakis has confirmed the 23-player squad that will be competing in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Qualifiers this August.Australia is due to face Tajikistan, Palestine, and Chinese Taipei in Group C, with all the matches to take place at Pamir Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. As the reigning bronze medallists from the 2024 tournament, the CommBank Young Matildas will need to finish in the top two positions of the group with the eight group winners and three best runners up advancing.Qualification at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
The Match Official appointments for Round 7 of the Liberty A-League 2023/24 season have been confirmed by Football Australia.For the list of appointments from 8-10 December see below.Sarah Ho is set to become the first match official – referee or assistant referee – to officiate 100 A-League Women’s matches in Friday's A-League Women's game between Western Sydney Wanderers and Central Coast Mariners at Wanderers Football Park.Sarah commenced her national league career as an assistant referee in 2003 in the Women’s National Soccer League, and made her (then) W-League debut on Saturday 1…
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- 2 years 9 months ago
Football Australia is saddened to acknowledge the passing of Hall of Fame inductee Ted Simmons OAM.Simmons made a significant contribution to football in Australia as a journalist, storyteller, referee and administrator over a more than 70-year period.A journalist from the 1950s, his work for Australian Associated Press (AAP) gave football extensive coverage in Australian newspapers in an era when there were very few employed specialist football writers.He covered many Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup campaigns including Mexico ‘86, Italy ‘90 and USA ‘94, as well as several FIFA World Cup finals for…
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- 7 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that Australia’s largest independent sports radio producer and program syndicator, Crocmedia, has secured exclusive commercial radio rights in a landmark five-year deal.
The agreement will deliver mass distribution of the game across metropolitan and regional radio and online audiences in Australia and New Zealand commencing from the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 season.
The first commercial radio deal for FFA, the agreement reflects the continued growth of football in Australia and growing consumption of FFA content, including the two national…
The agreement will deliver mass distribution of the game across metropolitan and regional radio and online audiences in Australia and New Zealand commencing from the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 season.
The first commercial radio deal for FFA, the agreement reflects the continued growth of football in Australia and growing consumption of FFA content, including the two national…
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- 9 years ago
CommBank Young Matildas Head Coach Leah Blayney has been required to make a change to the 21-player squad selected to represent Australia at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ (U-20 WWC).Emilia Murray (Melbourne City FC) has suffered an upper leg injury and will miss the U-20 WWC, with Western United FC midfielder, Avaani Prakash receiving a call-up.The 24-team global showpiece runs 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 …
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- 2 years 1 month ago
The Australia Women’s National Futsal Team will play their second game of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign tonight against Uzbekistan.Both sides are looking for their first points of the tournament, with Uzbekistan being defeated 6-1 by Chinese Taipei in their first game and Australia going down to the hosts, China PR, 3-1.The top three teams at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 will then qualify for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™.
Fans can watch the game live and free via the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Page, with kick-off set…
Fans can watch the game live and free via the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Page, with kick-off set…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
Football Australia today announces the retirement of Amy Duggan from its Board of Directors.Amy Duggan, a former Matilda, dedicated advocate for football, and respected leader within the Australian football community, is stepping down from her board position after four and a half years of impactful service.Since joining the Football Australia Board, Duggan has been instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation and Australian football. Her efforts have notably advanced the visibility and success of our national teams, especially the CommBank Matildas. Duggan’s commitment…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
South Melbourne FC legend Ange Postecoglou has sent a message of support to his former club ahead of their massive FFA Cup Round of 32 clash against Melbourne City on Friday night.
South will host the reigning A-League Champions City at Lakeside Stadium in the first ever encounter between the two clubs.
A spot in the FFA Cup Round of 16 on the line, and both sides are no strangers to the big occasions.
South is a former National Soccer League giant, with four National League titles to their name. And Postecoglou was involved in all four - twice as a player, and twice as the…
South will host the reigning A-League Champions City at Lakeside Stadium in the first ever encounter between the two clubs.
A spot in the FFA Cup Round of 16 on the line, and both sides are no strangers to the big occasions.
South is a former National Soccer League giant, with four National League titles to their name. And Postecoglou was involved in all four - twice as a player, and twice as the…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
Football Australia has today issued a further seven bans to spectators as part of the organisation’s ongoing investigation into the unacceptable events that unfolded during the A-League Men’s match between Melbourne City FC and Melbourne Victory FC at AAMI Park on Saturday, 17 December.
Today’s announcement brings the number of bans issued by Football Australia following the Melbourne Derby to 17, with Football Australia continuing to work with Victoria Police on other persons of interest.
This latest round of bans involves people ranging from 19 to 28 years of age, with one life ban and…
Today’s announcement brings the number of bans issued by Football Australia following the Melbourne Derby to 17, with Football Australia continuing to work with Victoria Police on other persons of interest.
This latest round of bans involves people ranging from 19 to 28 years of age, with one life ban and…
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- 3 years 9 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today advised stakeholders that Rob Sherman will depart the role of National Technical Director (NTD) in June 2020.
FFA Chief Executive Officer James Johnson said: “We acknowledge the important contribution that Rob has made to FFA and football in Australia over the past year.”
FFA will commence the search for a replacement NTD in due course.
FFA Chief Executive Officer James Johnson said: “We acknowledge the important contribution that Rob has made to FFA and football in Australia over the past year.”
FFA will commence the search for a replacement NTD in due course.
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- 6 years 6 months ago
Commonwealth Bank Matildas' head coach Tony Gustavsson has called up a host of fresh faces to the 24-player squad to take on Spain and Portugal in the June FIFA International Window.
Australia will take on the two Women’s EURO-bound nations later this month with the opening match against Spain on Saturday, 25 June (local) at Estadio Nuevo Colombino in Huelva. Three days later the CommBank Matildas will line up against Portugal on Tuesday, 28 June (local) at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota in Estoril.
Gustavsson said: “…
Australia will take on the two Women’s EURO-bound nations later this month with the opening match against Spain on Saturday, 25 June (local) at Estadio Nuevo Colombino in Huelva. Three days later the CommBank Matildas will line up against Portugal on Tuesday, 28 June (local) at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota in Estoril.
Gustavsson said: “…
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- 4 years 3 months ago
Football Australia is saddened to have learned of the passing of former Socceroos Head Coach, Dr Jozef Vengloš at the age of 84.
Vengloš – who held a doctorate in Physical Education – managed Australia’s senior men’s national football team in three ‘A’ internationals throughout 1967, after beginning his coaching career in Sydney with Prague in the mid-1960s.
After coaching in and with Australia, Vengloš went on to manage an array of clubs and national teams in Asia and Europe throughout a long and well-travelled career in the game.
The former Slovan…
Vengloš – who held a doctorate in Physical Education – managed Australia’s senior men’s national football team in three ‘A’ internationals throughout 1967, after beginning his coaching career in Sydney with Prague in the mid-1960s.
After coaching in and with Australia, Vengloš went on to manage an array of clubs and national teams in Asia and Europe throughout a long and well-travelled career in the game.
The former Slovan…
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- 5 years 8 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary football broadcaster Les Murray AM who died today after a period of illness.
Murray was inducted into the FFA Hall of Fame in 2003 and was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 2006 for his services to Football as a radio and television producer, journalist and presenter, and through national and international football organisations.
Born in Hungary in 1945, Les Murray’s early years were spent following the famous Hungarian team of the 1950s. His playing career was interrupted when his family…
Murray was inducted into the FFA Hall of Fame in 2003 and was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia in 2006 for his services to Football as a radio and television producer, journalist and presenter, and through national and international football organisations.
Born in Hungary in 1945, Les Murray’s early years were spent following the famous Hungarian team of the 1950s. His playing career was interrupted when his family…
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- 5 years 8 months ago
The annual Female Football Week awards recognise players, coaches, administrators and referees at all levels for their contribution to #OurGame.This year’s Referee of the Year is Sunshine Coast local Catalina Stylianou. After competing at national level in swimming and kayaking, she took up both refereeing and playing football four years ago, and hasn’t looked back since.“When I started playing I saw that there was a need for referees, particularly on our female matches,” she recalled.“I had never seen a female referee on our matches. So, when I heard about the opportunity to become a referee…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
The first Semi Final of the FFA Cup 2021 will be played at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah next Tuesday, 18 January 2022.
Sydney FC, who won through to the Semi Finals for a fourth time courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Brisbane Roar FC last night, will host New South Wales rivals Central Coast Mariners FC in the clash.
The Mariners qualified for the Semi Finals prior to Christmas, securing a dominate 6-0 victory over National Premier Leagues (NPL) New South Wales opposition APIA Leichhardt FC in their Quarter Final encounter.
Tuesday’s Semi Final will kick-off at 7pm AEDT, with the…
Sydney FC, who won through to the Semi Finals for a fourth time courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Brisbane Roar FC last night, will host New South Wales rivals Central Coast Mariners FC in the clash.
The Mariners qualified for the Semi Finals prior to Christmas, securing a dominate 6-0 victory over National Premier Leagues (NPL) New South Wales opposition APIA Leichhardt FC in their Quarter Final encounter.
Tuesday’s Semi Final will kick-off at 7pm AEDT, with the…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
