GO Camps: Train Like a Green and Gold this July at HoTM

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After the success of previous GO Camps across the country, Football Victoria is bringing the first-ever ‘Train Like a Green & Gold’ football program to Victoria’s premier football venue – The Home of the Matildas – on Monday July 14.

This one-of-a-kind, one-day football experience is designed specifically for girls aged 11 to 13. Held during the school holidays, the camp gives young players the chance to train like their heroes in a world-class environment.

With past camps in New South Wales and Queensland drawing strong attendance and overwhelmingly positive feedback from families, the upcoming Victorian edition promises to be just as impactful – and even more special, given its location at Australia’s home of women’s football.

Set in the heart of La Trobe University’s Sports Park in Bundoora, participants will have the rare opportunity to train where the CommBank Matildas train, using the same elite facilities and environment that supports our national team.

Whether your child is new to the game or already has some experience, the GO Camps: Train Like a Green & Gold program caters to all skill levels.

The day will run from 9am to 3pm, led by accredited coaches who focus on enjoyment, participation, and development in a fun and supportive setting.

As part of the experience, participants will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, including access to the exclusive CommBank Matildas change rooms, complete with signed lockers and elite-level amenities.

A First Aid professional will be present on the day to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

Key Information

  • For Girls 11-13 Years
  • Date: Monday, 14 July
  • Time: 9AM – 3PM
  • Location: The Home of The Matildas, Bundoora
  • Cost: $90
  • Bring: Packed lunch
  • Participants will receive a certificate of participation.

To register for GO Camps: Train like a Green and Gold, click here.

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Chelsea and Tottenham Arrive in Sydney as Premier League Giants Launch Australian Pre-Season Tour

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have touched down in Sydney ahead of their pre-season tour of Australia for the Sydney Super Cup. Both clubs have wasted little time settling into life in Sydney, beginning preparations for a busy week of training sessions, fan events and pre-season fixtures.

The London rivals will each face A-League opposition before meeting meeting in the marquee fixture of the tour at Accor Stadium, bringing two of England’s biggest clubs to Australian shores as they build towards the 2026-27 Premier League season.

For Chelsea, the tour represents the first opportunity for supporters to see new manager Xabi Alonso lead the Blues. Meanwhile, Spurs fans will be eager to see improvements from Roberto De Zerbi’s men following their narrow escape from relegation last season.

Chelsea will open their tour against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday 28 July, while Tottenham will face Sydney FC on Wednesday 29 July, before the clubs meet in the headline fixture of the tour on Saturday 1 August.

The clash will mark the first time the London rivals have faced each other outside the UK. The tour is another sign of Australia’s growing stature as a destination for elite European clubs during the northern hemisphere off-season

With Chelsea and Tottenham among the Premier League’s biggest global brands, the fixtures are expected to attract strong crowds and give Australian football fans a rare opportunity to watch top-flight English footballers in person.

The tour will also feature the Chelsea Women’s team, which will take on the A-League Women’s All Stars in a showcase fixture on Wednesday 12 August.

Football Australia Chairman Reflects on Socceroos World Cup Campaign, Points to Reform Agenda Ahead

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Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac has released a statement reflecting on the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended in a penalty shootout loss to Egypt in the Round of 32 on 3 July.

Isaac thanked the players, coaching staff, medical and performance teams, and volunteers who supported the campaign, saying they represented the country with professionalism, humility and pride.

He said the tournament had brought Australians together across every state, culture and generation, calling it one of the few sporting moments capable of uniting the country.

Isaac linked the campaign to Football Australia’s broader governance work, pointing to the organisation’s recently announced reform agenda and the Enduring Principles adopted last year: Better Access to Football for All, More Football, Better Football, More People Enjoying Football, and Winning Football.

He said those principles, together with the organisation’s values of Welcome, Ready, Connect, Excel and Protect, formed the basis for every decision Football Australia makes.

“World Cups do not define our leadership,” Isaac said, adding that they instead reveal progress made long before a ball is kicked.

He said Football Australia’s responsibility extended beyond preparing for the next tournament to strengthening the institution that supports every tournament that follows.

Isaac said progress in a sporting ecosystem of Australian football’s scale depends less on any single body’s authority than on the willingness of clubs, federations, leagues and government to align around shared goals.

He said the organisation would study the lessons of the campaign carefully and continue refining its approach.

“Adaptability is not changing direction with every headline,” Isaac said. “It is improving the path while remaining true to the destination.”

Isaac framed his own role in terms of long-term stewardship, saying the game should be left in a stronger position for the generations that follow than it was for those who built it.

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