The AFC will ratify Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast as hosts of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Here’s why Melbourne’s exclusion is a travesty!
PFA release Matildas report on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup outlining success
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have published a new report on the Matildas and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup that …
Brisbane Roar and Ausenco continue for a third Liberty A-League season
Brisbane Roar have announced an extension with current Platinum Partner and front-of-shirt sponsor, Ausenco, to continue as sponsor of the …
Football SA and JB Metropolitan Distributors alliance to improve women’s football in the state
Football South Australia (SA) and large food and beverage distributor JB Metropolitan Distributors have announced a new partnership that lasts …
Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting Program to encourage more media participation
The Victorian Government’s 2022-23 Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting Program supports women who are interested in sports media. …
La Trobe University set to open The Home of the Matildas in mid-2023
Construction of The Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University Sports Park is on track to be finished the …
Network 10 commentator Simon Hill: “The game doesn’t belong to me or any individual”
Arriving in Australia from his native England in 2003, football broadcaster Simon Hill has become synonymous with Australian football and …
NSW Football Legacy Fund drives funding to grassroots clubs
The NSW Government recently announced a $3.1 million investment into more than 100 grassroots football projects and clubs across the …
Females in football celebrated through She Can and the World Cup
With the widely anticipated 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup just around the corner, it is becoming ever so more important …
Football Australia’s Play Football campaign to inspire next generation
With Australian football heading into the most significant 12 months in its history, the country’s Socceroos and Matildas stars have …
Commonwealth Bank signs on as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Official Supporter
Over the weekend, FIFA announced that Commonwealth Bank (CommBank) has signed on as a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Official …
Sports commentator Ben Homer: “There’s a really good foundation this year for the A-Leagues to take off”
Varied and adaptable in his work as a sports broadcaster, Ben Homer’s professional journey through the world of Australian sport …
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 …
Women’s football future discussed at Football Victoria Community in Business luncheon
Football Victoria’s recently held Community in Business (CIB) event saw women’s football discussed in depth by a panel of representatives …
Lightwood Park on the brink of hosting the world’s best
Lightwood Park, home to Kingborough Lions, has taken a massive step to confirm their chances of attaining base camp status …
U.S. Soccer Federation welcomes JT Batson as new CEO
JT Batson has been named as the new CEO / Secretary General of the U.S. Soccer Federation. Batson, who has …
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 …
Eastern Stand of Coopers Stadium reopens
Coopers Stadium, the home of Adelaide United, is set to welcome back its Eastern Stand for the coming 2022/23 A-League …
2023 Women’s World Cup Team Base Camps confirmed by FIFA
FIFA has confirmed the short-listed Team Base Camp options that will be available for selection by participating teams (Participating Member …
2022-23 Liberty A-League fixtures to promote more fan engagement
The Liberty A-League Women 2022-23 season have been released alongside a new show, free tickets for juniors and kick-off times. …
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 …
Port Melbourne Sharks President Bill Romanovski: “It’s horrendous what’s happened here – the facility was selected and now it’s not”
Historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Port Melbourne Sharks have seen their successful application to be a training venue host …
NSW Football Legacy Program workforce revealed by Northern NSW Football
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the introduction of their NSW Football Legacy Program workforce. The NSW Football Legacy Program …
WWC 2023 Chief Operating Officer Jane Fernandez: “The Women’s World Cup is arriving at a significant turning point in Australian football”
With just over a year until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicks off at New Zealand’s Eden Park on …
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 …
Training sites announced for 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia
13 training sites across 5 Australian cities have been selected in the initial phase of team facility planning, for the …
Coopers Stadium upgrades progressing smoothly
Adelaide United’s Coopers Stadium upgrades are running as planned as it receives back-of-house improvements to prepare for the 2023 FIFA …
FIFA’s commercial partnership structure unlocks opportunities
For the first time in eight years, FIFA has introduced a new commercial partnership structure that will provide companies worldwide …
Why 2021 was a groundbreaking year for Australian football
As 2021 draws to a close, it has proved to be another fantastic year of growth for the game – Soccerscene picks out five highlights.
Parkes Avenue facility improved for Henry Lawson FC
Nepean Football Association side Henry Lawson FC have received facility upgrades thanks to a fantastic collaborative effort between federal, state, and local government.
Construction of World Cup facilities underway in Tasmania
The upgrades to Clennett’s Lightwood Park are underway, ensuring that Kingborough Lions FC’s home ground will be given a significant opportunity to potentially host training basecamps for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Orange District Football obtain over $100,000 for lighting upgrade
Orange District Football have seen the successful acquisition of $108,428 in funding for a lighting upgrade at Sir Jack Brabham Park.
Beyond Greatness identity revealed for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The Australia & New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to unite and inspire people from around the world following the announcement of their exciting and bold brand identity, featuring the slogan ‘Beyond Greatness’.
Football South Australia kicks off Legacy for the 2023 Women’s World Cup
Football South Australia has announced the launch of the ‘Leave A Legacy’ website to coincide with the commemoration of 100 years for women’s football in the nation.
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.
Rachel Williams appointed to Football Tasmania Board
Football Tasmania have welcomed long-time Tasmanian football and sports media contributor Rachel Williams to their Board.
Football Queensland’s Girls United to encourage female participation
Football Queensland have announced the establishment of Girls United programs to inspire greater female participation in the world game across the state.
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, …
100 years of women’s football to be celebrated by Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced upcoming celebrations for the 100-year anniversary of women’s football in the sunshine state.
Is the time finally right for Australia to host the FIFA World Cup?
In a story that caught the eyes of the Australian football community last week, sport and government officials are said …
Football Australia’s new initiative to boost female representation in coaching
In what comes as a major step towards the growth of female representation, Football Australia have launched a new initiative aimed at addressing the recruitment, development, and retention of women in coaching.
Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge: “If we can get clarity and alignment together then I think we can see football reaching its potential”
A long-time adherent of the world game, Football NSW Chief Executive Officer Stuart Hodge has been in charge of the …
Matildas did the nation proud but this may just be the beginning
The Matildas ended their Olympic campaign in fourth place last night, after losing 4-3 to the USA in the Bronze …
Optus Sport is the right platform to show 2023 Women’s World Cup
Late last week, Optus Sport announced that they had secured the Australian broadcasting rights for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World …
Melbourne Victory W-League head coach Jeff Hopkins: “There are so many positive things happening in the game right now”
Jeff Hopkins coached Melbourne Victory to the most dramatic of wins in this years W-League final – a goal directly …
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 …
UK Women’s sport set to generate $1.8 billion a year by 2030
According to a study by the Women’s Sport Trust and data & insight agency Two Circles, Women’s sport in the …
Sky Sports to broadcast Women’s Super League from 2021/22 Season
Sky Sports have announced their agreement to show a minimum of 35 Women’s Super League games live and exclusive on …
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 …
The need for more women coaches – Interview with FCA’s Aish Ravi
New Football Coaches Australia (FCA) Executive Committee member Aish Ravi has made it her mission to inspire more women to …
Football Queensland to deliver Women’s World Cup legacy plan to Parliament
Football Queensland (FQ) will launch its three-year Women and Girls Strategy (2021-2023) at Parliament today, in a bid to increase …
One-on-one with John Aloisi: “I want to coach again”
Socceroos legend John Aloisi has declared he wants to coach again “sooner rather than later”, hoping to get that opportunity …
AFC reveal dates for 2022 Women’s Asian Cup
The AFC have confirmed that the 2022 Women’s Asian Cup in India will take place from January 20 to February …
Four Australian referees gunning to officiate at 2023 Women’s World Cup
Football Australia have announced that four Australian match officials have been chosen as candidates to possibly officiate at the 2023 …
U-17 and U-19 2021 FIFA World Cups cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of both the U-17 and U-19 FIFA World Cups in 2021. Indonesia was …
FIFA begins host city selection process for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has begun its process to examine the 12 candidate host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, through …
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 …
Equal pay in football is one thing, but fair prize money is much harder to achieve
After the stunning success of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, continued calls for equal pay rang loudly across …
New Zealand Football appoint Project Director
New Zealand Football has announced the appointment of Jane Patterson as the Project Director for the Initial Operating Phase of …
Football Tasmania CEO calls for improved funding for the world game
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley believes it is time football received a fairer share of state government funding. The governing …
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 …
Do the Matildas need a female coach?
With the recent decision by former Matildas coach Ante Milicic to move into the head coaching role at A-League club …