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Today, Wednesday 6 November 2024, marks 20 years since the great Johnny Warren sadly passed away.Known as ‘Captain Socceroo’ for his relentless passion to grow football in Australia, Warren was a genuine visionary of the game and left a lasting legacy behind.Warren passed away in November 2004 after a long battle with cancer, but his memory lives on for everything he did to grow the beautiful game in his roles as player, coach, administrator, writer and broadcaster.The legendary Socceroo earned 42 caps for his country across nine years of international football, captaining Australia 24 times.…
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- 1 year ago
Liberty A-League Women standalone opening round on October 14-15 before the Isuzu UTE A-League Men kicks off on October 20-22
Liberty A-League Women Round One blockbuster matches in major stadiums
Isuzu UTE A-League Men Round One to feature a Saturday night ‘Big Blue’ derby between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory
Liberty A-League Women Final Series expanded to six teams, with format to mirror men’s
Alen Stajcic returns to Australian football after the FIFA Women’s World Cup as Perth Glory Head Coach with a home game against Newcastle Jets
24 August, 2023: The Australian…
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- 2 years 2 months ago
Andrew Clark - Football Federation Australia’s High Performance Co-ordinator (Sports Science) - explains why it’s so important to maintain physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and how you can easily do it like Socceroos & Westfield Matildas.
The Socceroos & Westfield Matildas – just like everyone across Australia and the world – are being faced with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and social distancing requirements that come with it.
However, it is more critical than ever for all people – professional footballers included - to maintain physical…
The Socceroos & Westfield Matildas – just like everyone across Australia and the world – are being faced with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and social distancing requirements that come with it.
However, it is more critical than ever for all people – professional footballers included - to maintain physical…
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- 5 years 7 months ago
Changes to telehealth services during Coronavirus mean that all Australians can now access professional mental health support without leaving home. But, did you know that there are free online tools that can help too?
These programs can help people experiencing worry, stress, depression and anxiety, or for those who are simply looking to boost their mental health and wellbeing during this time.
For more Black Dog Institute (BDI) resources to reduce the incidence of mental illness and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible, visit the BDI Hub.
Four tips…
These programs can help people experiencing worry, stress, depression and anxiety, or for those who are simply looking to boost their mental health and wellbeing during this time.
For more Black Dog Institute (BDI) resources to reduce the incidence of mental illness and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible, visit the BDI Hub.
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- 4 years 10 months ago
The Futsalroos will travel to Bangkok, Thailand to compete in the NSDF Futsal Championships 2024 as preparation for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™.The NSDF Futsal Championships 2024 is an invite-only tournament comprising of teams throughout Asia with this year’s edition taking place at Nonthaburi Stadium, Nonthaburi from 23 – 28 March 2024.A select group of four teams will compete in a Round Robin League format across the six-day event. Alongside the Futsalroos, teams from Thailand, Afghanistan, and Malaysia will vie for the NSDF Futsal Championship 2024 title.The Futsalroos will…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
Football Australia presented its five-pillar Legacy '23 plan at Parliament House earlier this week as it works to deliver immediate and long-term benefits from hosting theFIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. Capped Westfield Matilda Michelle Heyman, Former Socceroo Jade North and Westfield Junior Matilda Jessika Nash joined Federal Minister for Sport Senator Richard Colbeck, co-chairs of the Parliamentary Friends of Football Senator Nita Green and Zali Steggall MP and a host of politicians as the first steps were taken towards a truly…
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- 9 months ago
Football Australia today confirmed that Matildas' great Alicia Ferguson (Cap #101) will join the CommBank Matildas’ official staff for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ after being named as Australia’s Head of Delegation.
Ferguson, who debuted for the senior national team as a 15-year-old, represented Australia at two FIFA Women’s World Cups (1999 and 2007) and an Olympic Games (2000) in her 66 appearances for the CommBank Matildas spanning a decade. Her role will be centred on supporting the team and staff both on and off the field during their FIFA World Cup™…
Ferguson, who debuted for the senior national team as a 15-year-old, represented Australia at two FIFA Women’s World Cups (1999 and 2007) and an Olympic Games (2000) in her 66 appearances for the CommBank Matildas spanning a decade. Her role will be centred on supporting the team and staff both on and off the field during their FIFA World Cup™…
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- 2 years 5 months ago
Australia U-23 Women’s National Team will kick off the Four Nations Tournament in Växjö, Sweden, taking on the host nation on Thursday morning AEST (3:00am).Melissa Andreatta’s squad will then take on Germany (1 June) and finish their schedule against Poland (4 June). The opening matches against Sweden and Germany will both be live-streamed in collaboration with the Swedish Football Association and German Football Association.
The opening match against Sweden will be shown via Football Australia's YouTube Channel, thanks to the…
The opening match against Sweden will be shown via Football Australia's YouTube Channel, thanks to the…
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- 1 year 5 months ago
Football Australia today welcomed NSW Government’s announcement to increase the venue capacity of CommBank Stadium to 75% or 22,500 for the Commonwealth Bank Matildas two-match series against Brazil on Saturday 23 and Tuesday 26 October.
This announcement also coincides with New South Wales reaching a double vaccination rate of 70% of all people aged 16 and over in advance of these fixtures, with football now leading the way in NSW’s reopening plans.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson was delighted with this announcement which will see the Commonwealth Bank Matildas…
This announcement also coincides with New South Wales reaching a double vaccination rate of 70% of all people aged 16 and over in advance of these fixtures, with football now leading the way in NSW’s reopening plans.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson was delighted with this announcement which will see the Commonwealth Bank Matildas…
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- 4 years 1 month ago
Sam Kerr has been awarded the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award, rewarded for her standout season at Chelsea.
The Australian was honoured alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who was named the men's Footballer of the Year.
Kerr's award comes off the back of a remarkable week for the Blues, scoring in both of Chelsea's wins over Spurs and notching her 40th goal in the WSL.
The news of the award comes off the back of a history breaking week for the striker, breaking a Chelsea club record by scoring in seven consecutive matches. Kerr leads the…
The Australian was honoured alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who was named the men's Footballer of the Year.
Kerr's award comes off the back of a remarkable week for the Blues, scoring in both of Chelsea's wins over Spurs and notching her 40th goal in the WSL.
The news of the award comes off the back of a history breaking week for the striker, breaking a Chelsea club record by scoring in seven consecutive matches. Kerr leads the…
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- 3 years 6 months ago
CommBank Young Socceroos Head Coach Trevor Morgan today announced a squad of 23 players to attend a World Cup pre-camp ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™.The FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™, scheduled from 27 September to 19 October, features 24 teams from across the globe, with the CommBank Young Socceroos sealing their place in the 24th edition of the bi-annual tournament courtesy of their history-making victory at the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025™.The squad will be cut to 21 players before Australia begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign against European heavyweights, Italy at…
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- 2 months 1 week ago
Spain closed out their Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Czechia on a wet Wednesday afternoon in Newcastle.
A first-half double from Esther González and late Athenea Del Castillo penalty saw La Roja come out on top in the all-European clash.
Spain created the first opportunity of the game five minutes in, as Irene Guerrero's shot was saved well by Olivie Lukasova.
The half-hour mark brought the match's opening goal, as González tapped home from close range after a lovely team move.…
A first-half double from Esther González and late Athenea Del Castillo penalty saw La Roja come out on top in the all-European clash.
Spain created the first opportunity of the game five minutes in, as Irene Guerrero's shot was saved well by Olivie Lukasova.
The half-hour mark brought the match's opening goal, as González tapped home from close range after a lovely team move.…
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- 2 years 8 months ago
Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL) staff took part in a six-a-side fundraising tournament in Sydney hosted by LGBTQI+ advocacy organisation Pride Football Australia (PFA) on Saturday.
The event, which coincided with tournaments in Melbourne and Brisbane, was a new adoption of the annual ‘Mardi Gras Football Tournament’, which has been running in the lead up to the Mardi Gras Parade for the last 12 years.
This year’s tournament was a fundraiser for the newest LGBTQI+ inclusive club – the Brisbane Inferno – who join…
The event, which coincided with tournaments in Melbourne and Brisbane, was a new adoption of the annual ‘Mardi Gras Football Tournament’, which has been running in the lead up to the Mardi Gras Parade for the last 12 years.
This year’s tournament was a fundraiser for the newest LGBTQI+ inclusive club – the Brisbane Inferno – who join…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that it has collaborated with KS Foundation to host a sensory room at this Friday’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Play-Off between Australia and Vietnam.
KS Foundation, the brainchild of Newcastle Jets attacker Kaine Sheppard, has hosted nine sensory rooms in Newcastle for football fans on the spectrum throughout the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Regular Season, and on Sunday expanded interstate with their first Sensory Room held in partnership with Melbourne City FC at AAMI Park.
This Friday the initiative will grow once again,…
KS Foundation, the brainchild of Newcastle Jets attacker Kaine Sheppard, has hosted nine sensory rooms in Newcastle for football fans on the spectrum throughout the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Regular Season, and on Sunday expanded interstate with their first Sensory Room held in partnership with Melbourne City FC at AAMI Park.
This Friday the initiative will grow once again,…
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- 5 years 8 months ago
Football Australia is saddened to hear news of the passing of Socceroo number 141, Bill Mahoney.
At the age of 19, Bill was included in the Australian squad to tour South Africa in 1950 as back-up goalkeeper to Norman Conquest. He enjoyed a representative career that extended over 8 years and included 14 appearances for Australia, 8 games for NSW, and 7 matches for Northern NSW against touring international sides.
Bill’s A international appearance came against South Africa in Adelaide in September 1955.
Bill played in Northern NSW alongside the likes of Alf Quill and Reg Date. In…
At the age of 19, Bill was included in the Australian squad to tour South Africa in 1950 as back-up goalkeeper to Norman Conquest. He enjoyed a representative career that extended over 8 years and included 14 appearances for Australia, 8 games for NSW, and 7 matches for Northern NSW against touring international sides.
Bill’s A international appearance came against South Africa in Adelaide in September 1955.
Bill played in Northern NSW alongside the likes of Alf Quill and Reg Date. In…
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- 4 years 5 months ago
Australia’s U-20 Women’s National Team will face Guam and hosts Kyrgyz Republic in Group C of the Round 1 Qualifiers with the group winner progressing to Round 2 in June 2023.
Players and staff departed Australia for the Kyrgyz Republic on 3 March 2023, with the CommBank Young Matildas beginning training ahead of their opening match.
The match can be streamed live and free in Australia below.
2024 AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 1 QUALIFIERS | GROUP C
Guam v Australia
Date: 7 March 2023
Time: 1:00 am AEDT
Venue: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek
Australia v Kyrgyz…
Players and staff departed Australia for the Kyrgyz Republic on 3 March 2023, with the CommBank Young Matildas beginning training ahead of their opening match.
The match can be streamed live and free in Australia below.
2024 AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 1 QUALIFIERS | GROUP C
Guam v Australia
Date: 7 March 2023
Time: 1:00 am AEDT
Venue: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek
Australia v Kyrgyz…
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- 2 years 8 months ago
The rebel Female Football awards will be held on Friday, recognising the incredible contribution by both women and men in football at all levels of the game in Australia.
Here’s all you need to know about the awards, nominations and all the different categories up for grabs at the prestigious ceremony.
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What are the rebel Female Football…
Here’s all you need to know about the awards, nominations and all the different categories up for grabs at the prestigious ceremony.
BEST OF: Stunning free-kicks of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season
VIDEOS: Remember the Westfield W-League 2018/19 season that was
BEST OF: Top long-range stunners of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season
What are the rebel Female Football…
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- 6 years 8 months ago
Former Hyundai A-League player Andy Brennan wants to be the role model he never had after becoming Australia’s only openly-gay professional footballer.
Brennan, who played five Hyundai A-League matches for the Newcastle Jets across the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons, now runs out for Victorian outfit Green Gully in the National Premier Leagues.
15 YEARS OF HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE: Vote for the best-ever goal
WATCH: McDonald opens his account as Western United FC make it three from three
The 26-year-old came out in an Instagram post back in May, and revealed he feared he…
Brennan, who played five Hyundai A-League matches for the Newcastle Jets across the 2015/16 and 2016/17 seasons, now runs out for Victorian outfit Green Gully in the National Premier Leagues.
15 YEARS OF HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE: Vote for the best-ever goal
WATCH: McDonald opens his account as Western United FC make it three from three
The 26-year-old came out in an Instagram post back in May, and revealed he feared he…
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- 6 years 2 months ago
Football Australia Chair Mr. Chris Nikou was today re-elected on the Association of South East Nations (ASEAN) Football Federation (AFF) Council for the term of 2022 to 2026.
The AFF consists of the national football associations of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Nikou was in Siem Reap, Cambodia where the AFF Elections took place during the AFF Ordinary Congress 2022 earlier today.
The AFF Elections held were for the positions of President, four Vice Presidents, five Council Members and…
The AFF consists of the national football associations of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Nikou was in Siem Reap, Cambodia where the AFF Elections took place during the AFF Ordinary Congress 2022 earlier today.
The AFF Elections held were for the positions of President, four Vice Presidents, five Council Members and…
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- 3 years ago
Australia will learn their group stage opponents for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 when the Final Draw ceremony takes place at the Juva Grand Hotel in the host city of Hohhot at 6pm AEDT on Thursday, February 6.Nine teams emerged from the first ever Qualifiers – held last month – to progress to the Finals, where they will be joined by hosts China PR and 2018’s top two, Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan. The third edition of the Continent’s premier women’s national team futsal tournament is slated to take place in May 2025 and the Final Draw will see the cast being split…
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- 9 months 2 weeks ago