Latest News

Matildas players celebrate at full time following their 1-0 win over Brazil.

Stajcic: Matildas' best yet to come

The Matildas are 90 minutes away from a FIFA World Cup semi-final but coach Alen Stajcic insists his young side isn’t getting carried with the hype surrounding their incredible run at the tournament.

Fox Sports will host the Westfield FFA Cup Draw

1435380303

All set for Westfield FFA Cup round of 32 draw!

The draw for the round of 32 of the Westfield FFA Cup is edging closer with the final three spots up for grabs to be decided this weekend.

Steph Catley says the Matildas have recovered well from their win over Brazil.

1435376994

Relaxed Matildas primed for Japan clash

Defender Steph Catley says the Matildas have been taking full advantage of their extra rest days ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Japan.

Davidson in action for the Socceroos in a recent friendly against Germany.

1435365562

Davidson finds a new home in England

Socceroo fullback Jason Davidson has secured his playing future after signing for Championship club Huddersfield Town on a three-year-deal.

Josh Kennedy has announced his retirement from professional football.

1435307184

Gallop pays tribute to Josh Kennedy

Upon hearing the news of his retirement from professional football, Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO David Gallop paid tribute to Josh Kennedy and his stellar career.

1435301627

Greg Griffin responds to collapse of CBA talks

Greg Griffin, the representative of the Hyundai A-League Club owners on the joint FFA-Clubs negotiating team, has made the following statement regarding Professional Footballers Australia (PFA).

Josh Kennedy celebrates his header against Iraq which sent Australia to the 2014 World Cup.

1435298691

Josh Kennedy retires from professional football

Former Socceroos and Melbourne City striker Josh Kennedy has announced his retirement from professional football, citing the demands of the modern game as the primary reason behind his decision.

Lydia Williams celebrates with teammates after the Matildas qualify for the round of 16.

1435294734

Matildas pile pressure on Japanese goalkeeper

Westfield Matildas ‘keeper Lydia Williams says the shocking error by her Japanese counterpart in their last match could still weigh heavily on her in Sunday’s (AEST) World Cup quarter-final.

Kyah Simon has a shot blocked by Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu.

1435284884

Preview: Matildas v Japan

It’s an all AFC battle as the Westfield Matildas face defending champions Japan for a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-finals.

The Pararoos starting seven against Ireland.

1435277672

Pararoos succumb to Scotland

The Pararoos will battle it out for either 11th or 12th spot at the 2015 Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships after losing to Scotland on Friday morning (AEST).

Kyah Simon celebrates one of her two goals against Nigeria.

1435219383

Conditions no concern for red-hot Matildas

Kyah Simon has played down the impact that predicted hot temperatures will have on the Westfield Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final clash with Japan in Edmonton.

1435216398

CLEARINGHOUSE FOR SPORT

The Clearinghouse for Sport (Clearinghouse) is an Australian sport sector information and knowledge sharing initiative. Read more Become a member: Read More

1435216209

FFA COACH EDUCATION

Back to the future Eric Worthington was appointed director of coaching in 1973 by president of the Australian Soccer Federation, Sir Arthur George and was tasked with overhauling the entire structure of football coaching in Australia.

1435216054

GOALKEEPING RESEARCH & BENCHMARK ACCREDITATION

Goalkeeping research Optimal Performance in Football Goalkeepers: Overcoming Pressure through Presence SUMMARY Author: Marina Mateos (2014)**, Swinburne University of Technology FFA national goalkeeping coaches were recently emailed a summary of goalkeeping research complete

1435215796

WELLBEING SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Importance of Balanced Lifestyles Whilst everybody talks of the importance of balanced lifestyles professional coaches need to pursue success and happiness within, at times, totally unbalanced lifestyles. There have been some excellent profile articles on our national coaches

1435215608

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Upcoming international and national sport conferences Upcoming Australian and International sport conferences and seminars in 2015 and 2016. Read More Language Tutors It was fascinating following the developments leading up to appointment of Rafael Benítez as the new manage

1435215081

Leadership, performance and people management

A number of leadership, performance and people management CPD options are available for consideration by national teams unit coaches and staff. Business Networking – Leaders ‘Sports Transition Series’ The FFA National Coach CPD program is currently scoping the “Leaders” prog

1435214353

FFA PROFESSIONAL COACHES DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

FFA has formed a Professional Coaches Development Advisory Committee which will be responsible for ensuring that the FFA Coach Education & Professional Development/ Wellbeing programs adopt world leading practices. The Advisory Committee will achieve its objectives by convening

The Matildas and Japan walk out for the 2014 Women's Asian Cup final.2

1435210832

Matildas v Japan: last three encounters

They are the AFC’s two fiercest rivals and now they are preparing to go head-to-head in a massive FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final on Sunday (AEST).

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel celebrates scoring against Arsenal.

1435205281

Liverpool to take part in open training sessions

Liverpool fans will have two extra opportunities to see the Reds in action on their tour of Australia with the club to host an open pre-match training session ahead of their clashes against Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United.

Emily van Egmond brings the ball under control against Vietnam.

1435200641

Van Egmond reveals Matildas' plan for Japan blockbuster

Emily van Egmond feels the Westfield Matildas’ speed in transition will be key to beating Japan in Sunday morning’s [AEST] FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final.

Tim Cahill scores a trademark header against Jiangsu Guoxin Shuntian in the CSL.

1435191793

Aussies abroad: Cahill scores again in China

Socceroos star Tim Cahill scored again in the Chinese Super League but it wasn’t enough to inspire Shanghai Shenhua to a win overnight.

Theo Markelis celebrates his gem of a goal for Hume City in the FFA Cup. Image courtesy: Matt Johnson

1435189857

Hume City clinch Victoria's final FFA Cup berth

Hume City have won Victoria’s final spot in the Westfield FFA Cup round of 32 after beating Kingston City on Wednesday night.

Katrina Gorry in action during Australia's 1-0 win over Brazil at the 2015 World Cup.

1435134453

Buoyant Matildas switch focus to Japan clash

Battle-weary but in good spirits, the Westfield Matildas returned to the training pitch in Edmonton today ahead of Sunday’s (AEST) FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final.