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Here are the latest news and updates from the world of Australian football, including the Matildas' qualification for the 2020 Olympics:
Matildas Qualify for 2020 Olympics
The Australian women's national team, the Matildas, have qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after defeating Vietnam 2-0 in the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The win secured Australia's spot at the Olympics, where they will face stiff competition from the world's top teams.
A-League News
- The A-League has announced that the 2020-21 season will kick off on December 3, with the grand final scheduled for May 23. The season will feature 12 teams, including the newly-promoted Western United FC.
- Melbourne Victory have signed former Socceroos midfielder James Jeggo on a two-year deal. Jeggo, 30, has previously played for clubs in Austria and Denmark.
- Sydney FC have re-signed midfielder Alexander Baumjohann on a one-year contract extension. Baumjohann, 31, has been a key player for the Sky Blues since joining the club in 2018.
Australian Football News
- The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced a new partnership with the Football Federation Australia (FFA) to develop the country's top young players. The partnership will provide AIS athletes with access to FFA's national teams and coaching staff.
- The FFA has launched a new grassroots program aimed at increasing participation in women's football. The program, called "Girls' Football Week", will take place in October and feature a series of events and activities designed to encourage girls to take up the sport.
Socceroos News
- The Socceroos have been drawn into Group C for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, alongside Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Oman. The team will play their home matches at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
- Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, including uncapped players such as Macarthur FC's Joel King and Western United FC's Alessandro Diamanti.
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