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The Iranian Women’s National Team came to Australia to represent their country, heritage and culture. Every player and official who participated on and off the field did so with purpose, pride, and a deep love for the game. Football Australia recognises the incredible determination these athletes and officials showed to make their country and supporters proud, in light of the situation facing their region, and did so with tremendous courage. All of these brave women deserve our support and respect, irrespective of the personal choices which have been made under circumstances many of…
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- 1 week 6 days ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of Hall of Famer, Vic Dalgleish, at age 85.
Dalgleish, born in Scotland, moved to Australia in 1972 and passed his Australian Soccer Federation Levels 2 and 3 coaching courses.
In 1976, as NSW coach, he began a series of national titles wins starting with Under 12, then Under 13 (1977), Under 14 (1978), and Under 15 (1979).
He was appointed Australian U-16 coach in 1983, won the Oceania title and reached the quarter finals of the FIFA U-16 World Championship in 1985 in China, defeating Argentina and West…
Dalgleish, born in Scotland, moved to Australia in 1972 and passed his Australian Soccer Federation Levels 2 and 3 coaching courses.
In 1976, as NSW coach, he began a series of national titles wins starting with Under 12, then Under 13 (1977), Under 14 (1978), and Under 15 (1979).
He was appointed Australian U-16 coach in 1983, won the Oceania title and reached the quarter finals of the FIFA U-16 World Championship in 1985 in China, defeating Argentina and West…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Brisbane / Meaanjin will officially host the CommBank Matildas during the group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ after selections of the Team Base Camps were confirmed today.
A Team Base Camp is the dedicated headquarters of a nation throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ competition with a dedicated Team Base Camp Training Site paired with a partner hotel. The 2023 edition of the tournament will mark the first time that the Team Base Camp concept has been introduced for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Queensland Sport and…
A Team Base Camp is the dedicated headquarters of a nation throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ competition with a dedicated Team Base Camp Training Site paired with a partner hotel. The 2023 edition of the tournament will mark the first time that the Team Base Camp concept has been introduced for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Queensland Sport and…
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- 3 years 3 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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- 3 weeks 1 day ago
The Subway Australian U-23s have triumphed 4-0 over Vanuatu in the second and final game of the PacificAus Sports Football Series in Port Vila.Head coach Tony Vidmar made nine changes to the XI that defeated Vanuatu 3-0 on Thursday, with only defender Nathan Paull and goalkeeper Patrick Beach retaining their places. Aidan Simmons, Josh Rawlins, Kaelan Majekodunmi, Corey Hollman and Yaya Dukuly all made their first appearances of the series, with Rawlins taking the captain’s armband.The game began in a flurry of activity as Yaya Dukuly won the ball high up the park inside the first 30…
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- 1 year 6 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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- 10 months 3 weeks ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today reaffirmed its commitment to work with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to send teams to Tokyo next year following confirmation that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and host nation Japan will endeavour to reschedule the Games of the XXXII Olympiad.
IOC President Thomas Bach together with Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, made the announcement earlier this week, and noted that there is an intention to reschedule the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games – which will maintain the same name – by no later than the northern summer of 2021. …
IOC President Thomas Bach together with Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, made the announcement earlier this week, and noted that there is an intention to reschedule the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games – which will maintain the same name – by no later than the northern summer of 2021. …
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- 6 years 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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- 3 years 11 months 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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- 11 months 2 weeks 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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- 3 years 8 months 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 2 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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- 1 year 8 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced a ground-breaking partnership with the ACT Government and Capital Football that will see the Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas play international matches in Canberra and the development of a new ‘Home of Football’ in the nation’s capital.
The whole football community in the ACT will benefit from the deal, reached after extensive discussions between the parties, and FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted with the outcome.
“This exciting partnership will see the Caltex Socceroos play a FIFA World Cup…
The whole football community in the ACT will benefit from the deal, reached after extensive discussions between the parties, and FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted with the outcome.
“This exciting partnership will see the Caltex Socceroos play a FIFA World Cup…
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- 6 years 9 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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- 4 months ago