Socceroos

Farina named as Alex Tobin Medal winner

23 May 2012 Frank Farina has been named as the latest recipient of the Professional Footballers Australia Alex Tobin Medal.

Socceroos pay Oman respect

23 May 2012 A showdown with rival Japan awaits but striker Josh Kennedy says the Socceroos face a tough task to beat Oman first.

Jedinak unfazed by the Socceroos challenge

22 May 2012 With the blowtorch of scrutiny focused on Australia's midfield as the final stage of World Cup qualifying looms, Mile Jedinak welcomed the heated competition for places.

Troisi on the hunt

22 May 2012 Australia's James Troisi is confident of resolving his future within the next three weeks, with a European club his preferred destination.

Thompson ripe for Socceroos: Postecoglou

20 May 2012 Ange Postecoglou believes Archie Thompson has strengthened his case to be part of the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Injury hurts Herd's Socceroos hopes

19 May 2012 Rising midfielder Chris Herd will almost certainly have to wait a little longer for his Socceroos debut after being felled by an ankle injury.

Japan picks Kagawa, Honda

18 May 2012 Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda were among 10 Europe-based players named in Japan's 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifying warm-up against Azerbaijan next week.

Osieck says Kewell too good to ignore

15 May 2012 Australia coach Holger Osieck underlined his unwavering faith in Harry Kewell's class and pedigree by selecting him in the Socceroos squad for two crucial 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers even though the Melbourne Victory star has not played for almost two months.

Socceroos call-ups for Herd, Rukavytsya

15 May 2012 Chris Herd and Nikita Rukavytsya have been rewarded for their good club form with selection in the Australia squad to take on Oman and Japan in June.

FFA fearing for the safety of Socceroos

15 May 2012 Football Federation Australia (FFA) is lobbying FIFA for a later kick off time to Australia's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Oman in Muscat on 8 June amid concerns players are at risk from the potential heat.

FMA nominates top Socceroos, Matildas

10 May 2012

Ten players have been nominated on the shortlist for the Australian International Player of the 2011-12 year by Football Media Association (FMA).

Rukavytsya times his run to perfection

8 May 2012 Attacking weapon Nikita Rukavytsya is being lined up for Australia's World Cup qualifying campaign after a season of personal achievement in the Bundesliga.

Milligan's Socceroos midfield push

5 May 2012

Mark Milligan’s credentials as a midfielder worthy of being in Australia's FIFA World Cup mix have strengthened with the in-form utility scoring in successive matches for his Japanese club JEF United.

Brosque keen for a tilt at Japan

24 Apr 2012 Australia striker Alex Brosque has revealed his desire to face Japan in June's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Brisbane.

Roos match to draw big TV audience

22 Apr 2012 The forthcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Australia and Japan is expected to draw a television audience of half a billion people across Asia.

New home kit for Socceroos

17 Apr 2012 Australia will wear a new home kit for the next stage of Asian Qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA to make call on Iraq home games

14 Apr 2012 FIFA says it will decide soon if Australia and other national teams will have to travel to Iraq to play 2014 World Cup qualifying matches.