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Football Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Keith Learmonth, Socceroo #136 and one of New South Wales’ most prolific strikers of the 1950s.Learmonth began his football journey with Gwynneville and North Wollongong before making his mark at Corrimal Rangers and Corrimal United. Renowned for his goal-scoring ability, he claimed the 1954 Golden Boot title and played a key role in Corrimal’s 1954 treble-winning season, securing the State Premiership, State Cup, and Sydney Cup.Learmonth earned his place in Australian football history in 1955 when he represented the national team…
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- 10 months 1 week ago
The CommBank Young Matildas will play their final group stage game of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ on Saturday night (AEDT) when they take on Chinese Taipei.Australia currently occupies the top spot on the table in Group A after picking up back-to-back wins in the group stage, should Australia secure first place or second place in the group they will qualify for the semi-finals as well as the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™ from 31 August – 22 September 2024.Australian fans can catch every CommBank Young Matildas match at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan…
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- 2 years 5 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 9 months ago
Australia's U-23 Women take on Germany U-23 Women in the second match of their Four Nation Tournament in Växjö, Sweden. After suffering a 3-0 defeat to the host nation, Sweden, in the opening game of the Four Nation Tournament, Mel Andreatta's side will be looking to see if they can find the back of the net against their next European opponents. Australia's remaining two matches against Germany and Poland will both be live-streamed in collaboration with the Swedish Football Association and German Football Association.
FOUR NATIONS…
FOUR NATIONS…
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- 2 years 2 months ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of former Socceroo, David Bone (Cap #120) at the age of 94.Born and raised in Adamstown, NSW, Bone was a talented goalkeeper who carved out a distinguished career in Northern NSW Football.Bone played his junior football in Adamstown Rosebud FC before joining West Wallsend SFC, where he spent a decade as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper from 1948 to 1958. Among his many achievements, he helped West Wallsend SFC claim the Daniels Cup in 1957 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mayfield. He later moved to Awaba-Toronto FC in 1959, where he…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
The world’s leading haircare brand, Pantene and Football Australia today announced that they have extended their sponsorship agreement with Pantene continuing its official partnership with the Matildas through to September 2022.
This welcome news follows Football Australia announcing a landmark broadcast agreement with 10 ViacomCBS and the Matildas completing two (2) international friendly games with Denmark and Sweden on Friday 11 June and Wednesday 16 June respectively in the lead up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics being held in July.
Pantene’s partnership with the Matildas will continue to…
This welcome news follows Football Australia announcing a landmark broadcast agreement with 10 ViacomCBS and the Matildas completing two (2) international friendly games with Denmark and Sweden on Friday 11 June and Wednesday 16 June respectively in the lead up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics being held in July.
Pantene’s partnership with the Matildas will continue to…
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- 5 years 1 month ago
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 8 months ago
The Australia Women’s National Futsal Team will kick off their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign tonight against the hosts, China PR.The Australians gained their place in the tournament after finishing top of their group with an undefeated record at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers held in Uzbekistan.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 AFC Asian Cup YouTube Page, with kick-off set for…
Fans can watch the game live and free via the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Page, with kick-off set for…
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- 1 year 3 months ago
After a standout season with Chelsea, Sam Kerr has been named the WSL Player of the Season and also picked up the award for Goal of the Season.
After another formidable year in front of goal, picking up a second consecutive Golden Boot award, Sam Kerr has been named as the WSL Player of the Season. This award comes after a number of accolades for the striker, who was awarded Chelsea's Player of the Season and picked up the WSL Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.
She was also named Football Writers’ Association Women’s Player of…
After another formidable year in front of goal, picking up a second consecutive Golden Boot award, Sam Kerr has been named as the WSL Player of the Season. This award comes after a number of accolades for the striker, who was awarded Chelsea's Player of the Season and picked up the WSL Player of the Year at the London Football Awards.
She was also named Football Writers’ Association Women’s Player of…
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- 4 years 2 months ago
The much-anticipated fixtures for the Australia Cup 2023 Round of 32 have been confirmed, following a live draw on 10 Play this evening.
The draw – undertaken by three-time Australia Cup winner, Michael Jakobsen – has delivered several interesting match ups to open the final rounds, including six fixtures in which National Premier League (NPL) sides host Isuzu UTE A-League Men opposition.
Two matches will be played in northern NSW during the Round of 32, with Australia Cup mainstays, Edgeworth Eagles FC hosting Isuzu UTE A-League Men outfit, Western United FC, while Broadmeadow Magic FC…
The draw – undertaken by three-time Australia Cup winner, Michael Jakobsen – has delivered several interesting match ups to open the final rounds, including six fixtures in which National Premier League (NPL) sides host Isuzu UTE A-League Men opposition.
Two matches will be played in northern NSW during the Round of 32, with Australia Cup mainstays, Edgeworth Eagles FC hosting Isuzu UTE A-League Men outfit, Western United FC, while Broadmeadow Magic FC…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas will be looking to rebound in their second clash with Thailand this week, after falling 0–2 in their opening match in Sydney.As part of ASEAN-Australia Football Week, the teams will meet in Gosford tonight for a curtain raiser to the CommBank Matildas’ clash with New Zealand at polytec Stadium, kicking off at 4pm AEDT.The CommBank Junior Matildas will be aiming to strike back following their loss in Match One earlier this week, building on the lessons from their first hit-out and continuing to develop across this international window.Fans can watch the match live…
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- 8 months 2 weeks ago
Football Australia has today confirmed the 20-player Subway Joeys squad that will represent Australia at the 27th International Youth Football in Niigata, Japan.Carl Veart has selected every member of the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships Under 16 Team of the Tournament in his first squad as the Subway Joeys Head Coach.The group features Golden Boot winner Orson Conroy, Player of the Tournament Aston Reid, and Goalkeeper of the Tournament Lachlan Allen – underlining the calibre of talent progressing through the National pathway.Among the selected players is Max Court, who…
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- 11 months 3 weeks ago
The Match Official appointments for the second round of the Liberty A-League 2023/24 season have been confirmed by Football Australia.For the list of appointments from 20-22 October see below.Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners - Coopers StadiumFriday 20 October 2023 - 4:30 PM (Local) (5:00 PM AEDT)RefereeCasey ReibeltAssistant Referee 1Emma KocbekAssistant Referee 2Maggie PriceFourth OfficialBec Mackie Melbourne City v Canberra United - AAMI ParkSaturday 21 October 2023 - 2:45 PM (Local) (2:45 PM AEDT)RefereeAnna-Marie KeighleyAssistant Referee 1Joanna…
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- 2 years 9 months ago
The Pararoos’ first-ever virtual fundraiser came to a close on Sunday evening with the team powering past its fundraising goal of $25,000 thanks to over 670 generous donations from around the globe.
‘The #UndefeatedChallenge’, held in line with World Cerebral Palsy Day, challenged participants to share and complete a fitness target between October 5 and 11 in support of the Pararoos and their bid to represent Australia at the IFCPF Nations Championships in Spain next year.
After seven days of walking, running, cycling, and wheeling, over $51,000 was raised for the Pararoos –…
‘The #UndefeatedChallenge’, held in line with World Cerebral Palsy Day, challenged participants to share and complete a fitness target between October 5 and 11 in support of the Pararoos and their bid to represent Australia at the IFCPF Nations Championships in Spain next year.
After seven days of walking, running, cycling, and wheeling, over $51,000 was raised for the Pararoos –…
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- 5 years 10 months ago