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Commonwealth Bank is now the official partner and bank of the Commonwealth Bank Matildas, Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas, Commonwealth Bank Junior Matildas, Socceroos and more
Partnership supports Football Australia’s 15-year vision and strategic agenda to increase women’s and girls’ participation in the sport
Football Australia’s game-changing football partnership with Commonwealth Bank has officially commenced, with the partnership kicking off across the nation as the organisations work together to elevate women’s football for all Australians.
In April this year, Football…
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- 5 years 1 month ago
Westfield Matildas head coach Tony Gustavsson has selected 25 players to take part in the team’s June international friendlies against Denmark and Sweden.
The fixtures against the Scandinavian nations form part of Australia’s preparations ahead of July’s women’s football tournament, with Gustavsson calling in a host of familiar names and fresh faces.
With over 400 matches of international experience combined, Australia vice-captain Steph Catley and centurion Elise Kellond-Knight spearhead a returning quintet of players – Catley, Kellond-…
The fixtures against the Scandinavian nations form part of Australia’s preparations ahead of July’s women’s football tournament, with Gustavsson calling in a host of familiar names and fresh faces.
With over 400 matches of international experience combined, Australia vice-captain Steph Catley and centurion Elise Kellond-Knight spearhead a returning quintet of players – Catley, Kellond-…
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- 5 years 4 months ago
Football Australia and the Victorian Government proudly announce the CommBank Matildas' incredible achievement of their 12th consecutive home match sell-out, set for the upcoming AFC Women's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024™️ Asian Qualifiers Round 3 (Asian Qualifiers) at the 53,343-seat multi-purpose Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on 28 February 2024.The snapping up of all available sellable tickets* during the General Public purchase period, which commenced at 12pm yesterday, followed an incredible pre-sale period on Monday, 18 December which saw over 25,000 bought in the space of four…
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- 2 years 9 months ago
Subway Australian U-23s Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has selected a 23-player squad for the Doha International U-23 Cup to be held during the March FIFA Men’s International Window.The tournament features U-23 sides from Croatia, Egypt, Qatar, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).As part of their participation in the Doha International U-23 Cup, Australia will face Croatia (19 March), UAE (22 March) and Qatar (25 March).The squad will assemble in Qatar from 16 March, in what will be their first activity of 2025 as they begin working towards their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™…
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- 1 year 6 months ago
The Australia Cup 2022 Final, played in-front of a near record Cup crowd of 16,461 passionate fans at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on Saturday, was the culmination of a highly successful knockout tournament which saw record club entries, crowds, broadcast audiences, and a tournament which captured the imagination of the Australian football community throughout 2022.
Consistent with the governing body’s core values, Football Australia prides itself on being the most multicultural, diverse, and inclusive sport in Australia. Our strength as a sport is our diversity. We celebrate that football is…
Consistent with the governing body’s core values, Football Australia prides itself on being the most multicultural, diverse, and inclusive sport in Australia. Our strength as a sport is our diversity. We celebrate that football is…
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- 4 years ago
Football Australia is pleased to announce that 26 Australian Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2021.
The longest serving Australian FIFA Match Official on the current list is Assistant Referee Matthew Cream. Cream, from South Australia, has held a FIFA badge since 2000. Throughout his respected career in the game, Cream has officiated at a range of FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ and the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2014™.
Sarah Ho, who was elevated to the FIFA Panel of International Referees in 2004, is the…
The longest serving Australian FIFA Match Official on the current list is Assistant Referee Matthew Cream. Cream, from South Australia, has held a FIFA badge since 2000. Throughout his respected career in the game, Cream has officiated at a range of FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ and the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2014™.
Sarah Ho, who was elevated to the FIFA Panel of International Referees in 2004, is the…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
CommBank Young Matildas midfielder Avaani Prakash said she was “really excited” to see what the team could achieve ahead of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026™.The 19-year-old is participating in her first U-20 Asian Cup and played a big role in the team’s 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei to begin the tournament.“We have a great bunch of girls, supported by a great bunch of staff, and they've prepared us really well for this tournament,” she said.“I know that there's a lot of belief within this group with how far we can go, and I'm really excited to see how far we'll get.”Prakash followed in…
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- 6 months ago
Canberra United’s Powerchair football team has received new sets of wheels, thanks to the generous efforts of Rotary and Capital Region Muscular Dystrophy.
Powerchair football is a modified version of soccer for electric wheelchair users, including persons with quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, hand trauma, stroke, and other spinal cord injuries.
In 2017, Capital Football and Capital Region Muscular Dystrophy joined forces to form a local Powerchair football team, with monthly training sessions and come and try days hosted twice a year.
Since then, the…
Powerchair football is a modified version of soccer for electric wheelchair users, including persons with quadriplegia, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, hand trauma, stroke, and other spinal cord injuries.
In 2017, Capital Football and Capital Region Muscular Dystrophy joined forces to form a local Powerchair football team, with monthly training sessions and come and try days hosted twice a year.
Since then, the…
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- 5 years 11 months ago
Football Australia is pleased to welcome Queensland Premier The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP as a Legacy ’23 Ambassador.
As a proud Queenslander, Ms Palaszczuk is excited to use her voice to advocate for the advancement of football in her state and support Legacy ’23 to inspire and develop more women and girls in leadership roles. The Premier is committed to creating an equal playing field for all, both on and off the field.
Of her new role, the Premier said: “I’m excited to be joining such a wonderful group of Ambassadors as part of Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 …
As a proud Queenslander, Ms Palaszczuk is excited to use her voice to advocate for the advancement of football in her state and support Legacy ’23 to inspire and develop more women and girls in leadership roles. The Premier is committed to creating an equal playing field for all, both on and off the field.
Of her new role, the Premier said: “I’m excited to be joining such a wonderful group of Ambassadors as part of Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 …
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- 4 years ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today advised that, after considered discussion with its nine State and Territory Member Federations and assessment of developments today, sanctioned grassroots football competitions and associated training would be suspended for the next four weeks.
The decision will take effect from 12:00am on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 until Tuesday, 14 April 2020.
Read FFA CEO James Johnson's letter HERE.
The decision comes as the latest in a series of measures being introduced by the FFA to combat…
The decision will take effect from 12:00am on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 until Tuesday, 14 April 2020.
Read FFA CEO James Johnson's letter HERE.
The decision comes as the latest in a series of measures being introduced by the FFA to combat…
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- 6 years 6 months ago
Football Australia congratulates five members of the Australian football family who have been recognised in the 2023 Australia Day Honours.
Two members of the football community, Susan Crow AM (VIC) and Judge Rauf Soulio AM (SA) have received the prestigious Member of the Order of Australia.
Susan Crow AM of East Melbourne has been recognised for her significant service to sports administration, including as Head of Community at Melbourne City FC from 2010 – 2021 and a valued member Football Australia’s Women’s Football Council.
While former President of Football South Australia (2006 –…
Two members of the football community, Susan Crow AM (VIC) and Judge Rauf Soulio AM (SA) have received the prestigious Member of the Order of Australia.
Susan Crow AM of East Melbourne has been recognised for her significant service to sports administration, including as Head of Community at Melbourne City FC from 2010 – 2021 and a valued member Football Australia’s Women’s Football Council.
While former President of Football South Australia (2006 –…
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- 3 years 8 months ago
Subway Joeys’ Head Coach, Brad Maloney has selected a 24-player squad for the Hattrick U17 International Tournament, to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 17-25 February.Australia will be based out of Ras Al-Khaimah for the friendly, round-robin tournament that features strong opposition from across the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with Korea Republic, Oman, Saudi Arabia all participating.All matches will be played at the Ras Al-Khaimah Stadium, with the Subway Joeys to take on Korea Republic on Thursday, 20 February (1.00pm local/8.00pm AEDT), Saudi Arabia on Saturday, 22…
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- 1 year 7 months ago
The CommBank Junior Matildas have finished their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup 2024™ campaign with a 3-1 defeat against Thailand in the third and final group stage match.Head coach Rae Dower made two changes to the starting side that took on Japan on Friday, with Sian Dewey and Lily Punch replacing Ruby Cuthbert and Sienna Dale. Dale and Chloe Parker were not available for selection due to injuries sustained in previous group-stage games. Thailand started on the attack early – in fact, they had a fantastic opportunity right from kickoff that was hit just wide – but the Junior Matildas soon…
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- 2 years 4 months ago
On June 25, Australia and New Zealand will discover if their ‘As One’ Bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2023 has been successful.
The decision, which will be made by the FIFA Council, will mark the completion of three years of considered planning and proactivity by FFA, overlapped with seven months of fast-paced collaboration and creativity with New Zealand Football (NZF) once the decision to merge Bids was made.
‘As One’ Bid General Manager Jane Fernandez has been in the thick of the Bid activity since day dot, when Australia’s Federal Government first pledged its support to…
The decision, which will be made by the FIFA Council, will mark the completion of three years of considered planning and proactivity by FFA, overlapped with seven months of fast-paced collaboration and creativity with New Zealand Football (NZF) once the decision to merge Bids was made.
‘As One’ Bid General Manager Jane Fernandez has been in the thick of the Bid activity since day dot, when Australia’s Federal Government first pledged its support to…
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- 6 years 3 months ago
The CommBank Matildas have created an epic movement for change. Records have been smashed. Fans packed stadiums, live sites and living rooms across Australia. Merchandise sales soared and women’s football was the daily topic of conversation across every corner of Australia.
Almost 64% of Australians tuned in to watch the semi-final against England on Saturday 19th August, making it the most watched TV program since the OzTAM audience measurement system started in 2001.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has united our nation. It has been a flashpoint moment for…
Almost 64% of Australians tuned in to watch the semi-final against England on Saturday 19th August, making it the most watched TV program since the OzTAM audience measurement system started in 2001.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has united our nation. It has been a flashpoint moment for…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
Hyundai A-League officials Alex King, Ben Abraham and Rick Schneider recently concluded the third instalment of Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) referee exchange program with the Premier Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
Following the success of the 2015 exchange, King, Abraham and Schneider travelled to the UK for a two week development trip under the guidance of FFA Elite Referees Coach Eugene Brazzale.
Aimed at continuing to develop the skills of Australia’s next generation of referees, King, Abraham and Schneider – who are all on the Hyundai A-League 4th Officials panel – had…
Following the success of the 2015 exchange, King, Abraham and Schneider travelled to the UK for a two week development trip under the guidance of FFA Elite Referees Coach Eugene Brazzale.
Aimed at continuing to develop the skills of Australia’s next generation of referees, King, Abraham and Schneider – who are all on the Hyundai A-League 4th Officials panel – had…
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- 9 years ago
Together, football and the legendary ANZAC spirit share a long history that continues to this day.
As we remember those who served our nation so courageously on ANZAC Day, it provides us with a compelling opportunity to celebrate their values that remain embedded in our culture.
From the birth of the Socceroos spirit at the height of the Vietnam War to last year's successful 'As One' bid alongside New Zealand, there are countless examples of where these characteristics have risen to the fore through football.
Many can recall…
As we remember those who served our nation so courageously on ANZAC Day, it provides us with a compelling opportunity to celebrate their values that remain embedded in our culture.
From the birth of the Socceroos spirit at the height of the Vietnam War to last year's successful 'As One' bid alongside New Zealand, there are countless examples of where these characteristics have risen to the fore through football.
Many can recall…
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- 5 years 5 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today congratulated and thanked the NSW Government for its support of the bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
NSW Premier the Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP made the announcement at Parliament House in Sydney, and FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted with the government’s commitment to women’s football.
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“Hosting the largest women’s sporting event in…
NSW Premier the Hon Gladys Berejiklian MP made the announcement at Parliament House in Sydney, and FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted with the government’s commitment to women’s football.
WALTZING MATILDA: Show your support for Australia's 2023 World Cup bid
WORLD CUP BID: Australia launches distinctive logo for 2023 bid to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup
“Hosting the largest women’s sporting event in…
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- 7 years 2 months ago
Mark Jackson calls it the “bombshell moment”, when he announced to his family that he’d accepted a job offer on the other side of the world. Seven months on since the Englishman took over the Mariners, it feels like the bombshells haven’t really stopped coming.READ MORE: Mariners legend Matt Simon reflects on the club's success ahead of AFC Cup FinalThe title-winning team that lost most of its players, its coach and even its CEO was meant to struggle this season, but nobody told Jackson and his revamped squad. On Wednesday they won the A-League Men’s Premier’s Plate, and can add the AFC…
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- 2 years 5 months ago
In a proud day for Australian football, Football Australia are thrilled to share three momentous announcements from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Annual Awards in Doha, Qatar overnight.Firstly, CommBank Matildas’ captain Sam Kerr has been honoured with the illustrious AFC Women’s Player of the Year award. This recognition underscores Kerr's exceptional dedication and contributions to the sport, marking her as one of the elite players not just in Asia, but globally.Kerr becomes just the third AFC women’s footballer to win the award more than once and the first Australian player – male…
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- 2 years 11 months ago
