Football Australia is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Growing Football Fund’s Community Grants, generously supported by CommBank with six Capital Football clubs receiving funding. ANU WFC, Burns FC, Majura FC, South Canberra FC, UC Stars, and Yarabi FC have all benefitted under this fund. Capital Football congratulates the 1 Star Club Changer’…
CAPITAL FUTSAL CROWN CHAMPIONS OF FRIDAY DIV 4 AND 5, PLUS SUNDAY DIV 5
Congratulations to the winners of the Senior Futsal League Friday Div 4 and Div 5 Competition Finals as well as the Sunday Div 5 Competition Finals. SFL Friday Div 4 Champions – Friday Night L SFL Friday Div 5 Champions – Spaghetti Soccer SFL Sunday Div 5 Champions – G.I.Joses Friday night saw…
AUSTRALIA CUP QUALIFYING: WANDERERS SET UP RIVERINA DERBY
Wagga City Wanderers booked their passage into Round 4 of the Australia Cup Qualifying tournament, and a home tie with National Premier League Yoogali SC, following a 2-1 success over Brindabella Blues at Melrose Synthetic. In a match that featured eleven cards, both teams were reduced to ten men in the closing stages as Blues…
AUSTRALIA CUP QUALIFYING: BLUE DEVILS OVERTURN THREE-GOAL DEFICIT
Belconnen United eased into the Australia Cup Qualifying Round 4 with a 6-3 victory over White Eagles at a sodden Kambah 2 after coming from 0-3 down after thirteen minutes to secure a home tie with national Premier League Gungahlin United. It was an astonishing turnaround by the Blue Devils whose Cup aspirations appeared on…
SUBWAY SOCCEROOS SQUAD FOR LEBANON WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS REVEALED
Subway Socceroos’ Head Coach, Graham Arnold has named an extended 25-man squad for Australia’s upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ Qualifiers against Lebanon. The Subway Socceroos are set to face Lebanon at Sydney’s CommBank Stadium on Thursday, 21 March before travelling to GIO Stadium, Canberra for a match on Tuesday, 26 March. The qualifier at GIO…
2024 NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS VENUES AND DATES ANNOUNCED
Football Australia is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Youth Championships will be held in Melbourne and across Wollongong throughout the month of July. Taking place over 12 days, this year’s National Youth Championships will be held at the Home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne for the Under 15 and…
FOOTBALL PEOPLE: NICO ABOT, THE FOOTBALL BACKPACKER
While most footballers aspire to reach their own targeted career heights, there is another route that is scarcely heard of in the modern game, where a player uses their ability as a means to travel the world. In the case of Queanbeyan City’s Nico Abot, even the most well-documented football journeymen look amateurish in comparison…
Knights’ Write More Club History with Maiden Charity Shield Victory
O’Connor Knights have won back bragging rights in the Derby against Canberra Croatia, with their Charity Shield victory signalling the potential continuation of another successful season in 2024. The Knights eased to victory thanks to goals from Micheal Adams, from the penalty spot, and Aisosa Ihegie. O’Connor Assistant Coach Nick Tither spoke on the importance…
Olympic’s Charity Shield Victory a Sign of Things to Come Under Cachia
Frank Cachia’s reign at Canberra Olympic has begun on a positive note, overseeing the league champion’s first trophy of 2024 with a Charity Shield victory at Deakin Stadium. Taking on his first role in women’s football, the former Olympic men’s coach did not relay any burdens on his side to claim silverware, rather focusing on…
PROFESSIONAL COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT CANBERRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Canberra Grammar School is seeking expression of interest for interested coaches seeking a paid position as a coach or the current coordinator role that is available. Coach A CGS coach will train one of our community teams twice a week (3-5pm) and coach of Saturday. A Working With Vulnerable Peoples card is the only required…