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FA to look far and wide for next Matildas coach

FA to look far and wide for next Matildas coach

Football Australia will consider local and foreign talent to replace Tony Gustavsson as Matildas coach following his departure after a below-par Paris Olympics. 4 Aug 2024
New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act

New Matildas boss facing golden generation juggling act

The Matildas' next permanent head coach is about to embark of a period of transition as the team's golden generation approaches its final chapter. 2 Aug 2024
Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Tony Gustavsson era over as Matildas hunt for new coach

Football Australia is searching for a new Matildas coach after Tony Gustavsson's reign was brought to an end after Australia's group-stage exit at the Olympics. 1 Aug 2024
States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures

States face battle to host Matildas' Asian Cup fixtures

NSW, Queensland and WA will have to make their case to Football Australia later this year as to why they should be chosen to host the Matildas in the Asian Cup. 13 Jun 2024
Could the Mariners save the A-League?

Could the Mariners save the A-League?

The Central Coast Mariners have shown the rest of Australian football how to achieve success on a shoestring. 26 May 2024
Wanderers fan handed two-year ban for Nazi salute

Wanderers fan handed two-year ban for Nazi salute

A Western Sydney Wanderers supporter has been banned from attending games for the next two years after he was captured on camera performing a Nazi salute. 13 May 2024
Jack Rodwell's career in limbo after two-game ban

Jack Rodwell's career in limbo after two-game ban

Jack Rodwell may have played his last A-League Men game for Sydney FC after receiving a two-game suspension. 13 May 2024
Macarthur's Vujica overturns 'unnecessary' ALM red card

Macarthur's Vujica overturns 'unnecessary' ALM red card

Macarthur defender Ivan Vujica has avoided a one-match suspension after Football Australia found his challenge on Sydney's Joe Lolley did not merit a red card. 22 Apr 2024
FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

Queensland, NSW and WA have been announced by Football Australia as host states for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. 22 Apr 2024
Goalie fails in COVID-19 wages claim from A-League team

Goalie fails in COVID-19 wages claim from A-League team

Former Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Daniel Lopar has failed in legal action seeking close to $500,000 from the club over wages during the pandemic. 19 Apr 2024
FA, police investigate Nazi salute at ALM derby

FA, police investigate Nazi salute at ALM derby

Football Australia and NSW Police have launched a probe after a man was filmed appearing to perform a Nazi salute at the Sydney A-League Men derby. 15 Apr 2024
Adelaide coach Veart slams Irankunda Olyroos theories

Adelaide coach Veart slams Irankunda Olyroos theories

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart has set the record straight regarding teenage star Nestory Irankunda's omission from Australia's U23 Asian Cup squad. 13 Apr 2024
Irankunda cleared to play for Adelaide after FA review

Irankunda cleared to play for Adelaide after FA review

A-League Men clubs had lobbied Football Australia to stand Nestory Irankunda down but he has been cleared to play for Adelaide United against the Bulls. 12 Apr 2024
Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case

Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case

Matildas captain Sam Kerr will be supported by Football Australia as she faces a racial harassment charge in the United Kingdom. 8 Mar 2024
Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case

Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case

Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents. 6 Mar 2024
Wanderers coach Rudan suspended for referees rant

Wanderers coach Rudan suspended for referees rant

Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Marko Rudan will miss out on at least two games for his explosive comments about A-League Men match officials. 16 Feb 2024