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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.
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- 1 year 11 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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- 4 years 10 months ago
With the summer football season fast approaching, Football Federation Australia (FFA) today encouraged senior Australians across the country to get healthy and make new friends by signing up for Walking Football.
The social, small-sided version of the game, specifically modified for older Australians, is being rolled out nationally in metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and players are being urged to sign up fast to secure their place.
FFA has teamed up with national partner Active Ageing Australia to promote the availability of programs with the release of an animated…
The social, small-sided version of the game, specifically modified for older Australians, is being rolled out nationally in metropolitan, regional and remote locations, and players are being urged to sign up fast to secure their place.
FFA has teamed up with national partner Active Ageing Australia to promote the availability of programs with the release of an animated…
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- 6 years 7 months 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 4 months ago
“It was a good reminder of the importance that football has in our society and the impact it can have on the lives of people.”
Last week, Westfield Matildas Assistant Coach Mel Andreatta joined a group of FFA National Team staff who experienced first-hand the powerful role football plays in remote Northern Territory communities.
In collaboration with John Moriarty Football (JMF), Andreatta visited a number of rural schools in Alice Springs, Ti-Tree, Tennant Creek, and Alekarenge.
It was there she discovered how football truly influences the …
Last week, Westfield Matildas Assistant Coach Mel Andreatta joined a group of FFA National Team staff who experienced first-hand the powerful role football plays in remote Northern Territory communities.
In collaboration with John Moriarty Football (JMF), Andreatta visited a number of rural schools in Alice Springs, Ti-Tree, Tennant Creek, and Alekarenge.
It was there she discovered how football truly influences the …
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- 5 years 5 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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- 3 years 11 months ago
Football South Australia will celebrate 100 years of women’s football in Australia on 24 September 2021 on the upcoming anniversary of the first public game of football played by women in Australia.
The centenary celebration will be held at VALO Football Centre showcasing the state’s best talent, with the entire round of Women’s National Premier League at the one venue on the same night.
To mark the occasion, each WNPL squad will be wearing a commemorative shirt encompassing a ‘100 Years of Australian Women’s Football’ logo. The shirt has been designed to mock an old-style shirt, with…
The centenary celebration will be held at VALO Football Centre showcasing the state’s best talent, with the entire round of Women’s National Premier League at the one venue on the same night.
To mark the occasion, each WNPL squad will be wearing a commemorative shirt encompassing a ‘100 Years of Australian Women’s Football’ logo. The shirt has been designed to mock an old-style shirt, with…
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- 4 years 7 months ago
CommBank Junior Matildas’ Head Coach, Rae Dower has finalised Australia’s 23-player squad to participate at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™.Hosted across two venues in Bali, the tournament will see the best of Asia’s next generation take to the pitch from 6–19 May 2024.The U-17 Women’s National Team begins their Group B campaign against China PR on Tuesday, 7 May 2024 at Bali United Training Center (6.00pm AEST). They will then take on defending champions Japan on Friday, 10 May 2024 at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium (9.00pm AEST).Australia will round out their group stage…
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- 2 years ago
Football Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Donald Campbell OAM & AM, a pioneering match official and Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee. Donald Campbell stands as one of the most respected figures in the history of Australian refereeing. A proud South Australian, he became the first referee from his state to receive a FIFA badge, a groundbreaking honour that recognised his exceptional ability and elevated South Australia’s profile on the international stage. Over the course of a distinguished career, Donald was appointed to officiate 118 international fixtures…
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- 11 months 1 week ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) with the assistance of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has provided funding for the purchase of ten Hyundai cars to deliver ALDI MiniRoos in NSW through its UEFA Assist Infrastructure Program.
The funding will provide support for the “Taking it to the Streets” program developed by Football NSW, which sees the promotion of ALDI MiniRoos football (Australia’s modified version of the game for 4 to 11-year-olds) throughout metropolitan Sydney. Ten grassroots Football Associations are…
The funding will provide support for the “Taking it to the Streets” program developed by Football NSW, which sees the promotion of ALDI MiniRoos football (Australia’s modified version of the game for 4 to 11-year-olds) throughout metropolitan Sydney. Ten grassroots Football Associations are…
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- 7 years 5 months ago
The CommBank Young Matildas will have their chance to finish the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ on a high when they take on Korea Republic in the third match play-off tonight (AEDT). Australia went through to the final four after finishing at the top of Group A, however, was defeated 5-1 by the six-time champions, Japan, in the semi-final. Australia will take on Korea Republic for the second time this tournament, fighting for 3rd place. The two sides met in the opening game of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™, with a late goal from defender Naomi Chinnama…
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- 2 years 1 month ago
The CommBank Pararoos and CommBank ParaMatildas final squads were announced for the 2023 IFCPF Asia- Oceania Championships on Monday morning at the iconic Federation Square in Melbourne.CommBank Pararoos’ Head Coach, Kai Lammert, has selected a 14-player squad that blends a mix of youth and experience led by Australian football legend and captain, David Barber and veteran forward Ben Roche.The tournament will see Barber on the precipice of becoming the all-time appearance record holder for any Australian men’s national football team when he takes to the pitch in November. At the other end of…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
Football Australia joins the global football community in expressing our deepest sympathies and sends our heartfelt prayers to those impacted by the tragic earthquakes which have caused such destruction and devastation in areas of Turkey and Syria.
Football Australia would encourage those who can, to donate to reputable and registered Charities who are proactively driving the humanitarian air and earthquake relief efforts on the ground.
The Australian U-17 men’s national football team are due to participate in the four nations U-17 Antalya Youth Cup in Turkey, scheduled to run 10 – 18…
Football Australia would encourage those who can, to donate to reputable and registered Charities who are proactively driving the humanitarian air and earthquake relief efforts on the ground.
The Australian U-17 men’s national football team are due to participate in the four nations U-17 Antalya Youth Cup in Turkey, scheduled to run 10 – 18…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
Australian coach Joe Montemurro claimed his first piece of silverware at Juventus Women on Sunday morning (AEDT) as his side claimed the Supercoppa Italiana Femminile in dramatic fashion.
Trailing AC Milan at half time, Juventus responded early in the second half with an equaliser thanks to an own goal from the opposition.
Things went from bad to worse for Milan just minutes later when Laia Codina was sent off, but the side did well to soak up the increasing pressure from Juventus as the half went on.
However, the parity was finally broken with just two minutes…
Trailing AC Milan at half time, Juventus responded early in the second half with an equaliser thanks to an own goal from the opposition.
Things went from bad to worse for Milan just minutes later when Laia Codina was sent off, but the side did well to soak up the increasing pressure from Juventus as the half went on.
However, the parity was finally broken with just two minutes…
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- 4 years 4 months ago