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FC Twente midfielder Daniela Galic has withdrawn from next week’s CommBank Young Matildas’ training camp to be held during the March/April FIFA Women’s International Window for personal reasons.Galic has been replaced in the 25-player squad by midfielder Sian Dewey.Dewey was a member of the U-20 Women’s National Team squad that claimed the 2025 PacificAus Sports Four Nations Tournament title and has recorded significant match minutes with Adelaide United FC. Adelaide United are currently placed third on the table and have qualified for the 2024/2025 Ninja A- League Finals Series.The CommBank…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
Ange Postecoglou has officially become manager of Scottish giants Celtic in a landmark move for an Australian coach.
Postecoglou, 55, joins Celtic after the Scottish Premiership club parted ways with Neil Lennon.
The 2015 AFC Asian Cup winner with the Socceroos moves to Celtic after spending three seasons with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
Postecoglou won the J.League title in his second season with the club - their first Championship win in 15 years.
Ange Postecoglou with the 2019 J1 League Championship
And after Celtic missed out on…
Postecoglou, 55, joins Celtic after the Scottish Premiership club parted ways with Neil Lennon.
The 2015 AFC Asian Cup winner with the Socceroos moves to Celtic after spending three seasons with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
Postecoglou won the J.League title in his second season with the club - their first Championship win in 15 years.
Ange Postecoglou with the 2019 J1 League Championship
And after Celtic missed out on…
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- 5 years 3 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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- 6 years 6 months ago
Australia’s U-20 Women’s National Team will continue their qualifying campaign, taking on Lebanon 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 Fanpage.
2024 AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 2 QUALIFIERS | GROUP A
Australia v Lebanon
Date: Saturday 3 June 2023
Time: 4:00 pm (Local) / 7:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Việt Trì Stadium, Việt Trì
Iran v Australia
Date: Monday 5 June 2023
Time: 4:00 pm (Local) / 7:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Việt…
All games in Group A will be streamed via the Vietnam Football Federation YouTube Channel and the VFF Fanpage.
2024 AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP | ROUND 2 QUALIFIERS | GROUP A
Australia v Lebanon
Date: Saturday 3 June 2023
Time: 4:00 pm (Local) / 7:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Việt Trì Stadium, Việt Trì
Iran v Australia
Date: Monday 5 June 2023
Time: 4:00 pm (Local) / 7:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Việt…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
Football Australia conducted the FFA Cup 2021 Semi Final draw on Thursday as the competition reaches the final stages.
Melbourne Victory have been drawn at home in the first Semi Final against Wellington Phoenix, with both sides winning their respective Quarter Finals last night.
Meanwhile, the winner of Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar will host Central Coast Mariners in the second Semi Final.
Sydney and Brisbane are set to play their postponed Quarter Final fixture next Wednesday, 12 January.
Stay tuned to theffacup.com.au and FFA Cup social media pages for all the…
Melbourne Victory have been drawn at home in the first Semi Final against Wellington Phoenix, with both sides winning their respective Quarter Finals last night.
Meanwhile, the winner of Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar will host Central Coast Mariners in the second Semi Final.
Sydney and Brisbane are set to play their postponed Quarter Final fixture next Wednesday, 12 January.
Stay tuned to theffacup.com.au and FFA Cup social media pages for all the…
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- 4 years 8 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 11 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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- 1 year 1 month 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 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) in a ground-breaking partnership to enhance coach development.
The agreement will see the organisations collaborate across three key areas, and FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said he was delighted with the partnership.
“Creating world class environments for coach development is a high priority for FFA. Our focus on coach development to the long-term success of Australian football is highlighted by our inclusion of Principle VI within the XI Principles for…
The agreement will see the organisations collaborate across three key areas, and FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said he was delighted with the partnership.
“Creating world class environments for coach development is a high priority for FFA. Our focus on coach development to the long-term success of Australian football is highlighted by our inclusion of Principle VI within the XI Principles for…
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- 6 years 1 month ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas played the second game of their 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Round 1 Qualifiers campaign, recording a 3-0 win over Chinese Taipei and progressing to Round 2 of qualifying.
Head Coach Rae Dower made seven changes to the side that defeated Mongolia 11-0 on Monday, with Georgia Ritchie, Alvina Khoshaba, Mia Golding, Lilly Simpson and Chloe Parker making their first appearances of the qualifying tournament for Australia.
Both sides had chances to open the scoring in the first 10 minutes, with Ritchie called into action to deny Chinese…
Head Coach Rae Dower made seven changes to the side that defeated Mongolia 11-0 on Monday, with Georgia Ritchie, Alvina Khoshaba, Mia Golding, Lilly Simpson and Chloe Parker making their first appearances of the qualifying tournament for Australia.
Both sides had chances to open the scoring in the first 10 minutes, with Ritchie called into action to deny Chinese…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
While the CommBank Matildas were entertaining Perth with a dazzling eight-goal performance against the Philippines, on the other side of the country in Melbourne, the CommBank Young Matildas gathered together with their eyes glued to the TV to watch their senior counterparts.Narrowly avoiding their 10pm curfew, the CommBank Young Matildas’ squad were able to watch Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord’s hat-tricks and Clare Wheeler’s first international goal, serving as the perfect inspiration for the nine-day camp at the newly opened Home of the Matildas.While one day playing for the senior national…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
The new FFA Cup Round of 32 format has changed things up in 2021, and one of the results of that was a record number of Member Federation v A-League matches being drawn!
Out of the 16 matches in the Round of 32, eight of those will see a National Premier Leagues club host an A-League club.
The change comes after a move to a Zone format for the 2021 Round of 32, removing fixed A-League v A-League or Member Federation v Member Federation ties.
This has created more unpredictability within the draw, and from the Round of 16, the draw will be completely open nation-wide.…
Out of the 16 matches in the Round of 32, eight of those will see a National Premier Leagues club host an A-League club.
The change comes after a move to a Zone format for the 2021 Round of 32, removing fixed A-League v A-League or Member Federation v Member Federation ties.
This has created more unpredictability within the draw, and from the Round of 16, the draw will be completely open nation-wide.…
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- 5 years 2 months ago
Iran took out gold, the CommBank Pararoos finished second, and Japan finished third at the IFCPF Asia Oceania Championships.Read a summary of the games below.
Men's Third Place Play-Off: Thailand 0 - 3 JapanGoalscorers: Toda Tetsuya (27'), Hiroto Kageyama (60+1'), Tatsuhiro Ura (60+4').This promised to be an even game and that certainly proved to be the case, with Japan not secure in the result until goals in stoppage time secured the result.A first-half goal from Toda Tetsuya opened the scoring for the team in blue. Thailand pushed forward in…
Men's Third Place Play-Off: Thailand 0 - 3 JapanGoalscorers: Toda Tetsuya (27'), Hiroto Kageyama (60+1'), Tatsuhiro Ura (60+4').This promised to be an even game and that certainly proved to be the case, with Japan not secure in the result until goals in stoppage time secured the result.A first-half goal from Toda Tetsuya opened the scoring for the team in blue. Thailand pushed forward in…
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- 2 years 10 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 9 months ago
After an electric 3-1 win over host nation Costa Rica, Young Matildas' head coach Leah Blayney spoke to media as the team continue their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Brazil on Sunday.
"The group's pulled up really, really well. We had a good recovery day yesterday and today we're training out of the stadium we're going to play at tomorrow. Everybody's just excited to get back out there and put on that national team jersey," Blayney said at the pre-match press conference.
After waiting nearly 6000 days since their…
"The group's pulled up really, really well. We had a good recovery day yesterday and today we're training out of the stadium we're going to play at tomorrow. Everybody's just excited to get back out there and put on that national team jersey," Blayney said at the pre-match press conference.
After waiting nearly 6000 days since their…
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- 4 years 1 month ago
Football Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bluestone Lane, with the Australian-born café and coffee brand joining as the Official Coffee Partner of the CommBank Socceroos.The partnership will see Bluestone Lane play a unique role in supporting the CommBank Socceroos as they prepare to represent Australia on the global stage, delivering a fully integrated, premium espresso & matcha program within team environments to enhance player wellbeing and performance.In addition, Bluestone Lane will activate the partnership across its 65+ café locations throughout the United…
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- 4 months ago
