FA reveals eight national second division clubs Eight clubs, including traditional powerhouses South Melbourne and Sydney United 58, will make up the National Second Tier competition from 2025. AAP · Nov 20, 2023
Nike bows to fans’ demands with sale of Matildas goalkeeping shirts Nike has pledged to make Matildas goalkeeping shirts available to buy for future major tournaments, after accepting it ‘didn’t serve’ fans who wanted an official shirt The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2023
The Matildas Just Scored A ‘Yuge Pay Increase In Their New Contract As They Bloody Deserve The Australian women's soccer team The Matildas just scored themselves a massive new pay increase in a new deal with Football Australia. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 9, 2023
Palestine to play ‘home’ World Cup qualifier in Kuwait Palestine will play Australia in a World Cup qualifier at the Jaber Al-Ahmed International Stadium in November The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
TV deal next as Socceroos, Matildas seal pay boost Football Australia is bullish about its prospects of cashing in on the Socceroos and Matildas' success when TV rights go to market. AAP · Nov 8, 2023
New pay deal to net big wins for Socceroos, Matildas Impressive World Cup performances over the last 12 months will allow the Socceroos and Matildas to cash in with a new collective bargaining agreement. AAP · Nov 7, 2023
2025 start date set for football's new second tier Football Australia will announce clubs for its national second tier later this month, with the new competition to kick off in 2025. AAP · Nov 6, 2023
Morning Mail: Israeli airstrike on refugee camp, ports in a tax storm, Boris Johnson a ‘trolley’ DP World has paid no tax in Australia despite revenue of $4.5bn over eight years, Israel confirms an airstrike on a Gaza refugee camp The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Australia says it won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia likely to host Indonesia’s football association initially showed interest in a joint bid with Australia, potentially alongside Malaysia and Singapore, but that faded when Indonesia instead backed Saudi Arabia. The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023
Australia abandons 2034 FIFA World Cup bid, Saudi Arabia likely to host Australia has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2034 men's FIFA World Cup, opening the door for Saudi Arabia to emerge as the favourite to host the tournament. The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023
Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament. The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023
Australia says it won't bid for the 2034 World Cup, Saudi Arabia likely to host Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
AAP · Oct 31, 2023 Three key players to miss Matildas-Taiwan game Injured winger Cortnee Vine is out of the Matildas' Olympic qualifier against Taiwan while Ellie Carpenter and Emily van Egmond have returned to their clubs.
AAP · Oct 30, 2023 Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines.
AAP · Oct 23, 2023 Matildas to finish momentous year with Canada clashes Two matches against Olympic champions Canada will bring down the curtain on a memorable year for 2023 World Cup semi-finalists the Matildas.
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 Crackdown launched on A-League ref intimidation Players in the A-League Men and Women can expect to be booked if they rush in and try to intimidate officials this season.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023 ‘Australians aren’t interested’: Postecoglou doubts Matildas’ World Cup legacy The Tottenham Hotspur manager says there won’t be influx of resources into the game
The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023 Saudi Arabia bid for 2034 World Cup strengthened after Australia and New Zealand hit hurdle With six hosts for the 2030 World Cup, led by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, but also including Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, Saudi Arabia’s only competition comes from Oceania
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Australia explore 2034 World Cup bid despite Asian blow Australia will still look at hosting the men's 2034 soccer World Cup despite Asia's football confederation flagging support for Saudi Arabia's bid.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 27, 2023 Football Australia Considered Selling Off The Matildas And Good Bloody Thing They Didn’t The Guardian has revealed that Football Australia had considered selling off the Matildas, Socceroos, and other assets in 2020.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023 Morning Mail: the fight to succeed Daniel Andrews, Football Australia’s secret privatisation plan, Albanese’s voice hopes Prime minister tells Guardian Australia he’s still fighting for a positive vote, while Labor MPs contemplate the end of the Andrews era
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023 Football Australia considered selling off Matildas and Socceroos to private equity firm for 99 years Exclusive: document shows rights to national teams, A-Leagues and data of all football participants, including children, was part of possible deal
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Matildas and Socceroos keen to lock in new pay deal The current collective bargaining agreement for the Socceroos and Matildas expires on Sunday, and players are keen to get their new pay deal locked in.