Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the retirement of former Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak, who has called time on his professional playing days having last helped Aston Villa gain promotion from the Championship to the Premier League in 2019.
Jedinak, who retired from the international arena in late 2018 having captained the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ – his third involvement with Australia on that grand stage – has now officially hung up his boots following a career that took him from the Central Coast Mariners to Crystal Palace, Antalyaspor to Aston…
Football South Australia will celebrate 100 years of women’s football in Australia on 24 September 2021 on the upcoming anniversary of the first public game of football played by women in Australia.
The centenary celebration will be held at VALO Football Centre showcasing the state’s best talent, with the entire round of Women’s National Premier League at the one venue on the same night.
To mark the occasion, each WNPL squad will be wearing a commemorative shirt encompassing a ‘100 Years of Australian Women’s Football’ logo. The shirt has been designed to mock an old-style shirt, with…
In the next instalment of the 'Generations of Australians' series, we look into the life of Awer Mabil and the remarkable women who helped him achieve his dreams. Watch the full feature in the video below.
For many of the Socceroos, there was a special person who made the journey to start a new life in Australia, and for Mabil, that person was his mother.
Mabil’s mother, Agot Dau Atem, not only started her son’s journey to the national team, but she supported his dreams to represent the Green and Gold.
Football Australia has today announced that CommBank Stadium in Sydney will host the much-anticipated Australia Cup 2022 Final between Sydney United 58 FC and Macarthur FC on Saturday, 1 October (7.45pm AEST).
Family and fan-friendly ticket prices have been set for the occasion and will go on pre-sale at 2.00pm AEST on Wednesday, 21 September, with general on-sale at 4.00pm AEST, 21 September via Ticketek.
In qualifying for the Australia Cup 2022 Final, Sydney United 58 FC become the first semi-professional outfit to feature in Australian football’s premier knockout competition in the…
The official Westfield Matildas and Socceroos browser extensions brings you closer to the teams like never before!
You can customise your browser with your favourite Westfield Matildas or Socceroos wallpapers, and stay up to date with all the latest updates from the national teams on the road to the Tokyo Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup, and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Every new tab ensures you’ll never miss any latest news about the Westfield Matildas or Socceroos, with the ability…
The contenders for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 crown will discover their Group Stage fate at the Final Draw for the 12th edition of the tournament on November 10 (Monday) at 6pm AEDT in Bangkok.Set to take place at the Grand Fourwings Bangkok, the ceremony will split the 12-strong cast into three groups, who will do battle between April 1 and 8 2026, in Thailand, which is serving as hosts for the second time after 2019.Eight group winners and the three best-ranked runners-up came through the Qualifiers in August to join Thailand, including four teams that have never missed a…
The Match Official appointments for the second round of the Liberty A-League 2023/24 season have been confirmed by Football Australia.For the list of appointments from 20-22 October see below.Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners - Coopers StadiumFriday 20 October 2023 - 4:30 PM (Local) (5:00 PM AEDT)RefereeCasey ReibeltAssistant Referee 1Emma KocbekAssistant Referee 2Maggie PriceFourth OfficialBec Mackie Melbourne City v Canberra United - AAMI ParkSaturday 21 October 2023 - 2:45 PM (Local) (2:45 PM AEDT)RefereeAnna-Marie KeighleyAssistant Referee 1Joanna…
At 16 years old, in just her second international match, Caitlin Foord lined up to take on the best women's footballer in the world.
Nearly a decade later, Foord is herself a top players and has joined one of the world's great clubs. Caitlin Foord joins the podcast from London where she plays for current FA Women's Super League champions Arsenal FC.
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Foord has been chasing the football summer since she was an 18 year old and, after stints in the United States, Australia and Japan, the 25-year-old…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has today announced a three-year partnership with the Commonwealth Government and John Moriarty Football (JMF) to expand its Indigenous football program to 12 new centres across New South Wales and Queensland.
FFA will provide senior coaching staff, mentoring, training and education for children involved in the program, and will identify and support pathways to national football programs.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop said he was delighted with the decision to expand the program from the two current sites in the Northern Territory.
After a standout season with Chelsea, Sam Kerr has been named the WSL Player of the Season and also picked up the award for Goal of the Season.
After another formidable year in front of goal, picking up a second consecutive Golden Boot award, Sam Kerr has been named as the WSL Player of the Season. This award comes after a number of accolades for the striker, who was awarded Chelsea's Player of the Season and picked up the WSL Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.
She was also named Football Writers’ Association Women’s Player of…
It is with great sadness that Football Australia acknowledges the passing of Johan Neeskens, a beloved figure in the world of football and a former Assistant Coach of the Socceroos. Neeskens joined the Socceroos coaching staff in 2006, working closely with Head Coach Guus Hiddink during one of the most memorable periods in Australian football history, as the team prepared for and competed in the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006™.As Hiddink’s right-hand man, Neeskens played an essential role in helping guide the Socceroos to their first World Cup in 32 years, and to a historic Round of 16…
Football Federation Australia’s Board of Directors today acknowledged the outcome of the Extraordinary General Meeting, held in Sydney.
The Members voted on two resolutions.
The first Resolution was to amend the Constitution of the FFA to give effect to recommendations made by the Congress Review Working Group. This resolution was passed, with eight votes in favour and two against.
The second Resolution was intended to set up a process to consider and propose a new Leagues governance model. This resolution was passed unanimously.
The Football Federation Australia Podcast has arrived!
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the first episode of a new podcast established to help keep fans of Australian football abreast of, and connected to, some of the latest news and views in the game.
The first edition of the podcast, which will be re-named over the coming weeks following feedback from the football family (you can send your ideas to media@ffa.com.au), will also act as a platform to acknowledge some of the great moments and contributors to the sport in Australia, both past and present. …
The CommBank Young Matildas will have their chance to finish the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ on a high when they take on Korea Republic in the third match play-off tonight (AEDT). Australia went through to the final four after finishing at the top of Group A, however, was defeated 5-1 by the six-time champions, Japan, in the semi-final. Australia will take on Korea Republic for the second time this tournament, fighting for 3rd place. The two sides met in the opening game of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™, with a late goal from defender Naomi Chinnama…
Melbourne City FC are celebrating winning their maiden A-League trophy, after Patrick Kisnorbo’s side defeated challengers Central Coast to claim the Premier’s Plate this evening at AAMI Park.
In front of their own supporters, City came out on top of a titanic struggle with the Mariners thanks to a single goal from Craig Noone.
On a special night for City – with striker Jamie Maclaren celebrated before kick off for getting to 100 A-League goals faster than anyone - history was made for the competition too, marking the first men’s trophy won since the A-League and Westfield…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) in a ground-breaking partnership to enhance coach development.
The agreement will see the organisations collaborate across three key areas, and FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said he was delighted with the partnership.
“Creating world class environments for coach development is a high priority for FFA. Our focus on coach development to the long-term success of Australian football is highlighted by our inclusion of Principle VI within the XI Principles for…
Football Australia conducted the FFA Cup 2021 Semi Final draw on Thursday as the competition reaches the final stages.
Melbourne Victory have been drawn at home in the first Semi Final against Wellington Phoenix, with both sides winning their respective Quarter Finals last night.
Meanwhile, the winner of Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar will host Central Coast Mariners in the second Semi Final.
Sydney and Brisbane are set to play their postponed Quarter Final fixture next Wednesday, 12 January.
Stay tuned to theffacup.com.au and FFA Cup social media pages for all the…
The CommBank Young Matildas will continue their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Qualifiers tomorrow morning (12:00am AEST) when they take on Palestine in their second game of qualifying.After recording a dominant 14-0 win over Tajikistan in their opening game, Australia will be looking to make it two from two when they face Palestine. Australia currently sit at the top of Group C, while Palestine suffered a 4-0 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their opening game.
Qualification at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ will mean a…
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day celebrations were held on Wednesday 26th April at Abbotsford Juniors Football Club (AJFC), a CDSFA-based club.
The event was held at AJFC to reward them for their excellent work in improving participant experience in the Women and Girls space at their club such as delivering specialised programs for female goalkeepers, upskilling training sessions for those new to football and starting their first Over 35’s women’s team.
AJFC are one of the clubs to have been featured in our Club Case Studies document as part of the Game Changer – Club…
Football Australia would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Tim Cahill AO, following his induction into the prestigious Sport Australia Hall of Fame.Cahill – who represented the Socceroos on 108 occasions, scoring 50 goals – was inducted alongside six other national sporting icons, signifying his position as a great of Australian sport, not just football.The four-time FIFA World Cup player was not only recognised for his extensive on-field accomplishments, but the indelible mark he has left on both Australian and world football at large.Cahill’s international career spanned more…
