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The CommBank Junior Matildas continue their AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ campaign, taking on debutants, Lebanon, in their second game of the tournament.You can stream the games live and free via the AFC Asian Cup YouTube Channel.Lebanon v CommBank Junior MatildasDate: Tuesday, 5 May 2026Kick-off: 3.30pm local/5:30pm AESTVenue: Suzhou Taihu Football Sports CentreWatch Here
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- 6 days 13 hours ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today congratulated the South Australian Government and Premier Steven Marshall MP for their decision to fully back the Bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted that South Australia has got onside with the Bid, “The announcement today is a tremendous boost to our hopes of hosting the tournament in 2023. We are thrilled that South Australia have committed to be part of the Bid, which will be stronger for their participation.
“It’s particularly pleasing to make this announcement on the day of the…
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted that South Australia has got onside with the Bid, “The announcement today is a tremendous boost to our hopes of hosting the tournament in 2023. We are thrilled that South Australia have committed to be part of the Bid, which will be stronger for their participation.
“It’s particularly pleasing to make this announcement on the day of the…
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- 6 years 5 months 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 2 months ago
Coach Education - A Year of AdvancementsFootball, known to millions as the 'beautiful game', doesn't just captivate its audience with the brilliance on the pitch. The beauty extends off the field, in the classrooms, on training grounds, and among the ranks of dedicated professionals who work diligently to ensure the future of our game remains luminous. The bedrock of this journey? Coach education.In a year where even more Australian-produced coaches are making their mark overseas in such a notable way, Football Australia has taken monumental strides in further advancing our coach education…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is today mourning the loss of former Melbourne Knights, Carlton, Wollongong Wolves, and North Geelong player David Cervinski.
The four-time National Soccer League title winner lost his battle with cancer overnight.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said Cervinski would long be remembered for his distinctive style on and off the pitch.
“David was a no-nonsense defender, someone who was respected by everyone who played with and against him and duly recognised as one of the best defenders in the NSL era,” Gallop said.
“Amongst his many…
The four-time National Soccer League title winner lost his battle with cancer overnight.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said Cervinski would long be remembered for his distinctive style on and off the pitch.
“David was a no-nonsense defender, someone who was respected by everyone who played with and against him and duly recognised as one of the best defenders in the NSL era,” Gallop said.
“Amongst his many…
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- 6 years 11 months ago
CommBank Young Socceroos Head Coach Trevor Morgan has selected a 23-player squad for the Australia–China Friendship Series during the March FIFA Men’s International Window.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 Australia and China.Australia will face China in two matches on Saturday 28 March and Tuesday 31 March 2026 at Yiwu Meihu Sports Center Stadium in Yiwu, Zhejiang…
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- 1 month 4 weeks ago
Football Australia has today released its end-of-season refereeing and VAR (Video Assistant Referee) report for the 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s season, showing clear and measurable improvements on the previous season in both decision-making accuracy and officiating performance.The analysis reveals that 98.8% of VAR decisions were deemed correct this season – a benchmark figure assessed by Football Australia’s referee coaching team. With only 48 VAR reviews (44 less than the previous season) across 1,556 on-field decisions and a low 4% intervention rate, the figures reflect a high level…
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- 9 months 3 weeks ago
Applications for the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program are now open – supporting local governments and community, not-for-profit and sporting organisations to deliver projects that make sport more welcoming and equitable for women and girls.Football Australia’s advocacy and the CommBank Matildas' success during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™️ has contributed to the Australian Government committing $200 million to the Play Our Way grant program, which is one of Australia’s biggest comprehensive investments in women’s sports.PLAY OUR WAY SUPPORT - GRANT WRITING…
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- 2 years 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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- 5 months 1 week ago
Australian schools have shown there is huge excitement and interest in football amongst students, with football being the overall number one chosen sport in the Sporting Schools program for Term 2 across the country.
On a national scale, this is the first time football has been the most requested sport within the Sporting Schools program. Over 5300 schools received funding for Sporting Schools in term 2 with over half a million total participants involved in the programs that are delivered before, during and after school.
Football Australia staff have also been increasing the sport’s reach…
On a national scale, this is the first time football has been the most requested sport within the Sporting Schools program. Over 5300 schools received funding for Sporting Schools in term 2 with over half a million total participants involved in the programs that are delivered before, during and after school.
Football Australia staff have also been increasing the sport’s reach…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
The Girls NTC Challenge kicked off on Monday at the Australian Institute of Sport, with the camp designed at unearthing the next Westfield Matildas star.
That’s the message from Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower, who will help oversee 136 of the most talented U17 female footballers in Canberra this week.
READ: FFA Girls NTC Challenge 2018 to be held in Canberra
The event runs from today (May 28) to Friday, June 1 as the Football Federations Australia Technical Study Group (TSG) assessing the talent from around the country.
“The NTC Challenge is essentially an Under-17 talent…
That’s the message from Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower, who will help oversee 136 of the most talented U17 female footballers in Canberra this week.
READ: FFA Girls NTC Challenge 2018 to be held in Canberra
The event runs from today (May 28) to Friday, June 1 as the Football Federations Australia Technical Study Group (TSG) assessing the talent from around the country.
“The NTC Challenge is essentially an Under-17 talent…
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- 7 years 8 months ago
Football Australia is delighted to confirm that an all-Australian match official team has been appointed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to preside over the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final between Kuala Lumpur City FC and Al Seeb Club.
Shaun Evans will lead the all-Australian team selected to manage the final to be played on Saturday, 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Evans, who has refereed almost 150 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s matches, will officiate the match alongside assistant referees Owen Goldrick and George Larkindis.
Jonathan Barreiro and Ryan Gallagher will…
Shaun Evans will lead the all-Australian team selected to manage the final to be played on Saturday, 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Evans, who has refereed almost 150 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s matches, will officiate the match alongside assistant referees Owen Goldrick and George Larkindis.
Jonathan Barreiro and Ryan Gallagher will…
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- 3 years 6 months 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 6 months ago
The Australia Cup 2023 Quarter Final Draw took place on Wednesday evening live on 10 Play’s exclusive coverage of the Cup, following the completion of the Round of 16.
Following big wins to Isuzu UTE A-League Men sides Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC over the weekend, Western Sydney Wanderers FC joined them in the Quarter Finals with a resounding victory over Adelaide United FC at Marconi Stadium (Bossley Park) on Tuesday evening.
Sydney FC and Western United FC secured their place in the final eight of the 2023 edition of the competition, as they defeated National…
Following big wins to Isuzu UTE A-League Men sides Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC over the weekend, Western Sydney Wanderers FC joined them in the Quarter Finals with a resounding victory over Adelaide United FC at Marconi Stadium (Bossley Park) on Tuesday evening.
Sydney FC and Western United FC secured their place in the final eight of the 2023 edition of the competition, as they defeated National…
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- 2 years 8 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today welcomed the decision by the federal government to change the status of the occupation ‘Footballer’ on the Skilled Migration Occupation List, as one that will greatly benefit the sport.
In a review of the list, which forms part of the framework of the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, ‘Footballer’ has been moved from the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), following extensive discussions between the government and FFA.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said the change is an…
In a review of the list, which forms part of the framework of the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, ‘Footballer’ has been moved from the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), following extensive discussions between the government and FFA.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said the change is an…
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- 7 years 1 month ago