FA coaching revamp continues
Ernie Merrick’s appointment as FA’s chief football officer has led to a new role for the organisation’s former national technical director.
Socceroos
Cahill urges Socceroos to seize moment
Having played at the past four World Cups, a “neutral” Tim Cahill is looking forward to being a “fan” at this year’s tournament.
Socceroos’ path to 2026 World Cup set
With the FIFA World Cup to expand in 2026, up to nine Asian Football Confederation nations could qualify.
Socceroos ‘Aspire’ to World Cup success
The Socceroos will eat, train and sleep out of the one “brilliant” base during this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
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Mooy, Kerr crowned Australia’s best
THE achievements of Aaron Mooy and Sam Kerr over the past year have been recognised by their peers, who voted them the male and female footballers of the year.
Matildas have the world at their feet
A SIDE full of internationally successful stars with real hopes of winning the next World Cup: it’s no surprise The Matildas’ clash with Brazil is sold out.
Socceroos learn next stop on road to Russia
THE venue for the Socceroos’ away leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff against Syria next month has finally been confirmed, with Malaysia to play host.
No time for Socceroos to lick wounds
HAVING missing automatic qualification, dual World Cup play-offs will be like a journey back in time, as well as half way round the world, for the Socceroos.
Sydney to host Syria clash
SYDNEY will host the Socceroos’ crucial World Cup qualifier with Syria next month, as Australia’s hopes of making it to Russia 2018 come down to a series of play-offs.
Ange won’t change Roos tactics
ANGE Postecoglou will not bow to his critics, insisting the Socceroos will push on with their ambitious game plan against Syria next month.
State rival to steal Socceroos’ Cup playoff
QUEENSLAND has again missed out on hosting the Socceroos with the FFA to announce Australia will play their World Cup playoff against Syria south of the border.
Scenes! Stoppage time kings book Roos’ clash
A FOURTH stoppage time goal in five games secured an heroic World Cup playoff berth – and showdown with the Socceroos – for Syria.
Four-game stretch that sunk Socceroos
THEY weren’t defeats but they certainly felt like it. The Socceroos have been consigned to the playoffs mostly because of the results in these four games.
Syria shoo-in? You’re kidding yourself
AUSTRALIA’S entry into Asia was meant to secure a smoother World Cup qualification, but DAVID DAVUTOVIC writes Australian soccer should heed this “wake-up call”.
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