Socceroos News

Verbeek names 22-man squad for Japan clash

Socceroos Head Coach Pim Verbeek has selected 22 players in his squad for the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asian Qualifier Round 4 match against Japan in Yokohama on Wednesday 11 February 2009.

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Japan names overseas stars to face Australia

Japan has included five Europe-based players in its squad for the crucial World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos next week in Yokohama International Stadium.

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Salisbury says farewell with a goal

It wasn't quite the perfect farewell for outgoing Westfield Matildas captain Cheryl Salisbury, but she ended her international career how she started it, scoring a goal in the 2-2 with Italy at Parramatta Stadium.

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Salisbury expects tough finale

Departing captain Cheryl Salisbury is not expecting an easy passage into retirement when she leads the Matildas into battle for the final time on Saturday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.