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Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and are also looking to address their future sooner rather than later.

AAP · Aug 27

Why Matildas had to decline clash with world superpower

The Matildas were set to face one of the superpowers of women's football in the run towards next year's World Cup but a scheduling clash has forced a change.

AAP · Aug 18

Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he the right man to take Socceroos forward?

The coach has the support of his employers and players for now but there will be a push for creativity to trump his defensive mindset

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5

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'Enormous success': FA defends Popovic after Egypt loss

After the Socceroos' round-of-32 exit at the World Cup, Football Australia's bigwigs have thrown their support behind coach Tony Popovic.

AAP · Jul 5

'Toxic': Internal FA probe to spark culture change

Football Australia says its taking steps to address concerns raised by staff, who were critical of the cash-strapped governing body's workplace culture.

AAP · May 25

Cup giantkillers Heidelberg's ACL2 dream crumbles

After a fairytale run to the Australia Cup final, semi-professional club Heidelberg United have lost a direct spot to the AFC Champions League Two.

AAP · May 19

No more Matildas or Socceroos blockbuster matches if top teams won’t make the trip

The pressure is on Football Australia to sustain interest in the national sides but luring elite opposition to play friendlies at home is ‘bloody difficult’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2

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FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

AAP · Mar 24

Fowler firms but luckless Matilda faces Asian Cup exile

Joe Montemurro has finalised his Women's Asian Cup squad with one Matilda's luckless run set to continue.

AAP · Feb 17

Sth Korea boycott would be 'devastating' for Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup boss Sarah Walsh expects a resolution to South Korea's player boycott threat, saying their withdrawal would be devastating.

AAP · Feb 1

FA presses play on new era as streaming boss made CEO

The new chief executive of Football Australia has promised to bring a sporting and commercial excellence to the organisation.

AAP · Jan 15

Finance boss latest top exec to quit FA after $8m loss

Chief financial officer Caroline Veitch has become the latest high-profile departure from Football Australia, resigning after reporting a $8.55-million loss.

AAP · Oct 2, 2025

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

The Matildas' nail-biting World Cup shootout in 2023 captured the nation. The National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a video artwork of the defining moment.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

$8m loss sparks Football Australia 'right sizing'

Football Australia could be braced for a period of belt tightening after posting a $8.55 million loss at its annual general meeting.

AAP · May 23, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2025

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

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