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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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- 3 years 2 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 1 month 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 7 months 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 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 10 months 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 10 months ago
CommBank Australian U23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar, has named a 23-player squad for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup™ in Saudi Arabia, which begins on Wednesday 7 January 2026.This tournament is a critical pillar of the national team pathway and an important opportunity for Australia’s best emerging players to represent their country on the international stage.Representing Australia provides long-term benefits for players, clubs, and the broader Australian football ecosystem. Football Australia sincerely acknowledges and thanks the clubs that have released players for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™,…
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- 4 months 1 week 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 2 months 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 11 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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- 4 years ago
Football Australia today welcomed NSW Government’s announcement to increase the venue capacity of CommBank Stadium to 75% or 22,500 for the Commonwealth Bank Matildas two-match series against Brazil on Saturday 23 and Tuesday 26 October.
This announcement also coincides with New South Wales reaching a double vaccination rate of 70% of all people aged 16 and over in advance of these fixtures, with football now leading the way in NSW’s reopening plans.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson was delighted with this announcement which will see the Commonwealth Bank Matildas…
This announcement also coincides with New South Wales reaching a double vaccination rate of 70% of all people aged 16 and over in advance of these fixtures, with football now leading the way in NSW’s reopening plans.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson was delighted with this announcement which will see the Commonwealth Bank Matildas…
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- 4 years 6 months ago
Australia’s U-20 Women’s National Team will continue their qualifying campaign, taking on the Islamic Republic of Iran in their Round 2 Qualifier in Vietnam.
All games in Group A will be streamed via the Vietnam Football Federation YouTube Channel and the VFF Facebook page.
With the Young Matildas collecting a 5-0 win over Lebanon they currently sit at the top of Group A.
2024 AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 2 QUALIFIERS | GROUP A
Iran v Australia
Date: Monday 5 June 2023
Time: 4:00 pm (Local) / 7:00 pm (…
All games in Group A will be streamed via the Vietnam Football Federation YouTube Channel and the VFF Facebook page.
With the Young Matildas collecting a 5-0 win over Lebanon they currently sit at the top of Group A.
2024 AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 2 QUALIFIERS | GROUP A
Iran v Australia
Date: Monday 5 June 2023
Time: 4:00 pm (Local) / 7:00 pm (…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
Football Australia has welcomed the findings of the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) 2025 AusPlay New Participation Report, which confirms football remains the most popular team sport in the country. The new data reinforces Football Australia’s own 2024 participation figures, which show more than 1.9 million Australians engaged with football last year across various formats, including MiniRoos, community clubs, futsal, and inclusive and social football programs.In response to this growth, Football Australia continues to evolve the game to meet the diverse needs of today’s…
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- 11 months 1 week ago
Football Australia is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership with LCI Education, an international community of higher education institutions that connects people around the world to opportunity.The partnership will see LCI Education’s Australian institution, LCI Melbourne, join the Football Australia family as an Official Partner of the Subway Socceroos, CommBank Matildas, and all Australian Youth National Teams.In a collaborative endeavour, LCI Melbourne will provide the Australian football community with bespoke creative design webinars and learning opportunities. Select LCI…
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- 1 year 10 months ago