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'When you take routine away, it can be scary...' - Focus on mind during pandemic

'When you take routine away, it can be scary...' - Focus on mind during pandemic

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has spearheaded a focus on caring for national team players' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. 17 May 2020
WATCH! The best Matildas goals of all time

WATCH! The best Matildas goals of all time

On countless occasions, the Matildas have showcased some amazing goals in major tournaments. 17 May 2020
Our top five performing Matildas in the last 12 months

Our top five performing Matildas in the last 12 months

Over the last 12 months, Australia’s Matildas have made a huge mark within football, which has been noticed not only by their own Australian fans but worldwide. 17 May 2020
No break for Matildas for five years: Kerr

No break for Matildas for five years: Kerr

Sam Kerr says the Olympics postponement means rather than having a break in 2021, the Matildas are set to face four consecutive years of major tournaments. 6 May 2020
Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Milicic, Macarthur and the Matildas – but Triple M mess not a priority for FFA

Resolving the unusual and complex situation over Ante Milicic's future as Matildas coach is not an immediate priority for FFA. 1 May 2020
COVID-19 won't halt Women's World Cup bid

COVID-19 won't halt Women's World Cup bid

FFA boss James Johnson is confident Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup won't be undermined by the COVID-19 crisis. 1 May 2020
'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

'What works...what doesn't...' - Polkinghorne keen to drive football future

Matilda Clare Polkinghorne has her eyes on next year's Tokyo Olympics but is also keen to help drive football's future as part of the FFA's new think tank. 29 Apr 2020
The untold story of the Scotsman who was Australia's first captain

The untold story of the Scotsman who was Australia's first captain

Scotland has long been a strong contributor to Australian football. 29 Apr 2020
Taggart makes goalscoring return in Korea

Taggart makes goalscoring return in Korea

Socceroo Adam Taggart has made a goalscoring return in a pre-season match for Suwon Bluewings as the COVID-19 delayed K-League nears a season start. 26 Apr 2020
'It looks like we aren't going to Copa America'

'It looks like we aren't going to Copa America'

Ryan Williams has revealed chats with FFA led him to believe the Socceroos won't be competing in a rescheduled Copa America tournament. 25 Apr 2020
Back when the ‘fearless’ Socceroos bossed it in Europe

Back when the ‘fearless’ Socceroos bossed it in Europe

Former Socceroo Kasey Wehrman recalls the ‘fearless’ feeling in the national team, exemplified by a 2-0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park in 2000.  21 Apr 2020
Old TV, music help Irvine tackle lockdown

Old TV, music help Irvine tackle lockdown

Some 1990s television classics and his passion for music are helping Socceroo Jackson Irvine to deal with life in coronavirus lockdown. 20 Apr 2020
Foster: There might be a better way for sport to operate

Foster: There might be a better way for sport to operate

Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster hopes a closer connection between athletes and their communities will become the silver lining of the coronavirus crisis. 18 Apr 2020
Aloisi's iconic moment born from anguish

Aloisi's iconic moment born from anguish

John Aloisi knew he was the right man for the moment when it came to his famous winning penalty in Australia's 2005 World Cup playoff. 17 Apr 2020
Covid could kill Socceroos' Copa spot

Covid could kill Socceroos' Copa spot

Socceroos midfielder Jackson Irvine hopes a coronavirus pandemic-enforced delay won't scupper Australia's chances of playing in the Copa America. 13 Apr 2020
Arnold: We've got great times ahead of us

Arnold: We've got great times ahead of us

Olyroos coach Graham Arnold is confident his team can win a medal at Tokyo 2021 - especially if their older players are cleared to feature at the Olympics. 8 Apr 2020