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The Girls NTC Challenge kicked off on Monday at the Australian Institute of Sport, with the camp designed at unearthing the next Westfield Matildas star.
That’s the message from Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower, who will help oversee 136 of the most talented U17 female footballers in Canberra this week.
READ: FFA Girls NTC Challenge 2018 to be held in Canberra
The event runs from today (May 28) to Friday, June 1 as the Football Federations Australia Technical Study Group (TSG) assessing the talent from around the country.
“The NTC Challenge is essentially an Under-17 talent…
That’s the message from Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower, who will help oversee 136 of the most talented U17 female footballers in Canberra this week.
READ: FFA Girls NTC Challenge 2018 to be held in Canberra
The event runs from today (May 28) to Friday, June 1 as the Football Federations Australia Technical Study Group (TSG) assessing the talent from around the country.
“The NTC Challenge is essentially an Under-17 talent…
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- 8 years 1 month ago
Football Australia is delighted to confirm that an all-Australian match official team has been appointed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to preside over the AFC Cup™ 2022 Final between Kuala Lumpur City FC and Al Seeb Club.
Shaun Evans will lead the all-Australian team selected to manage the final to be played on Saturday, 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Evans, who has refereed almost 150 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s matches, will officiate the match alongside assistant referees Owen Goldrick and George Larkindis.
Jonathan Barreiro and Ryan Gallagher will…
Shaun Evans will lead the all-Australian team selected to manage the final to be played on Saturday, 22 October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Evans, who has refereed almost 150 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s matches, will officiate the match alongside assistant referees Owen Goldrick and George Larkindis.
Jonathan Barreiro and Ryan Gallagher will…
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- 3 years 11 months ago
The Australia Cup 2023 Quarter Final Draw took place on Wednesday evening live on 10 Play’s exclusive coverage of the Cup, following the completion of the Round of 16.
Following big wins to Isuzu UTE A-League Men sides Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC over the weekend, Western Sydney Wanderers FC joined them in the Quarter Finals with a resounding victory over Adelaide United FC at Marconi Stadium (Bossley Park) on Tuesday evening.
Sydney FC and Western United FC secured their place in the final eight of the 2023 edition of the competition, as they defeated National…
Following big wins to Isuzu UTE A-League Men sides Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC over the weekend, Western Sydney Wanderers FC joined them in the Quarter Finals with a resounding victory over Adelaide United FC at Marconi Stadium (Bossley Park) on Tuesday evening.
Sydney FC and Western United FC secured their place in the final eight of the 2023 edition of the competition, as they defeated National…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today welcomed the decision by the federal government to change the status of the occupation ‘Footballer’ on the Skilled Migration Occupation List, as one that will greatly benefit the sport.
In a review of the list, which forms part of the framework of the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, ‘Footballer’ has been moved from the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), following extensive discussions between the government and FFA.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said the change is an…
In a review of the list, which forms part of the framework of the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, ‘Footballer’ has been moved from the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), following extensive discussions between the government and FFA.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said the change is an…
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- 7 years 6 months ago
CommBank Young Matildas Alexia Apostolakis said that the sense of togetherness and camaraderie in the squad will be a key factor in lifting their performance at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.Apostolakis is competing in her second AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup™ and would be set to participate in her third FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ if the team manages to qualify as one of the top four finishers in the competition.“What makes this team so special is our togetherness on and off the pitch,” she told Football Australia this week.“A trademark of this group - and I've been in quite a few camps…
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- 6 months ago
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Football Day celebrations were held on Wednesday 26th April at Abbotsford Juniors Football Club (AJFC), a CDSFA-based club.
The event was held at AJFC to reward them for their excellent work in improving participant experience in the Women and Girls space at their club such as delivering specialised programs for female goalkeepers, upskilling training sessions for those new to football and starting their first Over 35’s women’s team.
AJFC are one of the clubs to have been featured in our Club Case Studies document as part of the Game Changer – Club…
The event was held at AJFC to reward them for their excellent work in improving participant experience in the Women and Girls space at their club such as delivering specialised programs for female goalkeepers, upskilling training sessions for those new to football and starting their first Over 35’s women’s team.
AJFC are one of the clubs to have been featured in our Club Case Studies document as part of the Game Changer – Club…
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- 3 years 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that full time referees Jarred Gillett and Ben Williams will this week depart for a two week professional development trip to Japan, refereeing two J-League matches and one international fixture each.
Gillett and Williams will be joined in Japan by assistant referees David Walsh and George Lakrindis for the international Kirin Cup fixtures featuring Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark and host nation Japan.
The invitation marks the second consecutive year that FFA referees have been appointed to J-League matches.…
Gillett and Williams will be joined in Japan by assistant referees David Walsh and George Lakrindis for the international Kirin Cup fixtures featuring Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark and host nation Japan.
The invitation marks the second consecutive year that FFA referees have been appointed to J-League matches.…
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- 9 years 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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- 7 years ago
Football Australia today congratulated Westfield Matildas forward Sam Kerr for being recognised by the Australia Day Foundation UK as the 2021 Young Achiever of the Year in the UK.
Kerr, who plays her club football for Chelsea FC in the FA Women’s Super League, was named as the winner of the award during a virtual ceremony held overnight.
Kerr is the 17th winner of the Young Achiever of the Year in the UK and becomes the second footballer to be recognised with the honour after Socceroos great Harry Kewell received the inaugural award in 2005.
The Young Achiever of the Year in the UK…
Kerr, who plays her club football for Chelsea FC in the FA Women’s Super League, was named as the winner of the award during a virtual ceremony held overnight.
Kerr is the 17th winner of the Young Achiever of the Year in the UK and becomes the second footballer to be recognised with the honour after Socceroos great Harry Kewell received the inaugural award in 2005.
The Young Achiever of the Year in the UK…
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- 5 years 8 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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- 5 years ago
Australian schools have shown there is huge excitement and interest in football amongst students, with football being the overall number one chosen sport in the Sporting Schools program for Term 2 across the country.
On a national scale, this is the first time football has been the most requested sport within the Sporting Schools program. Over 5300 schools received funding for Sporting Schools in term 2 with over half a million total participants involved in the programs that are delivered before, during and after school.
Football Australia staff have also been increasing the sport’s reach…
On a national scale, this is the first time football has been the most requested sport within the Sporting Schools program. Over 5300 schools received funding for Sporting Schools in term 2 with over half a million total participants involved in the programs that are delivered before, during and after school.
Football Australia staff have also been increasing the sport’s reach…
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- 4 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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- 1 year 4 months ago
The Futsalroos marked their return to the international stage in style, coming away with a 7-4 win over Timor-Leste on Monday.
A second-half surge ensured Australia would kick off their AFF Futsal Championship campaign with three points in Group B.
Watch the highlights in the player above, and tune in below as Australia take to the pitch once again for their second group game against Myanmar, from 2pm AEST on Tuesday, April 5.
A second-half surge ensured Australia would kick off their AFF Futsal Championship campaign with three points in Group B.
Watch the highlights in the player above, and tune in below as Australia take to the pitch once again for their second group game against Myanmar, from 2pm AEST on Tuesday, April 5.
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- 4 years 6 months 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 10 months ago
CommBank Young Socceroos Head Coach Trevor Morgan has today finalised his squad of 21 players for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™.The team completed a nine-day pre-camp in Santiago, Chile which included friendly matches against Ukraine and Nigeria and will now switch their full attention to the tournament proper.Australia begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign against European heavyweights, Italy at the Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander in Valparaíso on Sunday, 28 September (Monday, 29 September AEST).The FIFA U20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which scheduled from 27 September to 19 October,…
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- 1 year ago
