The Latest Breaking News from Football Australia

Football Australia ‘not satisfied’ with $8.5m loss amid concern over A-League debt

Chair says finances and board’s gender balance must improve, while search for new CEO goes on and Matildas coach to be named in June

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2025

Kerr skips Wembley for Melbourne but future at Chelsea

Sam Kerr skipped the FA Cup final to attend the A-League Women grand final, but Chelsea are looking forward to having her back.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Football Australia CEO James Johnson resigns as major tournaments loom

James Johnson has resigned from his role as CEO of Football Australia, bringing to an end a tenure that spanned five and a half years

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2025

Sam Kerr expresses ‘sincere regret’ over racial harassment case

‘I recognise that leadership means being mindful of our actions both on and off the pitch,’ Matildas captain says

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Sam Kerr Holds Onto Matildas Captaincy & Expresses ‘Sincere Regret’ Over UK Incident

“Knowing how Sam feels about the events, along with the additional context we’ve learned, has added vital perspective that the general public may not be aware of,” Football Australia said.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 31, 2025

Kerr keeps Matildas captaincy after FA board meeting

Sam Kerr has met with the Football Australia board, who decided she will retain the Matildas captaincy, with the injured striker joining the team training camp.

AAP · Mar 30, 2025

Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy

Matildas striker Sam Kerr will be free to return as Australian captain once she recovers from her serious knee injury

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2025

The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup

New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

'Trying to ruin my career': soccer star on rape claim

An Olympic soccer hopeful's confidential calls with a friend have been aired as both face trial on rape charges.

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

Minnows Fiji prepare for date with World Cup destiny

A former Football Australia and Melbourne Victory backroom man has Fiji primed for their shot at the big time in this month's World Cup qualifiers.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025