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Socceroo Risdon joins Mane and Ramsey in FIFA 20 Team of the Week

What does Socceroos defender Josh Risdon have in common with Liverpool star Sadio Mane and Juventus and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsay. The trio have all been named in this week’s FIFA 20 Team of the Week. Risdon, who plays for Western United FC in the Hyundai A-League is am

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Tokyo bound: how Australia's men and women broke 16-year Olympics drought

The football tournaments at this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games is set to have a distinct Green and Gold flavour. The Westfield Matildas’ win over Vietnam on Wednesday night means they join the Olyroos to book their spot in Japan later this year. And it’s an historic achievemen

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Download your Wallpaper Wednesday featuring Mathew Leckie

The Socceroos’ 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers may have been postponed until later this year but there’s still plenty to look forward to for Graham Arnold’s squad. And sure to be among the key players for Australia at June’s Copa America and beyond will be experienced attacker

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Aussies Abroad: Souttar scores vital goal as Fleetwood edge closer to promotion

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar made amends for an unfortunate own goal by scoring the equaliser for Fleetwood Town as they played out a draw with promotion rivals Portsmouth in League One on Wednesday morning (AEDT). Fleetwood moved back into the play-off places after a 2-2

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Census 2019: Women and girls drive huge increase in football participation

The number of women and girls playing football has risen to record numbers, as football participation in Australia climbed to more than 1.95 million in 2019. In the national football census released today by Football Federation Australia (FFA), the number of females playing th

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Silverware, promotion, play-offs and relegation – the state of play for each Socceroo

Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan are battling to keep Brighton in the Premier League. Tom Rogic nears another title with Celtic.

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‘We want the Premiership as soon as possible’: Socceroo Grant wants no Sky Blue let-up ahead of Glory battle

Socceroo and Sydney FC defender Rhyan Grant can still hear the chorus of boos he received from Perth Glory fans during last season’s Hyundai A-League Grand Final. Whether it was his flowing mullet or his ding-dong battle with Glory’s left wing-back Jason Davidson, Grant was pu

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Your Socceroos 2020 guide - key dates for March and more

The Socceroos were scheduled to resume their FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign in March – but due to the global COVID-19 situation – those qualifiers have been postponed. The Green and Gold were set to meet Kuwait at HBF Park in Perth, followed by a trip to Nepal later t

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Ultimate Guide: Socceroos road to 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Qualifying for a FIFA World Cup™ is a long and arduous journey but the Socceroos have made a perfect start in their quest to get to Qatar in 2022. Graham Arnold’s troops have won four from four in their first phase of qualifying to sit in a strong position heading into a jam-p

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Socceroos’ March and June qualifiers postponed

Football Federation Australia (FFA) received confirmation from AFC and FIFA overnight that forthcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ – Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 fixtures have been postponed. The Socceroos were scheduled to play Kuwait (

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Ryan and Souttar pick up February awards

Socceroos stars Mat Ryan and Harry Souttar have both been rewarded for their sparkling form in February. Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Ryan’s display in the 1-1 draw against Premier League high-fliers Sheffield United earned him the Porsche Performance of the Month gong.

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Socceroos in Hyundai A-League: Risdon tallies hat-trick of assists as Duke extends scoring streak

Western United FC's rapid return to form in the Hyundai A-League gathered pace when they put five goals past Adelaide United on Saturday afternoon, and Socceroos full-back Josh Risdon was at the heart of all the action. The 27-year-old notched three assists as he ran riot down

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Aussies Abroad: Mabil's Midtjylland go 12 points clear while Amini celebrates baby girl

Socceroos forward Awer Mabil helped Midtjylland extend their lead atop the Danish Superliga ladder with a 2-0 win over Randers overnight. With the match played without spectators at Cepheus Park due to coronavirus measures, Mabil started his 11th consecutive match for the Wolv

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rebel Female Football Week and rebel Female Football Round to be celebrated this week

Football Federation Australia, the Member Federations, Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League clubs will come together this week to celebrate the outstanding contribution that women and girls make to football in Australia. Starting today, International Women’s Day, female foo

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Aussies Abroad: Ryan shuts out Wolves, Leckie returns in Germany

Mat Ryan kept a clean sheet to earn Brighton & Hove Albion a spirited draw at Wolves, while Mathew Leckie made his Bundesliga comeback for Hertha Berlin. Socceroos number one Ryan made a sharp save from Wolverhampton Wanderers’ top scorer Raul Jimenez in the closing stage as t