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Subway Young Socceroos’ Head Coach, Trevor Morgan has selected a 23-player squad to travel to South America as part of his side’s FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™ preparations, during the June FIFA Men’s International Window.Australia will face Argentina in two matches, set to be played out of Buenos Aires on Friday, 6 June and Monday, 9 June (local).The reigning AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Winners will face the age group’s most successful nation – who have secured six FIFA U20 World Cup titles in their history – at their national training facility, recently renamed in honour of Lionel Messi.With the…
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- 9 months 3 weeks ago
The Australia Cup 2024 Preliminary Rounds are nearing completion, with all but three of the 32 teams contesting the Final Rounds now confirmed.In 2024, 758 clubs from all divisions of football across Australia – grassroots, amateur, and professional levels – have or will participate in the Australia Cup, making it Australia’s largest national knockout football competition.In all, 29 teams have booked their place in the Final Rounds with only one Member Federation fixture remaining with Oakleigh Cannons FC and Avondale FC (Football Victoria) battling it out at the Home of the…
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- 1 year 9 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is saddened to learn of the passing of Colin Alagich Snr, the father of former Westfield Matilda Dianne Alagich and former Hyundai A-League, National Soccer League player, and Australian youth representative Richie Alagich.
Colin, who was a South Australian football icon and Port Adelaide Pirates club legend, was a keen supporter of his children’s careers both domestically and abroad.
From a Matildas perspective, Colin became a familiar face to the team as he attended many of Di’s 86 ‘A’ international matches played in Australia and abroad between…
Colin, who was a South Australian football icon and Port Adelaide Pirates club legend, was a keen supporter of his children’s careers both domestically and abroad.
From a Matildas perspective, Colin became a familiar face to the team as he attended many of Di’s 86 ‘A’ international matches played in Australia and abroad between…
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- 5 years 1 month ago
Football Australia acknowledges today’s Not Guilty verdict regarding Sam Kerr and welcomes Sam’s statement.Sam has been a key figure in Australian football for many years, and we recognise the significant pressures that this matter has brought to Sam, Kristie, her family, and everyone involved, including the impact it’s had on the game.Throughout this period, Football Australia has remained committed to supporting Sam and will continue to do so as she focuses on her footballing career, rehabilitation from injury and return to play.Football Australia invests heavily in building the behavioural…
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- 1 year 1 month ago
The Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas will head internationally for the first time in almost three years when they take on the Junior Football Ferns in New Zealand on 12 June 2022.
Following a two-match international series between the two nations in April, Leah Blayney’s side will travel to meet their Trans-Tasman neighbours in Auckland for the first time since 2013.
With both countries set to compete at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ in August, Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, believes this is a clear demonstration of how the…
Following a two-match international series between the two nations in April, Leah Blayney’s side will travel to meet their Trans-Tasman neighbours in Auckland for the first time since 2013.
With both countries set to compete at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ in August, Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, believes this is a clear demonstration of how the…
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- 3 years 9 months ago
Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 20 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 season.
Kearney Robinson will officiate his 150th match as an Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR) in the A-League Men’s competition, in the match between Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers.
Robinson's first appointment as an AVAR came in Round 4 of the 2019-20 season, in the match between Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners, and becomes only the second official to reach 150 matches in the AVAR role after Michael Bailey (233).
For the list of appointments from 10-13…
Kearney Robinson will officiate his 150th match as an Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR) in the A-League Men’s competition, in the match between Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers.
Robinson's first appointment as an AVAR came in Round 4 of the 2019-20 season, in the match between Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners, and becomes only the second official to reach 150 matches in the AVAR role after Michael Bailey (233).
For the list of appointments from 10-13…
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- 3 years ago
Football Australia is saddened to hear of the passing of former Australian international Billy Williams this week.
Williams, a Wollongong product, made three appearances for the national team in 1955.
Williams commenced his senior career at Bulli aged 15, and played with NSW state league clubs Woonona-Bulli, Canterbury-Marrickville, Corrimal United and South Coast United in a 12-year senior career out from 1951.
Despite his young age at the time, Williams quickly rose to captaincy at Woonona.
His move from Woonona to Canterbury in 1958 was temporary, as he struggled to make…
Williams, a Wollongong product, made three appearances for the national team in 1955.
Williams commenced his senior career at Bulli aged 15, and played with NSW state league clubs Woonona-Bulli, Canterbury-Marrickville, Corrimal United and South Coast United in a 12-year senior career out from 1951.
Despite his young age at the time, Williams quickly rose to captaincy at Woonona.
His move from Woonona to Canterbury in 1958 was temporary, as he struggled to make…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
Football Australia is undertaking a new development known as the Foundation of Football course, which is aimed at bringing a new structure to coach education in alignment with international conventions. The origins of this initiative by Football Australia come from the desire to standardise coach education courses in line with the AFC and UEFA conventions. As a part of this endeavour, the previous coaching diploma program will be divided into two parts: the Foundation of Football and the C Licence Part 2. This alignment will simplify the process of recognising coaching qualifications…
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- 2 years 5 months ago
Matches around Australia may have been postponed but you can keep football in your life with the #PlayAtHomeChallenge.
While it is important to practise social distancing during this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to be active, connect with each other and keep your skills sharp!
So, if you are missing your weekend football fix out on the parks and pitches of Australia, take your ball and show us your best moves.
Whether it’s in your own back yard, in a quiet field or in a safe place at home, we want you to join our #PlayAtHomeChallenge.
Here’s how it works:
Every…
While it is important to practise social distancing during this time of uncertainty, it has never been more important to be active, connect with each other and keep your skills sharp!
So, if you are missing your weekend football fix out on the parks and pitches of Australia, take your ball and show us your best moves.
Whether it’s in your own back yard, in a quiet field or in a safe place at home, we want you to join our #PlayAtHomeChallenge.
Here’s how it works:
Every…
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- 6 years ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the charging of two people as part of a Victoria Police Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit (SIIU) investigation into allegations of match-fixing and subsequent betting involving a match in the Victorian National Premier Leagues 2 competition.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said FFA were notified of the arrests last night, after an investigation which spanned 18 months involving the SIIU.
“The preservation of the integrity of football is paramount and FFA will take all necessary steps to cooperate with authorities to this end…
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said FFA were notified of the arrests last night, after an investigation which spanned 18 months involving the SIIU.
“The preservation of the integrity of football is paramount and FFA will take all necessary steps to cooperate with authorities to this end…
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- 7 years 1 month ago
Football Australia today confirmed the date for the FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32 Live Draw.
The FFA Cup Round of 32 Live Draw will be conducted on Thursday, 8 July 2021 from 7:30pm AEST and will be streamed live via the official FFA Cup Facebook and My Football YouTube accounts.
The draw process and principles for FFA Cup have been revamped in 2021, with clubs being placed into four (4) zones for the Round of 32 – East (12 clubs), North (6 clubs), South (8 clubs) and West (6 clubs).
From the Round of 16 onwards the draw will be completely open, adding more unpredictability and excitement to…
The FFA Cup Round of 32 Live Draw will be conducted on Thursday, 8 July 2021 from 7:30pm AEST and will be streamed live via the official FFA Cup Facebook and My Football YouTube accounts.
The draw process and principles for FFA Cup have been revamped in 2021, with clubs being placed into four (4) zones for the Round of 32 – East (12 clubs), North (6 clubs), South (8 clubs) and West (6 clubs).
From the Round of 16 onwards the draw will be completely open, adding more unpredictability and excitement to…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
It was a rough start to the Australia U23's ASEAN Women’s Championship MSIG Serenity Cup™ 2025 campaign, with the Australians going down 2-1 to Myanmar in their opening match at Viet Tri Stadium, Phú Thọ.Captained by Naomi Thomas-Chinamma, both sides started brightly, but it was Myanmar who would make the most of their chances. In the 12th minute, Naw Htet Ntet Wai fired off the first warning shot against the Aussies, breaking her way through the defence to send the ball over the bar from the edge of the area.Then, a cross from Phyu Phyu Win almost caught out Sally James in the 27th…
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- 7 months 2 weeks ago
CommBank Matildas captain Sam Kerr finished third in the voting for the women’s Ballon d'Or for the second-straight year, after leading Chelsea to a domestic double of the Barclays Women’s Super League and Women's FA Cup.
Chelsea and Matildas striker Sam Kerr has achieved her equal-highest-ever finish in the women's Ballon d'Or, coming in third in this year's edition.
It comes after another history-making season for club and country for the striker, claiming back-to-back WSL Golden Boots with Chelsea and becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for Australia earlier in the…
Chelsea and Matildas striker Sam Kerr has achieved her equal-highest-ever finish in the women's Ballon d'Or, coming in third in this year's edition.
It comes after another history-making season for club and country for the striker, claiming back-to-back WSL Golden Boots with Chelsea and becoming the all-time leading goalscorer for Australia earlier in the…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
The Futsalroos have discovered who they will meet in the group stage of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ following the draw ceremony on Thursday evening.After breaking an eight-year drought to qualify for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™, the Futsalroos have been drawn in Group B alongside four-time runners-up Uzbekistan, 2016 quarter-finalists Iraq and Saudi Arabia who will feature in their third AFC Futsal Asian Cup™.The 17th edition of the tournament will be held from April 17 to 28 and will feature 16 teams including Thailand, who automatically qualified as hosts and…
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- 2 years 3 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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- 2 days 19 hours ago