The Goals that Changed Australia

This is amazing. It brought back so many great memories. All kids should read this and aspire to be a Matilda or a Socceroo.

John Aloisi, Socceroo and Coach

The Goals That Changed Australia is a captivating journey through the heart of Australian football, weaving together the stories of our Matildas and Socceroos like never before. David Weiner brilliantly captures the passion, resilience, and iconic moments that have defined our game, from John Aloisi’s and Cortnee Vine’s unforgettable penalties to the incredible highs of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This book is a must read for young fans who dream big and believe in the power of sport to unite a nation. It’s an inspiring celebration of Australian football’s unique story, destined to ignite pride in the next generation.

Heather Garriock, Matilda and TV Analyst

Childhood is when our earliest - and strongest - memories are formed. With sport (and football especially), big moments can often form lifetime passions. This book captures so many of the big moments that have affected football in Australia over the last twenty years. Many kids will have grown up loving the game because of them. What better reference point for the next generation than this book, which tells those stories in such vivid detail, thanks to David’s passion and eye for a story.

Simon Hill, Journalist and TV Commentator

David Weiner is a journalist and lawyer who has spent 16 years working in sports journalism as a writer, editor, head of social media, and on-air pundit. He was most recently Director of Content for the A-Leagues before starting his own media business. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two young children, both of whom are big football fans who love a good football story.