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CommBank Junior Matildas Head Coach Michael Cooper has confirmed a 33-player extended squad ahead of the ASEAN U16 Girls' Championships 2025™ to be held in Indonesia from Monday, 18 August to Friday, 29 August. The squad, which will be cut to 23 prior to the competition, were drawn in Group C earlier this week alongside Singapore and Thailand, with Group A featuring the host nation Indonesia, Malaysia, and Timor-Leste, and Group B made up of Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The ASEAN U16 Girls' Championships 2025™ will be the first time this group of CommBank Junior Matildas…
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- 1 year ago
With the Subway Olyroos' AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024TM Qualifiers starting in the early hours of Thursday morning AEST, here is how you can watch the action.
Head Coach Tony Vidmar named his 23-player squad for the two Group I matches in Dushanbe against Laos on Thursday, 7 September at 1:30am AEST and then against hosts Tajikistan on Wednesday, 13 September at 1:30am AEST.
To qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024TM, Australia will need to finish as group winner or be one of the four best second placed teams among all eleven groups.
If the Subway…
Head Coach Tony Vidmar named his 23-player squad for the two Group I matches in Dushanbe against Laos on Thursday, 7 September at 1:30am AEST and then against hosts Tajikistan on Wednesday, 13 September at 1:30am AEST.
To qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024TM, Australia will need to finish as group winner or be one of the four best second placed teams among all eleven groups.
If the Subway…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that the Hyundai A-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will be held online next Thursday (10 September 2020) via the Hyundai A-League website (www.a-league.com.au) and Hyundai A-League official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/aleague).
The event will be hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Adam Peacock, and will begin from 7:30pm (AEST) culminating with the presentation of the Johnny Warren Medal.
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited that the successes of the past season will be celebrated.
“Unfortunately we are unable to…
The event will be hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Adam Peacock, and will begin from 7:30pm (AEST) culminating with the presentation of the Johnny Warren Medal.
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited that the successes of the past season will be celebrated.
“Unfortunately we are unable to…
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- 5 years 11 months ago
A glittering cast of nominees was today unveiled for the AFC Annual Awards Doha 2022, which will make its highly anticipated return on October 31 after a four-year hiatus.Mathew Leckie, Almoez Ali and Salem Al Dawsari in the running for AFC Player of the YearSamantha Kerr, Zhang Linyan and Saki Kumagai vying for AFC Women’s Player of the Year The latest AFC Player of the Year and AFC Women’s Player of the Year will be revealed at the 27th edition of the AFC Annual Awards, which is set to be presented by the AFC’s Global Partner NEOM and held at the iconic Al Mayassa Theatre at…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
The Westfield Matildas are looking to bounce back and build on their strong finish against Denmark as they take on Sweden.
The 3-2 defeat saw Emily van Egmond make her 100th appearance for the national team, Mary Fowler score her first international goal, and Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin make their Westfield Matildas debuts.
With a game against Sweden in Tokyo not too far away, this game presents a unique opportunity to prepare for a major tournament.
You can watch the Westfield Matildas take on Sweden from Kalmar Arena in…
The 3-2 defeat saw Emily van Egmond make her 100th appearance for the national team, Mary Fowler score her first international goal, and Kyra Cooney-Cross and Courtney Nevin make their Westfield Matildas debuts.
With a game against Sweden in Tokyo not too far away, this game presents a unique opportunity to prepare for a major tournament.
You can watch the Westfield Matildas take on Sweden from Kalmar Arena in…
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- 5 years 2 months ago
Nicole Mitchell has been shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year in the 2023 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs).Football Australia nominee, Nicole Mitchell, has been shortlisted for the Volunteer of the Year in the 2023 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs).Nicole, a volunteer at Tuggeranong United Soccer Club in the ACT, was selected and nominated from the group of community football volunteers that were highlighted by Football Australia as part of the National Volunteer Week campaign run in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission in May 2023.The campaign celebrated volunteers in…
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- 2 years 8 months ago
Tony Vidmar has announced he will step down from his position as Head Coach of the CommBank Australian U23s after four years at the helm.The Socceroos great concludes an impactful seven-year spell with Football Australia, which included three years as CommBank Socceroos Assistant Coach.Vidmar, a key member of Graham Arnold’s coaching staff during the historic Round of 16 run at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, took on the Olyroos job in the same year.Over a dozen Olyroos have gone on to represent the Socceroos, with a number of those expected to feature at the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™.…
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- 6 months ago
Football Australia is deeply disappointed by the unacceptable comments made by Marty Sheargold on Triple M regarding the CommBank Matildas. Such remarks not only diminish the extraordinary achievements and contributions of our women’s national football team but also fail to recognise the profound impact they have had on Australian sport and society.The CommBank Matildas have inspired a new generation of Australians from young boys and girls to men and women who now see a future for themselves in football and sport more broadly. They have broken barriers, set new standards, and elevated the…
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- 1 year 5 months ago
Football Australia congratulates the Hon. Anika Wells on her reappointment as the Federal Minister for Sport.During her time as Minister for Sport, the Hon. Anika Wells has been a great supporter of Women’s Football, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, and the catalyst for the $200m Play Our Way grants for women’s participation and infrastructure.Quotes attributable to Football Australia’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Heather Garriock:“Football Australia warmly welcomes the reappointment of Minister Wells as the Federal Minister for Sports.“Minister Wells champions sport with her…
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- 1 year 3 months ago
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. …
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. …
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- 6 years 3 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas will assemble for a domestic training camp at Valentine Sports Park, as the side's preparations begin for the 2027 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup in China.CommBank Junior Matildas Head Coach, Michael Cooper, has called in a 27-player squad for the upcoming training camp, as his coaching staff looks towards the future of next year's AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup.COMMBANK JUNIOR MATILDAS | SQUAD | VALENTINE SPORTS PARKNAMEPOSITIONCURRENT CLUBMEMBER FEDERATIONZahra AHMEDForwardQueensland Academy of SportFootball QLDSophie AUNGLEForwardWestern Sydney WanderersFootball…
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- 1 month 3 weeks ago
The CommBank Young Matildas will continue their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ campaign against India in their second group stage game of Group C.Australia has been placed in Group C, alongside Japan, Chinese Taipei and India. The CommBank Young Matildas will first face Chinese Taipei on April 2 at Pathum Thani Stadium.The AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ also serves as the qualification pathway for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™, with the top four teams earning a place at the global event.Australia will be aiming to secure one of those coveted spots and…
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- 4 months 2 weeks ago
Football Australia is pleased to announce that Queensland’s Chris Beath will preside over this Saturday’s 2022-23 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Grand Final between Melbourne City FC and Central Coast Mariners FC at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
Supporting Beath will be Assistant Referees, Anton Shchetinin (QLD) and Ashley Beecham (QLD), along with Fourth Official Adam Kersey (QLD) and Fifth Official Brad Wright (NSW).
This will be Chris Beath’s fourth appointment as the referee for a A-League/A-League Men’s Grand Final, having whistled the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 season-ending match. It…
Supporting Beath will be Assistant Referees, Anton Shchetinin (QLD) and Ashley Beecham (QLD), along with Fourth Official Adam Kersey (QLD) and Fifth Official Brad Wright (NSW).
This will be Chris Beath’s fourth appointment as the referee for a A-League/A-League Men’s Grand Final, having whistled the 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22 season-ending match. It…
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- 3 years 2 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that a special Westfield W-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will be held virtually this Thursday (23 July 2020) via the Westfield W-League website (www.w-league.com.au) and Westfield W-League official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/thewleague).
Hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Tara Rushton, the event will begin from 12pm (AEST) with the Julie Dolan Medal winner to be announced at 7:00pm (AEST).
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited to recognise the outstanding achievements from the Westfield W-League 2019/20…
Hosted by FOX SPORTS presenter Tara Rushton, the event will begin from 12pm (AEST) with the Julie Dolan Medal winner to be announced at 7:00pm (AEST).
FFA Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, was excited to recognise the outstanding achievements from the Westfield W-League 2019/20…
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- 6 years ago
The Pararoos’ 2018 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship campaign commenced in convincing fashion on Saturday with Kai Lammert’s charges claiming an 11-0 win over Korea Republic at the Kish Island Olympic Stadium in IR Iran.
Needing to finish in the top two of the competition to advance to the 2019 IFCPF World Championship in Spain next year, Australia’s qualifying efforts couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.
READY TO GO: Pararoos squad settled as Championships approach
SYDNEY CAMP: Pararoos set for three-day training camp
Experienced Pararoo Ben Roche starred in the…
Needing to finish in the top two of the competition to advance to the 2019 IFCPF World Championship in Spain next year, Australia’s qualifying efforts couldn’t have gotten off to a better start.
READY TO GO: Pararoos squad settled as Championships approach
SYDNEY CAMP: Pararoos set for three-day training camp
Experienced Pararoo Ben Roche starred in the…
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- 7 years 8 months ago
Australia’s journey to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ will continue next week with a 5-day non-residential training camp in Blacktown, NSW.
The training camp marks the Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas’ third assembly since their participation in August’s tournament was confirmed in March.
Held at the NSW base of the Future Matildas program, Blacktown International Sportspark, head coach Leah Blayney has called up 27 players for the training camp with representation from across Australia.
The…
The training camp marks the Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas’ third assembly since their participation in August’s tournament was confirmed in March.
Held at the NSW base of the Future Matildas program, Blacktown International Sportspark, head coach Leah Blayney has called up 27 players for the training camp with representation from across Australia.
The…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
The draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers has been set for early July as the road to Uzbekistan begins.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the draw will take place on Friday, 9 July 2021 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The seedings for the Qualifiers have also been revealed, with Australia U23's confirmed as seed 3, jumping eight places following their third-place performance at the previous U23 Championship in 2020.
The Qualifiers are set for 23 to 31 October 2021, and will be split into West (23 teams) and East (20 teams)…
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the draw will take place on Friday, 9 July 2021 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The seedings for the Qualifiers have also been revealed, with Australia U23's confirmed as seed 3, jumping eight places following their third-place performance at the previous U23 Championship in 2020.
The Qualifiers are set for 23 to 31 October 2021, and will be split into West (23 teams) and East (20 teams)…
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- 5 years 1 month ago