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Socceroos hold off spirited Palestine in World Cup qualifier

Harry Souttar scores again for the Socceroos as the side record an unconvincing World Cup qualifier win over Palestine.
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Harry Souttar heads the ball

'This kid is a prodigy': Socceroos wary of Palestinian striking star ahead of qualifier in Kuwait

Led by defender Harry Souttar, the Socceroos want to keep a high level of concentration as well as a clean sheet in their World Cup qualifier against Palestine.
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Harry Souttar celebrates

Sydney United included in National Second Division to launch in 2025

Sydney United were punished after some fans were caught last year performing Nazi salutes, waving flags, and chanting slogans associated with the Croatian fascist movement.
Sydney United fans hold up Croatia themed banners

Matildas star back with a goal in a thriller to lift Jets fans, even after a loss

It has only been two years since she last donned her home colours, but Emily Van Egmond said starting her sixth stint at the Newcastle Jets is as special as it has ever been.
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a soccer player hugs a fan

'Just be Mary': Fowler fever in overdrive as Matildas star dazzles

Mary Fowler's breakout year has continued after the 20-year-old rising star unleashed a wonder strike against Taiwan in Perth.
Mary Fowler claps her hands

How to watch the Matildas vs Chinese Taipei in their Olympic qualifier in Perth

The Matildas will face off against Chinese Taipei tonight in stage two of the Olympic qualifiers. A win or draw will guarantee them a spot in the final stage of qualification in February.
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Matildas players cheer reacting to a penalty shoot out in a large stadium

What time is the Matildas game tonight? Here's what you need to know about the Tillies' next Olympic qualifier

The Matildas will face off against the Philippines tonight in Perth, chasing a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Matildas players celebrate winning penalty against France.

Matildas defeat Iran 2-0 in first Olympic qualifier

Sam Kerr comes off the bench to score the clincher in front of her hometown fans in the Matildas' 2-0 Olympic qualifier win over Iran in Perth.
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Sam Kerr V Iran

After breaking Sam Kerr's record, the A-Leagues' youngest-ever player has her eyes on a bright future

Talia Younis was not born when the W-League was founded, but she has just broken Sam Kerr's record as the youngest player in the A-Leagues.
Western Sydney Wanderers' Talia Younis dribbles the football in an A-League Women game.

Socceroos close in on winning international tug of war with Italy for Cristian Volpato

Australian coach Graham Arnold has been courting Cristian Volpato for a long time now but the Socceroos boss could at last be on the verge of landing the midfield prodigy ahead of Italy. 
A man warms up for a soccer match

A-Leagues scrap controversial grand final decision in favour of Unite Round

After fan backlash last season, the APL has reversed a decision to host the A-Leagues' grand finals in Sydney, instead replacing it with its own Magic Round. 
Four Wellington Phoenix fans hold signs protesting about the A-Leagues grand final decision.

Socceroos defeat New Zealand 2-0 to retain 'Soccer Ashes'

Goals to Harry Souttar and Jackson Irvine book-ended a comfortable win for Australia, with a couple fringe players shining.
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A group of soccer players wearing yellow and green hug each other during a game

Four months after being placed in receivership, Perth Glory has a new owner

After months of uncertainty, the Perth Glory has a new owner after being bought by a Melbourne-based property developer.
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Four Perth Glory players huddle in celebration on the pitch during a night game.

Socceroos go down to England in Wembley friendly

The Socceroos are unable to replicate the famous upset win from 20 years ago, going down 1-0 after a second-half Ollie Watkins strike.
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England's Ollie Watkins slides in to score a goal against the Socceroos.

Loved the Women's World Cup? Here's where to follow your Matildas next

If you fell in love with the Matildas during the Women's World Cup, here's where you can watch them kick on in their league seasons. 
Matildas players celebrate winning penalty against France.

How a German coach discovered Australia's latest soccer export at an obscure regional tournament

Legion Walker, who grew up hunting for food on a small island off the Queensland coast, is using a rural football tournament as a stepping stone to play in Europe.
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A teenager wearing a green jersey prepares to kick a football.

Hindmarsh Stadium chief sacked following Victory fan ban bungle

The Adelaide stadium executive stood down after a decision to ban Melbourne Victory fans from the venue — a move that was subsequently overturned — has now been sacked. 
An Adelaide United flag at Hindmarsh Stadium.

Matildas World Cup star signs for Arsenal

Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross will join two Australia teammates in north London after signing with English heavyweights Arsenal in the Women's Super League.
Kyra Cooney-Cross runs

'Hugely disappointed' Socceroo takes aim at Adelaide United over departure to Saudi Arabia

Former Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin fires a bitter parting shot at the club, saying he has been left feeling "hugely disappointed" at how his departure was handled.
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Two Adelaide United players celebrate.

'Something didn't look right': The referee who rushed to the rescue of an A-League star

A soccer referee who is also a cardiac expert describes the moments in which he rushed to help Adelaide United young gun Nestory Irankunda, who hit his head and appeared to start choking during an alarming on-field incident.
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A soccer referee and player assist an injured player.

Adelaide stadium chief stood down after A-League fan-ban fiasco

Adelaide Venue Management confirms Anthony Kirchner has been stood down as chief executive officer following a clumsy decision to ban fans of A-League side Melbourne Victory from an upcoming match.
An Adelaide United flag at Hindmarsh Stadium.

With the Women's World Cup in the rear-view mirror, now the real work begins for Australian football to cash in

The Women's World Cup showed Australia can be a footballing nation, but the people in charge have to figure out how to extend that for more than a couple of months.
Matildas players watch on at pitchside as Australian fans in the stands cheer and hold up signs after a big match.

Matildas go from fourth in the World Cup to 11th in the world rankings

Australia is out of the top 10 in FIFA's women's rankings for the first time this year despite the Matildas enjoying their best World Cup performance, while their captain is up for another major award.
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Matildas' Mary Fowler puts her gloved hands to her face during Australia's Women's World Cup semifinal match against England.

Adelaide's Hindmarsh Stadium operators appear to back away from Melbourne Victory fan ban

Adelaide Venue Management posted a statement on its website, saying Victory fans would be barred due to a history of "violent and riotous behaviour", but appeared to back down from that decision in a separate statement posted later.
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Tom Glover, bleeding from a cut on his face, is supported by staff at AAMI Park.

How to keep getting your Matildas fix after the Women's World Cup

It's normal to feel some symptoms of football withdrawal after the Matildas' run and the joy of the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. So, here's how to keep riding that train.
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Tameka Yallop (blurry in the foreground) carries her daughter as she waves to an applauding crowd at the FIFA Women's World Cup.