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Young Socceroos' ten men fight back to rescue a point against Laos

The Young Socceroos launched two-goal comeback with ten men to salvage a 2-2 draw from their opening 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualifier against Laos. Two second-half goals rescued a point in the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, where the Caltex Socceroos had beaten Chinese Tai

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Adelaide United Westfield W-League season preview: Rajcic believes Young Reds will be gunning for glory

Former Adelaide United captain Marijana Rajcic says the young and hungry Reds are under no pressure to succeed this season; and that’s why they will. Adelaide made some eye-catching moves in the off-season, recruiting some of the most promising up-and-coming names in the women

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Newcastle Jets Westfield W-League season preview: Former Jets captain Crawford backs local talent to shine

Former Newcastle Jets captain Hayley Crawford is full of admiration for Head Coach Craig Deans as he puts faith in local talent to guide his side through the 2019/20 Westfield W-League campaign. Deans has opted for Novocastrians over internationals this season, many of whom Cr

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Watch: Live Stream Young Socceroos v Laos

The Young Socceroos begin their quest to qualify for next year’s AFC U-19 Championship tonight when they take on Laos in Chinese Taipei. Gary van Egmond’s side play three games in Kaohsiung over the next seven days as they look to book their spot at the 2020 AFC U-19 Champions

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Polkinghorne excited about coaching challenge as Roar chase Championship

Brisbane Roar defender Clare Polkinghorne is making a seamless transition into the coaching world. After a major reshuffle of the Roar’s management in the off-season Polkinghorne will line up for Brisbane as both a key player and Assistant Coach under new boss Jake Goodship fo

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‘Ground-breaking, pioneering, a landmark day’: Social media reacts to historic pay deal

It’s been a significant day for Australian football with the announcement of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that closes the pay gap between the Caltex Socceroos and Westfield Matildas. The landmark deal – struck between Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Profession

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Watch: Live stream - Westfield Young Matildas v Japan at AFC U-19 Women’s Championship

The Westfield Young Matildas can book their spot at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup if they beat Japan at the AFC U-19 Championship tomorrow morning (kick-off 12am). Leah Blayney’s side take on the Samurai Blue, with the winner not only confirming their place at the 20

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Orlando Pride secure rights to Westfield Matildas star Logarzo

National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Orlando Pride have claimed the rights to Westfield Matildas attacker Chloe Logarzo. Logarzo, who played for Washington Spirit in the NWSL in 2019, was secured by the Pride through the competition’s Re-Entry Wire. The 24-year-old

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Signing news: Victory nab US forward Jenkins for 2019/20 Season

Melbourne Victory have confirmed their second international signing on Wednesday, with American youngster Darian Jenkins on board for the Westfield W-League 2019/20 Season. The 24-year-old played for Reign FC in the NWSL in 2019, while she has also featured for North Carolina

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Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar: match preview

Adelaide United will hope last week’s bye hasn’t halted their momentum ahead of the visit of Brisbane Roar to Coopers Stadium on Sunday. The Reds won on their last Hyundai A-League outing, beating the Jets 2-1 in the Hunter, just three days after lifting the FFA Cup. And th

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Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix: match preview

Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix are both desperate for the three points when they face-off at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon. Victory have managed just one win from fur games so far in 2019/20 and will be stinging after throwing away a two-goal lead against Western Uni

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Historic CBA to close football's gender pay gap

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have struck a new landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that closes the pay gap between Australia’s National Teams, the Caltex Socceroos and the Westﬁeld Matildas. The new, four-year CBA

Elise Kellond-Knight could be ready to start after coming off the bench against Italy

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Elise Kellond-Knight ruled out of Chile series

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that experienced Westfield Matilda Elise Kellond-Knight has been ruled out of Australia’s two-match series against Chile due to injury. Westfield Matildas Head Coach Ante Milicic said: “It is unfortunate that Elise (Kellond-Kni

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Signing news: Canberra United nab another exciting international attacker

Canberra United have secured another key signing from America, with youth international Simone Charley unveiled by the club on Wednesday. The 24-year-old attacker, who is still at university, heads to the nation’s capital after recently completing the NWSL season with Portland

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How to watch the Joeys v France at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™

Knockout football is on the agenda for the Joeys as they take on France in the do-or-die Round of 17 clash at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ 2019. The match kicks off at 10am on Thursday morning AEDT (8pm Wednesday local time) as the young Aussies do battle with the two-time champio

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Riley McGree named October Nominee for the Young Footballer of the Year

Adelaide United sensation Riley McGree has been named the Hyundai A-League's Young Player of the Month for October. The 21-year-old from Gawler, South Australia, has been a revelation upon returning to Adelaide from Belgian heavyweights Club Brugge in pre-season. McGree ha

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Gorry revitalised for Chile series after off-season escape

After soul searching among the sun-drenched clifftops of Santorini, Katrina Gorry returns to Westfield Matildas camp with a new-found purpose. The Brisbane Roar star started 2019 at rock bottom after receiving the crushing news that a high-ankle sprain would bring an end to he

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Kennedy excited about 'special' Westfield Matildas reunion for Chile series

Alanna Kennedy cannot wait to get the band back together as the Westfield Matildas unite for the first time since the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019™. Ante Milicic’s roster have joined together in camp ahead of a two-match series against Chile on Saturday, 9 November at Bankwest

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Signing news: Wanderers welcome return of experienced attacker Halloway

One of Western Sydney Wanderers’ longest-serving players Erica Halloway is back in Red and Black for the Westfield W-League 2019/20 Season. The 35-year-old inked a one-year deal with Dean Heffernan’s side on Tuesday, just over a week out from the first game of the new campaign

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Victory captain Dowie locks sights on trophy double in 2019/20

Melbourne Victory captain Natasha Dowie is hungry for a Westfield W-League Championship to take away the ‘bitter taste’ of the Premiers' Semi Final defeat. England international striker Dowie fired Victory to the Westfield W-League Premiers Plate in 2018/19, scoring nine goals

The Matildas' starting XI against Brazil

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Westfield Matildas v Chile in Adelaide kick-off time adjusted

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today advised that the kick-off time for next week’s international friendly between the Westfield Matildas and Chile at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide has been adjusted. The match will now kick-off at 7:30pm local time (ACDT), 8.00pm (AEDT) on

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Brisbane great Henrique joins Coomera Colts

Brisbane Roar legend Henrique has opened a new chapter in his footballing journey, signing a two-year deal with Gold Coast Premier League club Coomera Colts. The 34-year-old is set to join Coomera in an ambassadorial role in which he will assist the technical team in developin

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Phoenix young gun McCowatt earns first All Whites call-up

Uncapped striker Callum McCowatt is among five Wellington Phoenix players called up for the All Whites squad for two matches in Europe later this month. The 20-year-old forward made his Hyundai A-League debut as a starter in the 1-0 Round 1 loss against Western United at Westp

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Silvera’s stunner marks paradigm shift – but can kids be difference-makers?

We may only be four rounds into the new Hyundai A-League season but one trend has already become clear - the next generation is here. The new kids on the scene have been lighting up the 20 Hyundai A-League matches played so far, and the stats produced by Opta back that up.