Verbeek pleased with performance says Reid
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Verbeek pleased with performance says Reid

Adelaide United midfielder Paul Reid revealed that Pim Verbeek and his coaching staff were pleased with the performance against Indonesia and was a good point earned in the opening 2011 Asian Cup qualifying tournament.

Socceroos earn fighting draw
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Socceroos earn fighting draw

The Socceroos have kicked off their AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia, in a hot and humid Jakarta tonight.

Westfield W-League puts pair on international stage
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Westfield W-League puts pair on international stage

The Westfield W-League was all about improving the standards of women’s football in Australia, with the flow on effect to benefit our national team the Westfield Matildas.

Significant opportunity for players says Moore
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Significant opportunity for players says Moore

The Qantas Socceroos opening 2011 Asian Cup qualifying game against Indonesia later tonight, presents a significant opportunity for many players to stake a claim with the national team.

Schwarzer receives OAM
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Schwarzer receives OAM

Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has received a Medal of the Order of Australia in Monday’s Australia Day honours list.

Salisbury looking forward to break and a normal life
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Salisbury looking forward to break and a normal life

When Cheryl Salisbury walks off Parramatta Stadium on Saturday evening, having just finished her 151st appearance for the Westfield Matildas, she will have earned a decent rest.

Nikita Rukavytsya off to FC Twente
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Nikita Rukavytsya off to FC Twente

Perth Glory has accepted an offer for young West Australian striker Nikita Rukavytsya to complete a transfer to Dutch first division side FC Twente.

Cheryl Salisbury brings curtain down on international career
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Cheryl Salisbury brings curtain down on international career

The most capped football player for her country – male or female – is to bow out of international football. Westfield Matildas captain Cheryl Salisbury will bring down the curtain on her international career this Saturday against Italy.

Vargas under no illusions with tough task ahead
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Vargas under no illusions with tough task ahead

Melbourne Victory defender Roddy Vargas is under no illusions how tough the task will be for the Socceroos when they face Indonesia in the opening Asian Cup qualification match in Jakarta on Wednesday night.

Macallister speechless over call-up
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Macallister speechless over call-up

Central Coast Mariners striker Dylan Macallister admitted to being speechless when he received the phone call

Meet the Westfield Matildas
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Meet the Westfield Matildas

Meet Australia's top female football stars, the Westfield Matildas. Following on from the highly successful Westfield W-League competition, the Westfield Matildas play Italy in Parramatta (Sydney) and Canberra and you can meet them at two special appearances.

Sermanni names strong squad for Italian series
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Sermanni names strong squad for Italian series

Westfield Matildas coach Tom Sermanni today announced a 21 player squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Italy in Australia.

Canberra to host Asian Cup Qualifier
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Canberra to host Asian Cup Qualifier

The Socceroos will face Kuwait in their first home match of the AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualification stage, presented by FOXTEL, at Canberra Stadium on Thursday 5 March 2009 (kick-off 8pm AEDT).

Aussie trio on target
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Aussie trio on target

Socceroos attacking trio of Mark Bresciano, Scott McDonald and Tim Cahill were all on target over the weekend and early this morning in Tim’s case, which will no doubt please national team boss Pim Verbeek.

NSW Thunder off to Asia
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NSW Thunder off to Asia

NSW Thunder took out the Open double (Men's and Women's) at the 2008 National Futsal Championship held in Canberra recently. NSW Thunder won 11 titles, with NSW Lightning 2, Queensland 1 and Victoria 1, while won was drawn.