Football West have confirmed that the main works contract for the new State Football Centre in WA have been awarded, …
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 …
Football Tasmania program celebrates equality
Football Tasmania has officially debuted its Equality and Respect in Sport program in an effort to facilitate greater opportunities for …
Football Queensland introduces Flood Support Hub for clubs
Football Queensland have announced the launch of a dedicated Flood Support Hub, connecting clubs in the sunshine state impacted by the …
APL secures AFC media rights agreement
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have officially secured the rights to the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) competitions via an exclusive …
“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 …
Q&A with Danny Townsend: “We are about unifying the game”
When the Matildas crashed out of the Women’s Asian Cup and the Socceroos dropped points to China in a crucial …
La Liga regarded as one of the best users of technology in the worldwide sporting sector
Spain’s La Liga competition has been categorised as one of the top 10 organisations in the world, in regards 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 …
Football Coaches Australia unveil Football Coaching Life expansion
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) have announced that The Football Coaching Life Podcast will make the exciting transition into video format …
Football Queensland partners with Veto Sports
Football Queensland have announced Veto Sports as its Official Equipment and Goal Post Partner. The governing body’s partnership with Veto …
Training sites announced for 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia
13 training sites across 5 Australian cities have been selected in the initial phase of team facility planning, for the …
Football Australia launches RAP as next step on Reconciliation journey
Football Australia has announced its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) as part of its continued commitment to engaging with Indigenous …
Arsenal seeking to upgrade Emirates Stadium
Premier League club Arsenal is planning a major upgrade in Emirates Stadium this year, with investments forming a key part …
Football Queensland to host holiday clinics
Football Queensland will host clinics for thousands of young footballers across the state during the Easter, Winter, September and Christmas …
“If you don’t stick to your morals and values then why are you doing the job?”: Aurelio Vidmar speaks with Gary Cole
Season 3, Episode 8 of The Football Coaching Life Podcast sees Gary Cole chatting to Aurelio Vidmar, who has recently …
Deltatre hires new Commercial Vice President
Deltatre, the global leader in fan-first experiences, has appointed Giancarlo Bernini as Commercial Vice President. Bernini will be based in …
In the Cluch: Meet the team powering NPL.TV
Coronavirus, lockdowns and associated crowd caps have brought forward the sports streaming industry three or five years, according to Cluch …
‘Female Only Come and Try’ events hosted by Hills Football Clubs
In support of promoting and growing the women’s game in NSW, three Hills Football Association Clubs have recently held ‘Female …
Football Tasmania introduce new youth leagues
Football Tasmania have announced the launch of two new youth football leagues, which will increase development opportunities for young talented …
Get DUCK: Coming to an NPL venue near you
Fans attending the opening round of the Victorian NPL this weekend may have access to Get DUCK, a mobile food …
Northern NSW Football hosts State Referee Conference
Preparations are underway for the upcoming Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) Premier Leagues and community Zone Football Leagues seasons with the …
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 – …
FIFA Talent Development Scheme strengthens support
FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is an innovative offering to member associations (MAs) that helps them achieve their full potential. …
NPL.TV streaming on all-new service powered by Cluch
NPL.TV has announced an all-new streaming service powered by Cluch, marking a historic agreement with four Member Federations. The OTT …
LaLiga and Vivo strike strategic alliance
LaLiga and technology company Vivo have signed a strategic alliance in Spain and Portugal, agreed for the next two years. …
Revolutionary new partnership provides sports focused young people with credit towards bachelor’s degree
In a landmark partnership between Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), Football Coaches Australia (FCA) and XVenture, young people can …
Dribl: Football’s passion project set to change the game
Football can start to unite at the grassroots David Mason has worked in elite football with Australian national teams at …
Bell Park Sports Club backed by local council
The City of Greater Geelong Council has made a significant investment towards Bell Park Sports Club, showing its commitment to …
Football Queensland introduce new school programs for girls
Football Queensland have launched new after school football programs for young girls, in an effort to further lift participation numbers …
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 …
Northern NSW Football launches Indigenous Reference Group
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the exciting formation of its inaugural Indigenous Reference Group. The group is made up …
Australia Cup confirmed as national knockout competition
Football Australia has confirmed tonight that from the 2022 edition onwards, Australia’s largest national knockout football competition will be known …
Olympic Park undergoes stage three redevelopment
Banyule City Council has commenced stage three works on Olympic Park as the venue continues to prosper in redevelopment. Olympic …
2022 State Referee Conference agenda locked in by Football Queensland
Football Queensland has released the agenda for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be delivered online this Saturday, February …
Football Queensland confirms C License coaching courses
Football Queensland is offering C License courses to aspiring coaches across North Queensland throughout the duration of the year. The …
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 …
The Football Coaching Life with Leah Blayney: “Part of the growth is having people around you who you trust”
Leah Blayney is the Head Coach of the Young Matildas and the Future Matildas, which she combines with teaching at …
Sunderland Council reveals 10,000-capacity arena project
Sunderland City Council has unveiled plans for a new 10,000-capacity arena in the heart of their city, with the venue …
NED University defends athletics track in Karachi Soccer City
Pakistan’s first ‘soccer city stadium’ has now included the addition of an athletics track in the scheme. As reported in …
Celtic extends partnership with Eleven Sports Media
Celtic FC and Eleven Sports Media have announced the extension of their long-running partnership. Eleven will not only sponsor the …
Forest Green Rovers reveal next stage of Eco Park
Forest Green Rovers and Ecotricity have revealed the next stages of the long-awaited Eco Park development. The plan for Rovers’ …
Real Madrid agrees mammoth contract with Legends
Real Madrid has strengthened its connection with Legends – a food, beverage, merchandise, retail and stadium operations. The two parties …
Capital Football confirms Technical Director role
Capital Football has announced that Phil Booth is the new Technical Director of the state federation. Booth has been with …
Football NSW appoints new Community Clubs Coordinator
Football NSW has welcomed Jamie Dib as the new Community Clubs and Centres Coordinator. Dib is a 25-year-old who has …
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 …
Parma stadium redevelopment approved by city council
Italian Serie B football club Parma Calcio 1913 will continue its work on creating ‘a unique and historical opportunity’ for …
Football NSW grants webinar set for February
The 2022 season is about to begin which means that Football NSW’s next grants webinar is set to take place …
Four inductees enter Football Australia Hall of Fame
Football Australia has inducted four legends of Australian football into the Football Australia Hall of Fame at the Socceroos’ FIFA …
Acun Medya Group secures Hull City takeover
EFL Championship side Hull City AFC has been purchased by Turkish production company Acun Medya Group, for a fee in …
INSPIRE FC announce 2022 Grassroots Coaching Conference
INSPIRE FC have announced their Grassroots Coaching Conference for 2022. INSPIRE FC was established by the Northern Suburbs Football Association …
Hertha Berlin pushing hard for stadium upgrade
Top-flight German football club Hertha Berlin has reiterated its intention to develop a new stadium nearby to its current home, …
Football Queensland expands staff in Whitsunday Coast
Football Queensland has announced the appointment of two new team members on the Whitsunday Coast, continuing their push to bolster …
Female coaching development program launched in NSW
Canterbury’s Centenary Park hosted Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association’s first Youth Female Coach Development session for the year, working …
Football West to welcome Jamie Harnwell as new CEO
Football West has announced the appointment of Jamie Harnwell as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. Harnwell will …
Sky Sports extends rights to NIFL
The Northern Ireland Football League has announced that Sky Sports will once again be the exclusive broadcaster of top-flight football …
Valencia CF presents revised stadium upgrade plans
Valencia CF President Anil Murthy has stated the club will not deliver a “low-cost stadium” after holding talks with Mayor …
The Football Coaching Life with Alen Stajcic: “I knew that I had more to give back to the sport”
Football Coaches Australia is delighted to present the latest episode of the ‘Football Coaching Life Podcast’, with Gary Cole interviewing …
Paramount+ secures Premier League deal overseas
A-Leagues broadcaster Paramount+ has secured a three-year deal for English Premier League rights in Mexico and Central America from the …
LaLiga celebrates five years of international growth
LaLiga has celebrated five years of it’s very own unique international structure that has driven worldwide expansion of the competition, …
Tigres secures deal for new 65,000 seat stadium
Mexican soccer giants Tigres UANL have secured a deal to see a brand new 65,000 seat stadium ready by 2025. …
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 …
Economic returns predicted for biennial FIFA World Cup
Two independent studies have suggested that FIFA’s economic situation would be dramatically improved if both men’s and women’s FIFA World …
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 …
FuboTV secures English Premier League rights in Canada
American streaming service FuboTV has secured a three-year deal to stream the English Premier League exclusively in Canada, defeating rivals …
Football Queensland appoints new staff in regional areas
Football Queensland has appointed three new staff in Wide Bay and Central Coast regions of Queensland to bolster services in …
FIFA’s commercial partnership structure unlocks opportunities
For the first time in eight years, FIFA has introduced a new commercial partnership structure that will provide companies worldwide …
28 Australian Match Officials recognised by FIFA for 2022
Football Australia has announced that 28 of Australia’s Match Officials have been appointed to FIFA’s Panel of International Referees for …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 5 with Gary Cole interviewing Michael Valkanis
Michael Valkanis was most recently the Assistant to John van’t Schip as the Greece National Team Coach and this week …
Manchester United gives update on Old Trafford plans
Manchester United has provided an update to fans on plans to modernise Old Trafford, with an assurance that fans will …
Sport Republic acquires stake in Southampton FC
English Premier League club Southampton has confirmed that Sport Republic – backed by billionaire Serbian businessman Dragan Solak – have …
New stadium to be created for Pakistan
NED University of Engineering & Technology and Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) have entered a 10-year agreement to build the first soccer-exclusive stadium for Pakistan.
LaLiga launches online store with Amazon
LaLiga fans are now able to purchase merchandise from 13 LaLiga Santander clubs through Amazon, in a new collaboration.
Kappa named as official apparel sponsor for Football NSW
Football NSW has announced a four-year partnership with international sports apparel giants Kappa.
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.
Football Queensland’s State Coaching Conference to return
Football Queensland has confirmed details of the State Coaching Conference, which will be held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.
Gary Cole inducted into Football Victoria Hall of Fame
The first of 2021 inductees into the FV Hall of Fame is renowned Socceroo, NSL great and championship winning coach Gary Cole.
Football Queensland’s 2022 State Referee Conference announced
Football Queensland has outlined details for the 2022 State Referee Conference, which will be held at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
Phil Brown appointed as Football St George General Manager
Football St George has announced that former Capital Football CEO Phil Brown has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Association.
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 …
Football Queensland’s digital broadcast continues to grow
Football Queensland have continued to grow their digital broadcasting in 2021 through live and on-demand coverage.
Nepean Football Association celebrates new synthetic pitches
The Nepean Football Association are elated following the construction of their first-ever synthetic fields in the area, thanks to Penrith City Council and the NSW Government.
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.
Oceania Football Confederation has a new Home of Football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Home of Football has been completed – based in Auckland, New Zealand. The complex has been gifted the Māori name Te Kahu o Kiwa.
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.
European Club Association members discuss key football topics
Members of the European Club Association (ECA) got together virtually to hear updates, exchange opinions and express views on a number of important topics relating to the future of professional football.
Mulgoa Rise Playing Fields expand with Stage 2 of development
Glenmore Park FC have seen the club amenity building of their home ground, Mulgoa Rise Playing Fields, undergo expansion as part of Stage 2 development at the park.
Football Queensland set to decrease registration fees
Football Queensland have announced that the cost of administering football in the state is set to drop, as a direct result of the Future of Football 2020+ reforms initiated by the member federation.
Female friendly facilities unveiled by St Marys Band Rangers FC
Nepean Football Association side St Marys Band Rangers FC have had their home ground Kevin Dwyer Fields rejuvenated by the Penrith City Council’s recent capital works program.
Northern NSW Football hosts first all-female coaching course
A dedicated group of 11 coaches took part in Northern NSW Football’s first all-female coaching course over the weekend.
Mt Druitt Town Rangers coach Stewart Montgomery: “We represent an area that doesn’t get the respect it deserves”
Stewart Montgomery, who currently leads a Mount Druitt Town Rangers side that continues to defy expectations in NSW National Premier Leagues 1.
Iconic Melita Stadium receives makeover
Parramatta Eagles Football Club are set to enter season 2022 refreshed with a makeover to their iconic Melita Stadium.
No overnight success: The slow transformation of women’s football in Australia
The outlook for women’s football has rarely looked better. However, the so-called overnight success has been 50 years in the making.
Parkes Avenue facility improved for Henry Lawson FC
Nepean Football Association side Henry Lawson FC have received facility upgrades thanks to a fantastic collaborative effort between federal, state, and local government.
Football Queensland and Stryker launch Community Heart Program
Football Queensland has launched the Community Heart Program together with Stryker, which is a new fundraising initiative that will assist clubs in the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Football Queensland release Sponsorship Guide to assist clubs
Football Queensland has released a Sponsorship Guide to assist the state’s clubs in attracting and retaining long-term sponsors.
Soil turned at Western United stadium site as construction commences
Western United has announced that works have commenced on the construction of the Wyndham City Stadium precinct.
Liberty announced as major sponsor for A-League Women
The A-Leagues have announced non-bank lender Liberty as the first ever naming rights partner of the newly rebranded A-League Women’s competition for the 2021-22 season.
Sydney FC’s Men and Women sides named Australasia’s Best Sporting Teams
Sydney FC’s A-League Men and Women sides have been named Australasia’s Best Sporting Team for 2021 and Best Female Sporting Team respectively.
Amenity upgrade delight for Hunter Fields
Nepean Football Association (NFA) side Emu Plains FC have announced the completion of its upgrade and updated amenity building, thanks to Penrith City Council and the Sport Australia Infrastructure grant.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 4 with Gary Cole interviewing Belinda Wilson
Belinda Wilson began her football journey in Byron Bay on the far north coast of NSW. She is currently enjoying autumn in Zurich, Switzerland where she is the Senior Technical Development Manager, Women’s Football with FIFA.
Western United announce Genius Childcare as Platinum Partner
Western United have announced Genius Childcare as a Platinum Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League Men season.
FIFA meets to discuss transfer system and match calendar
FIFA has remained committed to the ongoing reform of the transfer system in a recent meeting with leading stakeholders and the global football community.
Football Australia marks strong 2021 progress in Annual General Meeting
Football Australia’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Tuesday afternoon (November 23) via video conference, in line with …
English clubs set to receive funding from Premier League
The Premier League has announced it will provide additional funding for sides in England’s League One, League Two and the 66 clubs in the three National League divisions.
New A-Leagues, work still to be done
Australia’s top-flight A-Leagues is back and whilst much has changed it is clear that there is still a lot of work ahead.
RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarship recipients announced
Northern NSW Football have announced the inaugural recipients of its RTC Group NNSWF Talented Indigenous Scholarships.
Indigenous Football Week to focus on next level gender equality in the game
The sixth annual Indigenous Football Week 2021 (IFW21) will be held on November 22 to 27. A week-long program of events will shine a spotlight on the power of football to unlock the potential of Indigenous girls and women and improve gender equality, from grassroots to elite.