Football Australia is poised to trim up to 20% of its workforce as it confronts an anticipated record financial loss, a move that comes despite recent triumphs in the women's game and the looming World Cup.
The governing body expects the deficit to exceed the A$8.5 million shortfall recorded last year, with the precise figure to be disclosed at the annual general meeting on May 28.
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With a staff of just under 200, the proposed cuts would affect roughly 40 employees, though the organization has stressed that neither the Socceroos nor the Matildas will be impacted.
The restructuring forms part of a broader reset aimed at aligning the federation’s operations with its financial realities, even as the A‑League Men’s grand final is scheduled to be played in New Zealand and the Socceroos prepare for World Cup qualifiers in North America.
The Matildas’ run to the 2023 World Cup semifinals captured the nation’s imagination, positioning women’s soccer as one of Australia’s most marketable sports brands, while the men’s team is slated to receive a minimum of $12.5 million in FIFA prize money for its World Cup participation.