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Allira Toby: The time is now for Indigenous women and girls
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Allira Toby: The time is now for Indigenous women and girls

Proud Kanolu and Gangulu woman Allira Toby took the path less travelled when it came to her footballing career, but in the process blazed a trail that she hopes changes the game for Indigenous women and girls who have dreams of pursuing a career in the beautiful game. To

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ recognises achievements of former Australian Women’s Representative Players
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Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ recognises achievements of former Australian Women’s Representative Players

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ has today announced that it will formally recognise the achievements of 42 former Australian women’s representative players including members of the 1975 team which participated in the first AFC Women’s Asian Cupâ„¢.    Following extensive research undertaken

Referee Casey Reibelt in action during the A-League Mens match between Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers at HBF Park, on April 30, 2022, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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Casey Reibelt wants women and girls to push the envelope in refereeing

With Female Football Week 2022 underway, we continue to celebrate the game changers and barrier breakers of the women's game. Referee Casey Reibelt is one of those champions, being just the second woman to ever referee a men's A-League match after Kate Jacewicz, but she hopes

Stirton confirms CommBank ParaMatildas squad for inaugural IFCPF Women's World Cup
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Stirton confirms CommBank ParaMatildas squad for inaugural IFCPF Women's World Cup

Commonwealth Bank ParaMatildas head coach Kelly Stirton has named a 10-player squad to compete in the inaugural IFCPF Women’s World Cup in Salou, Spain. Running from 11 May to 17 May 2022, Australia will commence their maiden campaign against the Netherlands on 11 May 2022 wit

It’s OUR GAME! Australian football celebrates Female Football Week 2022
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It’s OUR GAME! Australian football celebrates Female Football Week 2022

With just over 15 months until the biggest standalone women’s sporting event, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ hits our shores, Australian football will once again celebrate Female Football Week to spotlight and celebrate the enormous contributions of women and girls across all parts

CommBank Young Matildas drawn into Group A FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2022™
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Australia to open FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ following Final Draw

The Commonwealth Bank Young Matildas will face host nation Costa Rica to open the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ at the Estadio Nacional, San Jose on 10 August 2022.    The Final Draw for the competition took place this morning (Australian time) at the Teatro Naci

Great Save
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Football NSW and Northern NSW Football launch 'The Great Save'

Football representatives from across the state came together to celebrate 140 years of organised football in NSW on Wednesday evening at Parliament House. Hosted by Football NSW and Northern NSW Football, the milestone event saw the launch of ‘The Great Save’ initiative, aimed

How to watch: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2022™ draw
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How to watch: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2022™ draw

Procedures for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2022™ draw are now available Draw for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™ to take place on Thursday, 5 May Costa Rican stars Shirley Cruz and Paulo César Wanchope confirmed as draw assistants Draw to be streamed live o

How to watch: CommBank Pararoos in the 2022 IFCPF Men's World Cup
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How to watch: CommBank Pararoos in the 2022 IFCPF Men's World Cup

The CommBank Pararoos will play their first match of the IFCPF World Cup against IR Iran on Thursday, 5 May (kick-off 11.30 pm AEST), before taking on the USA in their second group game on Saturday, 7 May (kick-off 8.30 pm AEST). Both games will be streamed live and free on th

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ pilots FIFA coach education development pathway program
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Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ pilots FIFA coach education development pathway program

Seventeen of Australia’s emerging coaches have converged on Sydney this week to participate in a joint FIFA-Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ Coach Educators’ Development Pathway Program. Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ was one of five Member Associations selected by FIFA to run this pilot program, focus

Blayney calls in 30 Player Squad For CommBank Young Matildas Training Camp
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Blayney calls in 30 Player Squad For CommBank Young Matildas Training Camp

CommBank Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney has called up 30 players for a training camp in Sydney from 10 -16 May 2022.  The Australian Women’s U-20 squad will train at Blacktown International Sportspark as they continue their preparations for the FIFA U20 Women's World C

CommBank ParaMatildas assemble for Women’s World Cup Pre-Departure Camp
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CommBank ParaMatildas assemble for Women’s World Cup Pre-Departure Camp

The CommBank ParaMatildas will complete their preparations for the 2022 IFCPF Women’s World Cup with a four day camp at Valentine Sports Park in Sydney.  Commencing on 3 May, head coach Kelly Stirton will bring in a 12-player training squad as she looks to narrow down her sele

Sam Kerr named Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year
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Sam Kerr named Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year

Sam Kerr has been awarded the Football Writers’ Association Women’s Footballer of the Year award, rewarded for her standout season at Chelsea. The Australian was honoured alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who was named the men's Footballer of the Year. Kerr's award comes

Queensland to host two English Premier League Clubs this July
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Queensland to host two English Premier League Clubs this July

Queensland will host English Premier League (EPL) Football Clubs, Aston Villa F.C and Leeds United F.C when they contest the very first Queensland Champions Cup alongside A-League club, Brisbane Roar F.C.

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ reveals a stellar line up of ambassadors to support Legacy ‘23
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Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ reveals a stellar line up of ambassadors to support Legacy ‘23

Î÷¹ÏÓ°ÊÓ is proud to announce the Legacy ’23 Ambassador Program in the lead up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023TM. With the 2023 edition of the tournament expected to be the biggest and best ever to be staged, as well as the first to be host