FIFA has begun its process to examine the 12 candidate host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, through …
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 …
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 …
Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Tony Gustavsson to lead Matildas
FFA has tonight announced Tony Gustavsson has been appointed as the 14th Head Coach of the Westfield Matildas.
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 …
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 …
New Zealand Football appoint Project Director
New Zealand Football has announced the appointment of Jane Patterson as the Project Director for the Initial Operating Phase of …
Psychologist Christopher Shen: Tips to bolster and improve your mental health
The current COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the mental health of the soccer community. Players, coaches, decision-makers, administrators, and supporters …
UEFA remains committed to women’s football
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin confirmed on Monday that the governing body for football in Europe is committed to helping women’s …
Queensland talent shines through in TSP Carnivals
Football Queensland has seen more than 300 young male and female footballers take part in two Regional Talent Support Program …
Pepsi to sponsor UEFA Women’s Champions League
PepsiCo have announced a five-year partnership with UEFA women’s football. The deal was confirmed ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions …
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 …
JFA creates new coaching licenses for female coaches
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced plans to create an Associate-Pro (A-Pro) Licence Coaching Course to produce more female …
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 …
New Zealand Football confirms 2020/21 season details
New Zealand Football has confirmed the details and starting dates of its national competitions for the 2020/21 season. The national …
Queensland features an abundance of Matildas
New figures show that Queensland’s female development has been incredibly successful in finding talent, who have represented the Westfield Matildas. …
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 …
W-League awards to be held this week
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed a special W-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will take place this Thursday, …
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 …
NPLW records good viewership numbers in WA
The opening weekend of the NPLW in WA was well received off the pitch, as supporters tuned into matches streamed …
Peter Filopoulos: Hosting the Women’s World Cup will turbocharge the growth of women’s football
Peter Filopoulos, CEO of Football Victoria believes Australia’s successful FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) bid will fast-track the sport’s growth …
The FA forced into job cuts amid Covid-19
The Football Association (FA), English soccer’s governing body, has been forced into 124 job cuts as they try to fight …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Restart for professional sport in Japan edging closer
A restart for professional sport in Japan is on track as restrictions are being lifted around the country.
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 …
Stuart Hodge addresses future for Football NSW
Football NSW Chief Executive Officer Stuart Hodge has addressed key topics on the association’s radar in the midst of the …
Exclusive Interview
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 …
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 …
FIFPro: Women’s football faces an ‘almost existential threat’
According to the global players’ union FIFPro, the COVID-19 outbreak presents women’s football with an “existential threat”. In a new …
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 …
The Football Business Network and Football Coaches Australia present a ‘Talking Football’ virtual networking event with Craig Moore
A dynamic and progressive sporting organisation is responding to the current demand for on-line content and the need for the …
The best of Asia unite for the AFC’s #BreakTheChain campaign
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has united with some of the biggest names in Asian football to launch a new …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Football Queensland appoint former Matilda Amy Chapman
Football Queensland has ticked yet another box as it continues to make good on its promises.
All NPL Queensland Women’s games to be streamed in 2020
In a significant boost for football fans in Queensland, all NPL Queensland Women’s senior matches will be live streamed in …
Melbourne U-Nite Cup continues its success
The Afghan Premiers were crowned champions in the recent Melbourne U-Nite Cup, after winning eight consecutive matches. 24 teams represented …
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 …
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 …
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 …
State Federations unite together for bushfire relief
A number of state football federations in Australia have expressed their support for those affected by bushfires across the summer.
FIFA has multiple bids to consider for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA the global governing body for football has received four bids from those looking to claim hosting rights for the …
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 …
Western Australia officially declare support for 2023 Women’s World Cup bid
In recent times, the Victorian and South Australian governments have gotten onside with the 2023 Women’s World Cup hosting bid.
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.
Australian Indigenous Football Championships held in Queensland
The 2019 Australian Indigenous Football Championships (AIFC) were held this past weekend at the Moreton Bay Sports Complex in Queensland. …
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 …
AFC to expand Asian Champions League and Women’s Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced they will increase the number of teams in the AFC Champions League and …
World first streaming service announced for women’s football
Swedish sports rights agency Spring Media has teamed up with UK-based Red Bee Media to launch the world’s first global …
Four Victorians selected in Young Matildas squad
Football Victoria have congratulated four Victorians who have been called up to play for the Young Matildas in the AFC …
New format to decide Asia’s Women’s Olympic qualifiers
The battle for the final two spots to join hosts and reigning Asian champions Japan, at the Women’s Football Tournament …
Football Victoria reveal new women’s division for 2020
Football Victoria (FV) yesterday announced the creation of a new women’s league, starting in 2020. The new division will be …
Queensland girls to compete in boys NPL from 2020
Football Queensland (FQ) has confirmed that all Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) girls’ teams will play in the boys’ National …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Victorian NPLW gets a revamp – What does it mean for your club?
Looking ahead to 2020, Football Victoria have announced big changes to the way the NPLW competition will be structured.
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 …
Football Victoria to celebrate first ever Indigenous Round
Round 21 of NPL Victoria will be the inaugural Indigenous Round between July 12 and 15. All clubs and competitions …
Nike announces USNWT jersey has sold more than any other jersey ever, male or female
The Women’s World Cup in France has been a giant step forward not just for women in soccer. But for …
AFC sign declaration to protect women and girls
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) reinforced its commitment to ensure the safety of women in the sport by signing the …
A step towards equal pay? US men and women’s teams agree to mediation over pay dispute
In a recent report from English-based news outlet Soccerex, the United States’ men and women’s soccer teams have come to …
Digital platforms boosting Women’s World Cup popularity
The Women’s World Cup in France is progressing through the knockout stages, and already there is substantial support from across …
Football Victoria short-lists bidders for national Home of the Matildas
In a statement made this week, Football Victoria announced the short list of bidders to secure the rights to be …
Women’s World Cup nearing a million ticket sales
With over 941,000 tickets allocated to fans across the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France is already generating …
Matildas extend key partnership
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has agreed to extend their partnership with Westfield as the leading sponsor for the Australian women’s …
Officiating in Australian soccer – Where does it sit?
Imagine this. Your team has worked their entire season to reach the Grand Final. They’ve trained the house down and …
New home for Matildas planned
Melbourne could be the new home for the Australian women’s national team with a bold initiative by Football Victoria getting …