Football Australia
Matildas coach should be Australian, says Roar women’s coach
A global hunt is under way, but calls have been issued for Football Australia to search closer to home for its next leader.
- by Nick Wright
Latest
‘Get back healthy’: Coach to call on Kerr before Matildas’ return to Brisbane
Coach Tom Sermanni has revealed he will seek out Sam Kerr this week, who will be touch-and-go to return from injury in time for matches in Australia.
- by Nick Wright
‘No one is entitled to that shirt’: How Popovic plans to make Socceroos great again
Three days after Graham Arnold’s shock exit was publicised, his replacement has been unveiled - and has vowed to restore the fading pride in the Australian jersey.
- by Vince Rugari
Tony Popovic set to be confirmed as new Socceroos coach
Less than three days after Graham Arnold’s decision to step down from the job was publicised, Football Australia has reached an agreement with the former Western Sydney Wanderers boss.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Australian soccer
Why the Matildas are at a crossroads
With a playing group in dire need of rejuvenation, it’s the right call by Football Australia to take its time with the appointment of a full-time successor to Tony Gustavsson.
- by Vince Rugari
Former coach Tom Sermanni back for third stint as Matildas boss
Football Australia has turned back the clock, appointing the 70-year-old as interim coach while the search continues for Tony Gustavsson’s full-time replacement.
- by Vince Rugari
‘We’re disappointed’: Arnold’s Socceroos tenure could hinge on China qualifier
Football Australia CEO James Johnson has thrown his full support behind Graham Arnold after the national team’s horror September window, but a do-or-die moment looms on the horizon.
- by Vince Rugari
Analysis
Australian soccer
Suffering from stasis, Socceroos wake up with a brutal hangover
While Australia’s loss to Bahrain was a surprise, the way they played was sadly not.
- by Vince Rugari
She’s the oldest player in history. How this former Tillies captain does it at 44
At 44, Melissa Barbieri is a veteran of the game, an anomaly in a sport where the median age of retirement for professional female footballers is 26.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Matildas, Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years
Football Australia has sealed a new five-year broadcast deal for the national teams with Paramount Australia - but most of the Matildas’ next two major tournaments will be put behind a paywall.
- by Vince Rugari and Calum Jaspan
Analysis
Paris 2024
Where to from here? The questions the Matildas must answer
After parting ways with coach Tony Gustavsson, the federation has some big, philosophical questions it needs to answer before it embarks on a search for his successor.
- by Vince Rugari
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