Western Sydney Wanderers FC announced that they have signed a three-year partnership with global apparel and football giants Adidas. This …
It’s time for Craig Johnston
Since 2017, after spending many years in the U.S.A., Craig Johnston – our most decorated footballer with eight medals from …
Wellington Phoenix reach agreement with Kitman Labs
Wellington Phoenix have reached a deal with world leading Kitman Labs to use its centralised operating system for athlete management. …
Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Bathurst Regional Council team up to host Liberty A-League
Western Sydney Wanderers FC has announced a dynamic collaboration with the Bathurst Regional Council that will help grow the Liberty …
Mariners Academy builds unique development pathway with Upper 90
The Central Coast Mariners Academy and Upper 90 have entered a ground-breaking relationship that designates Upper 90 as the Central …
O’Neills Tyre & Auto Care to remain on training kits of Newcastle Jets
Newcastle Jets have announced an extension of their partnership with current major partner O’Neills Tyre & Auto Care for another …
Melbourne Victory’s three-year community strategy to improve youth football landscape
Melbourne Victory have released an extensive three-year community strategy with the overall goal to improve the current youth football landscape …
Central Coast Mariners re-commit with MATE in major sponsorship
The Central Coast Mariners confirmed that they have extended their relationship with MATE, who will remain as a major sponsor …
Professional Footballers Australia publishes Socceroos 2022 FIFA World Cup report
Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) has released a report which analyses the Socceroos’ 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign. The report …
Melbourne Victory to run women’s pathway programs
Melbourne Victory will be conducting two women’s football pathway programs, linking with their A-League side. The A-League Women’s Pathway Program (ALW PP) …
Western Sydney Wanderers add MyHR to expand their large corporate base
Western Sydney Wanderers FC have confirmed that largescale human resources service, MyHR, have joined the club’s corporate family for the …
Lake Macquarie City FC strategically join up with Newcastle Jets
Newcastle Jets and Lake Macquarie City FC will collaborate on facility upgrades and ways to utilise these facilities more effectively …
Sydney FC ink three-year extension with sportswear giant Under Armour
Sydney FC has agreed a new three season extension on their current partnership with Under Armour which will continue the …
Anthony Di Pietro retires as Melbourne Victory Chairman
Anthony Di Pietro has announced that he is retiring as the Chairman of Melbourne Victory FC, following the completion of …
“You really don’t know which way your career is going to go” – Aurelio Vidmar on Asian football exploits
Aurelio Vidmar sees the impending reduction of Australian qualifying slots in the Asian Champions League as a ‘real disappointment’, but …
Jets Football Foundation lock in business partnerships to enhance community development
Jets Football Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of the A-League’s Newcastle Jets, has announced an exciting collaboration with a group of …
Labour Connect feature on the back of Sydney FC shorts
Labour Connect agreed to become Sydney FC’s back of shorts sponsor for the remainder of the season, which began from …
Perth Glory and Foodbank WA making a difference in people’s lives
Perth Glory has made an announcement that it will be collaborating with Foodbank WA at the Isuzu UTE A-League home …
Brisbane Roar and Schools Premier League to nurture more talent
Brisbane Roar and Schools Premier League (SPL) will carry on into a fourth year of their partnership, after agreeing to …
Sydney FC and Billbergia continue association with women’s team
Sydney FC and Billbergia will continue their partnership for at least another year, after agreeing on an extension for the …
Western Sydney Wanderers & Fire and Rescue NSW to promote health and wellbeing
Western Sydney Wanderers & Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) announced a new partnership under their Tactical Athlete Resilience Program (TARP) …
The Star backs Sydney FC Foundation’s “Memorable Experiences” program
In collaboration with the Sydney FC Foundation, The Star will assist in providing iconic and unforgettable moments to members, fans …
Network 10 commentator Simon Hill: “The game doesn’t belong to me or any individual”
Arriving in Australia from his native England in 2003, football broadcaster Simon Hill has become synonymous with Australian football and …
Football Australia CEO James Johnson on National Second Tier: “It needs to be complementary to the A-League and also the NPL”
Football Australia CEO James Johnson had a chat with Paramount+ commentator and the host of SEN’s The Global Game podcast, …
Sydney FC lock in renewal with home appliance manufacturer
In a collaboration that started in 2021 between Sydney FC and global prestige appliance manufacturer Smeg, an agreement has been …
Sydney FC to continue with Carbiz for another two years
Sydney FC and Carbiz, an award-winning car accident replacement vehicle service, have agreed an upgraded two-year partnership. The deal will …
Free public transport to make Sydney FC games more accessible
Sydney FC members and their fans can have public transport fares to and from Allianz Stadium covered in the price …
Adelaide United agree to three-year deal with Asahi Beverages
Adelaide United has commenced its collaboration with Asahi Lifestyle Beverages in a three-year deal to make Gatorade the Club’s Official …
Wellington Phoenix men and women backed by premium partner
Budget New Zealand has become a premium partner of Wellington Phoenix, in a deal that supports both the men’s and …
Macarthur FC strengthens charity partnership with Sony Foundation Australia
Macarthur FC has strengthened their relationship with Sony Foundation Australia by signing a one-year extension with its current charity partner. …
Wanderers Fives Facility now open to boost talent development
Western Sydney Wanderers have taken another exciting step to become a leading club in Asia, with the opening of a …
Newcastle Jets launch partnership with Ampcontrol for women’s team
The Newcastle Jets have confirmed Ampcontrol as a Major Partner for the 2022/23 Liberty A-League season, marking the first year …
A ‘bold move’ or a total ‘misreading of the room’? Analysing the APL’s Grand Final announcement
Following the return of the A-League Men’s season, the Australian Professional Leagues – the sporting body which represents and administers …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “Your next expansion club should be from the division below”
The prospect of a National Second Division below the A-League Men has captivated the day-to-day speculation and debate of Australian …
Adelaide United Women boosted with Gameready Performance training
Adelaide United has secured an exciting partnership with fitness and health-based company Gameready Performance for the 2022/23 season. Founded this …
APL CEO Danny Townsend: “The atmosphere at the Socceroos live sites exists every weekend across the A-League”
It has now reached that critical point in the domestic football calendar where the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) – the …
APL CEO Danny Townsend on why A-Leagues All Access is giving football an edge
In a season built around rejuvenation, the in-house produced A-Leagues All Access has led the way for the Australian Professional …
Adelaide United welcomes PH8 as official water partner
PH8 has become the official water partner for Adelaide United for the next three years. Taken out of the pristine …
Socceroos legend Gary Cole: “This is a great shot in the arm for the game in Australia”
Just five days on from their landmark win over Tunisia at the World Cup, the Socceroos have continued to enamour …
Melbourne Victory and Corpay’s partnership strengthened
A newly signed deal has revealed Corpay as Melbourne Victory’s off-field apparel sponsor for the men’s and women’s sides during …
Sydney FC teams up with Labour Connect
Sydney FC has welcomed recruitment specialists Labour Connect to the club as the official partner for the 2022/23 season. The …
Central Coast Mariners lock in partnership with Zreicon
Central Coast Mariners have joined forces with local commercial construction company Zreicon who is the new senior club partner. Zreicon …
ELMO Software continues as official HR and payroll provider for Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix has extended its agreement with ELMO Software as a partner of the club, being the official HR and …
Melbourne Victory welcomes healthcare brand Soodox
Melbourne Victory has announced they have teamed up with Soodox as an Associate Partner for the 2022/23 season. Soodox is …
Melbourne City collaborates with elite sports performance company eo
Melbourne City has announced a joint partnership with prominent elite sports performance company, eo, for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 A-League …
Comwire IT and Adelaide United extend partnership by three years
Adelaide United has agreed to an extension with computer consultancy company Comwire IT. An official partner of the Reds’ A-League …
Sports commentator Ben Homer: “There’s a really good foundation this year for the A-Leagues to take off”
Varied and adaptable in his work as a sports broadcaster, Ben Homer’s professional journey through the world of Australian sport …
Brisbane Roar’s stagnation has dragged on for too long
Australian football experienced a shock to the system on Tuesday evening when A-Leagues side Brisbane Roar announced the abrupt dismissal …
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold: “We need to do what’s best for the game and not what’s best for commercial or politics”
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold has voiced a call to action for Australia’s clubs, associations and member federations to come …
Paramount+ and 10 Bold to broadcast A-Leagues All Access series
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Paramount ANZ have announced that the innovative new documentary series, A-Leagues All Access, will be …
Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp: “We’ve come through a long-term strategy and have done the hard years”
For years now, the Central Coast Mariners have been deftly proving themselves against sides backed by significantly larger budgets in …
The A-Leagues must make up for lost time in season 2022-23
This upcoming A-Leagues season is without a doubt the most significant in its 18-year history. It’s been said countless times …
A-Leagues commentator Robbie Thomson: “It’s about getting fans passionate and loyal to the product”
Football commentary serves as our definitive point-of-reference for all of the happenings in a match. Often a commentator assumes multiple …
Melbourne Victory land record strategic investment deal
Ahead of the upcoming A-Leagues season, Melbourne Victory has announced that it has secured a record strategic investment from 777 …
Growing younger: PFA report challenges A-League Men critics
Professional Footballers Australia released their annual A-League Men’s report last week, which indicates the wheel has turned against two persistent …
Central Coast Mariners announce partnership with Star 104.5
Central Coast Mariners have announced Star 104.5 as their official media partner for the 2022/23 A-League Men’s season. The commercial …
Sydney FC secure major partnership with Carma
Sydney FC have announced a new one-year major partnership Carma, an Australian online used car platform. Carma is a fully …
Eastern Stand of Coopers Stadium reopens
Coopers Stadium, the home of Adelaide United, is set to welcome back its Eastern Stand for the coming 2022/23 A-League …
Newcastle Jets extend major partnership with Port of Newcastle
The Newcastle Jets have announced that Port of Newcastle have renewed their commitment as a Major Partner of the club …
APL reveals ground-breaking A-Leagues documentary series
A revolutionary new documentary series covering the ins and outs of the A-Leagues week-to-week has been announced by the Australian …
Professional Footballers Australia unveil 2021/22 A-League Men’s Report
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), the body that represents professional male, female and elite junior soccer players, has officially released its …
Perth Glory confirm temporary move to Macedonia Park for 2022/23 season
Perth Glory has announced that the club’s ISUZU UTE A-League team will play 10 of their 13 home games of …
APL debuts Official A-Leagues Fantasy and Tipping for 2022-23
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced the launch of the A-Leagues’ first ever Fantasy and Tipping competitions to commence …
2022-23 Liberty A-League fixtures to promote more fan engagement
The Liberty A-League Women 2022-23 season have been released alongside a new show, free tickets for juniors and kick-off times. …
Adelaide United participate in sports betting awareness program ‘Here For The Game’
Earlier this week, Adelaide United’s senior men’s squad participated in a ‘Here For The Game’ sports betting awareness and education …
Adelaide United continue partnership with Jarvis Cars
Adelaide United has announced that Jarvis Cars has furthered its commitment to the Club for the upcoming 2022/23 season. The …
Brisbane Roar announce trio of General Manager appointments
Brisbane Roar has announced that Matt Smith and Ante Kovacevic have joined the club as General Managers. The Roar have …
A-Leagues broadcast schedule announced for 2022/23 season
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Paramount Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have today announced a new television broadcast schedule for …
Macarthur to launch Bulls FC Academy in 2023
Macarthur FC are set to establish a direct player pathway from junior grassroots football to their Isuzu UTE A-League team …
Adelaide United confirm three-year McDonald’s extension
Adelaide United has announced that McDonald’s will continue its support of the Club as a Platinum Partner for a further …
Melbourne Victory welcomes Mt Albert Grammar School as an Academy Pathway Partner
A new partnership with Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) will see New Zealand’s most successful sporting high school working alongside …
Western United unveil Andrew Durante in Player Welfare and Development Manager role
Having retired recently at the conclusion of the 2020/21 season, A-Leagues veteran Andrew Durante will return to Western United in …
Central Coast Mariners team up with PCYC and NSW Government to inspire youth
Central Coast Mariners are aiming to spread positivity in the community during the pre-season by engaging Australian football legend Andy …
Paramount+ to release Sky Blue: Inside Sydney FC documentary
Paramount+ will debut the first of its locally produced sporting documentaries on Friday, 30 September, bringing Australian subscribers a four-part …
Melbourne City announce Asahi Super Dry as their Official Beer Partner
Melbourne City FC have announced a new partnership with Asahi Super Dry which will see the Japanese drink company take …
How Sydney FC evolved their customer support solutions with GoTo
Businesses, let alone sports organisations, have to constantly be on the lookout for strategies to enable them to evolve their …
Macarthur FC announce ALAND as major partner
Macarthur FC has announced ALAND as a major partner for the next two seasons. ALAND is one of Sydney’s largest …
Liberal commits to building a home ground for Western United if elected
Melbourne’s western suburbs will be home to a brand-new sporting and community precinct in its heartland, if Liberal win the …
Perth Glory confirm Anthony Radich as incoming CEO
Perth Glory has announced the arrival of Anthony Radich as the club’s new Chief Executive Officer. A West Australian native, …
Perth Glory CEO Tony Pignata steps down
Perth Glory has announced that Tony Pignata has resigned as the club’s CEO following a successful four-and-a-half-year stint in the …
Adelaide United welcome Doo Group partnership for 2022/23 season
Adelaide United has announced a partnership with Doo Group ahead of the the Isuzu UTE A-League 2022/23 season. The collaboration …
Macarthur FC announce free Grassroots Membership initiative for local juniors
Macarthur FC have launched a free Grassroots Memberships initiative for all 2022 Macarthur Football Association participants who are 12 years …
Second designated player slot added for 2022-23 A-League Men’s season
A-League men’s clubs have been boosted by the introduction of a new rule which allows them to sign an extra …
Football Coaches Australia upholds the need for fair pay and suitable employment conditions in coach survey report
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) – Australia’s national Association for supporting qualified coaches at professional, semi-professional and community levels – have …
APL announce extended Liberty A-League season and 12th team for 2023/24
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have today announced that the Liberty A-League Women’s competition will become a 12-team competition, with …
Sydney FC appoints Adam Santo as new Chief Executive Officer
Following the departure of Danny Townsend to the Australian Professional Leagues, Sydney FC have announced the appointment of previous Chief …
James Johnson on how the Club Licensing System is critical to progress of Second Division
On Thursday, Football Australia released their reformed Club Licensing System Regulations that will increase standards at clubs across the top …
Benchwarmers: Mitigating soft tissue injuries for local players
Australian sportswear company Benchwarmers are targeting the issue of soft tissue injuries through their innovative product. The company estimates that …
Football Coaches Australia addresses Dwight Yorke appointment
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has today congratulated Australian Professional Leagues (APL) on securing FC Barcelona to play an exhibition match …
Football Australia announces removal of cap for professional transfer fees
Football Australia’s (FA) efforts to implement a modern and progressive domestic transfer system in-line with football’s global market within the …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “I’m very gratified the A-Leagues are now supportive of us”
In the five years since their formation in March 2017, the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have steadily carved …
A-Leagues and PFA partnership with GoBubble Community aims to silence social media hate
A-Leagues and Professional Footballers Australia have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with GoBubble Community, a discrete automated solution that hides hateful …
Western United launches business-to-business app
Western United has created a bespoke business-to-business (B2B) app to bring its extensive partner network closer to the Club and …
Made in Holland- the Patrick Zwaanswijk Way
Patrick Zwaanswijk paraded his talents in professional football as a player with Ajax Juniors, Utrecht FC, Oita Trinita, NAC Breda …
Western United training facility development approved
Construction is set to begin at Wyndham’s future home of Western United Football Club, as confirmed by Wyndham City Council. …
NSW Government secures major football event
The NSW Government has secured an exciting four-team football mini-series to be played at Sydney’s Accor Stadium in 2022 and …
“Ultimately to me coaching is about relationships and people”: Kevin Muscat speaks on The Football Coaching Life
“Find out what your unshakeable belief is in the way you want to play the game and dedicate yourself to …
Melbourne Victory in historic partnership with Ultra Football
Melbourne Victory have announced a historic new partnership with Ultra Football which will see them become the Official Retail Partner …
Perth Glory broker deal to play matches in Tasmania
Football Tasmania has welcomed the announcement that A-League side Perth Glory will play four games in the Apple Isle – …
Melissa Barbieri celebrates 25-year professional milestone
Australian footballing legend Melissa Barbieri celebrated 25 years of football over the weekend. Having captained Australia to their 2010 AFC …
FCA Ambassador Ernie Merrick on being a football coach
As often stated, there are only two types of coaches in football – “those that are sacked or those about …
Player agent Carlos Ribeiro: “Top A-League academy players should be looking abroad”
Carlos Ribeiro is a name that may be unfamiliar to Australian footballing circles, but the former player turned agent has …
Sydney FC to relish augmented reality first in Australia
Sydney FC will become the first Australian soccer club to introduce augmented reality (AR) into stadium experience, with a launch …
Melbourne Victory names Marnong Estate as Premier Partner
Melbourne Victory has announced Marnong Estate as a Premier Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu Ute A-League Men’s season. Marnong Estate …
Coopers Stadium upgrades progressing smoothly
Adelaide United’s Coopers Stadium upgrades are running as planned as it receives back-of-house improvements to prepare for the 2023 FIFA …
Danny Townsend takes up CEO role at Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that Danny Townsend will step up to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Why 2021 was a groundbreaking year for Australian football
As 2021 draws to a close, it has proved to be another fantastic year of growth for the game – Soccerscene picks out five highlights.
Marshall Soper – the Gifted Journeyman
When Marshall Soper, the former Socceroo great, witnessed the demise of Harry Souttar with his ACL injury in the recent …
MyRepublic announced as Official Internet Provider for Melbourne City
Melbourne City FC have announced that MyRepublic will be the Official Internet Provider for the club going forward.
Australian Professional Leagues announce minority investment from Silver Lake
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the entity responsible for the operation, commercialisation and marketing of professional football in Australia, have today announced that Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, has made a significant minority investment in the organisation.