Everton may have found their new owners in The Friedkin Group, who are currently in the front seat to acquire …
Football Australia’s broadcast agreement with KommunityTV to stream National Youth Championships
Football Australia confirmed that a broadcast arrangement with KommunityTV has been secured to stream every game of the 2024 National …
Juventus Creator Lab: a novel strategy for football media
Over the years Juventus FC has had to endure substantial challenges on and off the field, however, they are making …
Hanh Tran: “I have a passion for providing a voice for women in sport”
Hanh Tran is a familiar voice across Football Victoria, having served as the original Series Futsal women’s broadcaster. Hanh has …
Football West launches innovative Arabian Engagement Strategy
Football West have confirmed its Arabian Engagement Strategy in partnership with the Council for Australian-Arab Relations and the Department of …
Jack Spring: The rising star in film directing with ‘All Town Aren’t We’ documentary
As a Grimsby Town fan at heart, Jack Spring’s career as a film director continues to grow through the ‘All …
FIFA outlines future plans with media rights sales in Asia
FIFA has unveiled its new strategy with Infront Sports & Media to directly sell tournament media rights in the South …
FCA CEO Kelly Rourke discusses future ambitions for Australian football coaching
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) CEO Kelly Rourke has certainly had an unorthodox career on her way to taking over this …
Joe Montemurro’s move to Lyon showcases elite coaching talent from Australia
Joe Montemurro has become the first non-French coach to take over Olympique Lyon Women’s team in their 20-year history after …
Mount Colah FC receive grants to assist the junior programs
Mount Colah are a renowned football club within Hornsby, a suburb located on the upper west shore of Sydney. Founded …
$40 million upgrades announced for iconic Leichhardt Oval
Sydney’s historic Leichhardt Oval, home to the Sydney FC Women’s team, will be receiving a $40 million upgrade to its …
Dribl announced as Global Football Technology Partner of CONIFA
Dribl, an Australian-based leading provider of football technology solutions, has announced its partnership with CONIFA, the Confederation of Independent Football …
Graduates congratulated after completing FIFA Diploma in Club Management program
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the 2024 graduates of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management course at FIFA headquarters, …
Peter Parthimos talks origins of Futsal Oz and its current status
Futsal in Australia is a sport that despite its chaotic, fast-paced and unmissable nature, tends to get misaligned within the …
Sevilla FC: Transforming player scouting with IBM’s generative AI
In 2021, Sevilla FC, a premier team from Andalusia, Spain, faced an overwhelming amount of paperwork. With a top-tier scouting …
Soccerscene celebrates sixth-year anniversary
Soccerscene is celebrating its sixth anniversary as Australia’s business-to-business publication for the football community. Since its inception, Soccerscene has committed …
South-East Victorian club grant recipients to thrive
Throughout the duration of 2024, states across the nation have showcased commitment towards the growth of community sport through various …
FIFA and AFD continue to improve gender equality and education in football
FIFA and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU), focusing on …
Canberra United A-League Men’s debut delayed to 2025/26 season
Canberra have been dealt a cruel blow in their bid to have an A-League Men’s side, with the A-League confirming …
ReSpo.Vision: AI and AR/VR that revolutionises data tracking
ReSpo.Vision is an AI & Computer Vision-based optical tracking system which automatically collects player skeletal tracking data from any single …
Global Institute of Sport to open Brussels sports campus at RSC Anderlecht’s Lotto Park
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has announced the launch of its latest campus, GIS Brussels, located at 34-time Belgian football …
Recent data shows huge growth in the A-Leagues
Recent data has come out of Australia’s top leagues for both men’s and women’s to show a huge increase in …
PFA release Matildas report on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup outlining success
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have published a new report on the Matildas and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup that …
How Game Plan can navigate clubs to operational success
Australians have sport ingrained into each respective citizens DNA – regardless of ethnicity, gender, age demographic or socio-economic status. Given …
Melbourne Knights confirm innovative alliance with ProTrainUp
Melbourne Knights Football Club has confirmed a new partnership with leading football management software company, ProTrainUp. This collaboration is set …
Football NSW to gain more traction through established sponsor
Football NSW have confirmed a collaboration with the technology advertising platform Nine Ad Manager, as a new primary sponsor for …
Newcastle Jets secure A-League future with new owners confirmed
Newcastle Jets have confirmed Maverick Sports Partners as the Club’s new owners. This ownership, subject to final approval from the …
Iconic Lambert Park re-opens after $2m refurbishment
Lambert Park, home of the APIA Leichardt Football Club, officially re-opened on the weekend after a successful $2m refurbishment. The …
Football Queensland adds eight more clubs to Futsal League
Football Queensland (FQ) have confirmed eight additional futsal clubs who have been granted participation licenses for the upcoming 2024 FQ …
Angel City FC: Uplifting women and strengthening communities
Los Angeles is a city that produces pioneers and cultural influencers across various industries, including entertainment, technology, and sports. The …
George Katsakis: Back in his element
George Katsakis’ 38-year coaching resume places him as one of NPL Victoria’s all-time greats. From his playing career into the …
Global Institute of Sport and former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor launch ‘study and play’ academy in Dubai
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) has announced an expansion into the Middle East by partnering with leading football performance specialists …
FIFA implement measures to protect female players and coaches
FIFA has announced several amendments to the current Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). These changes have …
Football Australia appoint financial expert Caroline Veitch
Football Australia confirm Caroline Veitch will become the new Chief Financial Officer. Caroline, with over 20 years of experience in …
Football Australia holds its 21st Annual General Meeting
The twenty-first AGM of Football Australia Limited was held on Thursday, 30 May 2024, at Football South Australia’s offices at …
FIFA and GIZ Sport present the new Women’s Empowerment programme
FIFA has joined in a collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to fund 16 global organisations through …
Leppington Lions pounce upon Local Sports Grant
Leppington Lions SC is a community-operated soccer club located in the southwest region of Sydney. Operating with the aim of …
Football Australia near $200m TV deal with Network Ten
Football Australia is currently in the final stages of negotiations to secure a record-breaking $200 million TV deal with Network …
Football Coaches Australia to host webinar with Dr Ron Smith
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has confirmed details of their next webinar, to be held on Monday, June 10, 2024. Dr …
Came From Nowhere: the forgotten story of the Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Less than 24 hours after the Central Coast Mariners captured national attention with their historic treble of titles, SBS quietly …
Granville Waratah FC attain grant for the grassroots program
Australian football custodians Granville Waratah FC are yet another football entity upon the NSW Local Sport Grant Program who are …
AIA Australia CEO Damien Mu on Tottenham’s visit to Melbourne and Ange Postecoglou impact
Before Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United’s pre-season friendly match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, football codes came together on the …
Adelaide United confirm PSV legend as Technical Director
Adelaide United confirmed that PSV legend and former Dutch international Ernest Faber will become the club’s Technical Director. This announcement …
White City SC to continue supporting its esteemed youth system
White City Soccer Club are a Serbian Australian community football entity based in south-west Sydney that is a successful recipient …
FIFA trialling Video Support challenge technology
Football Video Support (VS) has been introduced by FIFA as another means of technology to review decisions. VS is a …
Variety Children’s Charity guiding kids within the community
VCC are a charitable organisation dedicated in pathing a future filled with prosperity for children, regardless of ability or circumstance. …
Football Queensland release 2024-2026 Women & Girls Strategy
Football Queensland has released its ambitious new 2024-2026 Women & Girls Strategy, focusing on achieving the wider Football Australia (FA) …
Eastern Creek Pioneer SC to benefit from Local Sport Grant
The NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant has showcased an immense contribution on behalf of the state-government in relation to the …
Coogee United: A club set to catapult through local grant
The Local NSW Grant has provided an important influx of funds for the success grant recipients enlisted, it will provide …
VAR to be introduced at AFC club competitions for next season
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system across its revamped three-tier …
Jets Football Foundation looking to bolster female football mentoring
Jets Football Foundation Limited (JFFL) have recently made a successful application in accessing funds on behalf of the NSW Local …
Venezia FC: cultivating a unique fashion and branding profile
The heritage, the charm, the biennales, the architecture, the art, the canals, the fashion and now football has been added …
Paramount+ reveals 2024 A-League Men Grand Final broadcasting success
Paramount+ have released impressive numbers regarding how the A-League performed in the Grand Final digitally and on broadcast TV. The …
Western Sydney Wanderers strike deal with MKJ Projects who will sponsor Pre-Academy program
Western Sydney Wanderers announced a partnership with MKJ Projects to sponsor the Club’s Pre-Academy Development Program at Wanderers Football Park. …
Football Queensland releases positive 2023 Annual Report including strong participation numbers
Football Queensland (FQ) have released their 2023 Annual Report which suggests state-wide growth in all areas and shows the strides …
Football Victoria to tackle violence prevention through grants
$1.2 million has been allocated on behalf of Football Victoria (FV) towards the “Preventing Violence through Sports Grants Program”, for …
Football Queensland confirm #EQUALISER campaign
Football in Queensland is on the cusp of becoming the state’s most dominant sport. Although rugby league maintains a firm …
NSW Football Legacy Fund delivers LED lighting for Collaroy Cromer Strikers
Collaroy Cromer Strikers Football Club (CCSFC) in the Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) are a grant recipient in Round 2 …
Significant Sporting Events Program open for organisations
Sport and Recreation Victoria have released the Significant Sporting Events Program which helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver …
Air-Eze providing cleaning solutions to remove mud from boots
Air-Eze are a British organisation in whom through the basic formula of air compression, have enabled for participants across different …
Psychologist Christopher Shen: How to mentally prepare for a Grand Final
We are building up to what should be a fantastic A-League Men Grand Final, as Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne …
Simon Pincic talks upgrades at Somers Street and future of Melbourne Knights
Knights Stadium facility upgrades are almost complete with new irrigation and drainage systems, perimeter fencing, turf for pitches 2 and …
Oakleigh Cannons confirm Jack Edwards Reserve redevelopment
Oakleigh Cannons FC and the Monash City Council confirm that the redevelopment project at Jack Edwards Reserve has officially kicked …
How Ultima Sport have elevated football
Ultima Sport are not a typical football essential manufacturer. The Sydney based company have made significant waves within the football …
Landmark $304 million funding for Sunshine Coast sporting venues
The Queensland Government has confirmed that there will be $300 million funding commitment for Sunshine Coast’s Olympic venues, including a …
Shedding the light on Germany’s unique 50+1 ownership model
Football in Germany enjoys widespread popularity due to its top-tier play, the highest average attendances in world football, affordable ticket …
The NSW Government’s Level the Playing Field Program gives women’s football a necessary boost
Harnessing the popularity of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the NSW Government’s Level the Playing Field Program is investing …
Football Queensland and Roar Football in the Community program to capitalise on growth
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced a partnership with A-League staple Brisbane Roar as the member federation continues to build towards …
How Patrick Spagnolo has revolutionised sporting apparel in Australia with OneSports
Patrick Spagnolo has really changed the game in the local footballing world in how to best go about the time-consuming …
Dallmeier: Mitigating the risk involved in anti-social fan behaviour
Football fan behaviour can on occasion be detrimental in the progression of the sport across the globe. Although a celebrated …
Volunteers valued throughout nationwide week in their honour
Volunteers are the backbone of sports clubs across the nation, within the lifespan of a successful club, volunteers throughout generations …
Allambie Beacon Hill United FC’s Steven Gravemade gives account of the Local Sport Grant process and its benefits
Two historic clubs from the Manly Warringah Football Association – Manly Allambie Football Club and Beacon Hill Football Club – …
Australia awarded hosting rights for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
Football Australia have announced that the country has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the AFC …
Orreco.AI: Transforming the way athletes recover and perform
Orreco.AI is a new AI technology tool that aims to help advance athlete training, athlete performance and management of injuries …
How the J.League rose from 10 clubs to 60 across Japan’s islands
Starting as a modest 10-team league, the J.League has expanded into a formidable three-tiered structure, boasting 60 professional clubs spread …
Football Queensland confirm radio collaboration with Sea FM and Mix FM
Football Queensland (FQ) recently confirmed a duel radio partnership with Airwaves Sea FM and Mix FM, with both stations to …
$500,000 dedicated to the improvement of safety across NSW
A list of successful applicants across Football New South Wales are now entitled to a grant courtesy of $500,000 to …
Federal Budget commits $97 million investment for sport programs
The 2024-25 Federal Budget, which was released on Tuesday night, includes more than $97 million over two years to the …
The biggest Female Football Week to date draws to a close
Female Football week is at its climax across the country with each respective state firmly involved in what has been …
FIFPRO Asia/Oceania partake in productive divisional assembly in Singapore
FIFPRO Asia/Oceania engaged in positive talks at the divisional assembly in Singapore for new ambitious strategies for Asian football. The …
Football Coaches Australia presents: The Modern Requirements of Midfield players
Football Coaches Australia (FCA), together with renowned UEFA Pro Licence Coach Martin Hunter, will host the online event: The Modern …
New Zealand Football confirm Sportway as broadcaster for domestic games
New Zealand Football has collaborated with sports video production company Sportway to broadcast an unprecedented amount of domestic football from …
Graham Arnold speaks at AFC National Coaches Conference
Socceroos’ Head Coach Graham Arnold addressed the 3rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) National Coaches Conference on Thursday, 9 May in …
Parramatta City FC: Celebrating 50 years and a place to truly call home
As a Club entrenched in history, Parramatta City FC has secured a double milestone in its future towards providing a …
Football Australia targeting new leadership appointments
Football Australia are strategically commencing a global search to fill four newly established leadership roles within its National Teams’ set-up. …
Girls United showcases the importance of social sport for women
Social football throughout Australia has acted as the sports backbone, allowing participants of all skill levels to remain involved within …
Football Australia celebrates diversity for Harmony Week
Football Australia have directed the spotlight towards the nation’s diversity, celebrating Australia’s rich plethora of communities throughout the 2024 edition …
Lumosa: Illuminating the world game through LED lighting
Lumosa are a British based technology company that provide comprehensive LED lighting to a vast variety of sporting codes on …
Federal government commit $250 million to upgrade AIS facilities
The federal government confirm they are committing $250 million to upgrade the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) ahead of the …
Local Sport Grants to provide major support for NSW football
The goal of the Local Sport Grants Program is to offer assistance to community-level sports clubs, with the objective of …
Preston Lions add Boss Designer Gardens & Landscaping to their array of sponsorships
Preston Lions are making quite the portfolio within their sponsorship contingent, the club has continued to align themselves with thoroughly …
Iconic Barton Park precinct re-opened in Banksia
The Bayside Council confirmed the re-opening of the iconic Barton Park, formerly known as St George Stadium after a long …
Football West achieves incredible growth of player registrations
Football West have confirmed that player registrations in the state have reached an all-time high after passing the 50,000 mark …
Peter Tsekenis, Peter Papoythis and Manny Spanoudakis: Marconi’s three wise men
It’s rare to witness longevity in Australian football coaching staff.
Capital Football continue with Capital Trophies and Sportswear
Capital Football are continuing their long-established partnership with Capital Trophies & Sportswear to offer member clubs benefits from the sport …
AFC Technical Committee create new awards to improve standards
The AFC Technical Committee had its second meeting last weekend in Doha, Qatar on the eve of the AFC U23 …
SocialProtect joins Football Queensland to combat cyber misbehaviour
Football Queensland (FQ) have confirmed a partnership with SocialProtect to fight against online abuse and misconduct upon the football community …
FIFPro’s ‘Project ACL’ to reduce knee injuries in women’s football
This past weekend, Melbourne City played against Sydney FC in the 2023/24 A-League Women (ALW) grand final, as three players …
Caroline Carnegie: “I don’t think there’s a reason why the game shouldn’t be a success”
Season 2023/24 has been crucial for Melbourne Victory as Managing Director Caroline Carnegie is guiding the Club in the right …
A-League Men named as second most digitally engaging sport in Australia
The Ministry of Sport, in collaboration with YouGov Sport, have released promising numbers regarding the A-League Men’s digital engagement. In …
New women’s cup competition set to drive participation in Sydney
Australia’s hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023 has exercised a tremendous influence upon female football within the …
Western Sydney Wanderers launch new programs for women and girls
Western Sydney Wanderers have launched a number of new programs and activities as part of their ongoing commitment to celebrate …
Northern Suburbs and Manly Warringah Football Association representatives discuss NSW’s highest registration numbers
Football NSW has recently disclosed that the 2024 season is recording the highest number of registrations in community grassroots football.
Melbourne Victory collaborate with AIA as new kit sponsor
Melbourne Victory have flexed their muscles by mitigating a timely sponsorship agreement with wellbeing entity AIA Vitality Australia (AIA) – …
Football Australia signs with Etrainu for an elite education in football
Football Australia has joined forces with Etrainu to forge ahead with the creation of the Football Australia Learning Centre, a …
Canberra United have been given a lifeline for next season
Canberra United have welcomed the news of important funding from the ACT Government to help towards securing the future of …
Wellington Phoenix renew deal with IT company Layer3
Wellington Phoenix confirm that the club have renewed their partnership with the club’s long-standing IT partner, Layer3. Layer3 specialises in …
Green Room Futures opening doors for local Australian talent
Football Queensland (FQ) continue to create new partnerships that have the potential to strengthen their footballing power, collaborating with Green …
Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program ready to help Victorian clubs in need
Sport and Recreation Victoria has opened applications for the Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program until May 31, 2024.
How the Liberty A-League can learn from the incredible growth of NWSL
As the A-League Women’s Grand Final approaches and season comes to an end, it is a time to reflect on …