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24.01.2022 Wellington Phoenix To Play At Win Stadium for 2020/21 A-League Season The Wellington Phoenix will play its home matches at Win Stadium, Wollongong for the 2020/21 A-League season, as confirmed in the season schedule released today by Football Federation Australia (FFA). The Phoenix have spent the past three weeks conducting a pre-season training camp in Wollongong, and will now base themselves in this area for the A-League season, which starts on 27 December 2020. The Phoenix will play 13 home matches at Win Stadium, beginning with a key match against 2019/20 champions Sydney FC on Saturday 2 January.

23.01.2022 FFA Media Release: Peter Filopoulos appointed FFA Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced Peter Filopoulos has been appointed FFA Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs, and will take up his new role on Tuesday, 1 September 2020.... Filopoulos joins FFA from Football Victoria (FV), where hes spent the past two years as Chief Executive Officer, following three years as CEO at Perth Glory FC. He has held senior roles at Swimming Australia, Etihad Stadium, North Melbourne and Hawthorn Football Clubs, and was part of the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games 2000. FFA Chief Executive James Johnson said he was delighted to appoint Filopoulos to such an important and expanded role, identified as a key measure in Principle I of the XI Principles for the future of Australian football (XI Principles). Peter will bring an outstanding set of skills, experience, football knowledge and acumen to FFA. He was the stand-out candidate during an extensive recruitment process. Peter is the ideal person to help us take control of and reset the Australian football narrative, and create a strong and unified voice for football, as outlined in the XI Principles. His 25 years experience covers leadership roles across a number of sports, but most importantly, Peter has excelled at every level of football, from his time at Football Victoria, Perth Glory and South Melbourne in the National Soccer League. He will join the FFA Senior Management Team and lead the development and execution of FFAs Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Content and Media strategies. We want to tell Australian footballs story in all its diversity, and part of Peters responsibilities, as envisioned within the XI Principles, will be to develop a comprehensive Communications Strategy for FFA, on behalf of the whole football community. Johnson added, Peter made a significant contribution to Victorian football over the past two years, and we are extremely pleased we have been able to appoint from within the deep pool of talent that exists within Australian football for this role. We look forward to him starting with us on 1 September, at such an important and exciting time during the transformation of Australian football. Filopoulos said he was excited by the challenges ahead at FFA, and was proud of his achievements at Football Victoria. I owe a debt of gratitude to Kimon and the Board for the vision and backing they have demonstrated in my time with FV and, of course, to the clubs and everyone across the game who has embraced what weve set out to do. Im looking forward to being part of the team at FFA and supporting James (Johnson) in bringing to life the vision and strategic priorities he and the Board have laid out.

23.01.2022 FFA Media Release: Australia U-23s set for Sydney FC & Macarthur FC friendlies Wednesday, 4 November 2020... Sydney, Australia Football Federation Australia (FFA) is pleased to announce that Australia’s U-23 men’s national football team will play two friendly fixtures this month against A-League clubs. On Thursday, 12 November 2020, Graham Arnold’s Olyroos will play Sydney FC (kick-off 7:00pm AEDT) at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah, while on Tuesday, 17 November 2020 Australia will take on the A-League’s newest club, Macarthur FC (kick-off 3:00pm AEDT), at the same venue. A limited number of tickets (due to COVID-19 protocols) will be available for the first fixture between Australia U-23 and Sydney FC, with tickets on sale now via Ticketek. All patrons are reminded to follow the latest health advice and observe COVID-safe protocols (https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19), including staying home if unwell. Australia U-23 Men’s National Football Team v Sydney FC Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, New South Wales Date: Thursday, 12 November 2020 Kick-off: 7:00pm AEDT Tickets: Visit Ticketek (limited number of tickets due to COVID-19 protocols available online only) Broadcast: Live via Facebook (Socceroos, Sydney FC, A-League), Kayo Sports, My Football Live App, My Football YouTube Australia U-23 Men’s National Football Team v Macarthur FC Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, New South Wales Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2020 Kick-off: 3:00pm AEDT Broadcast: Live via Facebook (Socceroos, Macarthur FC, A-League), Kayo Sports, My Football Live App, My Football YouTube *Please note this match will not be open to the public

23.01.2022 Tasmania Football Review Glenorchy Knights and Olympia Warriors make it through to 2020 Lakoseljac Cup Final in Tasmania By Walter Pless...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Tasmanian Football Review Three Cup Finals conclude the 2020 Tasmanian season By Walter Pless...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Football NSW NPL NSW Mens Round 6 Review Round six of the National Premier Leagues NSW Mens competition is in the books, and it was another massive weekend of action around the grounds. ...Continue reading

21.01.2022 Football NSW NPL NSW Mens Round 6 Preview Round 6 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Mens competition has arrived, and were now at the halfway point of the rebooted 2020 season....Continue reading

21.01.2022 Callum McCowatt Departs Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix have announced that forward Callum McCowatt has departed the club following the conclusion of his contract, electing to sign with Helsingr in the Danish 1st Division. McCowatt, 21, signed for the Phoenix in 2019 and made 25 appearances including 13 starts - during the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Season.... During his time with the Phoenix, McCowatt scored his maiden goal versus Western United on 28 December 2019 in a 3-1 Wellington win, and also registered two assists on the season. We thank Callum for his contributions to the club and wish him all the best for his future.

20.01.2022 AUFC Media Release Reds confirm Willacy departure Adelaide United can confirm goalkeeper, Sarah Willacy, will not re-sign with the Club ahead of the Westfield W-League 2020/21 season. ... Willacy, who appeared 38 times for the Reds and kept four clean sheets, has decided to seek another opportunity. Adelaide Uniteds Head of Womens Football, Ivan Karlovi, said: Its disappointing to be losing Sarah. Weve given Sarah a great platform over the last few seasons to progress and be the number one keeper here, but she wishes to take her football elsewhere. On behalf of the Club, we wish her well. Speaking on her decision, Willacy said: I want to thank everyone at Adelaide United for my time at the Club. This was a hard decision for me to make but something I believe is best for my football and my career. Adelaide United thanks Sarah for her time at the Club and wish her well for her future.

20.01.2022 BLAST FROM THE PAST - Picture research; what is involved Caulfield City Mystery Solved By Roy Hay...Continue reading

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19.01.2022 Steve Kean confirmed as Melbourne Victory interim head coach Melbourne Victory has confirmed Steve Kean as its interim Head Coach and Jean Paul de Marigny as its interim Assistant Coach for the remainder of the 2020/21 A-League season. Victory Chairman, Anthony Di Pietro, thanked Steve Kean for taking on the role for the remainder of this season.... Steve Kean will be stepping into the interim Head Coach role, with the support of Jean Paul de Marigny, as the interim Assistant Coach for the remainder of this season, Di Pietro said. I would like to thank Steve for taking on the role temporarily. Our expectation for the remainder of the season is that the players will play with the determination and commitment that our club is accustomed to. We will update members and fans on a permanent Head Coach solution once this is confirmed.

19.01.2022 Tasmania Wrap Four NPL Tasmania sides reach Lakoseljac Cup semi-finals By Walter Pless...Continue reading

19.01.2022 AUFC Media Release | Reds appoint Carl Veart as Head Coach Friday, 18 September 2020... Adelaide United can officially confirm Carl Veart has been appointed as the Clubs Head Coach on a permanent basis. Vearts two-year contract will run until at least the end of the A-League 2021/22 campaign, after he previously served as the Reds interim boss for the last five regular-season games of the 2019/20 season. The former United striker oversaw an improvement in results as the team went undefeated in his matches in charge, while playing attractive and attacking football. Speaking on assuming the Head Coach role permanently, Veart said: This is a wonderful feeling for me, knowing that Ive been given the honour of coaching this football club. As Ive said on many occasions, Adelaide United holds a special place in my heart and I cannot wait to get started. Being involved with the Club during the early days, its a unique feeling to be stepping into this position, but one that I believe Im ready for. After being an Assistant Coach for the majority of last season and then being trusted to take the team following the COVID-19 break, this is definitely a proud moment for me and my family. Im looking forward to everything this role will bring and hope the members and people of South Australia support us again in what will be a big 2020/21 season. Adelaide United Chief Executive Officer, Nathan Kosmina, said: Were delighted to formalise Carls appointment as Head Coach. Together, as a club, we share an exciting vision for the future of Adelaide United on and off the field. Culturally, Carl was at the forefront of building what the Club means for the South Australian community in 2003 and it is important this forms part of our pathway for success moving forward. Adelaide United Director of Football, Bruce Djite, said: Carl is undoubtedly the best person to lead our squad moving forward and what he and the team showed while in the hub only validated that. Hes fostered a very positive working environment under extremely difficult circumstances and, since being at the helm, there has been a noticeable improvement in the teams performances. All the players and staff have the upmost respect for him, which is vital and we wish Carl all the best for the upcoming season. The 50-year-old is the third person after Aurelio Vidmar and Michael Valkanis to have represented the Reds as both a player and manager in the Clubs history.

18.01.2022 Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that Chris Beath will referee the Hyundai A-League 2020 Grand Final between Sydney FC and Melbourne City FC at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday 30 August 2020 (kick-off 6:30pm (AEST)). Chris Beath will be joined by Assistant Referees Scott Edeling & Kearney Robinson, Alex King as the Fourth Official, Ryan Gallagher as Fifth Official and Kris Griffiths-Jones as the Video Assistant Referee. F

18.01.2022 ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY HELLAS South Melbourne Survives To Celebrate 50th Year Anniversary By Chris Aloi...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Optus Sport breaks record audiences Optus Sport is reaching record subscription and audience numbers across the board on its streaming platform. The return of English Premier League, Women’s Super League and UEFA Champions League has lifted Optus Sport’s active subscriber base to a record high 868,000 and increased viewer engagement by 37% from the previous year. ... Highlights Include: Optus Sport is reaching record subscription and audience numbers across the board on its streaming platform this year. The return of top-flight football has lifted Optus Sport’s active subscriber base to a record high 868,000 and increased viewer engagement by 37% from the previous year. Optus Sport has broken its own viewership records for a Premier League Match week six times since the start of September 2020, with the more than 280,000 account holders streaming Everton v Liverpool last month.

18.01.2022 Media Release Football Victoria Fee Refund Policy released Tuesday, September 15, 2020...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Central Coast Mariners Media Release: Mariners squad update The Central Coast Mariners can today confirm the departure of a number of players on completion of their Hyundai A-League playing contracts with the club.... Following the conclusion of the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League campaign, players have now departed for the off-season as the club awaits further details of the 2020/21 A-League season. The following players will now finish with the Mariners upon expiration of their contracts, and the Club would like to thank them for their contributions throughout their time with the Central Coast Mariners. Michael McGlinchey Milan Djuric Tommy Oar Jacob Melling Jair Eduardo Britto da Silva Negotiations continue with a number of players and the Club will provide further information regarding them when appropriate.

16.01.2022 AUFC Media Release United announce club-record Global Technical Partnership with UCAN and unveil new home kit Adelaide United has agreed to a Club-record partnership with international sportswear manufacturer, UCAN. ... The three-year agreement, which represents the most valuable commercial deal in the Clubs history, will see UCAN become the Clubs Global Technical Partner ahead of the 2020/21 season. UCAN will manufacture and supply United with an increase in bespoke playing, training, and travel wear for its players, coaching staff, and devoted fan base. Founded in 1988, the Guangzhou-based sportswear manufacturer has continued to grow year upon year as they begin to explore the football market outside of China. Adelaide is the first overseas professional football club to be sponsored by UCAN.

16.01.2022 Wellington Phoenix Players Exit Quarantine Wellington Phoenix players and coaching staff have tonight exited their Government-appointed quarantine hotel in Wellington. The group have spent the past 14 days at the Grand Mercure hotel since returning to New Zealand from their Sydney hub part of an 80 day stint away from home they were required to undertake, in order to participate in the Hyundai A-League season re-start.... The players released from quarantine included David Ball, Callan Elliot, Louis Fenton, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi, Zac Jones, Alex Rufer, Oliver Sail, Walter Scott, Sam Sutton and Ben Waine; along with Coach Ufuk Talay and members of the coaching and technical staff. Talay says that while the past 14 days have been difficult at times, the club and players knew it was a necessity in order for the season to be completed. It was tough going from one isolation facility in Sydney to another in Wellington, and having to be separated from family for over 80 days. The setup at the hotel has been good, its just tough being confined to a room when you want to be more active but Ive kept myself busy by speaking with agents, planning ahead and working on as much as I can. We did what we had to do to get the season finished, and credit to the hotel staff, nurses and army personnel who have been absolutely great. Talay says that he is looking forward to being reunited with his wife and son after three months apart. I cant wait to get home and see my family first and foremost. Im looking forward to having dinner at home with them - a proper homecooked meal for the first time in forever - and to sleep in my own bed tonight. Wellington Phoenix forward David Ball says it has been a very long 14 days for him in quarantine. Im very excited and happy to get out; it was a tough experience in terms of not being able to do things away from the hotel, and being confirmed to a small area of space for such a long time. And its been hard being away from my wife and two boys, the most challenging thing Ive had to do for a very long time - but the players and staff have kept each other upbeat and positive during this time. Ball says that one thing that helped the group was being able to have exercise outside of their rooms twice a day; a 45 minute break in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. We could go into the hotel carpark and were allowed to mingle with the other players from our bubble, as long as we practiced social distance. Some of the boys would run circuits and others would kick a football to each other it was a bit of a surreal experience really, but you needed that time to get out of the room youre in.

16.01.2022 We are looking for driven and enthusiastic coaches for our Miniroos program. For more information or to apply simply email the club at [email protected]

16.01.2022 Hyundai A-League 2020 Grand Final Sunday, 30 August 2020 Sydney FC v Melbourne City FC Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta Kick-Off: 6:30pm (Local) (6:30pm (AEST)) ... Referee: Chris Beath Assistant Referee 1: Scott Edeling Assistant Referee 2: Kearney Robinson Fourth Official: Alex King Fifth Official: Ryan Gallagher VAR: Kris Griffiths-Jones TV Broadcast: Live coverage on FOX SPORTS 507 from 5:30pm (AEST), Sky Sport 7 (New Zealand), Kayo Sports (www.kayosports.com.au) and MyFootball Live App, Live Fast and Data Free for Telstra mobile customers. Delayed Coverage on ABC ME (Channel 23) and iview from 8:25pm (AEST) Radio Broadcast: myfootballnation.com (1116, SEN SA and SEN Mt Gambier). ABC News Radio (ex QLD) and ABC Grandstand Online Join the conversation on Twitter using the hash-tags #ALeagueGF #SYCvMEL To purchase tickets visit www.a-league.com.au/tickets Sydney FC squad: 1.Andrew REDMAYNE (gk), 2.Patrick FLOTTMANN, 3.Ben WARLAND, 4.Alex WILKINSON (c), 5.Alex BAUMJOHANN, 6.Ryan McGOWAN, 7.Michael ZULLO, 8.Paulo RETRE, 9.Adam LE FONDRE, 10.Milos NINKOVIC, 11.Kosta BARBAROUSES, 12.Trent BUHAGIAR, 16.Joel KING, 17.Anthony CACERES, 18.Luke IVANOVIC, 19.Chris ZUVELA, 20.Thomas HEWARD-BELLE (gk), 21.Harry VAN DER SAAG, 23.Rhyan GRANT, 26.Luke BRATTAN **2-4 to be omitted** Ins: 7.Michael ZULLO (return from injury), 19.Chris ZUVELA (promoted). Outs: Nil Unavailable: Nil Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Tom GLOVER (gk), 2.Scott GALLOWAY, 4.Harrison DELBRIDGE, 6.Josh BRILLANTE, 7.Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 9.Jamie MACLAREN, 10.Florin BERENGUER, 11.Craig NOONE, 13.Nathaniel ATKINSON, 19.Lachlan WALES, 20.Adrian LUNA, 21.Ramy NAJJARINE, 22.Curtis GOOD, 30.Moudi NAJJAR, 34.Connor METCALFE, 35.Raphael BORGES RODRIGUES, 39.Idrus ABDULAHI, 40.Richard WINDBICHLER, 46.Joe GAUCI, 49.Stefan COLAKOVSKI **2-4 to be omitted** Ins: 35.Raphael BORGES RODRIGUES (promoted), 39.Idrus ABDULAHI, (promoted) Outs: nil Unavailable: 3.Scott JAMIESON (personal leave)

15.01.2022 We are incredibly disappointed to have to share this, but we are asking for any information our community might have in relation to who has vandalised our pavil...ion. We are annoyed that not just someone in our community had the nerve to deface something that our volunteers give hundreds of hours a year to operate and protect, but this would have been done in accordance with the current lockdown and curfew restrictions which these vandals quite clearly do not care for. Any information the community may have in relation to the offenders would be much appreciated. Please contact our club President Bray Hodgkinson with any information by email on: [email protected] Thanks

15.01.2022 Northcote City is in mourning following the passing of former championship winning player, coach and lifelong supporter Perry (Parasxos) Skamagas yesterday morn...ing. We send our deepest condolences to Perrys family and friends at this very tough time. We will certainly miss him around John Cain when football returns.

14.01.2022 Wellington Phoenix Media Release Gary Hooper Departs Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix have announced that forward Gary Hooper has departed the club following the conclusion of his contract.... Hooper, 32, signed as a marquee striker for the Phoenix on October 2019 and went on to make 21 appearances including 13 starts - during the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Season, scoring eight goals and registering four assists. We thank Gary for his contributions to the club and wish him all the best for his future.

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13.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE 15 September 2020 AAFC LAUNCHES CHAMPIONSHIP PARTNER GROUP...Continue reading

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13.01.2022 FFA Media Release: Tuesday, 24 November 2020 Sydney, Australia ... FFA to hold 17th Annual General Meeting tomorrow The seventeenth Annual General meeting (AGM) of Football Federation Australia (FFA) will be held at 12pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 via video conference. Among key matters, the purpose of the AGM is for FFA’s members to receive and consider the Annual Financial Report of FFA, report on the Annual activities of FFA, inform members of FFA’s Annual budget, and elect two (2) Directors to FFA’s Board. Current FFA Chair, Mr Chris Nikou, has been nominated for re-election as a Director of the FFA Board, while Mr Stefan Kamasz has been nominated for election. Following the conclusion of the AGM the FFA Board of Directors will meet to elect the Chair of FFA. Other business that FFA’s Members will consider includes: The application by Football Coaches Australia (FCA) to become a Provisional Member of the FFA Congress; The application by Women in Football (WiF) to become a Qualifying Member of the FFA Congress; Member Resolutions proposed by Football South Australia to amend the FFA Constitution; and; The proposal by FFA to change the Company Name of ‘Football Federation Australia’ to ‘Football Australia’ Additionally, tomorrow’s AGM will mark the completion of FFA Board Member Mr Remo Nogarotto’s tenure as an FFA Director after he decided not to seek re-election. In addition to his position as FFA Director, Mr Nogarotto has held a variety of roles in Australian football over the past four decades, some of which include serving the sport as Chair of Soccer Australia, Northern Spirit (NSL) and Marconi Stallions (NSL). As an FFA Director over the past two years Mr Nogarotto has made many important contributions to the sport, including: Leading FFA’s Football Development Committee (FDC) alongside former Westfield Matilda Amy Duggan and Socceroo Mark Bresciano; Leading FFA’s National Second Division Working Group; Playing a key role on the panels that recommended the appointments of James Johnson as FFA CEO and Tony Gustavsson as the next Westfield Matildas Head Coach; and; Serving as a member of FFA’s successful FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Bid Committee FFA Chair Mr Chris Nikou acknowledged Mr Nogarotto for his contribution to football. Remo has a deep understanding of football both in Australia and abroad, and a genuine passion to see Australian football succeed. He has made a great contribution to FFA over the past two years, and a significant contribution to the sport over many decades.

12.01.2022 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Second qualifying round - Champions Path House of European Football, Nyon 31 August 2020... Result of the draw Thursday 17 September 2020 1. Inter Club dEscaldes (AND) - Dundalk FC (IRL) 2. KuPS Kuopio (FIN) - K Slovan Bratislava (SVK) 3. Linfield FC (NIR) - Floriana FC (MLT) 4. Riga FC (LVA) - S.S. Tre Fiori F.C. (SMR) 5. Djurgrdens IF (SWE) - Europa FC (GIB) 6. FC Flora Tallinn (EST) - KR Reykjavk (ISL) 7. FK Sileks (MKD) - KF Drita (KOS) 8. FC Astana (KAZ) - FK Budunost Podgorica (MNE) 9. Ararat-Armenia FC (ARM) - CS Fola Esch (LUX) 10. Connahs Quay Nomads FC (WAL) - FC Dinamo Tbilisi (GEO)

12.01.2022 Football NSW NPL NSW Mens Round 7 Review Seven rounds of the National Premier Leagues NSW Mens competition is in the books and Its Sydney Olympic who sit on top of the ladder with only four rounds remaining....Continue reading

10.01.2022 NPL Tasmania Wrap - Round 8 Devonport City send out strong message that they will retain the NPL Tasmania title By Walter Pless...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Perth Glory Squad Update Perth Glory can confirm that a number of changes have been made to its playing roster ahead of the Hyundai A-League 2020/21 season. As a result of those changes, the players listed below have parted company with the club following the expiration of their contracts:... Joel Chianese Dino Djulbic Ivan Franjic Vince Lia Tando Velaphi. The club would like to sincerely thank each of the players for their service and wish them all the very best in the next chapter of their football careers, said Glory Chief Executive Officer Tony Pignata. Djulbics departure brings to an end his third spell at the club, during which the hugely-popular defender took his number of Hyundai A-League games in purple to 118, placing him fifth on Glorys all-time A-League appearances list. Velaphi, meanwhile, had also returned to the club having featured on 74 occasions during his earlier stint here in the West. Chianese moves on after spending the last four seasons with Glory, chalking up 87 appearances and scoring 14 goals along the way, including the winning penalty in last years memorable Semi-Final shootout victory over Adelaide United. Franjic was also a key part of the side which reached last years Grand Final, scoring the goal against Newcastle Jets that sealed the Premiers Plate and missing only a handful of games after arriving from Brisbane Roar. Lia completes the departing quintet having been signed on a short-term deal earlier this year. Further squad announcements will be made in the near future.

09.01.2022 Hyundai A-League 2020 Semi Finals - Ins and Outs HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE 2020 FINALS SERIES Hyundai A-League 2020 Semi Final 2 ...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Media Release Sunday, August 30, 2020 Melbourne, Australia...Continue reading

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07.01.2022 Malvern City FC are excited to announce our new Men’s Senior Coach, Nick Kalafatis. Nick has previous coaching experience in the NPL at Goulburn Valley Suns. ...Nick has developed a detailed understanding of the game having played at the professional level in Greece for most of his playing career. We look forward to the fresh approach that he brings to this role. Welcome to the Malvern City family Nick! Up the Malvern! Up!

07.01.2022 FFA Media Release: Alessandro Diamanti claims the Johnny Warren Medal Alessandro Diamanti from Western United FC has capped off an outstanding first season in the Hyundai A-League by claiming the Johnny Warren Medal which was announced this evening from the Telstra Customer Insight Centre.... Diamanti received 34 points from a panel that included former professional players, technical experts, match officials and media representatives. He was followed by Milos Ninkovic (Sydney FC 28 points) and Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City FC 25 points) with Diego Castro (Perth Glory 23 points) and Ulises Davila (Wellington Phoenix 23 points) in equal fourth place. Riley McGree (Adelaide United - October), was named the Hyundai A-League Young Footballer of the Year ahead of Angus Thurgate (Newcastle Jets - November), Reno Piscopo (Wellington Phoenix - December), Cameron Devlin (Wellington Phoenix - January) Nick DAgostino (Perth Glory - February), Matthew Millar (Newcastle Jets - March) and Tom Glover (Melbourne City FC - July/August). Jake Hollman from Sydney FC was the Foxtel Y-League Player of the Year. Melbourne City FCs Head Coach, Erick Mombaerts, received the Hyundai A-League Coach of the Year Award. Melbourne City FCs Jamie Maclaren was the Nike Golden Boot Award winner after scoring 22 goals while Marco Tilio from Sydney FC was the top goal scorer for the Foxtel Y-League 2019/20 season with 9 goals. Nikolai Topor-Stanley from the Newcastle Jets scored the Hyundai A-League Goal of the Year Award for his long-range strike in Round 21 against Perth Glory in the 12th minute. Andrew Redmayne (Sydney FC) collected the Hyundai A-League Goalkeeper of the Year Award. Sydney FC also won the Hyundai A-League Fair Play Award after accruing the least number of yellow and red card points whilst Canberra United were the winners of the Foxtel Y-League Fair Play Award. Chris Beath was awarded the Hyundai A-League Referee of the Year.

06.01.2022 FFA Media Release: Carpenter & Kerr claim silverware on successful weekend for Australian football Monday, 31 August 2020... Sydney, Australia Football Federation Australia (FFA) today recognised the achievements of two of Australias leading female footballers Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr who secured silverware with their respective European clubs at the weekend. 20-year-old Carpenter became the first Australian woman to win a UEFA Womens Champions League title overnight as her French club, Olympique Lyonnais (OL), won a record seventh crown in the competition. While Carpenter who has amassed 42 caps for the Westfield Matildas since her debut against Vietnam in 2016 remained on the bench for the encounter, the defender joins male counterparts including Craig Johnston (Liverpool FC), Harry Kewell (Liverpool FC) and Zjelko Kalac (AC Milan) to have claimed European club footballs top honour. OL defeated German heavyweights VfL Wolfsburg 3-1 in the Final played at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastian, Spain. Also on the weekend Westfield Matildas captain Kerr added another trophy to her ever expanding list of honours as her London-based club, Chelsea FC, defeated Manchester City FC in the 2020 FA Womens Community Shield at the famous Wembley Stadium. The Blues won the fixture 2-0, with Kerr featuring for 72 minutes of the encounter. FFA Chief Executive Officer, James Johnson, congratulated Carpenter and Kerr on their success at the weekend, and said their feats will continue to inspire the next generation of Australian footballers as Australia, together with New Zealand, gears up to host the FIFA Womens World Cup in 2023. It was a great weekend for Australian football, with Ellie (Carpenter) and Sam (Kerr) joining the players, coaches, and staff from Sydney FC in claiming important pieces of silverware, Johnson said. Ellie has written her name into the history books by becoming the first Australian woman to win a UEFA Womens Champions League, which is a truly magnificent achievement. She, like Sam, has so much to look forward to as she continues her football journey for both club and country leading up to the FIFA Womens World Cup 2023 on home soil, and beyond. The success of our high profile players, combined with a great Hyundai A-League 2020 Grand Final, and the announcement on Sunday that a proposed Home of the Matildas in Victoria has received $1.5 million towards master planning and design from the Victorian Government, are strong outcomes for our sport both locally and globally.

05.01.2022 Sydney FC became the first Australian club to win five national Championships on Sunday evening, defeating Melbourne City FC 1-0 after extra-time at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta as the 43rd season of Australian national league football came to a close. The Sky Blues, who claimed their victory courtesy of a 100th minute chested goal from Socceroo Rhyan Grant after a pinpoint pass from Luke Brattan, overtook Sydney City, Marconi Stallions, South Melbourne FC, and Melbourne V...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Devonport City slip up in NPL Tasmania title race By Walter Pless __________________________________________________________________________...Continue reading

05.01.2022 FFA Media Release: FFA partners with Greater Shepparton City Council to bid for more AFC youth womens qualifiers Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that it has submitted a second bid to host Asian Football Confederation (AFC) youth womens qualification fixtures in Australia in 2021. ... In addition to the bid alongside Cessnock City Council to host a round one qualification group for the AFC U-17 Womens Asian Cup 2022 in April next year, FFA has partnered with Greater Shepparton City Council in Victoria with a view to hosting a round one qualification group for the AFC U-20 Womens Asian Cup 2022. Round one of qualifiers for the AFC U-20 Womens Asian Cup 2022 are scheduled to take place in March next year, and if FFAs bid is successful, three or four Asian nations would join the Young Matildas in regional Victoria for a tournament that would inject significant investment into the local economy.

03.01.2022 The rise and fall of Slavia By Roy Hay This BFTP first appeared in Goal! Weekly on Monday 19th April 2010....Continue reading

03.01.2022 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Second Qualifying Round - Main path - Draw Result House of European Football, Nyon 31 August 2020 Thursday 17 September 2020... 1. Hammarby Fotboll (SWE) - KKS Lech Pozna (POL) 2. FC Kaysar Kyzylorda (KAZ) - APOEL FC (CYP) 3. Nmme Kalju FC (EST) or NS Mura (SVN) - AGF Aarhus (DEN) 4. Maccabi Haifa (ISR) or FK eljezniar (BIH) - FC Kairat Almaty (KAZ) 5. FC Lokomotive Tbilisi (GEO) - FC Dynamo Moscow (RUS) 6. Nefti PFK (AZE) - Galatasaray A.. (TUR) 7. B36 Trshavn (FRO) - The New Saints FC (WAL) 8. Coleraine FC (NIR) - Motherwell FC (SCO) 9. IFK Gteborg (SWE) - F.C. Copenhagen (DEN) 10. FK TSC Baka Topola (SRB) - Fotbal Club FCSB (ROU) 11. KF Teuta (ALB) - Granada CF (ESP) 12. OFI Crete FC (GRE) - Apollon Limassol FC (CYP) 13. FC Progrs Niederkorn (LUX) - Willem II (NED) 14. Viking FK (NOR) - Aberdeen FC (SCO) 15. Bala Town FC (WAL) - R. Standard de Lige (BEL) 16. FC Sfintul Gheorghe Suruceni (MDA) - FK Partizan (SRB) 17. PFC CSKA-Sofia (BUL) - FC BATE Borisov (BLR) 18. FC Botoani (ROU) - KF Shkndija (MKD) 19. PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1926 (BUL) - Tottenham Hotspur (ENG) 20. KF Lai (ALB) - Hapoel Beer-Sheva FC (ISR) 21. Aris Thessaloniki FC (GRE) - Kolos Kovalivka (UKR) 22. Budapest Honvd FC (HUN) - Malm FF (SWE) 23. FK Ventspils (LVA) - Rosenborg BK (NOR) 24. FK Riteriai (LTU) - FC Slovan Liberec (CZE) 25. Lincoln Red Imps FC (GIB) - Rangers FC (SCO) 26. Servette FC (SUI) - Stade de Reims (FRA) 27. FK Borac Banja Luka (BIH) - Rio Ave FC (POR) 28. KF Renova (MKD) - HNK Hajduk Split (CRO) 29. NK Olimpija Ljubljana (SVN) - HK Zrinjski (BIH) 30. FK Kuksi (ALB) - VfL Wolfsburg (GER) 31. FC DAC 1904 Dunajsk Streda (SVK) - FK Jablonec (CZE) 32. GKS Piast Gliwice (POL) - TSV Prolactal Hartberg (AUT) 33. NK Osijek (CRO) - FC Basel 1893 (SUI) 34. Shamrock Rovers FC (IRL) - AC Milan (ITA) 35. Hibernians FC (MLT) - Fehrvr FC (HUN) 36. FK Bod/Glimt (NOR) - FK algiris Vilnius (LTU)

03.01.2022 BLAST FROM THE PAST - Sir William Walkley, Ampol and football By Roy Hay This BFTP first appeared in Goal! Weekly on Monday 5th April 2010....Continue reading

02.01.2022 Melbourne Victory have appointed Tony Popovic as Head Coach for a period of 3 Years commencing July 2021.

02.01.2022 Nike reveals a sustainable Australia National Team Kit Thursday, 17th September 2020: Sustainability and innovation are at the core of the 2020 Australia National Team Kit, revealed live today by Nike and Football Federation Australia for thousands of fans.... Nike athletes unveiled the home and away kits, which will unify the Matildas and Socceroos in key tournaments leading up to the biggest football events of 2022 and 2023. Joining from Europe, Asia and Australia, Matildas Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Caitlin Foord, Kyah Simon and Hayley Raso and Socceroos Trent Sainsbury, Awer Mabil, Adam Taggart and Jamie Maclaren revealed the new kit. Made from recycled plastic bottles As part of Nikes commitment to Move To Zero, the Australia kits are again constructed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic bottles. Since 2010, more than 7.5 billion plastic bottles have been diverted from landfills and waterways and transformed into recycled polyester for Nike footwear and apparel. The refined home jersey is a traditional Australian gold, elevated by a green colour blocked polo collar. The reintroduction of green shorts gives the athletes a classic home kit that embodies the DNA of Australian football. The kit is completed with gold socks. The away kit reintroduces a fresh water jersey, fresh water socks and deep obsidian shorts. The colour is a contemporary take on the 2004 Socceroos kit, which was the first official kit released by Nike for the Socceroos and debuted in Sydney when Australia played Turkey in front of nearly 30,000 fans. The obsidian shorts also revisit Australias football heritage, with navy having featured regularly in the national away kit. A Southern Cross appears as the outer pride element on the back of the away jersey. The home and away kits feature Australian Federation crests on both jersey and shorts. In addition, both kits feature a jagged side stripe, which extends with a full swing of the leg and transitions into a vibrant yellow stripe on the away kit and a classic green stripe on the home kit. Matildas Captain Sam Kerr said, Im a big fan of the classic design of this new home kit. Its an honour to play in green and gold and we cant wait to get back on the pitch as a team. The next few years are so important for Australian womens football, and we intend to do everyone proud in the lead up to a huge 2023. Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury said, As Australian footballers, were spread across the world.

02.01.2022 UEFA Media Release 17 September 2020 Shortlist of nominees for 2019/20...Continue reading

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01.01.2022 2020/21 UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round House of European Football, Nyon, 31 August 2020... Result of the draw 15-16 September 2020 Champions Path Ferencvrosi TC (HUN) - GNK Dinamo (CRO) Qaraba FK (AZE) - Molde FK (NOR) Omonia FC (CYP) - FK Crvena zvezda (SRB) FC Midtjylland (DEN) - BSC Young Boys (SUI) Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC (ISR) - FC Dynamo Brest (BLR) 15-16 September 2020 League Path PAOK FC (GRE) - SL Benfica (POR) FC Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) - AZ Alkmaar (NED) KAA Gent (BEL) - SK Rapid Wien (AUT)