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The fixtures for the Australia Cup 2024 Round of 32 have been revealed following the Official Draw on Wednesday evening. Broadcast live on 10 Play, the Draw – undertaken by former Isuzu UTE A-League striker, Roy O'Donovan – has delivered several exciting match ups to open the Final Rounds, including eight fixtures in which National Premier League (NPL) sides host Isuzu UTE A-League Men opposition.Headlining the Victorian contingent of teams will be Oakleigh Cannons FC, who host reigning Australia Cup Winners, Sydney FC in what shapes as an exciting rematch following Oakleigh’s defeat of…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
A combined crowd of 56,604 fans turned out in Sydney & Newcastle in November to see our Commonwealth Bank Matildas take on World Number 1 USA.
A record 36,109 turned out on 27 November at Stadium Australia to break the attendance record for a Matildas match on home soil.
And three days later in Newcastle, 20,495 fans turned out to see the Matildas secure a 1-1 draw and also break the attendance record for an Australian women's national team match in the Hunter.
It comes as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia & New Zealand is now just under 600 days away, with…
A record 36,109 turned out on 27 November at Stadium Australia to break the attendance record for a Matildas match on home soil.
And three days later in Newcastle, 20,495 fans turned out to see the Matildas secure a 1-1 draw and also break the attendance record for an Australian women's national team match in the Hunter.
It comes as the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia & New Zealand is now just under 600 days away, with…
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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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- 4 years 7 months ago
The Coalition of Major Professional and Participation Sports (COMPPS) today announced that David Gallop AM, the CEO of Football Federation Australia, will become the new Chairperson of COMPPS, effective immediately, with James Sutherland stepping down as the current Chairperson following his resignation as CEO of Cricket Australia.
James Sutherland has held the position of Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
Gallop…
James Sutherland has held the position of Chairperson since COMPPS was formed in 2009, and has been CEO of Cricket Australia since 2001. He will officially vacate his role as CEO of Cricket Australia at their Annual General Meeting later this month.
Gallop…
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- 7 years 4 months ago
Last weekend saw a celebration of Indigenous football with the return of the First Nations Indigenous Football Cup 2022 in Queensland and the NSW First Nations Football Festival.
Football Australia's Chair of National Indigenous Advisory Group, Jade North, attended both carnivals with plenty of talent and passion on show…
Football Australia's Chair of National Indigenous Advisory Group, Jade North, attended both carnivals with plenty of talent and passion on show…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
Sam Kerr has been awarded the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award, rewarded for her standout season at Chelsea.
The Australian was honoured alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who was named the men's Footballer of the Year.
Kerr's award comes off the back of a remarkable week for the Blues, scoring in both of Chelsea's wins over Spurs and notching her 40th goal in the WSL.
The news of the award comes off the back of a history breaking week for the striker, breaking a Chelsea club record by scoring in seven consecutive matches. Kerr leads the…
The Australian was honoured alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who was named the men's Footballer of the Year.
Kerr's award comes off the back of a remarkable week for the Blues, scoring in both of Chelsea's wins over Spurs and notching her 40th goal in the WSL.
The news of the award comes off the back of a history breaking week for the striker, breaking a Chelsea club record by scoring in seven consecutive matches. Kerr leads the…
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- 3 years 9 months ago
Spain closed out their Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Czechia on a wet Wednesday afternoon in Newcastle.
A first-half double from Esther González and late Athenea Del Castillo penalty saw La Roja come out on top in the all-European clash.
Spain created the first opportunity of the game five minutes in, as Irene Guerrero's shot was saved well by Olivie Lukasova.
The half-hour mark brought the match's opening goal, as González tapped home from close range after a lovely team move.…
A first-half double from Esther González and late Athenea Del Castillo penalty saw La Roja come out on top in the all-European clash.
Spain created the first opportunity of the game five minutes in, as Irene Guerrero's shot was saved well by Olivie Lukasova.
The half-hour mark brought the match's opening goal, as González tapped home from close range after a lovely team move.…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
The FFA Cup Final Rounds are fast approaching, and there will be a new way to watch Australia's premier club knockout competition in 2021!
In June, Football Australia announced a landmark media rights agreement with 10 ViacomCBS for the broadcast of matches of the Australian National Teams and the FFA Cup.
And with the deal commencing on 1 August 2021, it means the FFA Cup will be one of the first live football competitions shown under the new agreement.
In 2021, the FFA Cup Final Rounds & Final Rounds Play Offs will be shown live and free via 10 Play, with the FFA…
In June, Football Australia announced a landmark media rights agreement with 10 ViacomCBS for the broadcast of matches of the Australian National Teams and the FFA Cup.
And with the deal commencing on 1 August 2021, it means the FFA Cup will be one of the first live football competitions shown under the new agreement.
In 2021, the FFA Cup Final Rounds & Final Rounds Play Offs will be shown live and free via 10 Play, with the FFA…
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- 4 years 5 months ago
Football Australia and Northern New South Wales Football are pleased to celebrate Maitland Junior Football Club as Club Changer, Club Development Program Club of the Month due to their efforts to improve football environments within their community, especially in the women’s part of the game.“MJFC started the Club Changer program with the main objective of growing female participation in all aspects of the game” Phillip Andrews – NNSW Club Development Program ManagerThe club created an action plan as part of the process to achieve their Club Changer 1 Star accreditation, where they committed…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
With one week to go to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day 2024, the Confederation’s latest “It’s My Game” episode delves into the remarkable journey of Sarah Walsh, Head of Women’s Football at Football Australia, whose unwavering commitment to developing the women’s game reached its pinnacle with the historic success of the Matildas at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.A former striker who faced multiple career-threatening injuries before the age of 18, Walsh overcame the odds to make her debut for the national team at 21 in 2004 and…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
The rebel Female Football awards will be held on Friday, recognising the incredible contribution by both women and men in football at all levels of the game in Australia.
Here’s all you need to know about the awards, nominations and all the different categories up for grabs at the prestigious ceremony.
What are the rebel Female Football Awards?
The rebel Female Football Awards recognise the role of women in our great game.
As well as highlighting work done by women at both Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League clubs, it also shines a light on the unique stories and volunteers at…
Here’s all you need to know about the awards, nominations and all the different categories up for grabs at the prestigious ceremony.
What are the rebel Female Football Awards?
The rebel Female Football Awards recognise the role of women in our great game.
As well as highlighting work done by women at both Westfield W-League and Hyundai A-League clubs, it also shines a light on the unique stories and volunteers at…
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- 5 years 10 months ago
The CommBank Pararoos and ParaMatildas have discovered who they will meet in the group stage of the IFCPF World Cup 2024 following the Draw Ceremony on Wednesday morning.In their 11th appearance at the World Cup, the CommBank Pararoos have been drawn in Group C alongside the USA, Netherlands and Thailand for the men’s tournament to be contested in Salou, Spain from 6 – 24 November, 2024.Just five days later, the CommBank ParaMatildas will make their second World Cup appearance alongside the USA, Denmark, Ireland and Japan for the women’s tournament also to be contested in Salou, Spain from 11…
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- 1 year 4 months ago
A host of representatives from professional and community sport have been recognised at the rebel Female Football awards breakfast on Friday morning.
The ceremony, held annually on International Women’s Day, celebrates achievement in women’s football from national through to grassroots level.
There were awards and nominations up for grabs across the Westfield W-League, Hyundai A-League and member federation categories. Here is a look at all of the winners and nominees...
BEST OF: Stunning free-kicks of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season
VIDEOS: Remember…
The ceremony, held annually on International Women’s Day, celebrates achievement in women’s football from national through to grassroots level.
There were awards and nominations up for grabs across the Westfield W-League, Hyundai A-League and member federation categories. Here is a look at all of the winners and nominees...
BEST OF: Stunning free-kicks of the Westfield W-League 2018/19 Season
VIDEOS: Remember…
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- 6 years 11 months ago
Football Australia has been informed by Football NSW that they have received an allegation of racial abuse during the Round 3 NSW NPL Men’s match between Sydney United 58 FC and APIA Leichhardt FC on the weekend of February 18-19, 2023.
Football NSW has taken immediate action and has opened an investigation into the alleged incident. Both clubs have been notified and are fully cooperating with the investigation. Football Australia will provide any necessary support to Football NSW as it investigates the allegations. It will also be monitoring the investigative process and outcome to…
Football NSW has taken immediate action and has opened an investigation into the alleged incident. Both clubs have been notified and are fully cooperating with the investigation. Football Australia will provide any necessary support to Football NSW as it investigates the allegations. It will also be monitoring the investigative process and outcome to…
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- 2 years 11 months ago