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Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road

Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.

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FA look to extend Vidmar's contract as Olyroos boss

Six months on from the Olyroos' failed Paris Games qualification campaign, Football Australia will look to extend Tony Vidmar's contract.

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FA reveals format, start date of national second tier

Australian football is set to get its long-awaited national second tier (NST) in 2025 after a competition format and start date was confirmed.

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No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is determined to get the team back to winning ways, while Sam Kerr won't be joining her teammates in camp in Europe.

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Ex-Socceroo Schwarzer lands influential FA role

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer will have a greater say in the direction of football in Australia after being appointed to an FA advisory panel.

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Matildas at risk of losing their shine amid wait for new era to begin

Australia have no time to waste under an interim coach as they start on a path towards redemption with friendlies against Switzerland and Germany

The Guardian - AU

Matildas chase fun as coach search continues

Matildas forward Caitlin Foord is focused on enjoying her football as her senior teammates engage with Football Australia regarding their next permanent coach.

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Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial

Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.

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Matildas interim coach to connect with Kerr

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will soon reach out to injured skipper Sam Kerr as he prepares to lead the team in upcoming friendlies.

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Tony Popovic set to be named Socceroos coach for 2026 World Cup tilt

Former Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers coach set to replace Graham Arnold as Socceroos manager and lead charge to 2026 World Cup

The Guardian - AU

Next Socceroos boss is biggest call of Johnson's tenure

Football Australia CEO James Johnson faces a crunch call in deciding the next Socceroos coach with World Cup qualifying up in the air.

AAP

Arnold Quits As Coach Of Australia Men's Football Team

Graham Arnold has quit as coach of the Socceroos, Football Australia said Friday, following a poor start to the third round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

International Business Times

'Out of gas': Why Arnold stepped down as Socceroos boss

Graham Arnold has walked away from his dream job of coaching the Socceroos because he no longer has the energy, FA chief exeuctive James Johnson says.

AAP

Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach after disappointing FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia's head coach following a poor start in the third phase of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The decision came after a 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain and a lackluster 0-0 draw against Indonesia.

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The Guardian - AU

Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni returns on interim basis as search for full-time boss goes on

Tom Sermanni, the former Matildas coach, has been reinstated on an interim basis as the search continues for Tony Gustavsson’s permanent replacement

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Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up

Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues.

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Matildas narrow down coach search, interim imminent

The hunt for the next Matildas coach is heating up, while Football Australia expects to announce an interim coach within the next 10 days.

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Football Australia CEO backs Arnold as Socceroos coach

The Socceroos' poor World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia have piled pressure on Graham Arnold, but the coach has Football Australia's backing.

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Contentious 'Caceres Clause' to be phased out of ALM

Goalkeeper Alex Paulsen will be able to play on loan for Auckland FC from AFC Bournemouth after FA announced the 'Caceres Clause' will be phased out.

AAP

Matildas prepared to turn to interim coach if needed

The Matildas return to action against Germany away in October and Football Australia is prepared to turn to an interim coach if required by that date.

The Guardian - AU

‘We have to reset’: Golden generation face rejuvenation amid next Matildas coach’s balancing act

Football Australia boss James Johnson says new head coach will need to target 2026 Asian Cup success on home soil while building for the future

AAP

Kerr, fellow Matildas to be consulted in coach search

Football Australia will consult with Sam Kerr and her Matildas teammates during the process of recruiting the national team's next coach.

Newcastle Herald

'It wasn't a dirty tackle': What's behind the rise in ACL injuries?

$8000 out of pocket after knee surgery, despite having insurance.

AAP

Phoenix raise concerns over Paulsen's Auckland move

Auckland-raised Alex Paulsen will turn out for his home city's new A-League Men side after agreeing a loan from parent club AFC Bournemouth.

The Guardian - AU

‘They are not being pampered’: FA boss dismisses ‘silly’ talk about Matildas

Suggestions the Matildas were pampered in recent years have been rubbished by Football Australia boss James Johnson, who has branded the talk as ‘silly’

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