As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 approaches its March 1 kick-off, the messaging around the tournament has centred on …
What the Major Facility Investments mean beyond the Upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup
As anticipation builds for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, Western Australia is witnessing a transformation not just in readiness …
Football NSW Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Girls
Football NSW hosted the Girls Football Australia Talent Development Scheme (TDS) event across the 11th and 12th of February.
Sam Kerr Leads a Renewed Matilda’s Force into Asian Cup Quest on Home Soil
When the CommBank Matildas take to the pitch at Perth Stadium on the 1st of March, it won’t just mark …
Is the FW Regional Girls Training Camp bridging the access gap for talent?
In Western Australia, the tyranny of distance has historically functioned as the primary barrier to talent identification.
Women in Football Launches Financial Empowerment Program
Game-changer for women in football: New partnership promises to tackle the pay gap and put financial power back in female hands — here’s what you need to know.
Football NSW Builds Female Leadership Pipeline
Football NSW’s Women in Football Leadership Program conducted a 2-day face-to-face workshop at the Pullman Sydney Olympic Park. Twenty-three curated …
Lina Souloukou welcomed as new AS Roma CEO
Lina Souloukou is now AS Roma’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & General Manager of the Club, where she has …
Sydney FC and Billbergia continue association with women’s team
Sydney FC and Billbergia will continue their partnership for at least another year, after agreeing on an extension for the …
Football Queensland hosts first C Diploma course in four years
Football Queensland (FQ) has hosted the state’s first female-only Football Australia/AFC C Diploma course since 2018, sparking more development opportunities …
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 …
Ange Koutos calls for removal of FV Emerging from women’s NPL
The Victorian women’s National Premier League season will breathe a rejuvenated sigh of relief when it kicks off in early …
Construction underway at Home of Matildas
Work has begun at La Trobe University in Bundoora, as a next step towards the Commonwealth Bank Matildas calling Victoria …
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 …
Indigenous Football Week to focus on next level gender equality in the game
The sixth annual Indigenous Football Week 2021 (IFW21) will be held on November 22 to 27. A week-long program of events will shine a spotlight on the power of football to unlock the potential of Indigenous girls and women and improve gender equality, from grassroots to elite.
Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros: “We have a demand for playing football exceeding the ability to provide opportunities”
Kimon Taliadoros played for some of Australia’s biggest clubs in the National Soccer League, and joined Football Victoria (FV) as …
Capital Football CEO Phil Brown: “The facilities don’t reflect the change in participation by women and girls”
Phil Brown has had a career in football administration that has spanned the Asian continent. Now the CEO of Capital …
Casey Comets treated to new female friendly pavilion facilities
A brand new female friendly pavilion has been completed at the home of Casey Comets, made possible by Victorian Government …
The Football Coaching Life Podcast recap with Vicki Linton
On Season 2 Episode 2 of The Football Coaching Life, Gary Cole interviews Canberra United head coach Vicki Linton. It …
Dave Beeche appointed as new CEO of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has named Dave Beeche as the new CEO for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and …
Investment confirmed for Home of The Matildas in Victoria
Football Australia and Football Victoria have welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to invest in a world-class Home of The Matildas …
Funding for female changerooms a top priority for NSW Government
The NSW Government has made female changerooms a top priority for funding when $100 million is spread across regional NSW …
Sarah Styles appointed as Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation
Sarah Styles has been appointed to the role as Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation in …
Victorian Government launches Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program
The Victorian State Government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program has been launched as an initiative towards funding one-off …
Football Australia signs expanded partnership with rebel
Football Australia has announced a multi-year expanded partnership with rebel, as Australia’s largest sports retailer has signed on to be …
Host cities and stadiums for FIFA Women’s World Cup revealed
Details for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 have been confirmed, with nine host cities and 10 stadiums set to …
MyState Bank announced as new naming rights sponsor for Tasmania’s Women’s Super League
MyState Bank have been announced as the new naming rights sponsor for Tasmania’s premier women’s football competition for the next …
Football Victoria announce partnership with Siren: A Women in Sport Collective
Football Victoria have announced a partnership with Siren: A Women in Sport Collective, through their Emerging Sports Writer Program. The …
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 …
Applications open for Sport Australia’s Women Leaders in Sport Grants
Sport Australia is now accepting applications for the 2021 Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) Development Grants and Leadership Workshops. The …
Regional NSW gets boost ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
A NSW Government funded talent identification and youth development program over the next three years will help young girls who …
Queensland’s Winning Football Formula close to completion
Football Queensland is hoping to receive government funding that will unlock the Winning Football Formula for women’s football in 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 …
Leicester City Women becomes fully professional
English Premier League club Leicester City have announced that their women’s team will be a fully professional outfit when 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 …
JFA announce first professional women’s competition
The Japan Football Association (JFA) have announced plans to launch their first professional women’s competition. In a major step forward …
Mathew Ryan among the latest names to pledge support for #BreakTheChain
Australian Socceroos and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, along with China PR’s women’s team captain Wu Haiyan and …
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 …
Football Victoria’s Nike FC Cup returns for 2020
Football Victoria’s Women’s State Knockout Cup begins next week, with Nike returning as the official naming rights partner of the …
UEFA and Disney to promote the women’s game with partnership
An exciting new partnership will encourage girls to participate in soccer, with a new grassroots women’s youth soccer project the …
Football Queensland appoint former Matilda Amy Chapman
Football Queensland has ticked yet another box as it continues to make good on its promises.
Football Queensland’s CEO Robert Cavallucci to reform Junior Development on the Sunshine Coast
Football Queensland today released a statement on the current state of junior development on the Sunshine Coast.
Jacewicz set to become first woman to referee an A-League match
Victorian-based referee Kate Jacewicz will create history when Melbourne City face Newcastle Jets this weekend. Jacewicz will become the first …
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 …
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 …
Matildas draw record attendance in victory against Chile
Mere days after the huge announcement of equal pay between the Matildas and the Socceroos, the women have set another …
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 …
First female match commissioner selected for AFC Cup final
Kanya Keomany of Laos will be the first woman to take charge of an AFC Cup final, after being appointed …
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 …
Sport Australia Hall of Fame welcomes first ever female
On Thursday 10th of October 2019, a former Matildas captain will be duly recognised for her contributions for women’s football.
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 …
Women Leaders in Sport federal grant
The Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program is an Australian Government initiative that is managed by Sport Australia in partnership …
Football Victoria looking to grow women’s football into the future
In a statement released on Monday, Football Victoria released a new report into the structure of Women and Girls’ football …
AFC announce first ever female match commissioner
In a statement made earlier today. the AFC have announced that South Korean Kim Se-in will become the first ever …
AFC continue #ItsMyGame campaign following 2019 Asian Cup
After a successful campaigning stint during the 2019 Asian Cup earlier this year, the AFC is pushing on with the …
The round ball game pioneering again with the launch of Women in Football
The mere fact that groups and associations with an intention to promote inclusivity even exist, says a lot about their …