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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 1 month ago
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…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to the growing COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney
Football Australia will host a ‘Unity Football Festival’ later this month in Sydney as part of Australia’s Refugee Week 2021 celebrations.
The event, to be held at Wanderers Football Park in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, will take place on Saturday 26 June from 9am-4pm to promote harmony and togetherness in our community.
The theme for Refugee Week 2021 is ‘Unity’, and the festival is an opportunity for Football Australia to celebrate how our game unites people and cultures from all around the world…
Football Australia will host a ‘Unity Football Festival’ later this month in Sydney as part of Australia’s Refugee Week 2021 celebrations.
The event, to be held at Wanderers Football Park in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, will take place on Saturday 26 June from 9am-4pm to promote harmony and togetherness in our community.
The theme for Refugee Week 2021 is ‘Unity’, and the festival is an opportunity for Football Australia to celebrate how our game unites people and cultures from all around the world…
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- 3 months 1 week ago
A 30-player CommBank Junior Matildas squad has been selected by head coach Rae Dower to take part in the first training camp of the new year.
Held in the nation’s capital, Canberra, the camp will be the U-17 Women’s National Team’s first steps of 2023 to prepare for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
Last November 2022, the CommBank Junior Matildas were drawn in Group B alongside Mongolia (group hosts), Chinese Taipei and Bhutan. Australia will play round-robin fixtures from 22-30 April, with the Round 1 group winner advancing to the…
Held in the nation’s capital, Canberra, the camp will be the U-17 Women’s National Team’s first steps of 2023 to prepare for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
Last November 2022, the CommBank Junior Matildas were drawn in Group B alongside Mongolia (group hosts), Chinese Taipei and Bhutan. Australia will play round-robin fixtures from 22-30 April, with the Round 1 group winner advancing to the…
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- 3 years 3 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 5 months ago
A record-breaking Olympics has shown Australia what will be on its doorstep in less than two years.
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
CommBank Young Socceroos’ Head Coach, Trevor Morgan has been forced to make a change to his squad for the upcoming Australia–China Friendship Series during the March FIFA Men’s International Window.James Overy (Manchester United) has withdrawn from the squad due to illness and will be replaced by Gabriel Tilo (Sydney United 58).The tour to China is supported by the Australian Government through the National Foundation of Australia–China Relations (NFACR) and forms part of a broader program of football engagement aimed at strengthening sporting, cultural and people-to-people links between…
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- 1 month 2 weeks ago
CommBank Young Matildas forward Grace Kuilamu has been medically withdrawn from the CommBank Young Matildas’ training camp commencing today in Sydney.Due to a shoulder injury, Kuilamu has been replaced in the 25-player squad by Newcastle Jets FC forward Alexis Collins. Collins returns to the squad after assisting the U-20 Women’s National Team secure the 2025 PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament title in February.The CommBank Young Matildas have assembled in Sydney for their training camp held at Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub from 31 March – 8 April.COMMBANK YOUNG…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
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…
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…
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- 5 years 3 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today unveiled a new logo and brand, to promote the whole of football in Australia.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said the new visual statement signifies football as the game for all Australians.
“Today’s announcement has been two years in the making and is the next major change following the rebrand of the Leagues (Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League and Foxtel Y-League) that we announced early last year.
“Our new identity opens the way to reposition football as a top tier sports brand and promote the whole of the game.
“This new look…
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said the new visual statement signifies football as the game for all Australians.
“Today’s announcement has been two years in the making and is the next major change following the rebrand of the Leagues (Hyundai A-League, Westfield W-League and Foxtel Y-League) that we announced early last year.
“Our new identity opens the way to reposition football as a top tier sports brand and promote the whole of the game.
“This new look…
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- 7 years 7 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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- 2 years 10 months ago
Football Australia has always enjoyed playing CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos matches in New South Wales and intends to bring additional football content.New South Wales is known for hosting world class events and is an important partner for Football Australia to showcase the world game on the international stage. This will be on full display next year as Sydney plays host to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.Football Australia proactively attempts to ensure high standards in turf and grounds are maintained for our national teams and clubs, and we work collaboratively with all…
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- 9 months 2 weeks ago
A fresh cohort of CommBank Junior Matildas’ prospects will come together in December for their first activity of the new cycle.To be held at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne, the seven-day training camp will run from 2 - 8 December 2024 and brings together a 24-player squad of promising U-15 players from across the nation.CommBank Junior Matildas’ Head Coach Rae Dower said: “The staff and I are excited to get back to work with an extremely talented group of players. We’ve been travelling the country scouting via our FIFA / Football Australia Talent Development…
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- 1 year 5 months ago
Football Australia has announced a refined competitions structure in 2026 following a review of participation, qualification pathways and an alignment with international competition requirements.The 2026 competition will see an updated structure with the removal of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Qualification Round and Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix FC no longer participating in the Hahn Australia Cup 2026.This means that all current Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s clubs (10…
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- 3 months 1 week ago