football australia

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics. 1 Aug 2024
States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures

States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures

NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup. 13 Jun 2024
FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

Queensland, NSW and WA have been announced by Football Australia as host states for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. 22 Apr 2024
Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case

Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case

Matildas captain Sam Kerr will be supported by Football Australia as she faces a racial harassment charge in the United Kingdom. 8 Mar 2024
Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case

Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case

Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents. 6 Mar 2024
'Alarm bells': FA vows action on ALM referee abuse

'Alarm bells': FA vows action on ALM referee abuse

James Johnson says Football Australia won't allow constant abuse of referees to go unchecked after a recent spate of incidents in the A-League Men competition. 13 Feb 2024
Coach Tony Gustavsson stresses Matildas commitment

Coach Tony Gustavsson stresses Matildas commitment

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has been linked to the vacant Sweden men's job, but insists he's committed through to Australia's Paris Olympics campaign. 25 Nov 2023
Australia confident of hosting Women's Asian Cup: FA

Australia confident of hosting Women's Asian Cup: FA

Football Australia is confident of hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup as Anter Isaac is elected the new chair of the organisation. 22 Nov 2023
Socceroos, Matildas' new pay deal at a glance

Socceroos, Matildas' new pay deal at a glance

A look at the key points from the new CBA signed between Football Australia and Professional Footballers Australia. 8 Nov 2023
TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost

TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost

Football Australia is bullish about its prospects of cashing in on the Socceroos and Matildas' success when TV rights go to market. 8 Nov 2023
New pay deal to net big wins for Socceroos, Matildas

New pay deal to net big wins for Socceroos, Matildas

Impressive World Cup performances over the last 12 months will allow the Socceroos and Matildas to cash in with a new collective bargaining agreement. 7 Nov 2023
Australia to battle Saudis for Women's Asian Cup 2026

Australia to battle Saudis for Women's Asian Cup 2026

Football Australia want to ensure the Women's World Cup isn't a flash in the pan by bringing the 2026 Asian Cup to these shores. 18 Aug 2023
Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Phoenix make Breslin first ALW foreign signing

Wellington Phoenix have signed US attacking midfielder Hope Breslin, who becomes the A-League Women club's first foreign signing. 10 Aug 2023
Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids

Early signs point to further Australia World Cup bids

FA chief executive James Johnson says Australia's eagerness for the Women's World Cup strengthens their hand if they are to bid for further FIFA events. 21 Jul 2023
New FA Chief Football Officer to 'disrupt' Australian game

New FA Chief Football Officer to 'disrupt' Australian game

Former NSL and A-League coach Ernie Merrick has been appointed as the FA's first chief football officer. 2 Aug 2022
Soccer abuse cases from process originally prompted by Lisa de Vanna claims handed to police

Soccer abuse cases from process originally prompted by Lisa de Vanna claims handed to police

Sport Integrity Australia has handed three cases to police from a complaints process initiated after Matildas stalwart Lisa de Vanna's claims of abuse. 27 May 2022