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Westfield Matildas to return to international action against Germany

The Westfield Matildas will return to international action with a bang as they take on European powerhouse Germany on 11 April 2021 at Brita-Arena Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden.  Australia will play the defending Olympic Champions as part of their preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympi

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Date set for Olympic Football Tournament draws

The Westfield Matildas and Olyroos will discover their opponents for the upcoming Olympic Football Tournaments on 21 April at 7pm AEST (10am CET).   The countdown to the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is on, with Australia set to participate in the men's and women's tour

Morgan, Smith focused on implementing enhancements to Coach Education in 2021
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Morgan, Smith focused on implementing enhancements to Coach Education in 2021

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ’s National Technical Director Trevor Morgan, together with experienced and respected Coach Educator Dr Ron Smith, have embarked on a process to enhance Australia’s Coach Education framework having identified some issues and challenges with the system throughout

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Harmony Day 2021: How football shows us 'everyone belongs'

From grassroots communities scattered across the nation, through the tight-knit clubs at NPL level and into our richly diverse national teams, football in Australia possesses an incredible power to prove that 'everyone belongs'. Thus, our game is distinctly intertwined with th

Delving into the DMC: More than ‘dates on a calendar’
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Delving into the DMC: More than ‘dates on a calendar’

For the first time in its history, Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ has unveiled a Domestic Match Calendar (DMC) – and its main architect believes it could be a game changer. Developed in line with the XI Principles for the future of Australian football, the DMC aims to connect all tiers do

Sam Kerr hat-trick guides Chelsea to Conti Cup trophy
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Sam Kerr hat-trick guides Chelsea to Conti Cup trophy

Westfield Matilda Sam Kerr has played a starring role in Chelsea's 6-0 romp of Bristol in the Continental Cup final.  Kerr and Fran Kirby were at their dynamic best to earn Chelsea their second straight league cup and a fourth trophy since the Australian captain arrive

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Football community to reunite for 2021 Tombsy Cup fundraiser

The football community is set to come together for a worthy cause on Sydney's Northern Beaches in support of this month's Tombsy Cup.  The tournament, which is set to take place at Cromer Park on Saturday 27th March, has attracted significant interest.

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Vale Alan Marnoch

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ is deeply saddened to have learned of the passing of former Socceroo Alan Marnoch.  Marnoch became the 186th player to represent Australia’s senior men’s national team in an A' international when he made his debut for the Socceroos against Scotland, the nati

Leah Blayney lends a hand at Oran Park
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Leah Blayney lends a hand at Oran Park

A few weeks out from the start of the community season, the Oran Park Rovers Division 4 All Age Ladies team are still without a coach.  But last week, in the spirit of Female Football Week, Westfield Young Matildas and Future Matildas coach Leah Blayney offered to help out by

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FFW 2021: Meet the small club making a huge grassroots impact

The small town of Lochinvar, nestled just outside of Maitland in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, had an official population of just 784 people in 2016, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Despite this modest population base, over the past five years

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Legacy '23: Local and global football figures headline leadership panels

On March 8, Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ concluded Female Football Week by celebrating International Women’s Day and AFC Women’s Football Day - which celebrates women's football across Asia.  With a focus on the achievements of women in our sport, Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ has brought together

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FFW 2021: Grassroots champion of change Nick Deverell on 'building a female football culture'

During Female Football Week 2021, Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ will celebrate the impact of women in our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. This profile tells the story of volunteer Nick Deverell, who has sparked an explosion of female

FFW 2021: Jessika Nash - 'Football makes me want to be a better person'
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FFW 2021: Jessika Nash - 'Football makes me want to be a better person'

During Female Football Week 2021, Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ will celebrate the impact of women in our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. This profile tells the story of Canberra United's young defender Jessika Nash, who is also a for

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FFW 2021: Westfield Matildas physiotherapist Jaclyn Benz

During Female Football Week 2021, Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ will celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout our football community while recognising the far-reaching benefits the game has to offer. This profile provides an insight into the duties and experiences of Wes

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ & APL staff unite for Pride Football Tournament
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Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ & APL staff unite for Pride Football Tournament

Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL) staff took part in a six-a-side fundraising tournament in Sydney hosted by LGBTQI+ advocacy organisation Pride Football Australia (PFA) on Saturday.  The event, which coincided with tournaments in Melbourne and Brisb