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Jedinak: Club success good for Australia

Jedinak: Club success good for Australia

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak believes success in club colours will be translated into good performances for the national team. 2 Sep 2016
Maty Ryan issues a warning

Maty Ryan issues a warning

In an ominous sign for his rivals, Socceroo goalkeeper Maty Ryan says he is getting stronger with every appearance for Australia and La Liga side Valencia. 2 Sep 2016
Socceroo fighting to retain spot

Socceroo fighting to retain spot

Socceroo midfielder Massimo Luongo says there are no guarantees he will retain his position in the national team. 2 Sep 2016
Ange pleads for more good pitches

Ange pleads for more good pitches

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou has praised the nib Stadium surface and has pleaded for pitches across Australia to match it. 2 Sep 2016
Fury as SBS lose Roos' WCQ TV

Fury as SBS lose Roos' WCQ TV

Socceroos fans have reacted angrily after a last minute deal saw free-to-air coverage blanked out of tonight’s crucial World Cup qualifier clash with Iraq in Perth. 1 Sep 2016
Our toughest opponent

Our toughest opponent

Despite having AFC heavyweights Japan in their group, the Socceroos first up encounter with Iraq might be the most crucial and toughest match-up. 1 Sep 2016
Jedinak bracing for an improved Iraq

Jedinak bracing for an improved Iraq

Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak is expecting an almighty clash with Iraq as Australia begin the third phase of World Cup qualification on Thursday night. 31 Aug 2016
Ange: Haters only make us stronger

Ange: Haters only make us stronger

Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou believes respecting all opposition is key to strengthening the national team. 31 Aug 2016
Time for the Matildas to step it up...

Time for the Matildas to step it up...

Former Matildas vice-captain Joey Peters believes defender Steph Catley holds the power to shape women’s football. 19 Aug 2016
Socceroos World Cup qualifying squad revealed

Socceroos World Cup qualifying squad revealed

Ange Postecoglou has named his first Socceroos squad for the final phase of World Cup Qualifying for Russia in 2018. 17 Aug 2016
November 16, 2005: The night Australian soccer changed forever

November 16, 2005: The night Australian soccer changed forever

Hard to believe it's 10 years since legendary shootout. 11 Nov 2015
Australia receives positive WWC technical report

Australia receives positive WWC technical report

With Elise Kellond-Knight, Lisa De Vanna and Emily van Egmond highlighted, Australia has received a positive report from the FIFA Technical Study Group following the 2015 World Cup. 18 Aug 2015
Lisa De Vanna and Elise Kellond-Knight selected in FIFA All Star team

Lisa De Vanna and Elise Kellond-Knight selected in FIFA All Star team

The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Technical Study Group have selected Matildas captain Lisa De Vanna and midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight have been selected in the WWC All star team. 18 Aug 2015
United States claims third World Championship

United States claims third World Championship

Put your hand up if you’ve ever been to a FIFA Women’s World Cup final? Or an Olympic gold medal match for that matter. 6 Jul 2015
WWC: Australia v Japan Preview

WWC: Australia v Japan Preview

For the third straight FIFA Women's World Cup, Australia will be in action at the quarter final stage. 27 Jun 2015
Stajcic: 'I have a huge amount of respect for Japan but they are not unbeatable'

Stajcic: 'I have a huge amount of respect for Japan but they are not unbeatable'

In the decade since Australia moved into the Asian Football Confederation a fierce rivalry based on mutual respect has developed between Australia and Japan on both the men's and women's side of the game. 26 Jun 2015
3 Things Learned: Australia's Quarter Final run

3 Things Learned: Australia's Quarter Final run

In knocking out Brazil and reaching the quarter finals of the expanded FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas have created another slice of Australian football history. 25 Jun 2015
Matildas make history and World Cup quarter finals

Matildas make history and World Cup quarter finals

Substitute Kyah Simon's 80th minute goal proved the difference as Australia defeated Brazil 1-0 to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter finals. 22 Jun 2015
WWC: Brazil v Australia Preview

WWC: Brazil v Australia Preview

Group D runners up Australia take on Group E winners Brazil in the Round of 16 at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. 21 Jun 2015
Australia beat the odds in Group D

Australia beat the odds in Group D

The first word that comes to mind is “chess”. It has been used already by Ann Odong but I’m reluctant to change it, as it really is the most appropriate way to describe the match. 19 Jun 2015
Matildas secure Round of 16 berth

Matildas secure Round of 16 berth

The final group match for Australia and Sweden brought just over 10,000 fans to Commonwealth Stadium where a win or draw would assure the Matildas a spot in the Round of 16 and with Sweden needing the three points to guarantee progression. 17 Jun 2015