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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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- 1 year 7 months ago
Last weekend saw a celebration of Indigenous football with the return of the First Nations Indigenous Football Cup 2022 in Queensland and the NSW First Nations Football Festival.
Football Australia's Chair of National Indigenous Advisory Group, Jade North, attended both carnivals with plenty of talent and passion on show…
Football Australia's Chair of National Indigenous Advisory Group, Jade North, attended both carnivals with plenty of talent and passion on show…
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- 3 years 10 months ago
High profile senior footballing delegates and Indigenous leaders come together to ignite an Indigenous football flame in Darwin to put their weight behind Indigenous participation at the 2019 Arafura Games.
“The Arafura Games is a fantastic opportunity for the Australian Indigenousroos and the Australian Indigenous Koalas to play internationals against neighbouring countries to show-case football and the world game up the top end” said David Gallop, FFA chief executive officer.
Gallop said: “I’m excited to see first-hand our male and female Indigenous footballers play at the Darwin…
“The Arafura Games is a fantastic opportunity for the Australian Indigenousroos and the Australian Indigenous Koalas to play internationals against neighbouring countries to show-case football and the world game up the top end” said David Gallop, FFA chief executive officer.
Gallop said: “I’m excited to see first-hand our male and female Indigenous footballers play at the Darwin…
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- 7 years 5 months ago
Australia’s Futsalroos shared the spoils with the Solomon Islands as an evenly-contested opening match of the 2023 PacificAus Futsal Series finished 1-1 at Sydney’s Heffron Centre on Saturday.
Daniel Fornito fired the hosts ahead early in the second half, but Charlie Otainiao’s leveller ensured the visitors avoided defeat in the first of three matches between the sides.
Before a capacity crowd at the newly-built venue, the Futsalroos made their long-awaited return to international action on home soil, but it took a spectacular reflex save from Domenic Badolato to prevent Miles Downie’s men…
Daniel Fornito fired the hosts ahead early in the second half, but Charlie Otainiao’s leveller ensured the visitors avoided defeat in the first of three matches between the sides.
Before a capacity crowd at the newly-built venue, the Futsalroos made their long-awaited return to international action on home soil, but it took a spectacular reflex save from Domenic Badolato to prevent Miles Downie’s men…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
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.
The Socceroos…
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.
The Socceroos…
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- 5 years 11 months ago
The FFA Cup Final Rounds are fast approaching, and there will be a new way to watch Australia's premier club knockout competition in 2021!
In June, Football Australia announced a landmark media rights agreement with 10 ViacomCBS for the broadcast of matches of the Australian National Teams and the FFA Cup.
And with the deal commencing on 1 August 2021, it means the FFA Cup will be one of the first live football competitions shown under the new agreement.
In 2021, the FFA Cup Final Rounds & Final Rounds Play Offs will be shown live and free via 10 Play, with the FFA…
In June, Football Australia announced a landmark media rights agreement with 10 ViacomCBS for the broadcast of matches of the Australian National Teams and the FFA Cup.
And with the deal commencing on 1 August 2021, it means the FFA Cup will be one of the first live football competitions shown under the new agreement.
In 2021, the FFA Cup Final Rounds & Final Rounds Play Offs will be shown live and free via 10 Play, with the FFA…
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- 5 years 1 month ago
The Westfield Matildas are back! For the first time in over a year Australian fans will get to watch their team, as they face off against Germany on Saturday.
The Westfield Matildas haven't taken to the pitch since their 2-1 win over Vietnam in the second leg of the Olympic qualifiers. Goals to Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso on that day in March 2020 secured the win and Australia's ticket to Tokyo.
After a year with no international football, the players have reunited in the Netherlands to begin preparing for this clash against the reigning Olympic gold…
The Westfield Matildas haven't taken to the pitch since their 2-1 win over Vietnam in the second leg of the Olympic qualifiers. Goals to Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso on that day in March 2020 secured the win and Australia's ticket to Tokyo.
After a year with no international football, the players have reunited in the Netherlands to begin preparing for this clash against the reigning Olympic gold…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
With one week to go to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day 2024, the Confederation’s latest “It’s My Game” episode delves into the remarkable journey of Sarah Walsh, Head of Women’s Football at Football Australia, whose unwavering commitment to developing the women’s game reached its pinnacle with the historic success of the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.A former striker who faced multiple career-threatening injuries before the age of 18, Walsh overcame the odds to make her debut for the national team at 21 in 2004 and…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
In one of the biggest matches of the FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32, South Melbourne FC host Melbourne City on Friday night at Lakeside Stadium.
The NPL v A-League Men clash is one of two headline Round of 32 matches - alongside Sydney Olympic v Sydney FC - and pits the former NSL giant and Second-Tier aspirant South against the defending A-League Men Champions City.
It promises to be a massive night at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park, and you can get your tickets for the match here.
For those at home around the country, you can watch every second live & free via 10…
The NPL v A-League Men clash is one of two headline Round of 32 matches - alongside Sydney Olympic v Sydney FC - and pits the former NSL giant and Second-Tier aspirant South against the defending A-League Men Champions City.
It promises to be a massive night at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park, and you can get your tickets for the match here.
For those at home around the country, you can watch every second live & free via 10…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
The fixtures for the Australia Cup 2024 Round of 32 have been revealed following the Official Draw on Wednesday evening. Broadcast live on 10 Play, the Draw – undertaken by former Isuzu UTE A-League striker, Roy O'Donovan – has delivered several exciting match ups to open the Final Rounds, including eight fixtures in which National Premier League (NPL) sides host Isuzu UTE A-League Men opposition.Headlining the Victorian contingent of teams will be Oakleigh Cannons FC, who host reigning Australia Cup Winners, Sydney FC in what shapes as an exciting rematch following Oakleigh’s defeat of…
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- 2 years 3 months ago
A combined crowd of 56,604 fans turned out in Sydney & Newcastle in November to see our Commonwealth Bank Matildas take on World Number 1 USA.
A record 36,109 turned out on 27 November at Stadium Australia to break the attendance record for a Matildas match on home soil.
And three days later in Newcastle, 20,495 fans turned out to see the Matildas secure a 1-1 draw and also break the attendance record for an Australian women's national team match in the Hunter.
It comes as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia & New Zealand is now just under 600 days away, with…
A record 36,109 turned out on 27 November at Stadium Australia to break the attendance record for a Matildas match on home soil.
And three days later in Newcastle, 20,495 fans turned out to see the Matildas secure a 1-1 draw and also break the attendance record for an Australian women's national team match in the Hunter.
It comes as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia & New Zealand is now just under 600 days away, with…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it is partnering with Black Dog Institute to provide mental health education and support to the grassroots football community and FFA’s employees, national team players, directors and staff.
The announcement comes after the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, revealed there have been more than one million telehealth calls relating to mental health since mid-March, as families and individuals across the country suffer stress from isolation.
The new initiative will see FFA share Black Dog’s extensive range of mental health resources across its…
The announcement comes after the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, revealed there have been more than one million telehealth calls relating to mental health since mid-March, as families and individuals across the country suffer stress from isolation.
The new initiative will see FFA share Black Dog’s extensive range of mental health resources across its…
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- 6 years 5 months ago
Sam Kerr becomes the first Australia to lift the illustrious award after a record-breaking season with Chelsea. After being nominated two years in a row, Kerr finally takes the honours.
Kerr's first PFA Award win also makes her the first Australia to win PFA Players' Player of Year. She also becomes the first Australian woman to win an award after Harry Kewell won the PFA Young Player of the Year honour in 2000. Kerr's impressive year for Chelsea also saw her make the PFA Women's Super League (WSL) Team of the Year.
After being beaten out last year by Chelsea…
Kerr's first PFA Award win also makes her the first Australia to win PFA Players' Player of Year. She also becomes the first Australian woman to win an award after Harry Kewell won the PFA Young Player of the Year honour in 2000. Kerr's impressive year for Chelsea also saw her make the PFA Women's Super League (WSL) Team of the Year.
After being beaten out last year by Chelsea…
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- 4 years 3 months ago
The Futsalroos began their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on the back-foot following a strong display from continental heavyweights Japan who won 6-2.Ethan De Melo provided an early scare for the Samurai Five when he opened the scoring within the first 30 seconds of play, following a goal scramble caused by a side-ball routine.
Ethan De Melo celebrates after opening the scoring. Photo credit AFC Media.
Pivot Grant Lynch volleyed from outside the area which required a spectacular save by Japanese shot-stopper Hiroshi Tabuchi.Despite his…
Ethan De Melo celebrates after opening the scoring. Photo credit AFC Media.
Pivot Grant Lynch volleyed from outside the area which required a spectacular save by Japanese shot-stopper Hiroshi Tabuchi.Despite his…
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- 8 months 1 week ago
