Subway Olyroos’ Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has made further changes to his 23-man squad ahead of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024TM Qualifiers being held in Tajikistan during September, with both Jacob Farrell (Central Coast Mariners FC) and Calem Nieuwenhof (Heart of Midlothian FC) having to withdraw due to injury.
Farrell will be replaced by Matthew Dench from Charlton Athletic FC (Youth), while Chris Donnell of Fulham FC (Youth) comes in for Nieuwenhof.
Hailing from Western Australia and at just 19-years-of-age, both Dench and Donnell have previously spent time with…
Following the devastating bushfires that have recently affected much of Australia and on the back of a long and arduous drought for our rural communities Football Federation Australia (FFA) will dedicate the upcoming two Rounds of the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League to acknowledge these disasters and raise much needed funds to assist those who have been impacted by these events.
Both Leagues had planned to host drought relief fundraising in partnership with Rural Aid and their charity arm buyabale.com.au for the round beginning 16 January and ending 19 January 2020. It was to be…
Football Australia today can confirm the appointment of 31 Australian match officials to the 2025 FIFA International Referee Lists.The 2025 list reflects the retirement of long-standing, internationally respected Match Officials and includes two additional Australian Match Officials compared to last year. The minimal changes from the 2024 list highlights a period of stability for Australian Match Officials while also demonstrating continued international growth.
Key Retirements:Ryan Gallagher, a distinguished figure in Australian refereeing, is…
The CommBank Young Matildas continued their 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Round 2 Qualifying campaign with a victory over the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Head coach Leah Blayney opted for six changes to the side that beat Lebanon 5-0 on Saturday night, giving a first-ever start for the Young Matildas to 15-year-old Indiana Dos Santos.
Kahli Johnson opened the scoring once again, finishing her chance into the bottom corner. The winger doubled her tally almost instantly, Sienna Saveska getting a slight touch on the ball to play Johnson through to finish from the top of the…
Australian attacker Nikita Rukavytsya has been shortlisted for the Asia’s Choice – Fan Awards Best AFC International Player of 2020 category.
The 33-year-old has been named on a fifteen-player shortlist of players who are currently representing clubs outside of the Asian continent, alongside the likes of Tottenham Hotspur's Korean superstar Son Heung-min and Liverpool's Japanese striker Takumi Minamino.
A fan vote will determine 60 percent of the total voting poll, while the remaining 40 percent will be determined by a…
COVID-19 is having a significant impact across our community and all our codes. The desire for community sport to return to play this year in 2020 is strong.
A possible return to play is being carefully planned for by our sports in collaboration with many health experts, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
We share a mutual strong commitment in multi-sport participation at the community level and seek to avoid local participants having to choose between sports with overlapping seasons.
The issue of venue access at community level is one that all codes are committed to assisting…
The Netherlands have defeated the CommBank Pararoos 3-0 in their final group stage match of the IFCPF Men’s World Cup 2024 in Salou Spain.The result means the CommBank Pararoos have finished third in Group C and will now face Venezuela on Sunday, 17 November at 3.30pm CET (1.30am, Monday, 18 November) in the Third Group C v Fourth Group D placement final with a victory seeing the CommBank Pararoos playing either Japan or Spain in the next stage of placement finals.The weather at the fields of Futbol Salou in Spain more closely resembled that of a brisk Melbourne winter morning – but this didn…
The Netherlands have defeated the CommBank Pararoos 3-0 in their final group stage match of the IFCPF Men’s World Cup 2024 in Salou Spain.The result means the CommBank Pararoos have finished third in Group C and will now face Venezuela on Sunday, 17 November at 3.30pm CET (1.30am, Monday, 18 November) in the Third Group C v Fourth Group D placement final with a victory seeing the CommBank Pararoos playing either Japan or Spain in the next stage of placement finals.The weather at the fields of Futbol Salou in Spain more closely resembled that of a brisk Melbourne winter morning – but this didn…
The CommBank Junior Matildas have qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ for the first time in history after a 2-0 victory over Vietnam at the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™ quarter-final.Frida Karaberis and Leyla Hussein were the goalscorers on a historic day for Australian football.Head Coach Michael Cooper made four changes to the side that were defeated by Japan in the final group stage game. Dali Gorr Burchmore came back into goals, while Claire Corbett, Theo Mouithys Mickalad and Willa Pearson were into the starting eleven. Pearson took the captain’s armband.Australia applied…
If you're heading to Valentine Sports Park for the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships, or planning to stay around after, Western Sydney has plenty to keep you entertained.Explore Western SydneySydney is at her sparkling multicultural best in the western suburbs, which stretch into the horizon as far as the Blue Mountains. The best way to immerse yourself? Take a global food safari in vibrant suburbs like Cabramatta (Vietnamese food), Auburn (Lebanese and Turkish), Parramatta/Harris Park (Indian), and Strathfield (Korean), and take the time to listen to the fascinating stories of…
Accomplished official Casey Reibelt is poised to make history as the first Australian woman to referee in the AFC Champions League, capping off a whirlwind year for the Queensland decision-maker.Marking a significant stride towards greater diversity and representation within international football officiating, Reibelt will be the on-field official for the Group Stage match between Bangkok United FC (Thailand) and Lion City Sailors FC (Singapore) on 29 November in Bangkok. Victorian Joanna Charaktis will also officiate alongside Reibelt as an Assistant Referee. The journey to this pivotal…
Football Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Director John Dimtsis.
The Football Victoria Hall of Fame member and Heidelberg United FC legend passed away on Tuesday evening after a long battle with illness.
John was born in Greece and came to Australia at the age of nine. After attending Northcote High School, he joined the Commonwealth Bank before moving to the State Bank of Victoria, where he worked intimately with the area’s large Greek community.
This path led him to the Alexander Soccer Club, then playing at John Street. He quickly…
The CommBank Young Matildas kicked off their 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Round 1 Qualifiers with a 13-0 win over Guam.
Australia enjoyed possession early into the game and found the opener just five minutes into the encounter. Emilia Murray capitalised off a poor pass from Guam's goalkeeper and gave the Young Matildas an early lead in their opening game.
Murray had the chance to double her advantage minutes later, with Daniela Galic finding the unmarked winger, who forced the keeper into a diving save.
Australia's U-23s have traversed a strong Vietnam outfit 2-1 in front of a passionate home crowd to clinch a spot in the MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 final.Compared to the three group matches, there were minimal changes to the side that scored 9 against Timor Leste, with just four adjustments to Wednesday's clash. Those included Chloe Lincoln in goal, Alana Cerne and Claudia Cicco in defence, and Amy Chessari in the middle of the park.The plan to silence the raucous home crowd early in the match was a successful one, with Australia taking the lead after 6 minutes, with a McKenna cross into the box…
CommBank Junior Matildas Head Coach Michael Cooper has confirmed the 23-player squad ahead of the ASEAN U16 Girls' Championship 2025™ to be held in Indonesia from Monday, 18 August to Friday, 29 August.Australia drew Thailand in their first match of the ASEAN U16 Girls' Championship 2025™ and will play at Sriwedari Stadium on Thursday, 21 August.The CommBank Junior Matildas match details are as follows:CommBank Junior Matildas v ThailandDate: Thursday, 21 August 2025Kick-off: 3.30pm WIB / 6.30pm AESTVenue: Sriwedari Stadium, SurakartaSingapore v CommBank Junior MatildasDate:…
Football Federation Australia (FFA) is offering the football community another bumper week of entertainment, as the Federation seeks to offer the football community a diverse range of content to stay connected throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
FFA continues to relive some of Australian football’s most memorable moments with its football family and has arranged for Australia’s epic 3-1 win over England from Upton Park from February 2003 to be replayed on Tuesday.
The match – which saw Australia defeat England in an ‘A’ international for the first time…
The CommBank Junior Matildas have qualified for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ after defeating Vietnam 2-1 in Hanoi.Australia started the game with the majority of possession and chances. However, it was Vietnam who scored first. After receiving the ball in transition, Vietnam’s No9 Thanh Hieu rounded goalkeeper Layla Adams and gave her side the lead midway through the first half.The youngsters continued to create chances and they soon paid off. Grace Kuilamu won a corner after a precise ball over the top from Indiana Dos Santos. The side had looked threatening all game from…
Australian referee Jarred Gillett is set to become the first foreigner to officiate a Premier League match after the 34-year-old was promoted to Select Group 1 by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
Gillett is one of Australia's highest-profile referees, having officiated several top fixtures in the A-League between 2010 and 2019 - including five Grand Finals - before moving to England.
He joined the English Football League (EFL) and was the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for a number of Premier League fixtures, but the promotion to Select Group 1…
Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has named a 24 strong squad for the upcoming international against Aotearoa New Zealand in Auckland.
Australia is set to travel across the Tasman for their first match internationally in almost three years, with the U20 side taking on the Junior Football Ferns on Sunday, 12 June 2022.
The travelling squad includes a combination of established CommBank Young Matildas and exciting fresh faces. Seven new names join the 17 players who featured in April’s international series in Canberra. …
The Australian football community is united in mourning the passing of Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee, Stefan Kamasz, a revered figure whose contributions to the game shaped its landscape across decades. Kamasz passed away peacefully at his home overnight at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional service and dedication to football in Australia.Kamasz was born in England in 1949 and began his football journey playing for Farsley Celtic in the Yorkshire League. In 1969, he migrated to Newcastle, Australia, at the age of 19, joining Northern NSW club Weston Bears. As a…
