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Football Australia congratulates CommBank Matildas’ Assistant Coach Melissa Andreatta on her appointment as Head Coach of the Scotland Women’s National Team.As one of Australia’s pre-eminent women’s football coaches, Andreatta joined Brisbane Roar FC as Women’s Assistant Coach in 2011. While at the Roar, Andreatta also took up a role within Football Australia's Technical Department as CommBank Junior Matildas (U-17) Assistant Coach.After four years as the club’s Assistant, in 2016, Andreatta was appointed Head Coach of Brisbane Roar FC Women’s Team, guiding them to their third…
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- 7 months 1 week ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has been confirmed as a partner for the Australian Government’s Australia now 2019 campaign, which will focus on the ASEAN region.
An Australian Government initiative, the Australia now campaign is a celebration of Australia delivered annually in a country or region of significance to Australia.
FFA’s involvement in the Australia now ASEAN 2019 campaign will focus on three areas, supported by the Australian Government.
1) Showcasing ASEAN through additional coverage of Australia’s youth national teams in the area;
A…
An Australian Government initiative, the Australia now campaign is a celebration of Australia delivered annually in a country or region of significance to Australia.
FFA’s involvement in the Australia now ASEAN 2019 campaign will focus on three areas, supported by the Australian Government.
1) Showcasing ASEAN through additional coverage of Australia’s youth national teams in the area;
A…
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- 6 years 5 months ago
Stars of Australia’s national teams Sam Kerr, Tom Rogic, Mary Fowler and Denis Genreau have won the PFA’s prestigious player-voted awards.
The quartet, all products of the A-Leagues, were unveiled as winners of the 2022 PFA Players’ Awards, which celebrate the significant contribution of football’s established and emerging players, at the Dolan-Warren Awards night on Thursday evening.
Sam Kerr has been voted by her peers as the PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year for a record fifth time after incredible campaign for Chelsea and the Matildas
Socceroos and Celtic…
The quartet, all products of the A-Leagues, were unveiled as winners of the 2022 PFA Players’ Awards, which celebrate the significant contribution of football’s established and emerging players, at the Dolan-Warren Awards night on Thursday evening.
Sam Kerr has been voted by her peers as the PFA Women’s Footballer of the Year for a record fifth time after incredible campaign for Chelsea and the Matildas
Socceroos and Celtic…
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- 3 years 5 months ago
Western Sydney will play host to the CommBank Junior Matildas when a 30-player squad comes together for the second time this year as the build-up continues for April’s AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024™ Qualifying Round 1.
The second assembly will take place over five days commencing on 20 February and concluding on 24 February 2023.
Head Coach Rae Dower said she is looking forward to overseeing the next set of players as she scours Australia for players to make up the final squad in April.
“We’re excited to get straight back…
The second assembly will take place over five days commencing on 20 February and concluding on 24 February 2023.
Head Coach Rae Dower said she is looking forward to overseeing the next set of players as she scours Australia for players to make up the final squad in April.
“We’re excited to get straight back…
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- 2 years 9 months ago
From battling to book a place at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to the 100th anniversary of our first Men's National Team match, there is plenty to get excited about in 2022.
Socceroos fans, here is a rundown of the key dates to put in your calendar for the next 12 months.
Remaining Round 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
January 27: Socceroos v Vietnam (8:10pm AEDT - Melbourne, Australia)
February 1: Socceroos v Oman (3am February 2 AEDT - Muscat, Oman)
March 24: Socceroos v Japan (TBC, Australia)
March 29: Socceroos v Saudia Arabia (TBC, Saudi Arabia)
The Road to Qatar…
Socceroos fans, here is a rundown of the key dates to put in your calendar for the next 12 months.
Remaining Round 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
January 27: Socceroos v Vietnam (8:10pm AEDT - Melbourne, Australia)
February 1: Socceroos v Oman (3am February 2 AEDT - Muscat, Oman)
March 24: Socceroos v Japan (TBC, Australia)
March 29: Socceroos v Saudia Arabia (TBC, Saudi Arabia)
The Road to Qatar…
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- 3 years 10 months ago
Continued storm breaks and persistent heavy rain resulted in major issues on day three of the National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour.
The sky opened up during the 2:25pm fixtures leaving C.eX International Stadium Fields 1 and 2 unplayable. These matches were quickly moved to synthetic pitches with fixtures updated for the remainder of day three.
Championship manager, Ramsey Vane-Wood explained the significance of the delays and the balancing act required to continue play on days four and five.
“Fixturing the remaining games is a jigsaw puzzle and we are making decisions based on…
The sky opened up during the 2:25pm fixtures leaving C.eX International Stadium Fields 1 and 2 unplayable. These matches were quickly moved to synthetic pitches with fixtures updated for the remainder of day three.
Championship manager, Ramsey Vane-Wood explained the significance of the delays and the balancing act required to continue play on days four and five.
“Fixturing the remaining games is a jigsaw puzzle and we are making decisions based on…
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- 3 years 1 month ago
Football in Australia has a rich, diverse, and proud history that transcends home shores, where Australia’s football teams compete on the global stage and create a sense of national pride unrivalled by other sports or codes.
On June 17, 2022, Football Australia will celebrate the Centenary of the Australian men’s national team, known today as the Socceroos.
This date will mark the 100th anniversary of the Socceroos’ first ever match back on June 17, 1922, when a team coached by Alf Morgan and captained by Alex Gibb took on New Zealand in Dunedin.
Players from New South…
On June 17, 2022, Football Australia will celebrate the Centenary of the Australian men’s national team, known today as the Socceroos.
This date will mark the 100th anniversary of the Socceroos’ first ever match back on June 17, 1922, when a team coached by Alf Morgan and captained by Alex Gibb took on New Zealand in Dunedin.
Players from New South…
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- 3 years 6 months ago
The CommBank Matildas have produced one of their best performances of the Gustavsson era, capitalising on an electric first-half performance to shock world number seven Spain 3-2 and win match two of the Cup of Nations.
Goals to Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Caitlin Foord ensured that the majority of 17,333 fans at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta went home happy. It is Australia’s sixth win in six games that have included the likes of Denmark, Sweden and now Spain.
For the players who were in the squad that toured Spain in June last year, and were defeated 7-0…
Goals to Cortnee Vine, Clare Polkinghorne and Caitlin Foord ensured that the majority of 17,333 fans at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta went home happy. It is Australia’s sixth win in six games that have included the likes of Denmark, Sweden and now Spain.
For the players who were in the squad that toured Spain in June last year, and were defeated 7-0…
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- 2 years 8 months ago
Here is the draw mechanism for the AFC Cup 2023/24 Knockout Stage as Isuzu UTE A-League sides, Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC await their path to the Final.The knockout stage draw will be conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, 28 December.Participating ClubsEleven (11) Clubs will participate in the AFC Cup (ACC) 2023/24 Knockout Stage – Zonal Semi Finals, Zonal Finals and Inter Zone Play-off.WEST ZONEThe following four (4) clubs have qualified to the ACC 2023/24 West Zonal Semi Final by virtue of finishing as the winners of their respective groups and the…
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- 1 year 10 months ago
In celebration of the NAIDOC Week and Indigenous Football Week, we look at the significant contribution of Indigenous footballers on our national teams and national leagues.
From the early days of the introduction of football to Australian shores in the late 19th century, first nations people have gravitated to the game.
Their affiliation with the round ball dates back a considerable amount of time according to Professor John Maynard, author of The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe and Professor of Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Newcastle…
From the early days of the introduction of football to Australian shores in the late 19th century, first nations people have gravitated to the game.
Their affiliation with the round ball dates back a considerable amount of time according to Professor John Maynard, author of The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe and Professor of Indigenous Education and Research at the University of Newcastle…
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- 5 years ago
Eleven of the most experienced and learned minds in Australian football will come together, under the auspices of FFA’s Football Development Committee (FDC), to create a new Panel to discuss and debate the growth and development of Australian football.
The Panel, to be known as the Starting XI, will act in an advisory capacity on technical and development matters to the FDC, which comprises, amongst others, FFA Board Members Remo Nogarotto (FDC Chair), former Socceroo Mark Bresciano and former Westfield Matilda Amy Duggan.
The inaugural members of the Starting XI, who will serve an initial…
The Panel, to be known as the Starting XI, will act in an advisory capacity on technical and development matters to the FDC, which comprises, amongst others, FFA Board Members Remo Nogarotto (FDC Chair), former Socceroo Mark Bresciano and former Westfield Matilda Amy Duggan.
The inaugural members of the Starting XI, who will serve an initial…
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- 5 years 6 months ago
Australia’s best young male footballers made the most of perfect conditions on Day Two of the CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships in another thrilling day of action.Backflips, long-range screamers, and end-to-end action were common themes throughout the matches as teams jostled for higher placings in their groups.CLICK HERE to view live tables, results and fixturesCLICK HERE to view the official 2025 CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships Tournament programCLICK HERE to watch* the 2025 CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships thanks to Kommunity TV (*subscription…
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- 4 months 1 week ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced Tony Vidmar has joined the Caltex Socceroos as an Assistant Coach whilst Gary van Egmond has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Young Socceroos.
Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said he was delighted to welcome both accomplished coaches to their respective roles.
“I have been fortunate enough to have worked with both Tony and Gary over the years and their experience and understanding of our game and the development pathways will be a significant advantage for our national teams.
CHAMPIONSHIP: Mooy learns opening round…
Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold said he was delighted to welcome both accomplished coaches to their respective roles.
“I have been fortunate enough to have worked with both Tony and Gary over the years and their experience and understanding of our game and the development pathways will be a significant advantage for our national teams.
CHAMPIONSHIP: Mooy learns opening round…
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- 6 years 4 months ago
Football Australia has appointed Paddy Steinfort as Performance Director.
Steinfort comes to Football Australia highly credentialed and experienced from the Major League Baseball team Boston Red Sox where he most recently held the position of Senior Performance Coach.
His impressive career spans across several sporting organisations and high-performance environments in Australia and USA, with previous roles including Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Eagles and AFL Club, Adelaide Football Club.
He was also previously Managing Director of Leading Teams New…
Steinfort comes to Football Australia highly credentialed and experienced from the Major League Baseball team Boston Red Sox where he most recently held the position of Senior Performance Coach.
His impressive career spans across several sporting organisations and high-performance environments in Australia and USA, with previous roles including Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Eagles and AFL Club, Adelaide Football Club.
He was also previously Managing Director of Leading Teams New…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
Dear Football Family,
An open letter to the Australian Football Community
Last week, the new Board of Football Federation Australia met for the first time.
The meeting was an important one on many levels.
Whilst expansion of the Hyundai A-League was a key outcome of the meeting which has rightly excited football fans, this was just one part of a longer conversation which we’d like to provide you more insight on.
It was a productive discussion which benefitted from the continuing knowledge of previous directors Crispin Murray and Kelly…
An open letter to the Australian Football Community
Last week, the new Board of Football Federation Australia met for the first time.
The meeting was an important one on many levels.
Whilst expansion of the Hyundai A-League was a key outcome of the meeting which has rightly excited football fans, this was just one part of a longer conversation which we’d like to provide you more insight on.
It was a productive discussion which benefitted from the continuing knowledge of previous directors Crispin Murray and Kelly…
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- 6 years 11 months ago
As part of the China International Series, the CommBank Young Matildas were joined by the Chinese U-20 Women’s National Football Team for a festival celebrating women’s football, hosted by Xiamen Xindian Middle School in the Fujian Province.The FIFA-Chinese Football Association ‘Chasing Dreams’ Girls’ Football Festival commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony, which included a cultural dragon and lion dance, as well as a traditional martial arts and acrobatics performance.Following this, the CommBank Young Matildas and Chinese U-20 Women’s National Football Team took to the adjacent football…
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- 1 year 11 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirms that the New Leagues Working Group (NLWG) has submitted its report and recommendations for an alternative model for the professional leagues comprising of the A-League, W-League and Y-League (the Leagues).
In view of the interest in, and significance of the future professional leagues model to the Australian football community, the FFA Board has decided to publicly release the NLWG Report in its entirety.
The key principles in the report included:
• That a new and separate…
In view of the interest in, and significance of the future professional leagues model to the Australian football community, the FFA Board has decided to publicly release the NLWG Report in its entirety.
The key principles in the report included:
• That a new and separate…
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- 6 years 7 months ago
Head coach Kelly Stirton has selected an 11-player squad as the ParaMatildas today commence their first-ever national team training camp.
Held at the Australian Institute of Sport alongside their national team compatriots, the Commonwealth Bank Junior Matildas and Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas, the three-day camp marks the official commencement of the ParaMatildas preparation for the historic 2022 IPCPF Women’s World Cup.
Stirton expressed her anticipation for the first assembly of the ParaMatildas players and staff.
“It’s an exciting time and it’s the first time we have been together…
Held at the Australian Institute of Sport alongside their national team compatriots, the Commonwealth Bank Junior Matildas and Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas, the three-day camp marks the official commencement of the ParaMatildas preparation for the historic 2022 IPCPF Women’s World Cup.
Stirton expressed her anticipation for the first assembly of the ParaMatildas players and staff.
“It’s an exciting time and it’s the first time we have been together…
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- 3 years 7 months ago
The Olyroos will take on New Zealand for the second time in a week as preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Men’s Football Tournament continue.
The training match will again be played at the ZA Oripri Stadium in Ichihara City and will be held on Thursday, 15 July 2021 with kick-off at 6pm local time (7pm AEST). The game will not be broadcast or live streamed, however again regular social media updates will be made available via socceroos.com.au and the official Socceroos Twitter handle.
The two nations met on Monday, with New Zealand coming away with a 2-0 victory in…
The training match will again be played at the ZA Oripri Stadium in Ichihara City and will be held on Thursday, 15 July 2021 with kick-off at 6pm local time (7pm AEST). The game will not be broadcast or live streamed, however again regular social media updates will be made available via socceroos.com.au and the official Socceroos Twitter handle.
The two nations met on Monday, with New Zealand coming away with a 2-0 victory in…
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- 4 years 4 months ago
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that Trevor Morgan has been appointed as the National Technical Director on an interim basis, and will be supported by Ron Smith, who has taken the role of Technical Consultant.
Morgan’s responsibilities will include the establishment of a national football calendar, a review of the national football curriculum, pathways, competitions, coach development and participation, and he will also continue in his role as Head Coach of the Joeys (Australia’s U-17 men’s national team).
FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said he was delighted that…
Morgan’s responsibilities will include the establishment of a national football calendar, a review of the national football curriculum, pathways, competitions, coach development and participation, and he will also continue in his role as Head Coach of the Joeys (Australia’s U-17 men’s national team).
FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said he was delighted that…
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- 5 years 3 months ago