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Australia’s Futsalroos shared the spoils with the Solomon Islands as an evenly-contested opening match of the 2023 PacificAus Futsal Series finished 1-1 at Sydney’s Heffron Centre on Saturday.
Daniel Fornito fired the hosts ahead early in the second half, but Charlie Otainiao’s leveller ensured the visitors avoided defeat in the first of three matches between the sides.
Before a capacity crowd at the newly-built venue, the Futsalroos made their long-awaited return to international action on home soil, but it took a spectacular reflex save from Domenic Badolato to prevent Miles Downie’s men…
Daniel Fornito fired the hosts ahead early in the second half, but Charlie Otainiao’s leveller ensured the visitors avoided defeat in the first of three matches between the sides.
Before a capacity crowd at the newly-built venue, the Futsalroos made their long-awaited return to international action on home soil, but it took a spectacular reflex save from Domenic Badolato to prevent Miles Downie’s men…
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- 2 years 10 months ago
Football Australia has always enjoyed playing CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos matches in New South Wales and intends to bring additional football content.New South Wales is known for hosting world class events and is an important partner for Football Australia to showcase the world game on the international stage. This will be on full display next year as Sydney plays host to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.Football Australia proactively attempts to ensure high standards in turf and grounds are maintained for our national teams and clubs, and we work collaboratively with all…
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- 9 months 2 weeks ago
The Westfield Matildas are back! For the first time in over a year Australian fans will get to watch their team, as they face off against Germany on Saturday.
The Westfield Matildas haven't taken to the pitch since their 2-1 win over Vietnam in the second leg of the Olympic qualifiers. Goals to Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso on that day in March 2020 secured the win and Australia's ticket to Tokyo.
After a year with no international football, the players have reunited in the Netherlands to begin preparing for this clash against the reigning Olympic gold…
The Westfield Matildas haven't taken to the pitch since their 2-1 win over Vietnam in the second leg of the Olympic qualifiers. Goals to Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso on that day in March 2020 secured the win and Australia's ticket to Tokyo.
After a year with no international football, the players have reunited in the Netherlands to begin preparing for this clash against the reigning Olympic gold…
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- 5 years 1 month ago
Football Australia would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Tim Cahill AO, following his induction into the prestigious Sport Australia Hall of Fame.Cahill – who represented the Socceroos on 108 occasions, scoring 50 goals – was inducted alongside six other national sporting icons, signifying his position as a great of Australian sport, not just football.The four-time FIFA World Cup player was not only recognised for his extensive on-field accomplishments, but the indelible mark he has left on both Australian and world football at large.Cahill’s international career spanned more…
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- 2 years 7 months ago
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to the growing COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney
Football Australia will host a ‘Unity Football Festival’ later this month in Sydney as part of Australia’s Refugee Week 2021 celebrations.
The event, to be held at Wanderers Football Park in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, will take place on Saturday 26 June from 9am-4pm to promote harmony and togetherness in our community.
The theme for Refugee Week 2021 is ‘Unity’, and the festival is an opportunity for Football Australia to celebrate how our game unites people and cultures from all around the world…
Football Australia will host a ‘Unity Football Festival’ later this month in Sydney as part of Australia’s Refugee Week 2021 celebrations.
The event, to be held at Wanderers Football Park in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, will take place on Saturday 26 June from 9am-4pm to promote harmony and togetherness in our community.
The theme for Refugee Week 2021 is ‘Unity’, and the festival is an opportunity for Football Australia to celebrate how our game unites people and cultures from all around the world…
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- 3 months 1 week ago
A 30-player CommBank Junior Matildas squad has been selected by head coach Rae Dower to take part in the first training camp of the new year.
Held in the nation’s capital, Canberra, the camp will be the U-17 Women’s National Team’s first steps of 2023 to prepare for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
Last November 2022, the CommBank Junior Matildas were drawn in Group B alongside Mongolia (group hosts), Chinese Taipei and Bhutan. Australia will play round-robin fixtures from 22-30 April, with the Round 1 group winner advancing to the…
Held in the nation’s capital, Canberra, the camp will be the U-17 Women’s National Team’s first steps of 2023 to prepare for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
Last November 2022, the CommBank Junior Matildas were drawn in Group B alongside Mongolia (group hosts), Chinese Taipei and Bhutan. Australia will play round-robin fixtures from 22-30 April, with the Round 1 group winner advancing to the…
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- 3 years 3 months ago
In one of the biggest matches of the FFA Cup 2021 Round of 32, South Melbourne FC host Melbourne City on Friday night at Lakeside Stadium.
The NPL v A-League Men clash is one of two headline Round of 32 matches - alongside Sydney Olympic v Sydney FC - and pits the former NSL giant and Second-Tier aspirant South against the defending A-League Men Champions City.
It promises to be a massive night at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park, and you can get your tickets for the match here.
For those at home around the country, you can watch every second live & free via 10…
The NPL v A-League Men clash is one of two headline Round of 32 matches - alongside Sydney Olympic v Sydney FC - and pits the former NSL giant and Second-Tier aspirant South against the defending A-League Men Champions City.
It promises to be a massive night at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park, and you can get your tickets for the match here.
For those at home around the country, you can watch every second live & free via 10…
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- 4 years 5 months ago
A record-breaking Olympics has shown Australia what will be on its doorstep in less than two years.
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
Following on from Tokyo 2020 and the Matildas’ fourth-place finish, Football Australia’s Head of Women’s Football and Women’s World Cup: Legacy and Inclusion, Sarah Walsh, spoke to ABC.
Off the pitch, more Aussies than ever tuned in to watch the women’s national team with the record being broken more than once during the course of the tournament. For Walsh, the average of 1.87 million (peak of 2.32 million) people watching…
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- 4 years 8 months ago
Sam Kerr becomes the first Australia to lift the illustrious award after a record-breaking season with Chelsea. After being nominated two years in a row, Kerr finally takes the honours.
Kerr's first PFA Award win also makes her the first Australia to win PFA Players' Player of Year. She also becomes the first Australian woman to win an award after Harry Kewell won the PFA Young Player of the Year honour in 2000. Kerr's impressive year for Chelsea also saw her make the PFA Women's Super League (WSL) Team of the Year.
After being beaten out last year by Chelsea…
Kerr's first PFA Award win also makes her the first Australia to win PFA Players' Player of Year. She also becomes the first Australian woman to win an award after Harry Kewell won the PFA Young Player of the Year honour in 2000. Kerr's impressive year for Chelsea also saw her make the PFA Women's Super League (WSL) Team of the Year.
After being beaten out last year by Chelsea…
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- 3 years 11 months ago
The final match of the PacificAus Sports Futsal Series 2024 ended in an action-packed 8-2 victory for the Futsalroos with captain Shervin Adeli starring with a remarkable five goal haul in Honiara.Adeli stole the show with five goals – three of which were assisted by Jordan Guerreiro. Wade Giovenali, Daniel Fornito and Domenic Cox were also on the scoresheet – Cox for the first time in his national team career.The game started with the Futsalroos playing positively. Daniel Fornito played a lofted ball over the top into the path of Jordan Guerreiro, who replicated his two assists from Game Two…
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- 2 years 2 months ago
The Australian football community today congratulated Westfield Matildas and Brisbane Roar midfielder Katrina Gorry following the news she is expecting her first child later this year.
Gorry, who has made 78 appearances for the Westfield Matildas and 119 appearances in the Westfield W-League, today confirmed her pregnancy and intention to pause competitive football.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, expressed his delight at the news and stated Football Australia’s commitment to providing support to Gorry during and post pregnancy.
“On behalf the Football Australia…
Gorry, who has made 78 appearances for the Westfield Matildas and 119 appearances in the Westfield W-League, today confirmed her pregnancy and intention to pause competitive football.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, expressed his delight at the news and stated Football Australia’s commitment to providing support to Gorry during and post pregnancy.
“On behalf the Football Australia…
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- 5 years 3 months ago
The Futsalroos began their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ on the back-foot following a strong display from continental heavyweights Japan who won 6-2.Ethan De Melo provided an early scare for the Samurai Five when he opened the scoring within the first 30 seconds of play, following a goal scramble caused by a side-ball routine.
Ethan De Melo celebrates after opening the scoring. Photo credit AFC Media.
Pivot Grant Lynch volleyed from outside the area which required a spectacular save by Japanese shot-stopper Hiroshi Tabuchi.Despite his…
Ethan De Melo celebrates after opening the scoring. Photo credit AFC Media.
Pivot Grant Lynch volleyed from outside the area which required a spectacular save by Japanese shot-stopper Hiroshi Tabuchi.Despite his…
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- 3 months 1 week ago
Australia U-23 Women’s National Team will kick off the Four Nations Tournament in Växjö, Sweden, taking on the host nation on Thursday morning AEST (3:00am).Melissa Andreatta’s squad will then take on Germany (1 June) and finish their schedule against Poland (4 June). The opening matches against Sweden and Germany will both be live-streamed in collaboration with the Swedish Football Association and German Football Association.
The opening match against Sweden will be shown via Football Australia's YouTube Channel, thanks to the…
The opening match against Sweden will be shown via Football Australia's YouTube Channel, thanks to the…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
A fresh cohort of CommBank Junior Matildas’ prospects will come together in December for their first activity of the new cycle.To be held at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne, the seven-day training camp will run from 2 - 8 December 2024 and brings together a 24-player squad of promising U-15 players from across the nation.CommBank Junior Matildas’ Head Coach Rae Dower said: “The staff and I are excited to get back to work with an extremely talented group of players. We’ve been travelling the country scouting via our FIFA / Football Australia Talent Development…
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- 1 year 5 months ago
Football Australia has announced a refined competitions structure in 2026 following a review of participation, qualification pathways and an alignment with international competition requirements.The 2026 competition will see an updated structure with the removal of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Qualification Round and Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix FC no longer participating in the Hahn Australia Cup 2026.This means that all current Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s clubs (10…
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- 3 months 1 week ago
Football Australia is proud to announce that for the first time ever an all-female Match Officials Panel will officiate an Isuzu UTE A-League Men match this Wednesday (1 January) in Sydney.
In what will become history-making for the competition, six highly qualified and experienced female match officials will take charge of the fixture between Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Macarthur FC, highlighting the continued progress and dedication of female officials in Australia.The milestone reflects Football Australia’s ongoing commitment to creating a…
In what will become history-making for the competition, six highly qualified and experienced female match officials will take charge of the fixture between Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Macarthur FC, highlighting the continued progress and dedication of female officials in Australia.The milestone reflects Football Australia’s ongoing commitment to creating a…
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- 1 year 4 months ago