A long-awaited breakthrough for the Boroondara Eagles Football Club has brought the vision of a permanent home for women’s football …
Tottenham Hotspur deliver player development workshop for Football NSW
The workshop focused on sharing knowledge and insights regarding player development, bringing together more than 120 coaches from across NSW …
Ninja unveiled as major partner for A-League Women All Stars
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has unveiled the official 2026 Ninja A-League All Stars playing kit, while confirming global lifestyle …
Barnsley FC’s under-17s pathway delivers six Zone League debuts in 2026
Barnsley FC has integrated six of its under-17s players into first and reserve grade football during the 2026 Zone League …
Why the A-League’s collective bargaining negotiations matter
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain at odds over a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), …
Barcelona and Nike honour Kobe Bryant with bold new 2026/27 away
FC Barcelona and Nike have officially unveiled the club’s 2026/27 away kit, continuing their collaboration with the Kobe Bryant brand …
Football West runs Indigenous pilot program during NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary
Football West ran a pilot program for Indigenous children at the Sam Kerr Football Centre during NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary. …
World Cup ‘Not For Sale’: Confederations unite against Infantino’s private investment plan
The global backlash to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial entity overseeing …
SBS reportedly secures broadcast rights for 2030 FIFA World Cup
Australia’s Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) has reportedly secured the Australian broadcast rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, allowing Australians …
FIFA sparks widespread backlash with private investment proposal
In a shock announcement made on Tuesday this week, FIFA revealed plans to create a subsidiary known as FIFA Forward …
Chelsea and Tottenham Arrive in Sydney as Premier League Giants Launch Australian Pre-Season Tour
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have touched down in Sydney ahead of their pre-season tour of Australia for the Sydney Super …
Football Australia Chairman Reflects on Socceroos World Cup Campaign, Points to Reform Agenda Ahead
Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac has released a statement reflecting on the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended …
South Melbourne Hellas Strengthens Its Future with Three Key Board Appointments
South Melbourne Hellas has taken another significant step in shaping its future, announcing the appointment of three highly accomplished professionals …
ParaMatilda to headline Frankston Pines’ new cerebral palsy program
A ParaMatilda will appear at Frankston Pines Soccer Club on Saturday as the club launches Victoria’s newest cerebral palsy football …
Mizuno’s Australian gamble: can a 120-year-old brand break through?
When Mizuno unveiled a mural of Socceroos captain Harry Souttar on a Richmond wall during the 2026 World Cup, the …
Governance, guidelines and game integrity: Did the 2026 FIFA World Cup uphold all three?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now over. Aside from the action and drama on the pitch, it is how …
Murray United calls Football Victoria review following wave of State League forfeits
Murray United has called on Football Victoria to undertake a comprehensive review of State League football after a series of …
Kansas City Current receive financial backing for stadium expansion
The CPKC Stadium, home to NWSL side KC Current, will see a major financial injection transform its capacity from 11,500 …
Australian Sports Group unveiled as new owners of Canberra United
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has confirmed Canberra United’s new owners will be the Australian Sports Group (ASG), securing the …
AC Milan and Puma Unveil New 2026/27 Away Kit
AC Milan and Puma have officially unveiled the clubs the new 2026/27 away kit, a timeless white kit that celebrates …
Bentleigh Greens and Metricon Bring Local Business Community Together Through Networking Initiative
Bentleigh Greens FC has reinforced its commitment to supporting its community beyond football, partnering with Metricon Homes to host a …
Football NSW builds life‑saving network as cardiac safety push expands
Football NSW has distributed 20 defibrillators to associations and regional clubs through its Every Beat Matters campaign, part of a …
Northern NSW Football Launches Female Referee Mentor Program to Strengthen Officiating Pathway
Northern NSW Football has launched a Female Referee Mentor Program, backed by NSW Office of Sport funding, as the federation …
Regional carnival puts Football West’s Country Pathway in Focus
Football West’s first State Regional Carnival has done what many federation pathway initiatives promise but do not always deliver: it …
What Football Queensland’s link with Green Room Futures Means as Pathway Strategy Broadens
Football Queensland has signed a multi-year extension and expansion of its partnership with Green Room Futures, formalising the private provider …
New Stewarding Academy receives backing from Premier League
It is a partnership which sees the Premier League, Capital City College and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, all …
Football West’s NAIDOC ball competition turns Indigenous art into a road safety message, and a rare form of representation
Football West has opened its 2027 NAIDOC Ball Design competition, inviting members of Western Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …
FIFA’s $871M World Cup Prize Pool Poses A Spending Question for Football Australia
FIFA will distribute a record US$871 million across the 48 nations at the 2026 World Cup, a 15 per cent …
Chelsea FC partners with Strava in landmark lifestyle partnership
The London-based giants announced the launch this week, marking a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the Premier League and Women’s Super …
GIS expands global footprint through new MENA partnership with Squad Academy
The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has announced a new strategic partnership with Squad Academy, strengthening its presence across the …
All Six Female Officials at the 2026 World Cup Come From Concacaf, a Shift From Qatar’s Wider Spread
Six women are among the 170 referees, assistant referees and video assistant referees FIFA named to its 2026 World Cup …
Northern NSW Football’s Leadership Program Reaches 98 Graduates as Sport Moves Toward 2027 Gender Parity Targets
Northern NSW Football has concluded its 2026 Women’s Leadership Program, with 13 participants taking the total number of graduates to …
Football SA Extends Sammy D Foundation Partnership Into Third Year for Violence Prevention Round
Football South Australia will run its fifth consecutive Violence Prevention Round in partnership with the Sammy D Foundation from 3 …
FIFA’s ticket gamble delivered record crowds, and now a legal problem it didn’t have in September
Soccerscene reported in September that FIFA’s new pricing system for World Cup 2026 tickets had fans and supporter groups accusing …
Spain’s Liga F receives history-making investment into women’s football
The deal, worth AUD 91 million (€55 million) across four seasons, represents a monumental investment into Liga F and women’s …
Juan Mata Commits to Melbourne Victory’s Future with Ownership Stake
Melbourne Victory has announced that Spanish football icon Juan Mata has joined the club’s ownership group, marking one of the …
Victorian Labor commits $500,000 to Thornbury Football Facility as State Election Advocacy Intensifies
The Victorian Labor Party has confirmed $500,000 in 2026-27 State Budget funding to upgrade facilities at Mayer Park in Thornbury, …
World Cup betting boom presents billion-dollar opportunity, and a growing dilemma, for Australian football
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to become the biggest betting event in sporting history, with more than US$50 …
Football Victoria joins campaign to fight racism in sport
With the launch of the Victorian Government’s Racism Doesn’t Belong in Our Game campaign, Football Victoria joins several sporting organisations …
The real winners of World Cup advertising aren’t paying FIFA a cent, and Australian brands should be paying attention
As the FIFA World Cup unfolds across stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the more interesting story for …
Football NSW workshop offers clubs rare insight into elite talent pathway as development gap comes under scrutiny
Football NSW has delivered a Club Capability Building Workshop designed to give community club coaches direct exposure to the methodology …
Inaugural 2026 UEFA Walking Football EURO Cup begins
On 25 June, senior players from across Europe will take part in the first UEFA Walking Football EURO Cup at …
Central Coast Mariners welcome TSG as new owners
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) revealed yesterday the start of a new era for the Central Coast Mariners under the …
Football Australia Expands Mental Skills Program for Match Officials Amid Sustained Focus on Referee Retention
Football Australia has confirmed a second national webinar for match officials, led by sports psychologist Dr Liam Slack, extending a …
Arsenal FC announce Saint Lucia as new destination partner
Starting in the 2026/27 season, the deal will see Saint Lucia become Arsenal‘s Official Destination Partner. Global reach of …
Football Victoria elevates fan enjoyment with Streets partnership
Football Victoria (FV) revealed last week a new partnership with ice cream giants, Streets. The brand will become an exclusive …
How Australian Support for the World Cup Has Changed Since 2022
Sodden, rowdy and 7,000-strong, the crowd that gathered at Federation Square before dawn on Saturday for Australia’s clash with the …
WA Government and Virgin Australia Partner to Bring Discounted Flights for Italian Football Series in Perth
The Western Australian Government has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer discounted airfares to Perth ahead of a three-match series …
Referee Omar Artan appointed to UEFA Super Cup Final
The Somali referee will officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. World …
Build a home, create a culture: How do we secure the Socceroos as global competitors?
The Socceroos kicked off their World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Turkey. It was an important win …
Kick Like a World Cup Star: Monopoly Launches $50,000 FIFA Challenge for Aussie Fans
As excitement builds for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Hasbro Games is bringing the tournament home to fans across Australia …
If Australia Wants to Be a Football Nation, We Need to Stop Scheduling Against the Socceroos
Jake Stringer isn’t a football analyst, a broadcaster or a football administrator. Yet this week, he articulated a frustration many …
Futsal receives major boost in NSW through new partnership
Carbiz will become the new Naming Rights Partner of Football NSW‘s premier futsal competitions in a deal set to run …
Two Mid North Coast Football Clubs Secure NSW Government Infrastructure Grants
Great Lakes United and Gloucester SC have been awarded a near combined $340,000 in NSW Government infrastructure funding, with the …
Capital Football Introduces Pink Armband to Protect Junior Referees
Capital Football has launched a visible identification program for referees under 18, requiring them to wear a pink armband during …
Compliance and competition: Everton ordered to pay compensation following major verdict
In a landmark decision by the Premier League Independent Disciplinary Commission, Everton must now pay Burnley upwards of AUD 66 …
Football Victoria Backs Campaign to Shield Junior Players from Gambling Harm
More than 600 sporting clubs across Victoria have enrolled in a state government program designed to limit young players’ exposure …
Melbourne Victory driving strong partnerships with BYD
The innovative vehicle manufacturer will join the Victory family as a Major Partner and Exclusive Motor Vehicle Supplier in a …
More than 220 coaches attend Football South Australia’s second NOVA Youth Club Championship workshop
Football South Australia drew more than 220 coaches to its second NOVA Youth Club Championship Coaches Workshop in late May, …
Premier League backs grassroots football in Singapore
The NEXTGEN coach programme saw past legends and current coaches unite to deliver an activity intent on supporting grassroots football …
1200 players to descend on Geelong for Football Victoria Country Championships as Regional Football Enters New Era
More than 1,200 junior footballers from across regional Victoria will converge on Geelong this weekend for the 2026 Football Victoria …
Football West and Cook Government extend $960,000 mental health partnership through to 2027
Football West will host its fourth annual Think Mental Health Round across all leagues and competitions on 25-26 July, backed …
Tim Cahill Backs Nardo as Startup Secures $1 Million Investment Round
Australian football icon Tim Cahill has joined sports technology platform Nardo as both an investor and strategic partner, helping the …
A Structural Fix or Stoppage? Will FQ’s New Referee Pipeline Solve its Shortage?
Football Queensland‘s newly launched club referee framework is being presented as a game-changing solution to one of the most persistent …
What does the Football Victoria’s Annual Report mean for Victorian Football?
Football Victoria has released its 2025 Annual Report and held its Annual General Meeting at the Home of the Matildas …
Alibaba Group allies with UEFA and UC3 as new strategic partner
Alibaba Group will become the global AI, Cloud Computing and E-Commerce Partner for the UEFA Euro 2028 tournament and UEFA …
Football West’s Female Football Week draws record engagement from Metropolitan Perth to Remote Kunurra
Football West has wrapped up its 2026 Female Football Week with activations spanning metropolitan Perth, regional Western Australia and national …
Tasmania’s State Budget Commits $350,000 to Football Facility Planning as $80 million Home of Football Moves Closer to Reality
The Tasmanian State Government has committed $350,000 in seed funding for the next stage of planning for Football Tasmania‘s proposed …
FCA to Host Exclusive Two-Part Goalscoring Workshop Series with Dr Ron Smith
One of Australian football’s most respected coaching minds shares decades of research ahead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round
Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, …
Community Spirit Shines on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026
This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold …
What do Football Queensland’s Annual Numbers mean for Australian Football?
Football Queensland has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing record total revenue of $25.3 million, participation exceeding 296,000 and more …
FA partners with Coca-Cola ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The two-year partnership will place the global soft-drink giants as the Official Supplier for Australia’s Men’s and Women’s senior national …
Geelong Regional Football Hub vision one step closer to reality
A process five years in the making, the Geelong Regional Football Hub (GRFH) will now build its home at Sutcliffe …
UEFA and Japanese FA commit to sustainability strategy until 2031
UEFA and the Japanese Football Association (JFA) agreed this week upon a new sustainability protocol agreement, aligning with both organisations’ …
Football Victoria and VicHealth partner on anti-racism program as community sport data reveals systemic problem
Football Victoria has partnered with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation to roll out the Set The Standard initiative across the …
The Man Who Built a Women’s Football Program from Nothing is now an Award-Winning Gender Equity Leader
Eight years ago, Spring Hills Football Club did not have a girls’ team. Today it has one of the most …
Aussie partners with two A-League clubs in cross-state alliance
Australia’s largest retail mortgage broker will team up with Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers, representing Aussie’s commitment to supporting …
Two NPL VIC clubs receive funding boost from State Budget
Following the announcement of the 2026 Victoria State Budget, Avondale FC and Hume City FC will both receive major backing …
Football Community Supports Ange Goutzioulis Following MND Diagnosis
At just 52 years old, former National Soccer League player Ange Goutzioulis stood in front of a packed room at …
GIS Masterclass: Fan Engagement and Marketing with Terry Lynam and Karen Grega
The Global Institute of Sport recently hosted a masterclass on Fan Engagement and Marketing, bringing together two industry leaders to …
Eastern Suburbs Football Association Announces First All-Female Referee Course and Expanded Women’s Competition
The Eastern Suburbs Football Association has opened its 2026 season with three structural investments that reflect the growing ambition of …
More Than One in Five Football Australia Staff to Lose Jobs Amid Growing Financial Losses
Australian football finds itself in a curious position. From the outside, the game appears to be riding a wave of …
Victorian State Budget delivers $750,000 to football facilities as governing body signals more to come
Two of Victoria’s most prominent football clubs have secured a combined $750,000 in facility funding from the 2026 Victorian State …
Heidelberg United denied qualification to AFC UCL 2
In an announcement made yesterday, Football Australia revealed that, in place of Heidelberg United, Melbourne Victory will now take the …
Football SA commits to quality with TigerTurf partnership
An industry leader in synthetic pitches and sports surface technology, TigerTurf will now team up with Football SA as a …
Football NSW celebrates volunteers across football community
As National Volunteer Week gets underway from 18-24 May, Football NSW are championing the people who dedicate their time and …
Football Victoria’s Female Football Week Awards Recognise the People Empowering Women’s Football
Football Victoria has named its 2026 Female Football Week Award winners, recognising five women whose contributions across playing, coaching, refereeing, …
Blacktown District Soccer Football Association Launches Youth League and Poaching Program
Blacktown District Soccer Football Association has outlined a package of initiatives for the 2026 season centred on youth development, coach …
Manchester City open new training centre for Women’s First Team
The training centre opened earlier this week, following years of planning, investment and ambition for Manchester City Women.
What does the Federal Budget mean for the Future of Football?
While Canberra spent Budget night arguing about negative gearing, capital gains tax and the politics of broken promises, Australian football …
Isabella Mossin awarded Ninja A-League Women Referee of the Year
The youngest recipient since its inception, Mossin will officially receive the award after leading the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 …
LALIGA and EA SPORTS FC collaborate in community pitch project
Part of the EA SPORTS FC FUTURES grassroots initiative, the newly refurbished pitch will provide New York kids with a …
Football Pro Directory Launches as Australia’s New Digital Hub for the Football Industry
As Australian football continues to expand across grassroots, NPL and professional levels, a new platform is aiming to connect the …
Canada Soccer to begin new National Training Centre project
Backed by the Government of Canada with an investment worth nearly AUD 10 million ($9,826,000), the project aims to establish …
Female Football Week kicks off across Northern NSW
Female Football Week has officially begun across Northern NSW, with a program of gala days, networking events and awards ceremonies …
FCA to Host Elite Goalkeeping Workshop with FA Goalkeeper Instructor Neil Tate
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) will continue its strong run of coach education events on Monday 18 May with a specialised …
Female Referee Mentor Program backed by Football Australia
Football Australia (FA) launched the program last week, aiming to champion the next generation of female referees through connections with …
Football NNSW Releases Infrastructure Strategies as Participation Growth Outpaces Facilities
Northern NSW Football has unveiled bespoke infrastructure strategies for each of its seven member zones, providing an evidence-based roadmap for …
Football Victoria launches inaugural Club State Championships amid World Cup fever
Football Victoria (FV) has unveiled the inaugural Victorian Club State Championships, a new statewide tournament set to transform the winter …
NSW Football Associations Unite Behind AED Mapping Project for Statewide Safety Network
Twelve football associations across New South Wales have joined a statewide effort to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across …
Decision overturned: FIFA World Cup 2026 to return to Federation Square
Following the announcement earlier this week that Federation Square would not return as a live site for this summer’s FIFA …
World Cup 2026 build-up: FA urges Victorian Government to overturn live site decision
Football Australia responded yesterday to the decision by Melbourne Arts Precinct not to host live watch parties during this year’s …
Football SA confirms Two New Teams for HPG Homes State League 2
Football South Australia has confirmed the inclusion of Para Hills East SC and Sturt Marion Thunder SC in the HPG …
New ‘Unfiltered’ Episode with Paul Klisaris and Oscar Yildiz
The ‘Unfiltered’ podcast by Soccerscene promises honest, thought-provoking conversations about football culture, identity and the stories fans don’t usually hear …
Como 1907 and Connectome unite to enhance cognitive analysis
Last month, the Lombardy-based club announced the start of a new partnership with Connectome, a neurotechnology company now looking to …
Football West hosts Papua Football Academy as Asian ties deepen
Football West has hosted members of the Papua Football Academy from Indonesia on an eleven-day exchange visit to Perth, marking …
BDAFA emphasises youth and community through football initiatives
As the 2026 grassroots season begins, Bankstown District Amateur Football Association (BDAFA) commenced a series of initiatives to underline the …
Football Victoria marks World Autism Understanding Month with Expanded Inclusion Program
Football Victoria has marked World Autism Understanding Month with a series of practical inclusion initiatives delivered in partnership with Aspect, …
UEFA reaffirm partnership with Oceania Football Confederation
Last week, UEFA signed a Memoriam of Understanding (MoU) with Oceania’s football governing body to continue its commitment to football …