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The CommBank Young Matildas are headed to the world-class, newly opened “Home of the Matildas” for the first time when they will assemble for October’s training camp.Taking place from 23 – 31 October 2023, Head Coach Leah Blayney has called upon a 23-strong group to continue building for next year’s AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™.Australia sealed their qualification for the tournament in June when they topped Group A in Round 2 of qualification in Vietnam. Leah Blayney said: “Once again we have assembled an extremely talented group for the next camp with balance at the…
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- 2 years 6 months ago
Pararoos Head Coach Kai Lammert has selected a 21-player squad ahead of a training camp this month on the NSW Northern Beaches.
The Pararoos – Australia’s national football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, or symptoms acquired from stroke – will hold their training camp from Friday, 18 June to Wednesday, 23 June, based out of Cromer Park.
The Pararoos hosted Canada at Cromer Park in late 2019, and with the support of the Manly Warringah Football Association will utilise the home of Manly United FC once again as they unite for the third time this year.…
The Pararoos – Australia’s national football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, or symptoms acquired from stroke – will hold their training camp from Friday, 18 June to Wednesday, 23 June, based out of Cromer Park.
The Pararoos hosted Canada at Cromer Park in late 2019, and with the support of the Manly Warringah Football Association will utilise the home of Manly United FC once again as they unite for the third time this year.…
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- 4 years 10 months ago
We are proud to celebrate the culture, achievements and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during NAIDOC Week 2020 (8-15 November).
The 2020 National NAIDOC Week theme - Always Was. Always Will Be. - recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We pay respect to the traditional owners of the land on which we play our beloved sport.
We recently talked to Indigenous footballer, James Brown, on his experiences as a player; his indigenous heroes and what NAIDOC Week's 2020 theme - 'Always Was. Always Will be…
The 2020 National NAIDOC Week theme - Always Was. Always Will Be. - recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We pay respect to the traditional owners of the land on which we play our beloved sport.
We recently talked to Indigenous footballer, James Brown, on his experiences as a player; his indigenous heroes and what NAIDOC Week's 2020 theme - 'Always Was. Always Will be…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has congratulated Westfield Matildas captain, Sam Kerr, on her move to Chelsea FC Women in England’s Barclays FA Women’s Super League.
After leading the Westfield Matildas to a 2-nil series result against Chile, the 26 year old Western Australian announced she would be moving to London to join the Blues on a two-and-a half year deal.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM expressed his delight that the Matildas skipper and twice nominated Ballon d’Or star has made the move to one of Europe’s top clubs.
“Sam Kerr is regarded as one of the world’s finest…
After leading the Westfield Matildas to a 2-nil series result against Chile, the 26 year old Western Australian announced she would be moving to London to join the Blues on a two-and-a half year deal.
FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM expressed his delight that the Matildas skipper and twice nominated Ballon d’Or star has made the move to one of Europe’s top clubs.
“Sam Kerr is regarded as one of the world’s finest…
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- 6 years 5 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that current Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold and former Socceroos Head Coach Guus Hiddink will go head-to-head as coaches of the Firefighters All Stars v SES All Stars at the #FootballForFires bushfire relief match at ANZ Stadium on 23 May.
The match will raise funds for the restoration and improvement of local football clubs and facilities in fire-affected areas, support the recovery process in devastated communities and honour thousands of brave volunteer firefighters and State Emergency Service personnel.
Arnold, who recently led…
The match will raise funds for the restoration and improvement of local football clubs and facilities in fire-affected areas, support the recovery process in devastated communities and honour thousands of brave volunteer firefighters and State Emergency Service personnel.
Arnold, who recently led…
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- 6 years 3 months ago
Football Australia today confirmed that the Socceroos have withdrawn from the CONMEBOL Copa America 2021.
Regrettably, significant changes to Australia’s senior men’s national football team’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualification schedule, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have forced Australia to withdraw from the tournament which will be held in Argentina and Colombia in June and July this year.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, expressed disappointment that the Socceroos won’t feature at the 47th edition of the Copa America – a tournament that the…
Regrettably, significant changes to Australia’s senior men’s national football team’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualification schedule, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, have forced Australia to withdraw from the tournament which will be held in Argentina and Colombia in June and July this year.
Football Australia Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, expressed disappointment that the Socceroos won’t feature at the 47th edition of the Copa America – a tournament that the…
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- 5 years 2 months ago
Football Federation Australia’s Board of Directors today acknowledged the outcome of the Extraordinary General Meeting, held in Sydney.
The Members voted on two resolutions.
The first Resolution was to amend the Constitution of the FFA to give effect to recommendations made by the Congress Review Working Group. This resolution was passed, with eight votes in favour and two against.
The second Resolution was intended to set up a process to consider and propose a new Leagues governance model. This resolution was passed unanimously.
Chairman Steven Lowy said while the FFA board is…
The Members voted on two resolutions.
The first Resolution was to amend the Constitution of the FFA to give effect to recommendations made by the Congress Review Working Group. This resolution was passed, with eight votes in favour and two against.
The second Resolution was intended to set up a process to consider and propose a new Leagues governance model. This resolution was passed unanimously.
Chairman Steven Lowy said while the FFA board is…
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- 7 years 7 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today secured $500,000 in Federal Government Funding and an additional $162,000 has been granted to Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) to increase female participation and further build football’s capability as the sport works towards gender equity.
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said that, in partnership with Member Federations, football will use its influence to extend the principles of equality and fairness beyond the field by building inclusive environments that support women and girls to play and be involved in the sport they love right across…
FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop AM said that, in partnership with Member Federations, football will use its influence to extend the principles of equality and fairness beyond the field by building inclusive environments that support women and girls to play and be involved in the sport they love right across…
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- 7 years ago
Football Australia proudly welcomes the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) announcement of a historic $385 million investment package, supporting high-performance and participation initiatives through the "Win Well" and "Play Well" funding streams.This funding highlights the critical role sport plays in Australian communities and strengthens pathways from grassroots participation to elite success.Football Australia is pleased to be allocated $6,319,500 over the next 18 months (1 Jan 2025 to 30 June 2026):Win Well funding: $5,379,000Play Well funding: $940,500This represents a 25%…
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- 1 year 5 months ago
On the afternoon of February 7, 2009, Sam Kerr jogged out onto a patchy football field in Canberra to earn her first “A” international cap for Australia in a friendly against Italy.
Ten years later – and against the same opponent – Kerr captained the Westfield Matildas in their opening group game of the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
A lot has changed for Kerr, for the Australian women’s national team, and for women’s football around the world in those ten years. But someone who has been a constant throughout it all – from that modest Canberra crowd to the sold-out…
Ten years later – and against the same opponent – Kerr captained the Westfield Matildas in their opening group game of the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
A lot has changed for Kerr, for the Australian women’s national team, and for women’s football around the world in those ten years. But someone who has been a constant throughout it all – from that modest Canberra crowd to the sold-out…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
CommBank Junior Matildas Head Coach Michael Cooper has selected a 27-player squad for a domestic training camp to be held in Canberra.The camp forms a crucial part of the team’s preparations for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 this May, where Australia will face Japan, India and Lebanon in Group B. A top four finish offers qualification to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™.Members selected for this training camp have been identified based on strong performances in the qualification tournament as well as impressive showings in the National Premier Leagues competitions and…
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- 2 months 2 weeks ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas are officially on their way to the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ after toppling Singapore in their second qualifying match of the week.Following their 22-0 demolition of the Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, the CommBank Junior Matildas continued their winning form, defeating the hosts 11-0 at Bishan Stadium.Theodora Mouithys Mickalad was the star from the start, hitting home her first of four goals for the match in the 11th minute. These were soon followed by goals two, three and four - for Australia and Mouithys Mickalad - all within the opening 20…
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- 6 months 3 weeks ago
Football Australia today proudly launches #FootballUnites, a national campaign that highlights the powerful role football plays in bringing communities together. The campaign kicks off with the release of the first in a series of short films that share real stories of belonging, resilience, and connection—told by those who live them—grassroots players, professional athletes, coaches, referees, and community leaders across Australia.Produced in collaboration with multicultural content and marketing agency CulturalPulse, the #FootballUnites series captures the emotional and unifying power of…
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- 1 year ago