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Matildas & Australia U-23 men’s national team receive AIS high performance funding

The preparations of the Matildas and Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have received a boost, with confirmation that the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) will be providing high performance funding to both teams to prepare for and co

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Reliving Jedinak's journey to the top as Australian football community pays tribute to Mile's career

From captaining the Socceroos to AFC Asian Cup victory to becoming a Premier League great – tributes have flown in for Mile Jedinak after he called time on his distinguished career.

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Aussies Abroad: Taggart strikes again for Suwon, Deng & Langerak maintain unbeaten record in Japan

Adam Taggart and Terry Antonis’ Suwon Bluewings secured a 1-1 draw against Brandon O’Neill’s Pohang Steelers in their K League affair while both of our Japan based Socceroos remain undefeated in the J League. Taggart was on target for the Bluewings and opened the scoring with

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From the NSL to the Premier League – FFA acknowledge Mile Jedinak

Football Federation Australia (FFA) today acknowledged the retirement of former Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak, who has called time on his professional playing days having last helped Aston Villa gain promotion from the Championship to the Premier League in 2019. Jedinak, who

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Andy Paschalidis: Reflecting on the legacy of Rale Rasic

In 1984 I first met Rale Rasic - the man who at just 34 years of age took the Socceroos to our first FIFA World Cup in Germany 10 years earlier. At that time I was just 11-year-old and like so many young Aussie footballers dreamt of one day playing for the Socceroos.

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Aussies Abroad Preview: All Socceroos affair set to take place in K League

Brighton & Hove Albion duo Maty Ryan and Aaron Mooy have a date with Manchester City on Saturday while three Socceroos stars will take to the pitch in Korea when Pohang Steelers face off against Suwon Bluewings. Maty Ryan and Aaron Mooy featured for Brighton & Hove Albion in t

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‘It means everything’: Mabil’s remarkable journey so far after winning Danish league title

From facing uncertainty as a South Sudanese refugee to breaking through the Hyundai A-League and representing the Socceroos, Awer Mabil has an inspirational story and he has now added another feat to it.

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FFA, Member Federations & Western Sydney Wanderers share salute to former Socceroos boss Rale Rasic

The extraordinary life and career of former Socceroos and National Soccer League (NSL) Head Coach Rale Rasic OAM was celebrated yesterday afternoon throughout a special live stream shared across multiple football platforms. The stream – taken live by Football Federation Austr

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How to watch live tribute to Rale Rasic

The extraordinary life and career of former Socceroos and National Soccer League (NSL) Head Coach Rale Rasic OAM will be celebrated at 2pm AEST throughout a special live stream that will be shared on the Socceroos’ and FFA official Facebook page.

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The Martin Tyler text that nearly sent Mat Ryan to Bristol City

Legendary football commentator Martin Tyler has revealed a series of text messages between himself, Gary and Phil Neville nearly caused Mat Ryan a move to Bristol City. Speaking in an interview for Socceroos.com.au, Tyler described the request he received from Bristol’s Chief

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Deng reflects on 'special' J League debut v defending Champions

Australia U-23’s captain Thomas Deng opens up on life in Japan and what it was like to make his J League debut for Urawa Red Diamonds. Deng’s dream move overseas arrived in January, just before the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world. The ex-Melbourne Victory defender had spe

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Quiz: Guess the Socceroos XI from first ever AFC Asian Cup match

On July 8, 2007, the Socceroos played their first ever match at an AFC Asian Cup tournament. It was a fixture against Oman at the famous Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. But how well do you know your Socceroos history?

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Aussies Abroad: Mooy tees up winner for Brighton, Taggart bags brace for Suwon

Aaron Mooy was on hand to provide the assist for the crucial goal in Brighton’s must win fixture against Norwich whilst Adam Taggart was back amongst the goals as he fired home a double for Suwon Bluewings. In the English Premier League, Socceroos duo Aaron Mooy and Maty Ryan

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Bailey Wright departs Bristol City

Socceroos defender Bailey Wright took to social media on Friday morning to confirm his departure from English Championship club Bristol City. Wright posted a farewell message on social media to confirm that he had departed Bristol City after his contract expired on June 30.

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Aussies Abroad Preview: More Socceroos return as J League season resumes

The Japanese J.League resumes this weekend so this means it will be our first chance to see Aussie duo Mitch Langerak and Thomas Deng in action for their respective clubs. Mitch Langerak’s Nagoya Grampus restart their league campaign on Saturday night when they visit Shimizu S