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Football Queensland’s proposal for a ‘tier two’ stadium at Perry Park.

The Olympics’ biggest spectator sport makes its Brisbane stadium pitch

Queensland is ill-equipped to host Olympic soccer, Football Queensland and Football Australia have warned in their review submission.

  • Cameron Atfield

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Joe Montemurro.

He coaches the best side in Europe. And he’s firming as top choice to lead Matildas

Former Arsenal and Juventus coach Joe Montemurro is now in charge of Olympique Lyonnais, the long-time standard-bearers in women’s soccer. Could he be the man Football Australia is after?

  • Vince Rugari
Former students and parents of students at Newington College holding protest signs at the entrance of the private boys college.

Legal action to deny school change is abuse of privilege

I am really shocked that anyone would bother trying to sue a school for going co-ed. What is wrong with people that they feel they have to protect exclusiveness and the exclusion of girls?

Football Australia chair Anter Isaac.

Blame-game culture holding Australian soccer back, says FA chairman

Speaking to this masthead to mark the end of his first year as FA chairman, Anter Isaac said he and his board are not satisfied with the lack of progress made by the sport.

  • Vince Rugari
2034 World Cup bid, Mohammed bin Salman, Gianni Infantino, James Johnson.

How Saudi Arabia steamrolled Australia’s 2034 World Cup hopes

In the early hours of Thursday, Saudi Arabia were confirmed as hosts of the World Cup. Australia wanted to bid, but never stood a chance. The deck was stacked against them.

  • Vince Rugari
The Matildas’ golden generation is on the way out. The 2026 Asian Cup is looking like the last hurrah for many of this generation’s biggest stars.

Matildas mania is still going strong. But difficult times are ahead

The 2026 Women’s Asian Cup in Australia looks like the Matildas’ best and most realistic chance of winning a major trophy. And it could be their last one for a while.

  • Vince Rugari
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Group of young soccer players taking part in a training drill at a field session.

The free, innovative academy that could rejuvenate Australian soccer

Cost of living measures and skyrocketing participation rates have proven a huge barrier, but a European football-driven academy in Brisbane hopes to change that.

  • Nick Wright
Cortnee Vine takes the decisive penalty for Australia during the World Cup quarter-final.

‘I’ll return stronger’: World Cup hero Cortnee Vine to take a mental health break

Matildas star Cortnee Vine revealed she is taking time away from the sport to focus on her mental health, but she expects to return.

  • Roy Ward
FA’s national second division will begin in 2025 - but as a tournament, not as a league.

Football Australia will launch a national second division in 2025. Here’s what you need to know

The long-awaited competition will finally begin in 2025 - but only as a post-season tournament.

  • Vince Rugari
Ben Halloran has returned to the Brisbane Roar, determined to guide the club back to its glory days.

Reviving ‘Angeball’: How a Socceroo plans to give Roar back their bite

A giant of Brazilian soccer is uncertain of lining up, but a returning Brisbane star believes whether he is there or not, the “Roarcelona days” may return.

  • Nick Wright

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