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Retiring Paris 2024 stars Eddie Ockenden, Melissa Tapper and Jed Altschwager will guide the next generation of Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games athletes after being named in the second Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Gen32 Coach Program.AIS Gen32 was created in 2022 to enhance the depth and diversity within Australia’s high performance coaching ranks ahead of the home Games in Brisbane and provides emerging or early-career coaches with a two-year paid internship in the nation’s top sporting programs.Ockenden – a five-time Olympic hockey player; Tapper – who competed in…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
“It was a good reminder of the importance that football has in our society and the impact it can have on the lives of people.”
Last week, Westfield Matildas Assistant Coach Mel Andreatta joined a group of FFA National Team staff who experienced first-hand the powerful role football plays in remote Northern Territory communities.
In collaboration with John Moriarty Football (JMF), Andreatta visited a number of rural schools in Alice Springs, Ti-Tree, Tennant Creek, and Alekarenge.
It was there she discovered how football truly influences the …
Last week, Westfield Matildas Assistant Coach Mel Andreatta joined a group of FFA National Team staff who experienced first-hand the powerful role football plays in remote Northern Territory communities.
In collaboration with John Moriarty Football (JMF), Andreatta visited a number of rural schools in Alice Springs, Ti-Tree, Tennant Creek, and Alekarenge.
It was there she discovered how football truly influences the …
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- 5 years 5 months ago
The Australian Under-23 Representative Team is set to face tournament hosts Vietnam tonight in the Semi-Final of the MSIG Serenity Cup™ 2025.Australia booked their place in the knockout stages with a dominant 9-0 win over Timor-Leste in their final group match, securing second place in Group B with two wins and one loss. Their progression was confirmed after defending champions the Philippines fell to Myanmar, ending their own finals hopes.
The tournament, formerly known as the AFF Women’s Championship, has been taking place at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu…
The tournament, formerly known as the AFF Women’s Championship, has been taking place at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu…
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- 8 months 3 weeks ago
CommBank Junior Matildas’ Head Coach, Rae Dower has finalised Australia’s 23-player squad to participate at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™.Hosted across two venues in Bali, the tournament will see the best of Asia’s next generation take to the pitch from 6–19 May 2024.The U-17 Women’s National Team begins their Group B campaign against China PR on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 at Bali United Training Center (6.00pm AEST). They will then take on defending champions Japan on Friday, 10 May 2024 at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium (9.00pm AEST).Australia will round out their group stage…
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- 2 years ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Donald Campbell OAM & AM, a pioneering match official and Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee. Donald Campbell stands as one of the most respected figures in the history of Australian refereeing. A proud South Australian, he became the first referee from his state to receive a FIFA badge, a groundbreaking honour that recognised his exceptional ability and elevated South Australia’s profile on the international stage. Over the course of a distinguished career, Donald was appointed to officiate 118 international fixtures…
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- 11 months 1 week ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) with the assistance of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has provided funding for the purchase of ten Hyundai cars to deliver ALDI MiniRoos in NSW through its UEFA Assist Infrastructure Program.
The funding will provide support for the “Taking it to the Streets” program developed by Football NSW, which sees the promotion of ALDI MiniRoos football (Australia’s modified version of the game for 4 to 11-year-olds) throughout metropolitan Sydney. Ten grassroots Football Associations are…
The funding will provide support for the “Taking it to the Streets” program developed by Football NSW, which sees the promotion of ALDI MiniRoos football (Australia’s modified version of the game for 4 to 11-year-olds) throughout metropolitan Sydney. Ten grassroots Football Associations are…
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- 7 years 5 months ago
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…
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- 2 years 1 month ago
The CommBank Pararoos and CommBank ParaMatildas final squads were announced for the 2023 IFCPF Asia- Oceania Championships on Monday morning at the iconic Federation Square in Melbourne.CommBank Pararoos’ Head Coach, Kai Lammert, has selected a 14-player squad that blends a mix of youth and experience led by Australian football legend and captain, David Barber and veteran forward Ben Roche.The tournament will see Barber on the precipice of becoming the all-time appearance record holder for any Australian men’s national football team when he takes to the pitch in November. At the other end of…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
Football Australia joins the global football community in expressing our deepest sympathies and sends our heartfelt prayers to those impacted by the tragic earthquakes which have caused such destruction and devastation in areas of Turkey and Syria.
Football Australia would encourage those who can, to donate to reputable and registered Charities who are proactively driving the humanitarian air and earthquake relief efforts on the ground.
The Australian U-17 men’s national football team are due to participate in the four nations U-17 Antalya Youth Cup in Turkey, scheduled to run 10 – 18…
Football Australia would encourage those who can, to donate to reputable and registered Charities who are proactively driving the humanitarian air and earthquake relief efforts on the ground.
The Australian U-17 men’s national football team are due to participate in the four nations U-17 Antalya Youth Cup in Turkey, scheduled to run 10 – 18…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
Australian coach Joe Montemurro claimed his first piece of silverware at Juventus Women on Sunday morning (AEDT) as his side claimed the Supercoppa Italiana Femminile in dramatic fashion.
Trailing AC Milan at half time, Juventus responded early in the second half with an equaliser thanks to an own goal from the opposition.
Things went from bad to worse for Milan just minutes later when Laia Codina was sent off, but the side did well to soak up the increasing pressure from Juventus as the half went on.
However, the parity was finally broken with just two minutes…
Trailing AC Milan at half time, Juventus responded early in the second half with an equaliser thanks to an own goal from the opposition.
Things went from bad to worse for Milan just minutes later when Laia Codina was sent off, but the side did well to soak up the increasing pressure from Juventus as the half went on.
However, the parity was finally broken with just two minutes…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
The Australian Institute of Sport will again play host to the CommBank Junior Matildas for their third AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ preparation camp.Another set of 30 players have earned the call-up from Head Coach Rae Dower, with a mix of familiar camp attendees, A-League Women’s regulars and freshly scouted faces following the recent launch of the Football Australia / FIFA Talent Development Scheme. Dower said: “We're excited to get straight back into camp as we look to narrow down our final squad for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup. With so much depth across the…
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- 2 years 2 months ago
A group of the nation’s top sports, the Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS), have come together to help rebuild the communities that have been devastated by the bushfires.
The CEOs from the seven COMPPS members, AFL, Rugby Australia, Cricket Australia, Football Federation Australia, National Rugby League, Netball Australia and Tennis Australia joined Federal Sports Minister Senator Richard Colbeck to announce a long-term recovery plan for the rebuild.
Under the plan, the sports would work together with government and relevant agencies on rebuilding sporting…
The CEOs from the seven COMPPS members, AFL, Rugby Australia, Cricket Australia, Football Federation Australia, National Rugby League, Netball Australia and Tennis Australia joined Federal Sports Minister Senator Richard Colbeck to announce a long-term recovery plan for the rebuild.
Under the plan, the sports would work together with government and relevant agencies on rebuilding sporting…
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- 6 years 3 months ago
CommBank Young Matildas Alexia Apostolakis said that the sense of togetherness and camaraderie in the squad will be a key factor in lifting their performance at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.Apostolakis is competing in her second AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup™ and would be set to participate in her third FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ if the team manages to qualify as one of the top four finishers in the competition.“What makes this team so special is our togetherness on and off the pitch,” she told Football Australia this week.“A trademark of this group - and I've been in quite a few camps…
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- 1 month 1 week ago
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…
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…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that full time referees Jarred Gillett and Ben Williams will this week depart for a two week professional development trip to Japan, refereeing two J-League matches and one international fixture each.
Gillett and Williams will be joined in Japan by assistant referees David Walsh and George Lakrindis for the international Kirin Cup fixtures featuring Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark and host nation Japan.
The invitation marks the second consecutive year that FFA referees have been appointed to J-League matches.…
Gillett and Williams will be joined in Japan by assistant referees David Walsh and George Lakrindis for the international Kirin Cup fixtures featuring Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark and host nation Japan.
The invitation marks the second consecutive year that FFA referees have been appointed to J-League matches.…
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- 8 years 7 months ago
If you have been following the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships this week, you may have noticed a unique addition to the tournament.That is because this July, as part of a growing collaboration between Football Australia and the Football Association of Malaysia, Malaysia’s U-15 national teams have come to Australia to take on the country’s best young players at the CommBank Emerging Championships.The exposure to a different style of football broadens development opportunities among youth players and helps them grow both on and off the pitch.BackgroundA formal Expression of Interest (…
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- 9 months 4 weeks ago