Football West is pleased to announce details of trials for the Hyundai Football West Academy Girls Program for 2027.
Trial dates for Football West Academy Boys Program and U15, U16 State Teams
Football West is pleased to announce the dates for trials for the 2027 Football West-Football Australia Academy Boys Program.
Trial dates for Football West Academy Boys Program and U15, U16 State Teams
Football West is pleased to announce the dates for trials for the 2027 Football West-Football Australia Academy Boys Program.
Matildas squad for AFC Women’s Asian Cup confirmed as Perth opener looms
West Aussie Sam Kerr is ready to lead the line when the CommBank Matildas kick off the AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth on Sunday 1 March. Head Coach Joe Montemurro has selected a host of fresh faces alongside a decorated cohort, as he prepares to lead the team in a pivotal home tournament that also serves as Australia’s…
Matildas squad for AFC Women’s Asian Cup confirmed as Perth opener looms
West Aussie Sam Kerr is ready to lead the line when the CommBank Matildas kick off the AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth on Sunday 1 March. Head Coach Joe Montemurro has selected a host of fresh faces alongside a decorated cohort, as he prepares to lead the team in a pivotal home tournament that also serves as Australia’s…
Joeys, Junior Matildas coaches in Perth to assess WA talent
Young WA footballers had the chance to impress this week when Football Australia hosted Talent Development Matches (TDMs) at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Australia U17 Women’s head coach Mike Cooper and his staff were in WA for two days to assess potential candidates for the U17 Junior Matildas pathway. Cooper observed 2010 and 2011-born girls in a game, as…
Joeys, Junior Matildas coaches in Perth to assess WA talent
Young WA footballers had the chance to impress this week when Football Australia hosted Talent Development Matches (TDMs) at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Australia U17 Women’s head coach Mike Cooper and his staff were in WA for two days to assess potential candidates for the U17 Junior Matildas pathway. Cooper observed 2010 and 2011-born girls in a game, as…
B Diploma Goalkeeper Course: Franken’s drive to raise the bar
Football Australia National Head of Goalkeeping Tony Franken was at the Sam Kerr Football Centre recently to run a B Diploma Goalkeeper Course. Franken, who is also the CommBank Matildas Goalkeeper Coach, said it was vital to get more coaches accredited to lift the standard of goalkeeping in WA and around the country. “The B Goalkeeping Diploma is pretty much…
B Diploma Goalkeeper Course: Franken’s drive to raise the bar
Football Australia National Head of Goalkeeping Tony Franken was at the Sam Kerr Football Centre recently to run a B Diploma Goalkeeper Course. Franken, who is also the CommBank Matildas Goalkeeper Coach, said it was vital to get more coaches accredited to lift the standard of goalkeeping in WA and around the country. “The B Goalkeeping Diploma is pretty much…
Broome sweeps aside the rest with record MiniRoos numbers
Broome Soccer Association's Coles MiniRoos program is the most popular in WA. Photo by Football West It’s the boom in Broome as youngsters in the north flock to the round ball game. More than 270 boys and girls have signed up for Broome Soccer Association’s Coles MiniRoos program, making it the most popular in the state. The next largest in…
Broome sweeps aside the rest with record MiniRoos numbers
Broome Soccer Association's Coles MiniRoos program is the most popular in WA. Photo by Football West It’s the boom in Broome as youngsters in the north flock to the round ball game. More than 270 boys and girls have signed up for Broome Soccer Association’s Coles MiniRoos program, making it the most popular in the state. The next largest in…
Registrations for Boys Academy & State Team trials are now closed
REGISTRATIONS FOR BOYS ACADEMY & STATE TEAM TRIALS ARE NOW CLOSED Building on this year’s success and further strengthening pathways for young players across the state, Football West in partnership with Football Australia, looks forward to welcoming players to trial for our Academies, and State Teams for 2026. Registrations are closing soon for trials for the 2026 Football West-Football…
Registrations for Boys Academy & State Team trials are now closed
REGISTRATIONS FOR BOYS ACADEMY & STATE TEAM TRIALS ARE NOW CLOSED Building on this year’s success and further strengthening pathways for young players across the state, Football West in partnership with Football Australia, looks forward to welcoming players to trial for our Academies, and State Teams for 2026. Registrations are closing soon for trials for the 2026 Football West-Football…
Hahn Australia Cup: Olympic run over as Brisbane go through on penalties
There was heartache for Olympic Kingsway tonight as their Hahn Australia Cup run was ended in the Round of 16 by Brisbane City after a penalty shoot-out. City prevailed 4-3 on penalties at Imperial Corp Stadium after the game had finished 1-1 after extra-time. Will Richards fired Kingsway in front early in the second half, only for Ethan Docherty…
Hahn Australia Cup: Olympic run over as Brisbane go through on penalties
There was heartache for Olympic Kingsway tonight as their Hahn Australia Cup run was ended in the Round of 16 by Brisbane City after a penalty shoot-out. City prevailed 4-3 on penalties at Imperial Corp Stadium after the game had finished 1-1 after extra-time. Will Richards fired Kingsway in front early in the second half, only for Ethan Docherty…
Bunbury embraces Matildas but Panama grab shock win
The CommBank Matildas have been defeated 1-0 by Panama in front of regional fans at Hands Oval in Bunbury. Sherline King’s second-half goal was the difference between the two sides in a hard-fought contest. Western United midfielder Adriana Taranto became cap number #239 when she was introduced in the second half, before Jacynta Galabadaarachchi became number #240. Two teenage debutants…
Bunbury embraces Matildas but Panama grab shock win
The CommBank Matildas have been defeated 1-0 by Panama in front of regional fans at Hands Oval in Bunbury. Sherline King’s second-half goal was the difference between the two sides in a hard-fought contest. Western United midfielder Adriana Taranto became cap number #239 when she was introduced in the second half, before Jacynta Galabadaarachchi became number #240. Two teenage debutants…
Sam Kerr signing session as Matildas prepare for Perth clash
Game day has arrived for the Commbank Matildas with the Australia Head Coach Joe Montemurro declaring his first camp in charge of the team has been a positive one, having had the opportunity to meet and work with many of the players for the first time. Montemurro was speaking in Perth alongside CommBank Matilda Ellie Carpenter ahead of the first…
Sam Kerr signing session as Matildas prepare for Perth clash
Game day has arrived for the Commbank Matildas with the Australia Head Coach Joe Montemurro declaring his first camp in charge of the team has been a positive one, having had the opportunity to meet and work with many of the players for the first time. Montemurro was speaking in Perth alongside CommBank Matilda Ellie Carpenter ahead of the first…
Behich’s Perth stunner puts Socceroos on cusp of World Cup
The Subway Socceroos defeated Japan 1-0 in front of over 57,000 people in Perth to move one step closer to automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. A late stunner from Aziz Behich in front of a sell-out crowd proved the difference as Australia defeated Japan in a Men’s ‘A’ International for the first time in 10 games and…
Behich’s Perth stunner puts Socceroos on cusp of World Cup
The Subway Socceroos defeated Japan 1-0 in front of over 57,000 people in Perth to move one step closer to automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. A late stunner from Aziz Behich in front of a sell-out crowd proved the difference as Australia defeated Japan in a Men’s ‘A’ International for the first time in 10 games and…
2025 Female Football Week events
Welcome to the 2025 Female Football Week, as Football West joins Football Australia and other Member Federations in recognising the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 10 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations, including webinars, coaching course and a free girls five-a-side tournament. See below for the list of events…
2025 Female Football Week events
Welcome to the 2025 Female Football Week, as Football West joins Football Australia and other Member Federations in recognising the contributions of women and girls in football. Female Football Week runs until 10 May and includes several activations as part of the celebrations, including webinars, coaching course and a free girls five-a-side tournament. See below for the list of events…
Official launch of Football West Academy
fw_academy_launch.mp4 Football West officially launched the Football West Academy at the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night. More than 130 young players and their parents joined coaches and staff at the state-of-the-art venue in Queens Park. Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis addressed the audience to explain the Academy model and its goals and expected outcomes. RELATED ARTICLES…
Official launch of Football West Academy
fw_academy_launch.mp4 Football West officially launched the Football West Academy at the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night. More than 130 young players and their parents joined coaches and staff at the state-of-the-art venue in Queens Park. Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis addressed the audience to explain the Academy model and its goals and expected outcomes. RELATED ARTICLES…
Perth to host nine games at AFC Women’s Asian Cup, including Matildas opener
Perth will host 10 matches in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup including the opening game involving the Matildas, two quarter-finals and a semi-final. The Opening Ceremony will also take place at Optus Stadium for the tournament which will be held between 1-21 March next year. The final will take place at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. The announcement was made at…
Perth to host nine games at AFC Women’s Asian Cup, including Matildas opener
Perth will host 10 matches in the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup including the opening game involving the Matildas, two quarter-finals and a semi-final. The Opening Ceremony will also take place at Optus Stadium for the tournament which will be held between 1-21 March next year. The final will take place at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. The announcement was made at…
Great support for 2025 Club Development Conference
The 2025 Club Development Conference. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo More than 80 representatives from WA clubs and associations attended the first Football West Club Development Conference at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. The all-day conference, supported by Football Australia, provided clubs with valuable resources and the opportunity to network leading into the new season. The 2025 Club Development Conference. Photo…
Great support for 2025 Club Development Conference
The 2025 Club Development Conference. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo More than 80 representatives from WA clubs and associations attended the first Football West Club Development Conference at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. The all-day conference, supported by Football Australia, provided clubs with valuable resources and the opportunity to network leading into the new season. The 2025 Club Development Conference. Photo…
Registering on PlayFootball for 2025
With player registrations open for 2025, Football West is looking forward to another exciting season and the continued growth of the game. With that in mind, we are aware of challenges relating to Football Australia’s rollout of the revamped PlayFootball registration system. These issues have affected Clubs, players and parents across Australia and include: Player registration payments Working With Children Checks…
Registering on PlayFootball for 2025
With player registrations open for 2025, Football West is looking forward to another exciting season and the continued growth of the game. With that in mind, we are aware of challenges relating to Football Australia’s rollout of the revamped PlayFootball registration system. These issues have affected Clubs, players and parents across Australia and include: Player registration payments Working With Children Checks…
Football Australia Head of Referees and EPL veteran Jon Moss speaks to WA officials
Jon Moss, now Football Australia Head of Referees, gets some advice from then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during a game at Villa Park in 2014. Moss and Mourinho had a more heated exchange a year later. Photo by Getty Images Heard about the time Jose Mourinho was lifted off his feet and thrown out of a referee’s room? You would…
Football Australia Head of Referees and EPL veteran Jon Moss speaks to WA officials
Jon Moss, now Football Australia Head of Referees, gets some advice from then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during a game at Villa Park in 2014. Moss and Mourinho had a more heated exchange a year later. Photo by Getty Images Heard about the time Jose Mourinho was lifted off his feet and thrown out of a referee’s room? You would…
Nine WA clubs receive Growing Football Fund grants
Nine Football West clubs and associations will benefit as part of the second round of Football Australia’s Growing Football Fund Community Grants, supported by CommBank. The successful applicants are all signed up for the Football Australia’s Club Development Program. They are: Baldivis Districts Sporting Club Country Coastal Junior Soccer Association Esperance Soccer Association Forrestfield United FC Karratha Glory SC…
Nine WA clubs receive Growing Football Fund grants
Nine Football West clubs and associations will benefit as part of the second round of Football Australia’s Growing Football Fund Community Grants, supported by CommBank. The successful applicants are all signed up for the Football Australia’s Club Development Program. They are: Baldivis Districts Sporting Club Country Coastal Junior Soccer Association Esperance Soccer Association Forrestfield United FC Karratha Glory SC…
WA match official Arvin promoted to FIFA list
Football West would like to congratulate Arvin Shanmuganathan on his promotion to the FIFA list of match officials for 2025. The 31-year-old has become WA’s first FIFA-listed match official since 2016. Shanmuganathan, who began officiating in 2008, has more than 60 A-League Men’s match appointments to his name. He was an assistant referee in the 2024 Australia Cup final between…
WA match official Arvin promoted to FIFA list
Football West would like to congratulate Arvin Shanmuganathan on his promotion to the FIFA list of match officials for 2025. The 31-year-old has become WA’s first FIFA-listed match official since 2016. Shanmuganathan, who began officiating in 2008, has more than 60 A-League Men’s match appointments to his name. He was an assistant referee in the 2024 Australia Cup final between…
