Australian soccer news

Here are some recent Australian soccer news updates:

A-League:

• The A-League season has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league was in its 12th season and had been running since October 2020. (Source: ABC News)
• The A-League's governing body, Football Federation Australia (FFA), has announced that the season will not be completed and that the teams will not be promoted or relegated. (Source: The Guardian)
• The FFA has also announced that the A-League's top scorer, Jamie Maclaren, has signed with the German club, FC St. Pauli. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

Socceroos:

• The Socceroos, Australia's national soccer team, have been drawn into Group B for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They will face Kuwait, Jordan, and Nepal in the group stage. (Source: SBS News)
• The Socceroos have also been boosted by the return of star player, Aaron Mooy, who has signed with the Chinese club, Shanghai SIPG. (Source: The Australian)
• The Socceroos' coach, Graham Arnold, has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. (Source: Fox Sports)

W-League:

• The W-League season has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league was in its 11th season and had been running since September 2020. (Source: ABC News)
• The W-League's governing body, Football Federation Australia (FFA), has announced that the season will not be completed and that the teams will not be promoted or relegated. (Source: The Guardian)
• The FFA has also announced that the W-League's top scorer, Emily Gielnik, has signed with the American club, Houston Dash. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

Other news:

• The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced that it will be launching a new soccer program for young athletes. The program will focus on developing the skills of young players and providing them with opportunities to compete at the highest level. (Source: The Australian)
• The FFA has also announced that it will be launching a new grassroots soccer program for children. The program will aim to increase participation in soccer among young children and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills. (Source: SBS News)