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 …
Former South Melbourne FC president weighs-in on second division
Former South Melbourne FC President George Vasilopoulos has provided his insights into the National Second Division, stating he believes many …
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 …
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 …
Fixing Australia’s youth development starts with revamping the Y-League
A lack of consistent talent-production has cast the spotlight over Australia’s youth pathways in recent years, a topic that has …
FFA maintains commitment for Indigenous football
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has expressed its commitment towards a new era of Indigenous football in light of NAIDOC Week …
Why an Australian football Netflix series is needed
Netflix boast just under 200 million subscribers worldwide and have released several sports documentaries over the last few years. However, …
Football Queensland set to host Australia’s first female-only B Licence Coaching Course
Football Queensland have announced they will hold Australia’s first ever female-only FFA/AFC B Licence coaching course at the beginning of …
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 …
Wenger to feature at Australian Coaching Conference
Three-time English Premier League winning coach Arsene Wenger will feature in a presentation in this year’s Australian Coaching Conference. The …
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 …
Why digital transformation is vital for Australian football
Australian football should embrace digital transformation in order for it to succeed and grow into the future. A simple definition …
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 …
Support grows for National Second Division ahead of AAFC meeting
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) will take the next step towards its plans to have a national second …
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 …
FFA CEO James Johnson: “We have many challenges in front of us as a sport”
Is James Johnson the trailblazer Australian football needs?
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 …
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 …
Will Australia ever see the FFA Cup again?
A total of 765 football clubs had registered to compete in the 2020 FFA Cup, yet a recent decision to …
A-League’s bungled restart highlights difficulties in changing Australian football’s narrative
The FFA last week released a discussion paper titled ‘XI Principles for the future of Australian Football’. In a move …
Soccerscene and Football Coaches Australia announce formal partnership
Soccerscene and Football Coaches Australia (FCA) are pleased to announce their formal media partnership commencing as of 6 July 2020.
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Nick Galatas: “XI Principles a step in the right direction to unify the game”
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) has released a response to Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) XI Principles, supporting the …
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 …
Is the A-League’s return to winter another unnecessary tinkering of Australian football?
Just over 30 years ago, a decision was made to shift the top tier of Australian domestic football from winter …
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 …
A-League Set to Return on July 16
After months of inactivity, the A-League will officially be returning to action next month.
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 …
Competitive football returns in the NT
The Northern Territory became the first state or territory in Australia to recommence competitive community football after resuming their Women’s …
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 …
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The coach speaks: One on one with Alen Stajcic
It was perhaps apt that my chat with former Matildas and now Central Coast Mariners manager Alen Stajcic was interrupted …
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.
Could COVID-19 stunt progress towards the Second Division?
The ongoing worldwide pandemic has seen the A-League, as well as all state competitions postpone their fixtures until further notice.
Will Australia now finally put football ahead of power and pettiness?
Ange Postecoglou’s comments on ABC’s Offsiders Program in regards to putting Australian football first, were compelling and accurate.
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 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 …
Women’s Cricket World Cup was great, but Matildas home World Cup will be greater
Last Sunday’s T20 Women’s World Cup final between Australia and India was a fantastic sporting spectacle. The crowd of over …
FFA Announce Growth in Female Participation in 2019
In a recent statement, the FFA have revealed nearly two million women and girls across the country played football in …
Transfer fees and salary cap exempt foreigners in the A-League? Be careful what you wish for
Chief executive of Football Federation Australia James Johnson recently cited a need to re-evaluate the transfer fee system in the …
Is the W-League ready for its first transgender player?
With international transgender athletes the current focus of protests by some female competitors, who are calling for a levelling of …
ACL games in Australia put on hold against Chinese opposition
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has told the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that Australian teams will be unable to host Chinese …
Will Australian football sink or swim in 2020?
A blockbuster calendar provides Australian football with huge opportunities over the next eleven months. Last week, in what will be …
Perhaps the best thing James Johnson can do for Australian football is leave it alone
Much hope has surrounded Football Federation Australia’s decision to appoint one of our own to its helm. Intelligent, well connected, …
Global superstars to play in Football for Fires exhibition match in May
Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced yesterday that a host of former international footballers will play in a special bushfire relief …
Sydney to host Matildas in Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced that Group B of the 2020 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament will be held …
FFA CEO James Johnson set to shake-up structure
New Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO James Johnson says addressing how the organisation can adapt to constant change will be …
Football SA earns extra spot for 2020 FFA Cup
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed that South Australia will be allocated an additional team for the FFA Cup Round …
Matildas and Football Ferns commit to FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
Westfield Matildas and Football Ferns players have come together to support the Bid ‘As One’ for Australia and New Zealand …
FFA’s appointment of James Johnson is promising but where in the world does he start?
The Australian football community cheered as a collective with Friday’s official FFA announcement that James Johnson would take the reigns …
Curbing facilities shortage by the power of virtual reality
It may still seem like a speculative idea that doesn’t appeal to everyone, but virtual reality (VR) could be a …
Optus secures FIFA Club World Cup rights
Optus have become the new rights holders of the FIFA Club World Cup, during 2019 and 2020 which are hosted …
Will Swanton’s attempted NBL vs A-League code war was an epic fail
People like The Australian newspaper’s Will Swanton obviously detest football and apparently enjoy watching the game struggle, for acknowledgement and …
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Phil Moss: Australian football coaches deserve better
Former Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss claims football coaches in Australia deserve more respect and a higher level of …
FFA announces two new board members & Nikou re-elected as chairman, but where to from here?
Football Federation Australia conducted their Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday, with a host of announcements.
D-Day arrives as Nikou to face first AGM as chairman
Football Federation Australia (FFA) will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday the 21st of November to decide who …
Victoria onside for Women’s World Cup bid
The Victorian Government has confirmed they will support Australia’s bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. If Australia was …
Kate Jacewicz announced as AFF Referee of the Year (Women)
Leading Australian referee Kate Jacewicz has been honoured by being named the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Referee of the Year …
South Australia back 2023 Women’s World Cup dream
The South Australian government have confirmed they will support Australia’s quest to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Equal pay for Matildas a win for the women’s game
In an announcement by Football federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has …
FFA considering bid to host Under 19’s youth tournament
As first reported by the Herald Sun, the FFA is strongly considering a bid to host the ASEAN Football Federation …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas claims second division dream still alive
The A-League may be independent, but that won’t get in the way of the big plans for a second division …
Second division dream still alive
The A-League may be independent, but that won’t get in the way of the big plans for a second division …
Futsalroos return to NSW for friendly
The Australian Men’s Futsal team, the Futsalroos, have had their final preparation ahead of the 2019 Futsal Championships.
World Cup referee Alireza Faghani to officiate first A-League match this weekend
2016 and 2018 AFC Referee of the Year Alireza Faghani will officiate his first match in the A-League this Saturday, …
Matildas mark significant milestone
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has honoured the first ever women’s international match by congratulating that team alongside the current Westfield …
Bresciano and Duggan join FFA Board
Football Federation Australia have announced that former Socceroo Mark Bresciano and ex-Matilda Amy Duggan will be joining the FFA board.
Filopoulos’ defence of football proves he is the right man to unite and lead the domestic game
In an administrative career spanning near a quarter of a century, CEO of Football Victoria Peter Filopoulos has forged a …
Australia’s bid for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup gets the support it needs
Australia is considering themselves as a contender to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and with commitment already made …
FFA Technical Director meets with Football Queensland
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Technical Director Rob Sherman has met with representatives of Football Queensland (FQ) earlier this week, which …
‘When Soccer Died’ documentary to raise awareness on big issues
Two local filmmakers have come together in a bid to shine a light on the problems facing Australia soccer.
Football Victoria’s first leading female refferee to join A-League panel
One of Football Victoria’s leading female referee has had the opportunity to join the A-League Referees Panel for the upcoming …
FFA form committee to consult on National Second Division
On Monday, the FFA announced they had convened a broad cross section of the football community to join the first …
FFA independent review of national teams – what are the implications?
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced they will address the way the Australian national teams are managed, by progressing with …
Football Victoria set to benefit Dockerty Cup Final move in Ballarat
It’s the most historic and long-lasting soccer competition in Victoria, but the Dockerty Cup Final in 2020 will pave the …
FFA Referees boss Ben Wilson resigns
After 7 years as the FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson has resigned from his position to pursue a new …
Victorian A-League clubs can benefit from unique home grounds, this is how.
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Walking Football launched in Australia
In a move to bolster its participation numbers, Football Federation Australia have launched a new ‘Walking Football’ program to suit …
Why a National Second Division is an absolute must
Expansion to a second division has been a huge talking point for Australian soccer fans with the question being posed …
FFA Cup returns to put local clubs back in the spotlight
The sixth edition of the FFA Cup will again showcase some of the best talents from around Australia’s National Premier …
Child safeguarding programme and toolkit launched by FIFA
A new initiative created by FIFA has been put in place to help protect all children involved in the game, …
FFA chief executive David Gallop quits
David Gallop will quit his job as Football Federation Australia’s chief executive at the end of the year.
Refined inclusivity principles for club identity released by FFA
Today is a new step forward by Football Federation Australia who have announced the release of new Inclusivity Principles for …
FFA announce plan to introduce ‘B-League’ by 2021
Today, the FFA and chairman Chris Nikou announced a discussion paper that entails the plan to bring in a second …