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CommBank Matilda Steph Catley and Subway Socceroo Jackson Irvine have been voted by their peers as the 2024 Austraffic PFA Footballers of the Year.Irvine and Catley join Mary Fowler and Alex Paulsen, who were revealed as the Austraffic PFA Young Footballers of the Year last week, as winners of the PFA’s major football-related awards for 2024.Irvine received the highest number of votes from players overseas, the Socceroos, and in the A-Leagues, following a PFA member-vote, edging out fellow nominees Mat Ryan, Cam Burgess, Massimo Luongo, Adam Taggart, Josh Nisbet, Brian Kaltak and Tolgay…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
The Subway Young Socceroos produced a strong opening performance at the AFC U-20 Asian Cup China 2025™ defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-1 in Shenzhen.The two South Australian forwards Luka Jovanovic and Musa Toure starred with a brace each, as Australia now look to secure knockout qualification from Group A.A match that was defined by its openness, despite it being their first group stage clash, Australia U20s would fittingly strike early from a counter-attack. Luka Jovanovic shrugging off two markers to power his effort in via the near post following a long ball from skipper Sebastian Esposito.…
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- 1 year 2 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas kicked off their AFF U18 Women’s Championship campaign with a 4-0 win over the Philippines, the win was the team's first international activity since their involvement in the 2019 AFC U16 Women's Championship where they finished fourth in the tournament.
Australia goes to the top of Group B after their opening game, with Avaani Prakash scoring twice and India Beier and Maya Lobo both finding the back of the net in the second half.
Head Coach Rae Dower spoke about the victory after her side's opening match.
"I'm ecstatic to finally get this…
Australia goes to the top of Group B after their opening game, with Avaani Prakash scoring twice and India Beier and Maya Lobo both finding the back of the net in the second half.
Head Coach Rae Dower spoke about the victory after her side's opening match.
"I'm ecstatic to finally get this…
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- 3 years 9 months ago
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced the appointment of Australian match officials Chris Beath (Referee), Ashley Beecham & Anton Shchetinin (Assistant Referees) and Shaun Evans (Video Assistant Referee (VAR)) to the Final of the AFC U-23 Championship between the Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia.
The final will be held at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday 26 January 2020 (see attachment).
FFA Chairman and Chair of the FFA Referees Committee, Chris Nikou, congratulated Chris, Ashley, Anton and Shaun on their significant …
The final will be held at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday 26 January 2020 (see attachment).
FFA Chairman and Chair of the FFA Referees Committee, Chris Nikou, congratulated Chris, Ashley, Anton and Shaun on their significant …
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- 6 years 3 months ago
The Australia Women’s National Futsal Team will play their final group stage game of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign tonight against Chinese Taipei.Australia are still looking for their first points of the tournament after facing defeat to China PR and Uzbekistan, and will be in need of any points they can get to hopefully advance as the best third-place team. The top three teams at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 will then qualify for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™.
Fans can watch the game live and free via the…
Fans can watch the game live and free via the…
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- 1 year ago
Australia will face Chinese Taipei on Friday night (5:00 pm AEST) in their second game of Group B 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Round 1 Qualifiers.
The CommBank Junior Matildas will finish Round 1 of their qualifiers against Chinese Taipei, with the top two teams will progress to Round 2 Qualifiers in September 2023.
The match can be streamed live and free in Australia here thanks to the Mongolian Football Federation.
AFC U17 WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 1 QUALIFIERS - GROUP B
Australia v Chinese Taipei
Date: Friday, 28 April 2023
Time: 3.00…
The CommBank Junior Matildas will finish Round 1 of their qualifiers against Chinese Taipei, with the top two teams will progress to Round 2 Qualifiers in September 2023.
The match can be streamed live and free in Australia here thanks to the Mongolian Football Federation.
AFC U17 WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 1 QUALIFIERS - GROUP B
Australia v Chinese Taipei
Date: Friday, 28 April 2023
Time: 3.00…
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- 3 years ago
Football Australia welcomes the Federal Government’s investment of $2.7 million over two (2) years to encourage greater participation in football through the delivery of specific women and girls’ diversity and inclusion programs as announced in the 2022 Federal Budget.
As part of Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 Plan – an ambitious strategy to ensure the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ delivers positive and enduring benefits for Australia’s largest sporting community beyond the tournament – the sport’s governing body will utilise this Federal Budget funding to support the…
As part of Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 Plan – an ambitious strategy to ensure the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ delivers positive and enduring benefits for Australia’s largest sporting community beyond the tournament – the sport’s governing body will utilise this Federal Budget funding to support the…
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- 3 months 1 week ago
At the conclusion of the group stages of the Tokyo 2020 Football Tournaments, the Matildas and Olyroos have left their mark at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
On Tuesday night, the Matildas secured progression to the final eight of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament after they recorded a nil all draw with the world’s number one ranked nation, United States of America, in Kashima.
Tony Gustavsson’s team finished third in a tough Group G, having recorded four Group Stage points following a victory over New Zealand, a draw with the USA, and a loss to group winners Sweden. It is the…
On Tuesday night, the Matildas secured progression to the final eight of the Tokyo 2020 Women’s Football Tournament after they recorded a nil all draw with the world’s number one ranked nation, United States of America, in Kashima.
Tony Gustavsson’s team finished third in a tough Group G, having recorded four Group Stage points following a victory over New Zealand, a draw with the USA, and a loss to group winners Sweden. It is the…
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- 4 years 9 months ago
The Subway Joeys are currently competing in the four nations U-17 Antalya Youth Cup in Türkiye, where tournament organisers have revised the dates and kick off times for Match Day 2 and Match Day 3 to support event logistics.
Having arrived in Antalya on Wednesday afternoon (local), the Australians faced a strong Czechia outfit on Friday afternoon (local), where they claimed a nil-all draw.
The Subway Joeys tenacious efforts were soured by the injury to Western Sydney Wanderers’ striker, Max Hately, who had to be carried off the field during the second half with an injury to his left knee.…
Having arrived in Antalya on Wednesday afternoon (local), the Australians faced a strong Czechia outfit on Friday afternoon (local), where they claimed a nil-all draw.
The Subway Joeys tenacious efforts were soured by the injury to Western Sydney Wanderers’ striker, Max Hately, who had to be carried off the field during the second half with an injury to his left knee.…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
The Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s 2023/24 Final Series will feature the debut of a live Video Assistant Referee (VAR) announcement process. This innovation will enable fans to hear the centre referee declare their final decisions and rationale after conducting on-field and any lengthy factual reviews undertaken by VAR.The A-Leagues will become the first league within the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to implement this process, where this initiative aims to enhance transparency into the decision-making process undertaken by the match officials.Football Australia CEO, James Johnson…
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- 2 years ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, and FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, provide the latest update in relation to COVID-19 and its impact on football.
Watch a press conference with FFA's update in relation to COVID-19 below - or use the time code below to jump to key talking points:
0.20 - James Johnson's message to the football community
1.28 - About the COVID-19 working committee
3.47 - Football may continue at the moment under strict guidelines. What are they?
6.22 - What do the guidelines mean for the Westfield W-League, the Hyundai A-…
Watch a press conference with FFA's update in relation to COVID-19 below - or use the time code below to jump to key talking points:
0.20 - James Johnson's message to the football community
1.28 - About the COVID-19 working committee
3.47 - Football may continue at the moment under strict guidelines. What are they?
6.22 - What do the guidelines mean for the Westfield W-League, the Hyundai A-…
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- 6 years 1 month ago
In just 100 days, the CommBank Pararoos will take to the pitch in Salou, Spain, for their first match in the highly anticipated IFCPF World Cup 2024, set to be held between 6 – 24 November. The CommBank Pararoos, Australia's national male football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, or symptoms of stroke, have already completed two intensive training camps in Sydney in preparation for the tournament. Boasting a storied history at the IFCPF World Cup, the CommBank Pararoos have made 10 appearances with their recent performances including finishing 12th in…
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- 1 year 9 months ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of former Chairman Ian Brusasco AO, AM.
Brusasco, born outside Ingham, North Queensland, on 4 October 1928, was a legendary figure in the Queensland football community, and was one of dominant figures in the formation of the the Queensland Soccer Federation.
In 1968 his progressive efforts earned him life membership of the Australian Soccer Federation (ASF), as well as life membership of the Queensland Soccer Federation.
Brusasco was chairman of the World Cup sub-committee, was tour leader with…
Brusasco, born outside Ingham, North Queensland, on 4 October 1928, was a legendary figure in the Queensland football community, and was one of dominant figures in the formation of the the Queensland Soccer Federation.
In 1968 his progressive efforts earned him life membership of the Australian Soccer Federation (ASF), as well as life membership of the Queensland Soccer Federation.
Brusasco was chairman of the World Cup sub-committee, was tour leader with…
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- 4 years 11 months ago
Australia’s oldest Olyroo, the “Prince of Keepers” has made his last save & seen his last game.Ron Lord, the second eldest of 5 siblings, was born in Rozelle on July 25, 1929 and passed away yesterday following a short battle with illness and after giving a lifetime to the game he loved.Widely regarded as one of, if not the best goalkeeper Australia has produced, Ron, like so many others, came to be a custodian after starting his playing career on the field & only stepping in to replace a missing colleague during his early days with the Drummoyne club.When I first met Ron & his…
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- 2 years 1 month ago
Football Australia has today announced the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) will broadcast the 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships.SBS will deliver unrivalled coverage of the Championships with live and free access via SBS On Demand, providing greater visibility of the tournament and its athletes than ever before.From the opening day on 4 November until the final day on 11 November, SBS will broadcast over 45 hours of football during the Men’s and Women’s IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships played at the “Home of the Matildas” at La Trobe University in Bundoora, Melbourne…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
Thirty talented teens will convene in Canberra next week as Australia’s Joeys continue to prepare for this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in Brazil.
Between July 11 and 18, Head Coach Trevor Morgan and his staff will train the squad at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as the youngsters aim to put their best foot forward for selection in Australia’s squad for this year’s tournament.
On the first evening of camp the Joeys will also find out who they will face in the Group Stage in Brazil in October and November, as the draw is conducted at FIFA headquarters in Zurich…
Between July 11 and 18, Head Coach Trevor Morgan and his staff will train the squad at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) as the youngsters aim to put their best foot forward for selection in Australia’s squad for this year’s tournament.
On the first evening of camp the Joeys will also find out who they will face in the Group Stage in Brazil in October and November, as the draw is conducted at FIFA headquarters in Zurich…
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- 6 years 10 months ago