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A soccer match on  grassy field, with an audience sitting in the stands in the foreground.

Upgrades complete at Balcatta Etna Football Club

Jun 16, 2025
The WA Government's $1.3 million funding commitment to the Balcatta Etna Football Club is now being enjoyed by the community with the completion of field lighting and upgrades to the soccer clubrooms to cater for both male and female teams.
In a stadium, a soccer goalie leaps out of the goals to deflect a incoming soccer ball.

Perth to host Socceroos World Cup qualifiers

Mar 12, 2024
The Socceroos are set to go head-to-head with Palestine's national men's team this winter, in a blockbuster football match.
A large group of people standing together on the pitch of Optus Stadium at the Matildas Optus Stadium media announcement

Matildas’ Olympic qualifier moved to Optus Stadium

Sep 19, 2023
The upcoming Matildas' Olympic qualifying clash against the Philippines on Sunday 29 October has been relocated from HBF Park to Optus Stadium.
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