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Redefining the Game: Australia's Landmark Year in Football - A Look Inside CEO James Johnson's 2023 Report

In 2023, Australia welcomed the world as Football Australia hosted the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™. From 20 July to 20 August, Australia hosted 32 of the world's best women's national football teams, with Spain eventually crowned World Champions.READ MO

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Subway Olyroos’ AFC U-23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Match Schedule Confirmed

The Subway Olyroos' fixtures for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Finals have been confirmed, following the release of the tournament's official match schedule.The confirmation of fixtures came after the official draw in Qatar on Thursday 23 November, where Australia's place in

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Nicole Mitchell from Tuggeranong United Football Club nominated for the Volunteer of the Year

Nicole Mitchell has been shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year in the 2023 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs).Football Australia nominee, Nicole Mitchell, has been shortlisted for the Volunteer of the Year in the 2023 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs).Nicole, a volunteer at

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Vale Terry Venables

Football Australia is saddened to hear of the passing of former Socceroos' Head Coach and football icon, Terry Venables.Often referred to as 'El Tel,' the Englishman coached the Australian Men's Senior National Team between 1996 and 1998.Venables had a distinguished career on the

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Vale Len McKendry

Football Victoria is saddened to learn of the passing of former State Director of Coaching, State Team Head Coach, NSL Championship Winning Coach and NSL Coach of the Year, Len McKendry.

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Reibelt set to make history in AFC Champions League

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 inte

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Match Official Appointments: Liberty A-League 2023/24 Round 6

The Match Official appointments for Round 6 of the Liberty A-League 2023/24 season have been confirmed by Football Australia.For the list of appointments from 25-26 November see below.Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory - Go Media Stadium, AucklandSaturday 25 November 2023 - 7:15 PM

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Match Official Appointments: Isuzu UTE A-League 2023/24 Round 5

Football Australia has confirmed the Match Official appointments for Round 5 of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2023/24 season.For the list of appointments from 24-26 November see below.Macarthur FC vs Melbourne Victory - Campbelltown StadiumFriday, 24 November 2023 - 7:45 PM (Local) (7:4

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Football Australia hosts 20th AGM elects new chair Anter Isaac

The twentieth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Football Australia Limited was held at 10 am (AEDT) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, at Allianz Stadium in Sydney and via videoconference. The AGM coincided with the release of the Football Australia 2023 Annual Review.Football Austral

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CommBank Young Matildas squad selected for China international series

Preparations for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ will step up for the CommBank Young Matildas when they face fellow qualifiers, China, in a two-match international series later this month.Australia's U-20 Women's National Team will play their AFC U-20 counterparts

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FA and JFA partnership provides unprecedented opportunities for female officials

Football Australia and the Japan Football Association have entered into a historic Referee Exchange Program, giving unprecedented opportunities for female officials to experience different football environments.The core part of this program is the chance for officials to take up

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Football Australia announces foundation clubs for National Second Tier

Today, Monday 20 November, marks a significant milestone in the Australian football eco-system as Football Australia officially announces the selection of eight foundation clubs for the inaugural National Second Tier (NST) competition, set to commence in March/April 2025.This ann

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Gustavsson names 23-player CommBank Matildas squad to close out 2023 international season

Head Coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 23-player CommBank Matildas squad to face Canada in a two-match series later this month.In their final internationals for 2023, Australia will take on the world number 10 at Starlight Stadium in Victoria on Friday, 1 December with kick off a

The CommBank Young Matildas celebrate a goal against Guam during the Round 1 of Qualifying for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup.

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CommBank Young Matildas' balancing books and goals

While the CommBank Matildas were entertaining Perth with a dazzling eight-goal performance against the Philippines, on the other side of the country in Melbourne, the CommBank Young Matildas gathered together with their eyes glued to the TV to watch their senior counterparts.Narr

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Football Australia and Nike unveil ten-year partnership extension

Football Australia and Nike are excited to announce a ten-year contract extension that will push their long-standing partnership into an impressive third decade, the longest of Nike's federation and club partnerships in Australia.The partnership will extend to a historic third de

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