With Australian football heading into the most significant 12 months in its history, the country’s Socceroos and Matildas stars have …
Chris Nikou re-elected to the ASEAN Football Federation Council
The Association of South East Nations (ASEAN) Football Federation (AFF) Council has re-elected Football Australia Chair Chris Nikou on a …
Legends of Australian football inducted into Football Australia Hall of Fame
The celebratory atmosphere sparked by the CommBank Matildas’ 4-0 triumph over world No. 2 Sweden on Saturday at Melbourne’s AAMI …
Football Australia unveil association with LEGO Group
Football Australia has announced its partnership with the global toy brand the LEGO Group for a multi-year sponsorship aimed at …
Federal Government contributes $2.7 million to women’s football programs
Football Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s investment of $2.7 million into women’s football programs. As announced in the 2022 …
Football Australia to implement FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme
With the Subway Socceroos competing at the men’s World Cup in under a month and the CommBank Matildas poised to …
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold: “We need to do what’s best for the game and not what’s best for commercial or politics”
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold has voiced a call to action for Australia’s clubs, associations and member federations to come …
Football Australia confirms Legacy ’23 Final XI with addition of Tony Armstrong
Football Australia has unveiled the final ambassador to join the Legacy ’23 line-up, welcoming ABC News Breakfast Sports Presenter and …
Subway Country Director Shane Bracken: “The history behind this code is something that we’re extremely proud to be involved in”
Ahead of the Socceroos’ Centenary clash with New Zealand, Football Australia unveiled Subway as the new naming rights partner of …
Football Australia celebrate Socceroos ‘Team of the Century’
Football Australia has announced the 23 players, coach, and assistant coaches selected by fans and historians in the Socceroos’ ‘Team …
Mel Mallam appointed to Football Australia as General Counsel
Football Australia have announced the appointment of Mel Mallam as General Counsel. Mallam returns to Australia having lived in Zurich …
CommBank Stadium to host historic Australia Cup Final
Football Australia has announced that CommBank Stadium in Sydney will host the Australia Cup 2022 Final between Sydney United 58 …
Nike unveils new Socceroos kit ahead of Qatar World Cup
Ahead of a momentous 12 months of football for Australian football, Nike and Football Australia have revealed the 2022 Australian …
Cadbury extend partnership with CommBank Matildas until 2026
Football Australia has announced that world-leading consumer brand, Cadbury, will stay on as an Official Partner of the CommBank Matildas …
Football Australia welcomes Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk as a Legacy ’23 Ambassador
Football Australia has announced the addition of Queensland Premier The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP as a Legacy ’23 Ambassador. As …
James Johnson to continue as Football Australia CEO until 2024
The Board of Football Australia have confirmed that the contract of Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, has been extended until …
Football Australia confirms adoption of FIFA’s newly implemented loan provisions
Football Australia have confirmed the adoption of recently implemented FIFA loan provisions and specific domestic loan provisions for professional players …
Football trailblazer Ebru Köksal appointed to Board of Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Football Australia (FA) have announced the appointment of global football identity, Ebru Köksal, CFA, to …
Football Coaches Australia congratulates Ernie Merrick on his appointment as Football Australia’s Chief Football Officer
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has strongly endorsed Football Australia’s appointment of Ernie Merrick OAM as (the inaugural) Chief Football Officer.
Football Australia partners with Penguin Random House
In the lead in to a massive 12 months for Australian football, Penguin Random House Australia (Puffin) has acquired an …
Significant trio joins Football Australia Legacy ’23 Ambassadors line up
Football Australia has announced the addition of Elizabeth (Liz) Broderick AO, Special Rapporteur and Independent Expert to the United Nations, …
Football Australia unveil Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23
Football Australia has today released the Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar for 2022/23 (DMC 2022/23) which outlines the key dates …
Julie Bishop welcomed by Football Australia as a Legacy ’23 Ambassador
Football Australia have announced that the Hon. Julie Bishop has joined the Legacy ’23 Ambassador Program as its latest representative. …
Football Australia’s #EQUALISER campaign is already bearing fruit ahead of Women’s World Cup
July 20 next year will mark the opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Auckland’s Eden Park. …
Football Australia set to honour Socceroos 100th anniversary
Football Australia will celebrate the Centenary of the Australian men’s national team on June 17 of this year. The date …
Football Australia recognises former women’s representative players
In an announcement on Monday, Football Australia formally recognised the achievements of 42 former Australian women’s representative players, including members …
The Football Coaching Life with Trevor Morgan: “Put the player first and have empathy for their situation”
The latest episode of The Football Coaching Life with Gary Cole, presented by Football Coaches Australia, sees Gary sitting down …
Football Australia pilots FIFA Coach Education Development Pathway Program
17 of Australia’s emerging coaches have converged on Sydney this week to participate in a joint FIFA-Football Australia Coach Educators’ …
Football Australia announces Legacy ’23 Ambassador Program
Football Australia has announced the line-up set to represent the Legacy ’23 Ambassador Program in the lead up to the …
Football Australia announces removal of cap for professional transfer fees
Football Australia’s (FA) efforts to implement a modern and progressive domestic transfer system in-line with football’s global market within the …
CUPRA becomes official automotive partner of the Socceroos and Matildas
CUPRA, Australia’s newest car and lifestyle brand, is teaming up with Football Australia to support the professional development of men’s …
Disney+ and the Matildas to showcase Australian sporting spirit
The Walt Disney Company and Football Australia have announced a new Australian-commissioned Disney+ Original which will tell the story of …
Football Australia launches new #EQUALISER campaign
Football Australia today launched the #EQUALISER campaign, an initiative supporting the ‘Community Facilities’ Pillar of its Legacy 23’ Plan, to deliver adequate female-friendly facilities …
CommBank help flood-hit football teams get back on the pitch
Football Australia’s major commercial partner, Commonwealth Bank, are providing grants to local football clubs across Queensland and New South Wales …
Football Australia welcomes first ParaMatildas team
Football Australia has announced the launch of the ParaMatildas, Australia’s first national team for women and girls with cerebral palsy …
Football Australia launches RAP as next step on Reconciliation journey
Football Australia has announced its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as part of its continued commitment to engaging with Indigenous …
Australia Cup confirmed as national knockout competition
Football Australia has confirmed tonight that from the 2022 edition onwards, Australia’s largest national knockout football competition will be known …
Four inductees enter Football Australia Hall of Fame
Football Australia has inducted four legends of Australian football into the Football Australia Hall of Fame at the Socceroos’ FIFA …
28 Australian Match Officials recognised by FIFA for 2022
Football Australia has announced that 28 of Australia’s Match Officials have been appointed to FIFA’s Panel of International Referees for …
Football Australia marks strong 2021 progress in Annual General Meeting
Football Australia’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Tuesday afternoon (November 23) via video conference, in line with …
Football Australia welcomes Nathan Magill as Head of Referees
Football Australia has appointed vastly experienced national refereeing assessor and instructor, Nathan Magill, as Head of Referees.
Football Australia confirm wellbeing support
As part of an expanded partnership by Football Australia, Sport Integrity Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), anyone who has been involved in Football Australia’s national programs will have the opportunity to access free counselling via the AIS Mental Health Referral Network from November 1, 2021 to April 1, 2022.
Is Australia ready for a two-year World Cup cycle?
Battle lines are being drawn between FIFA and key stakeholders, as it remains to be seen whether Australia will support the push for a two-year World Cup cycle.
Football Australia introduces new independent review process
Football Australia have announced the development of an independent complaint management process to enable current and former footballers and staff to bring forward concerns about alleged abuse, harassment or bullying in relation to Football Australia’s national teams and the A-Leagues.
Member Federations throw support behind Football Australia’s #VaxxedToBeBack initiative
Australia’s Member Federations have thrown their support behind Football Australia’s ‘#VaxxedToBeBack’ initiative.
Major events return to NSW with Matildas match series
Football Australia have announced that the Commonwealth Bank Matildas will host Brazil in a two-match series next month.
National Futsal Championships to return in 2022
Football Australia today announced that the National Futsal Championships (NFC) will return in 2022, with Queensland and Victoria hosting.
Football Australia meets with AAFC to discuss National Second Tier
Football Australia consulted with the Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) last week to discuss modelling and other considerations for a National Second Tier.
Football Australia and Commonwealth Bank begin partnership to grow women’s football
Football Australia have today announced the start of a game-changing partnership with Commonwealth Bank. Originally announced in April this year, …
Football Australia’s announcement of Domestic Match Calendar sets up National Second Division inclusion
Football Australia have today released the Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar (DMC) for the 2021/22 competitive year which will commence …
Fox Sports exits the room but bright times ahead for Australian football’s broadcast future
Last Sunday’s A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC signalled the end of Fox Sports’ 16-year broadcast partnership …
Football Australia announce new home for Socceroos, Matildas and FFA Cup matches
Football Australia have announced a landmark agreement with 10 ViacomCBS which will see Network 10 and its accompanying streaming platform …
Is it time for a national agenda regarding Futsal?
Futsal has played a huge role in the development of some of the most famous football players on the planet. …
Strong Federal Government support welcomed by Football Australia
Football Australia have welcomed the Federal Government’s pledge to provide $12 million of support to elite women’s football in Australia …
Australia’s overseas footballers set to benefit from digitally-led nutrition support
Football Australia has announced an extension and expansion of their partnership with Compeat Nutrition – an innovative company that is …
FA CEO James Johnson opens up on difficulties in the game and opportunities for the future
Speaking at Football Victoria’s Community in Business event on Friday, Football Australia CEO James Johnson reflected on his first 14 …
FIFA appoints Chief Operating Officers for Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has appointed two Chief Operating Officers (COOs) for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jane Fernandez and Jane …
FA reveal 2021 Domestic Match Calendar
Football Australia have released their 2021 Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar (DMC). The key features of the 2021 Australian Football …
Socceroos and Matildas secure innovative fan engagement product
Socceroos and Matildas fans will be able to integrate Australia’s national football teams further into their daily lives, after the …
Football Australia partners with Qukes
Football Australia has announced that Qukes Baby Cucumbers have signed an agreement to become a partner of the MiniRoos grassroots …
Football Australia announces Domestic Transfer System White Paper
Football Australia have announced the release of their Domestic Transfer System Transformation White Paper. Developed throughout the fourth quarter of …
A-League, W-League and Y-League to be unbundled from Football Australia
Football Australia and the newly formed Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that terms have been agreed to ‘unbundle’ the …
Football Australia CEO James Johnson: “There are strategic objectives to gain from a second tier”
James Johnson has faced unprecedented challenges during his first 11 months as Football Australia CEO. But despite the global pandemic …
The initiatives Australian football could adopt
In a competitive sport media landscape, Australian football needs to adopt initiatives to remain relevant and gain advantages on its …
FFA signs three-year deal with Priceline
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have signed a three-year partnership agreement with Priceline Pharmacy, in a deal which will support the …
Winner of FFA Cup to qualify for AFC Champions League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that any team who wins the FFA Cup from 2021 will be granted entry …
FFA launches Domestic Transfer System discussion webinars
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has released the first, in what will be part of a series of webinars regarding the …
The FFA Cup should be renamed the Australia Cup in a nod to the game’s history
This past Wednesday, Football Federation Australia held its seventeenth Annual General Meeting. One of the agenda items included a proposal …
FFA to be renamed as ‘Football Australia’ following AGM
Football Federation Australia (FFA) will be known as ‘Football Australia’ following unanimous Congress support in the 17th Annual General Meeting …
Australia to host AFC youth women’s qualifiers
FFA have announced Australia will host two AFC youth women’s qualification tournaments in 2021. The AFC has awarded Australia the …
FFA makes clever choice with Gustavsson appointment
Football Federation Australia announced the appointment of Tony Gustavsson on Tuesday night, as head coach of the Matildas for the …
Matildas partner with Cadbury until 2022
FFA have announced that Cadbury will be an official partner of the Matildas until 2022. Cadbury’s partnership with the FFA …
Dower takes up key role at FFA
FFA have announced Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower has extended her contract and will also assume the role of Women’s …
FFA and PFA reach deal for revised CBA
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have today come to terms on a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement …
FFA seeks to bring AFC youth women’s qualifiers to regional Australia
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has submitted a second bid to host Asian Football Confederation (AFC) youth women’s qualification fixtures in …
30 clubs vying to be part of National Second Division in 2022
The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have created a partner group involving 30 NPL clubs across Australia, with the …
FFA trio to join AFC Committees until 2023
FFA have announced three recently appointed management members have been assigned positions in separate AFC committees. FFA General Manager of …
Football Federation Australia clarifies Collective Bargaining Agreement processes
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has issued a statement addressing the current status of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
James Johnson thrilled with increased fan engagement for Socceroos and Matildas
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has revealed that in spite of COVID-19 related challenges, digital and social engagement figures have surged …
$1.5 million funding boost for Home of the Matildas facility
The Victorian government have confirmed they will commit $1.5 million towards the master planning and design for the proposed Home …
Filopoulos takes up senior role at FFA
FFA have announced Peter Filopoulos has been appointed Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs at the organisation, taking up …
FFA CEO James Johnson appoints Trevor Morgan as National Technical Director
Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced that Trevor Morgan has been appointed as the interim National Technical Director on 19 August …
Football Federation Australia teams up with Football Coaches Australia
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) in a …
FFA submits bid to host AFC U-17 Women’s Championship Qualifiers
FFA have announced that it has partnered with Cessnock City Council in a bid to host the AFC women’s football …
FFA announces Jane Fernandez as head of 2023 Women’s World Cup office
FFA have confirmed Jane Fernandez will continue with the organisation and serve as its head of the 2023 Women’s World …
Destination NSW partners with A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced Destination NSW will become an official partner for the remainder of the A-League season. …
Matildas and Olyroos receive funding boost for Olympics
The Matildas and Olyroos will receive a high-performance grant from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to prepare for next …
FFA outline plan for the future of Australian football
Football Federation Australia yesterday released a discussion paper that will be used to shape the future of football in the …
State federations welcome Women’s World Cup decision
Australia’s state federations have celebrated the nation’s successful bid for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The respective football federations …
Australia and New Zealand to host Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand’s dream to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to fruition as the two …
Japan withdraws: Australia-NZ bid in the box seat to host Women’s World Cup
Japan have withdrawn their bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in a boost for the joint Australian …
Coaches applaud new broadcast deal
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is delighted that Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced the agreement of a revised broadcast deal …
Foxtel breaks A-League broadcast deal
Foxtel has backed out of its deal with Football Federation Australia to broadcast domestic football, including the A-League. The current …
FIFA ranks Australia-NZ bid as best for 2023 Women’s World Cup
The Australia-New Zealand bid to co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup has been rated the best by FIFA, according to …
Debate on the future of the game is essential to become a football nation
In regards to the conversation around Australian football right now, everything is on the table. Despite the current times we …
2023 Women’s World Cup: Host to be announced June 25
Australia and New Zealand will find out whether they will host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in under six …
FFA launches online football resource for schools
Football Federation Australia have announced it has released a new interactive online football resource for primary school students.
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Gary Cole: There is no better time than now to unify the game
Socceroos great Gary Cole feels it is now time to “find a way to heal” the wounds of the past …
Eleven of the best: FFA create influential panel to address game’s issues
A selection of eleven experienced Australian football figures will come together and advise the FFA’s Football Development Committee (FDC) on …
No date set for A-League return
FFA have re-confirmed their intention to resume the current A-League season as soon as possible, however a firm date for …
Matildas sign up as Australian Red Cross Youth Ambassadors
Matildas defender Karly Roestbakken and Young Matildas Charlotte Grant and Indiah-Page Riley have joined up as Australian Red Cross Youth …
After COVID-19 Australian football should be returned to its base
As an industry, Australian football has the opportunity to pull off the most stunning and successful transformation in a post …
#FootballForFires match to be played in October at Bankwest Stadium
The #FootballForFires fundraising match will now be played at Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, October 3. The charity event was initially …
Football Victoria makes operational changes due to COVID-19
Football Victoria have announced changes to its operations, with the aim of securing the financial viability of its organisation and …
FFA partners with Australian Red Cross
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced a partnership with the Australian Red Cross to support those who are most vulnerable …
FFA forced to cut 70% of staff
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Football Federation Australia has had its hand forced, standing down around 70% of their …
FFA launches Skills Hub for its #PlayatHomeChallenge
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has launched its official Skills Hub as another part of its #PlayatHomeChallenge. The Skills Hub will …
Fox Sports staff cuts reinforce football is not a high priority
On Wednesday, Foxtel announced a host of cuts to its Fox Sports News division. Of the expected 20 or so …
FFA suspends all grassroots football competitions in Australia due to coronavirus
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced all sanctioned grassroots football competitions and associated training will be suspended for the next …
A-League Fixtures to be Played in Empty Stadiums
The FFA have today confirmed that all A-League, W-League and NPL fixtures across Australia will be played, but in empty …