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The Westfield Matildas: A truly Australian story

The story of Australian football is a story about our nation's migrant history. First introduced in the late 19th century by Englishman John Walter Fletcher, football (or soccer) soon became a space for migrant communities ? many of whom fled war and persecution in their homel

FFA join over 200 member associations in FIFA’s Talent Development Programme
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FFA join over 200 member associations in FIFA’s Talent Development Programme

Over 200 member associations join FIFA's Talent Development Programme FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger: "Programme is aimed at giving every talent a chance" Thorough analysis of each member association's football ecosystem  ...World-leading experts

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AFC rebrands age group championships to AFC Asian Cups

AFC MEDIA RELEASE: The growing reputation and prestige of the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) competitions have been reflected by a revamping and rebranding of the AFC age group championships to become AFC Asian Cups from 2021. At the same time the AFC Futsal Championship

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Final ‘XI Principles’ document to guide Australian football’s transformation

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today released the second and final iteration of the 'XI Principles for the future of Australian football' (XI Principles) document following a rigorous and collaborative period of consultation with the national football family. The XI Princ

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AFC youth women’s qualifiers secured for Cessnock and Shepparton

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today welcomed the decision by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) which will see Australia host two (2) AFC Youth women's qualification tournaments in Australia in 2021. The AFC has granted Australia hosting rights for a group of the AFC

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FFA commits to developing trans and gender diverse inclusion frameworks

A foundation member of Pride in Sport, FFA has committed to continuing to build a more inclusive game for all.  Football Federation Australia (FFA) was announced as one of 13 National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) that have pledged to developing trans and gender diverse inclus

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National team greats assist FFA with Tony Gustavsson announcement

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the support of various stakeholders in helping to execute the announcement of new Westfield Matildas Head Coach, Tony Gustavsson. ... Gustavsson was unveiled as the Head Coach of Australia's senior women's national football te

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Two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Tony Gustavsson to lead the Westfield Matildas through to 2024

Football Federation Australia (FFA) tonight announced that highly experienced Swedish mentor, Tony Gustavsson, has been appointed as the 14th Head Coach of the Westfield Matildas. Gustavsson has enjoyed a long and successful 21-year coaching career in both women's and men's fo

Westfield Matildas partner with Cadbury as part of National Women in Sport initiative
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Westfield Matildas partner with Cadbury as part of National Women in Sport initiative

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that it has signed a two-year partnership agreement with renowned consumer brand Cadbury, with the company becoming an Official Partner of the Westfield Matildas through to 2022. Cadbury's partnership with FFA and the

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FFA elevates Rae Dower to key women’s football advisory position

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that Westfield Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower has extended her contract with FFA through to the end of 2022, while also assuming the role of Women's Technical Advisor. Dower has been at the helm of the Westfield

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Mabil excited to inspire next generation of Australians in new Nike kit

Awer Mabil says can't wait to pull on the new Socceroos jersey and represent Australia on the international stage after he was one of the key players to help reveal the new Nike National Team Kits on Thursday. The FC Midtjylland attacker modelled the new Socceroos home kit, wh

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Ellie Carpenter: ‘I give everything when I’m wearing this jersey’

When Westfield Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter received her package containing the new 2020 National Team Nike Kits, she had a moment of anticipation and she wasn't disappointed.  "As soon as I got the delivery, I was so excited to open it," Carpenter said. "I think it lo

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Nike reveals a sustainable Australia National Team Kit

Sustainability and innovation are at the core of the 2020 Australia National Team Kit, revealed live today by Nike and Football Federation Australia for thousands of fans. Nike athletes unveiled the home and away kits, which will unify the Matildas and Socceroos in key tournam

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FFA & PFA revamp world-leading Collective Bargaining Agreement

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have today finalised a National Teams Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that ensures remuneration, high-performance standards, and gender equality will be maintained for the Socceroos and Westfie

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FFA partners with Greater Shepparton City Council to bid for more AFC youth women’s qualifiers

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that it has submitted a second bid to host Asian Football Confederation (AFC) youth women's qualification fixtures in Australia in 2021. In addition to the bid alongside Cessnock City Council to host a round one qualification