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Aussies enjoy play-off success

Four Australian players enjoyed play-off success on the weekend, as the tension mounts for places in the English Premier League and Europe’s main Cup competitions – the Champions League and the UEFA Cup.

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Qantas Futsalroos start with a good win

The Qantas Futsalroos have kicked off their bid for a place at the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup, with a come from behind 3-1 win against Turkmenistan at the 200 AFC Futsal Championship in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Carle prominent in Bristol City play-off win

Bristol City, with Qantas Socceroo Nick Carle prominent, took a giant step closer to securing a place in next season’s English Premier League, after a dramatic 2-1 win in the first leg of their semi final play-off against Crystal Palace.

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Qantas Under 23s Squad Named for Intercontinental Cup 2008

Qantas Under 23s Head Coach Graham Arnold has named a 21 man squad for this month’s Intercontinental Cup – Malaysia 2008 which will be held in Kuala Lumpur. Skipper Mark Milligan has been included in the travelling party.

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Viduka could face lengthy spell on sidelines

Socceroos and Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka could face six months on the sidelines according to his United manager Kevin Keegan, while Harry Kewell will be released by Liverpool.

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More good news for the Hyundai A-League

Australia’s Hyundai A-League players have today celebrated another first for the domestic league competition with the signing of an historic five year agreement between Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the Australian Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).

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Qantas Futsalroos beat Kuwait as preparations continue

The Qantas Futsalroos continued their preparations for their assault at making the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil later this year, with a 6-2 win over Kuwait in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Wilkshire up for another summer of football

He is one of the most underrated of players of the Australian national team, but rarely has he put a foot wrong since he becoming a regular in the team at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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SSG Continues to Roll Out in South Australia

On Sunday 27th April Football Federation SA conducted a Small Sided Games (SSG) Presentation for the Adelaide Hills Junior Soccer Association (AHJSA) at Hahndorf Soccer Club.

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Qantas Futsalroos to commence World Cup journey

The Qantas Futsalroos will open their qualifying campaign for the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup on Sunday with Scott Gilligan's side looking to maintain Australia's record of having appeared in every FIFA Futsal World Cup since the inaugural version in 1989.

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Play-off's for Aussie pair

It’s the play-off’s for Aussie pair Nick Carle and Richard Garcia, following the final round of the Championship on Sunday, which saw them miss out on automatic qualification to the English Premier League.

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Deja vu for Matildas against US

It was a case of déjà vu for the Matildas in their second friendly international against the USA early this morning in Birmingham, USA. A last minute goal by the US, earned the home side a 5-4 victory in a pulsating match, which Australia certainly didn’t deserve to lose.

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Centurion still has many caps ahead of her

Sally Shipard talks with our latest Matildas centurion Heather Garriock.

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FFA and Hyundai continue partnership

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Hyundai Motor Company Australia today announced that the car manufacturer’s successful naming rights partnership of the Hyundai A-League football competition will continue for an additional four years to the end of the 2011-2012 Season.

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New day for Hyundai A-League 2009 Grand Final

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that the Hyundai A-League 2009 Grand Final will be played on Saturday 28 February 2009 following the release of the Hyundai A-League 2008-09 Season draw.

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Verbeek confident despite injury concerns

Australian coach Pim Verbeek is confident a near full strength squad will be on hand for the June World Cup qualifiers, despite a few players going down injured in the past few weeks and a baby boom that could disrupt team selections.

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Futsal Referees off to Thailand

If you like the taste of Australian Thai food well I’m sure Scott Kidson and Chris Colley would be able to tell you it tastes 10 times better in Bangkok with their visit for the AFC Futsal Championship from 11th to the 18th May.

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Victorian Government gives local football major boost

A host of Melbourne Victory stars were on hand at Telstra Dome yesterday as Football Federation Australia, Football Federation Victoria and the Victorian Government, through its Department of Sport and Recreation, announced a commitment of $750,000 towards community football in V

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FIFA to present on Artificial Turf Pitches

FIFA to present on the benefits of artificial turf pitches

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Disciplinary process to be reviewed after 3 years

The disciplinary regulations of Football Federation Australia (FFA) are to be reviewed in time for the next Hyundai A-League season which starts in August.

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Harry's coming home to play

Harry Kewell is looking forward to pulling on the green and gold and playing on home soil again when the Socceroos take on African powerhouse Ghana at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday 23 May, presented by FOXTEL.

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Matildas lose 3-2 to US in injury time

The Matildas almost pulled off a miraculous draw with the world number 2 ranked USA in Cary today, but had to settle for a 3-2 loss in a highly entertaining game that was delayed because of severe thunderstorm just prior to the match.

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Qantas Futsalroos to host New Zealand

The Qantas Futsalroos will complete its preparations for the AFC Futsal Championships next month, with a one-off international match against New Zealand on Saturday 3rd May at Dural Leisure Centre in Sydney.

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McDonald double gives Celtic hope

A Scott McDonald double strike has breathed life back into their chase to retain the Scottish Premier League title, after yet another pulsating Old Firm derby match against Rangers.