Tag: Australia

FA CEO James Johnson outlines the roadmap to promotion and relegation in Australia

November 17, 2021

James Johnson has confirmed that Football Australia has settled on two models for a national second tier, and the federation now is in the final process of determining the shape of the next significant chapter in Australian football. Full story on ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australian-a-league-men/story/4521449/fa-ceo-james-johnson-outlines-the-roadmap-to-promotion-and-relegation-in-australia

Show me what you’ve got: Gustavsson eagerly anticipating chance to observe A-League Women season in person

October 25, 2021

Getting a sneak peek during the Matildas’ two-game series against Brazil, coach Tony Gustavsson is looking forward to getting a chance to spend an extended time Down Under — and get a firsthand look at the talent assembled in the A-League Women competition — in coming months. Due to the combination of Australia’s mandatory 14-day … More Show me what you’ve got: Gustavsson eagerly anticipating chance to observe A-League Women season in person

Gustavsson names strong squad for Matildas’ homecoming

October 16, 2021

Matildas’ coach Tony Gustavsson has named a star-studded squad for coming friendlies against Brazil in Sydney — homecoming fixtures marking the end of a 597-day gap between games on home soil for Australia’s women. Absent from the team that suffered an upset 3-2 defeat to the Republic of Ireland last month, experienced campaigners Ellie Carpenter, … More Gustavsson names strong squad for Matildas’ homecoming

Socceroos hit first bump on road to Qatar after record winning streak ended by Japan

October 13, 2021

Defeat in Saitama added further complexity to a World Cup qualification campaign that has proven a difficult one to nail down Full story published in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/oct/13/socceroos-hit-first-bump-on-road-to-qatar-after-record-winning-streak-ended-by-japan

Australia’s loss to Japan in World Cup qualifying a missed opportunity for Socceroos

October 13, 2021

On the battle that played out on the park during #JPNvAUS, what the result means in the context of the race for automatic qualification, and asking the question of where and how November’s crucial game against Saudi Arabia will be played. Full story in ESPN: https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-match/story/4496005/australias-loss-to-japan-in-world-cup-qualifying-a-missed-opportunity-for-socceroos

Socceroos call on their Foreign Legion as Mooy, Rogic, Wright, and Arzani all return for World Cup qualifers

August 28, 2021

Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic, Bailey Wright, and Daniel Arzani will return to the Socceroos setup for coming World Cup Qualifiers against China and Vietnam, with quarantine requirements restricting coach Graham Arnold to just a single A-League representative in his 27-player squad. Named on Satuday afternoon, Arnold’s side will assemble in Doha over the next 48 … More Socceroos call on their Foreign Legion as Mooy, Rogic, Wright, and Arzani all return for World Cup qualifers

Australia’s Olympic exit vs. Egypt leaves Olyroos wondering what might have been

July 29, 2021

Egypt has joined Spain in advancing out of Group C of the Olympic men’s football tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Games after winning 2-0 against Australia at Miyagi Stadium in Rifu. Full story: https://www.espn.com.au/football/mens-olympic-tournament/story/4436602/australias-olympic-exit-vs-egypt-leaves-olyroos-wondering-what-might-have-been

Spain’s class too much for Australia but Olyroos’ Olympic hopes are high

July 26, 2021

Spain has moved top of Group C and put themselves in the box seat to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s football at the Tokyo Games after grinding down Australia to seal a 1-0 win at the Sapporo Dome. Full story: https://www.espn.com.au/football/mens-olympic-tournament/story/4436600/spains-class-too-much-for-australia-but-olyroos-olympic-hopes-are-high

With win over Kuwait, Socceroos set table for a strong campaign to come

June 4, 2021

Cruising to a comfortable 3-0 win over Kuwait on Friday morning, the Socceroos not only scored a deserved victory but also set themselves up to put in even stronger performances in the months to come. There have been few around the world that have had to wait longer to see their side return to international … More With win over Kuwait, Socceroos set table for a strong campaign to come

After two year absence, Laura Brock buoyant on Matildas return

April 6, 2021

Over two years since she last pulled on a Matildas’ shirt, defender Laura Brock (née Alleway) is ecstatic about getting the chance to link up with her teammates and represent her nation once again. Brock last featured for the Matildas during the FFA Cup of Nations tournament in 2019, with injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic … More After two year absence, Laura Brock buoyant on Matildas return