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The Matildas and Socceroos are soaring, while participation is growing – but the A-League is missing its moment to shine

This should be a golden age for Australian soccer. After all, the big picture is good: the Matildas are waltzing, the Socceroos are well supported and Australia was just awarded hosting rights to the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup.

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Let’s Hope Sam Kerr Gets A ‘Chief Vibes Officer’ Job ‘Coz She’s Not Playing The Olympics

Let’s Hope Sam Kerr Gets A ‘Chief Vibes Officer’ Job ‘Coz She’s Not Playing The Olympics

Football Australia has today confirmed that Sam Kerr and Amy Sayer will both be out of the Matildas squad for the Olympics.

Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league

Three soccer players arrested over alleged match-fixing involving yellow cards in Australian league

Football Australia says three A-League players have been arrested for alleged betting corruption after police claimed they manipulated the number of yellow cards they received in games last year

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Dust Off Your Tillies Jersey ‘Cos Australia Will Be Hosting The AFC Women’s Asian Cup In 2026

Someone contact Nikki Webster to be the opening act!!!

Wanderers fan handed two-year ban for Nazi salute

A Western Sydney Wanderers supporter has been banned from attending games for the next two years after he was captured on camera performing a Nazi salute.

Mariners striker Torres fronts court on rape charge

A-League Men player Angel Torres has appeared in court for the first time since being charged with aggravated sexual intercourse without consent.

Macarthur's Vujica overturns 'unnecessary' ALM red card

Macarthur defender Ivan Vujica has avoided a one-match suspension after Football Australia found his challenge on Sydney's Joe Lolley did not merit a red card.

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FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

FA announces host states for Women's Asian Cup

Queensland, NSW and WA have been announced by Football Australia as host states for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

Goalie fails in COVID-19 wages claim from A-League team

Goalie fails in COVID-19 wages claim from A-League team

Former Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Daniel Lopar has failed in legal action seeking close to $500,000 from the club over wages during the pandemic.

FA, police investigate Nazi salute at ALM derby

FA, police investigate Nazi salute at ALM derby

Football Australia and NSW Police have launched a probe after a man was filmed appearing to perform a Nazi salute at the Sydney A-League Men derby.

Adelaide coach Veart slams Irankunda Olyroos theories

Adelaide coach Veart slams Irankunda Olyroos theories

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart has set the record straight regarding teenage star Nestory Irankunda's omission from Australia's U23 Asian Cup squad.

Irankunda cleared to play for Adelaide after FA review

Irankunda cleared to play for Adelaide after FA review

A-League Men clubs had lobbied Football Australia to stand Nestory Irankunda down but he has been cleared to play for Adelaide United against the Bulls.

Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas

Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson doesn't like to call it experimentation but that's the phase his side are in, three months before the Olympic Games.

Matildas Set For 13Th Consecutive Home Match Sell-Out Against China

Matildas Set For 13Th Consecutive Home Match Sell-Out Against China

Matildas, Australia's women's soccer team, continue to draw record crowds and sell-out matches, showcasing the nation's passion for football.

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The Guardian - AU

Craig Foster apologises to Sam Kerr after arguing her alleged remark to UK police officer was racist

Former Socceroo says he made a mistake and is ‘very pleased to be able to learn’ that ‘racism can only be perpetrated against a marginalised person or group’

Stop downplaying racism, integrity boss tells sports

Sport Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe says national sports leaders must stop downplaying racism as fresh claims emerge involving the AFL.

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Oversimplifying a serious matter or a fair cop – were Sam Kerr’s alleged words really racist?

Politicians and academics have found common ground to criticise the charges against the Matildas star, but not everyone is so sure

Football Australia pledge Kerr support amid race case

Matildas captain Sam Kerr will be supported by Football Australia as she faces a racial harassment charge in the United Kingdom.

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Media’s all-time low, press won’t sing for Matilda, and a mysterious disappearance

This week’s Media Briefs brings a Matildas-flavoured case of tall poppy syndrome, an index of media profits, and a memory-holed article.

Kerr lawyers argue abuse of process in harassment case

Lawyers for Matildas captain Sam Kerr will seek to have her racial harassment charge withdrawn or downgraded next month, according to court documents.

International Business Times UK

Tony Gustavsson Was 'Surprised' by Harassment Charges Against Sam Kerr

The Matildas manager and Football Australia CEO, James Johnson, only found out on Tuesday morning that Sam Kerr will have to go on trial next year.

Evening Standard

Sam Kerr: Football Australia shock as Chelsea striker faces trial for alleged racially aggravated harassment

Governing body were unaware that the Matildas captain was due in court on Monday

Australian Football Star Sam Kerr Pleads Not Guilty To Charges.

Australian footballer Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment charge in the UK. Trial set for February.

The Guardian - AU

Sam Kerr: Football Australia says it was blindsided by player’s UK harassment charge and court appearance

Football Australia and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson say they only found out about the charge Sam Kerr is facing through media reports on Tuesday

International Business Times

Football Star Kerr Charged With 'Racially Aggravated Offence'

Chelsea and Australia women's football superstar Sam Kerr has been charged with a "racially aggravated offence" after a dispute involving a London police officer, the Metropolitan Police said Tuesday.

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