Soccer

Football Australia is eager to capitalise on the rollicking success of the Women's World Cup by bringing the Asian Cup Down Under in 2026.

After months of speculation, Matildas star Sam Kerr shares photos from the moment she proposed to her long-term girlfriend, American professional soccer player Kristie Mewis. 

The number of women and girls playing football has surged since the Matildas' incredible feats at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. But aiming for the top when you're from a regional area comes with added challenges.

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

Outgoing Chairmain says football's place within Australia's sporting landscape has enormous potential. The departing leader sat down with ABC Sport's Tracey Holmes to discuss all things football.

Bill Foley owns a Premier League team, the NHL champions and has a large stake in a French Ligue 1 side, and he has just been awarded an A-Leagues licence to establish Auckland men's and women's teams from next season.

Australia's football boss says promotions and relegations between the A-League and the second tier will not happen in the latter's first year.

The jersey Lionel Messi wore when he scored against Australia at the World Cup is up for auction, and it has highlighted just how lucky one Socceroo might be already.

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.

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.

Matildas star Caitlin Foord scores a goal from outside the box as Arsenal stays within reaching distance of Sam Kerr's Chelsea.

Sam Kerr is heavily involved with Chelsea's goals but doesn't find the target herself for once as Lauren James sinks Liverpool with a WSL hat-trick.

The Socceroos will donate a portion of their match fees from their World Cup qualifier against Palestine towards humanitarian causes in Gaza.

An independent panel found during the three-year financial period ending at the end of the 2021/22 season, the club had lost 124.5 million British pounds.

The City of Whyalla Council wants to demolish the Westlands United Soccer Club's grounds to make way for a tourism and housing development, but intervention by the town's local member has bought the club some time.

Sam Kerr heads home a goal in the 74th minute to secure a draw against Real Madrid in Chelsea's Champions League opener.

The Socceroos will kick off their new World Cup qualification cycle when they face Bangladesh in Melbourne and they are prepared to dominate possession.

A word both rich in history and seen all across the country — this year in particular — has been named the 2023 Word of the Year.

Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton is remembered both as one of English football's finest players and a "humble" and "fantastic" man by the thousands of fans and some of the sport's biggest names.

A-League outfit Perth Glory is back on the market after its highly-touted sale to a Melbourne-based property group falls through at the final hurdle.

Sam Kerr ends a quiet spell for Chelsea by getting back to her familiar prolific ways with a second goal of the Women's Super League season in their win at Everton.

The Matildas and Socceroos now have the same exact payment structure, conditions, and minimum standards. But their joint collective bargaining agreement breaks the mould for other reasons.

After making history in their first appearance at the FIFA Women's World Cup, players from the Philippines national team are now experiencing Australia’s passion for women's football.

Ange Postecoglou suffers the first defeat of his Premier League career, after Tottenham finished its clash against Chelsea with just nine men.

Steph Catley nets her third career Women's Super League goal as Arsenal topples Mary Fowler's Manchester City.