As CEO of historic Australian footballing side Sydney Olympic, John Boulous has experienced first-hand the passion and dedication that is engrained in these traditional clubs.
Football Queensland’s new FQ Academy to go statewide in 2022
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced the launch of their brand-new FQ Academy, which is set to be unveiled across the state next year.
Football players, coaches and administrators unite to tackle online abuse ahead of A-Leagues campaigns
Australia’s football players, coaches and administrators have committed to tackle online abuse – promising to call out perpetrators, ban offenders from matches, strip club memberships and refer incidents to the police.
How KEEPUP will revolutionise football in Australia
Late last week, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) launched their new $30 million digital platform KEEPUP. The main aim of …
Football Australia welcomes Nathan Magill as Head of Referees
Football Australia has appointed vastly experienced national refereeing assessor and instructor, Nathan Magill, as Head of Referees.
Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade boosted by Northern Suburbs Football Association’s support
West Pymble’s Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade has been given a major boost with the announcement that the Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) have presented a $125,000 contribution to Ku-ring-gai Council for the project.
Football Queensland confirms Nike partnership for Season 2022
Football Queensland have announced that leading sports manufacturers Nike will continue to be the sponsors of the official ball for Queensland competitions.
Western United names JPEX as new Gold Partner
Western United have announced an exciting partnership with Japanese crypto exchange company JPEX, who will join the Club as a Gold Partner ahead of the 2021/22 season.
Joe Spiteri: “If you have players dribbling a lot in our curriculum, it seems they are being coached out of it”
Joe Spiteri is a name well known around Australian football circles and for good reason. The former Australian international gritted …
Mark Viduka inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame
Legendary Socceroo and National Soccer League Champion Mark Viduka has been honoured with an induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Is La Liga’s Economic Control regulations outsmarting the rest of the ‘Big Five’?
In the 2019/20 football season, a time which was plagued by the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, La Liga’s Economic …
A-League rivals unite to build sports industry career pathway
A-League rivals Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory have joined forces off the pitch to provide a new education opportunity for students to further support their communities.
A-Leagues launch new digital hub for football
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the entity charged with growing the professional football leagues in Australia, has unveiled its unique …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 3 with Gary Cole interviewing Patrick Kisnorbo
Patrick Kisnorbo is busy preparing his Melbourne City Men’s team for the kick-off to the 2021-22 season after finishing his first season as Head Coach, as A-League Men’s Premiership and Championship winners.
Digging Deeper: Inside Melbourne Victory’s StatsBomb partnership
Melbourne Victory dropped a bomb on the A-Leagues when it announced its new partnership with StatsBomb.
Central Coast Mariners extend Masterfoods partnership
The iconic sauce bottles are set to remain standing alongside the palm trees at Central Coast Stadium, following the announcement that Masterfoods have committed to supporting the Central Coast Mariners for another two seasons as the club’s official Community Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
The importance of boosting the connection between clubs and their local businesses
Football clubs across the world have financially suffered over the past two years, through the length of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Football NSW appoints two new directors
Football NSW have announced the appointment of Deborah Chapman and Brett Mitchell as new directors to the Football NSW Board. …
FC Barcelona and Ownix to create historic NFTs
LaLiga’s FC Barcelona and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Ownix have joined together to create unique digital assets through photos and videos, depicting iconic moments from the Club’s storied history.
One-on-one with Ex-Premier League Player and Melbourne Victory Goalkeeping Coach Steve Mautone
Speaking with Soccerscene, the former West Ham goalkeeper opens up on his playing career in Australia and England, his coaching …
Construction of World Cup facilities underway in Tasmania
The upgrades to Clennett’s Lightwood Park are underway, ensuring that Kingborough Lions FC’s home ground will be given a significant opportunity to potentially host training basecamps for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
Langwell Harper: The importance of investing in the growth of Australian football
Langwell Harper is an exclusive real estate agency located in Kew, Victoria. The company has been advising and meeting clients’ …
Why the FFA Cup is perfectly placed to kick-start a resurgent season for Australian football
Fans of Australian football could not have predicted the tumultuous ride that the sport has taken over the past few years.
Football Tasmania welcomes McDonald’s as major sponsor
Football Tasmania has named McDonald’s Australia as their major sponsor for 2022, with the partnership set to deliver new opportunities for Tasmanians at all levels of the game.
Football Coaches Australia appoints Ernie Merrick as FCA Ambassador
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is pleased to announce the addition of Premiership and Championship-winning A-League Men’s coach Ernie Merrick as an FCA Ambassador.
Orange District Football obtain over $100,000 for lighting upgrade
Orange District Football have seen the successful acquisition of $108,428 in funding for a lighting upgrade at Sir Jack Brabham Park.
Brian MacNicol: The NSL veteran mentoring the next generation of footballers
Brian MacNicol has had a career in Australian football that has spanned many decades. The 53-year-old had strong ambitions to …
England’s Football Foundation welcomes new funding for grassroots facilities
The Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation have welcomed the news that a further £205m (over $371m AUD) of government funding will be made available to invest in community sports facilities across England for the next three years.
Football Australia confirm wellbeing support
As part of an expanded partnership by Football Australia, Sport Integrity Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), anyone who has been involved in Football Australia’s national programs will have the opportunity to access free counselling via the AIS Mental Health Referral Network from November 1, 2021 to April 1, 2022.
Surf Coast FC boosted by $2 million facility upgrade
Works have officially begun on a $2 million facility upgrade project at Banyul-Warri Fields, the home of Surf Coast FC. …
Melbourne Victory extends Victoria University partnership
Melbourne Victory have announced the extension of their partnership with Victoria University, making them the Club’s Official University Partner for this upcoming season.
Capital Football’s Home of Football backed by ACT Government support
Capital Football’s plans to establish a Home of Football has taken a massive step, with the ACT Government committing to the expansion of football in Canberra.
Beyond Greatness identity revealed for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The Australia & New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to unite and inspire people from around the world following the announcement of their exciting and bold brand identity, featuring the slogan ‘Beyond Greatness’.
Sydney FC partners with Billbergia for A-League Women’s and Academy
Sydney FC have agreed a one-year A-League Women’s and Sydney FC Academy partnership with family-owned Australian property group, Billbergia.
Football NSW confirms the return of futsal in 2021
Futsal competitions are set to return across NSW this year with Football NSW announcing two competitions in conjunction with various Futsal Premier League clubs, alongside two Football NSW affiliates PCYC Marrickville and The Centre Dural.
Football Queensland’s female programs boosted by new appointments
Football Queensland has taken excellent strides for the growth of football for the women’s game, with the additions of a former Matilda and an NPL Championship-winning coach.
Croydon FC to move into new $7 million facility in 2022
Croydon FC will move into a newly constructed facility setup at Regency Park Oval early next year, in what is …
AFC reveals logo for the 2023 Asian Cup tournament
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), together with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), have confirmed the logo for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023.
Andre Caro: Meet ‘The Doctor’ of Futsal in Australia
Andre Caro, or ‘The Doctor’ as he’s known across his social media channels, has accumulated over a hundred thousand followers on …
Is the A-League prepared for sportswashing?
This month, Newcastle United became the richest club in world football – due solely to majority ownership by the Saudi Arabian Foreign Wealth Fund. With Premier League clubs being used to rehabilitate reputations for foreign entities, could the same happen in the A-League?
Ivan Franjic: “I’m thankful and grateful that I was able to live my dream”
Ivan Franjic’s arrival at historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Heidelberg United has come via an unconventional journey to say the least.
LaLiga initiative to support grassroots football worldwide
LaLiga has announced the launch of LaLiga Grassroots, in a bid to further advance and improve its bespoke sports and training projects, as well as promote LaLiga’s know-how and methodology.
Football West CEO James Curtis steps down to usher in new leadership
Football West have announced that James Curtis will be stepping down from his position as Chief Executive Officer, after more than five years in the role. As he makes his transition, Football West have now commenced their succession planning.
Football Victoria promotion denial set for challenge
Football Victoria has announced that it will only be filling existing vacancies, resisting the challenge from the United Football Group of Clubs to push ahead with promotion and relegation.
Granville & District Soccer Football Association announce brand-new X-League
The Granville & District Soccer Football Association (GDSFA) have announced the creation of a new top tier local Men’s Seniors competition, named the X-League.
Football Queensland team up with Queensland University of Technology to deliver programs for players and coaches
Football Queensland have announced a partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), to deliver various coaching courses and social …
Is Australia ready for a two-year World Cup cycle?
Battle lines are being drawn between FIFA and key stakeholders, as it remains to be seen whether Australia will support the push for a two-year World Cup cycle.
Football Coaches Australia welcomes Sports Integrity Australia independent investigation
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) welcomed the broad independent investigative mandate provided by Football Australia to Sport Integrity Australia, encompassing four different areas – harassment, bullying, intimidation and discrimination.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 2 with Gary Cole interviewing Steve Corica
Steve Corica is Head Coach of A-League Men at Sydney FC, where he narrowly missed out on three A-League Championships in a row, losing to Melbourne City in the Grand Final last season. What a remarkable start to his first senior head coaching role!
Manchester City teams up with Qualtrics
English Premier League side Manchester City have announced a new partnership with Qualtrics which will see the leader and creator of the Experience Management (XM) category become the Club’s Official Experience Management Software Partner.
Zena Sport: Helping female goalkeepers stay protected
Donna Johnson started Zena Sport with the aim of protecting women athletes in high-impact sports. With the help of her husband, former AFL footballer and Western Bulldogs captain Brad Johnson, Zena Sport is changing the way female athletes look at injury prevention.
A-League supporter numbers grow – but 2 million football fans still unattached
Despite attendances dropping in A-League matches over the past few years, supporter numbers across the board have grown in the …
Catherine Cannuli: “It wasn’t easy to pursue coaching as I felt like I was back at square one again”
June 1 this year saw long-time stalwart of the Western Sydney Wanderers – Catherine Cannuli – appointed to the role of Head Coach of the Women’s side for the upcoming 2021/22 A-League Women’s season.
Melbourne Victory extends partnership with CoachNick Business Coaching
Melbourne Victory have announced the continuation of CoachNick Business Coaching as an Associate Partner for the 2021/22 season.
Girls United Development Program a success by growing Queensland football
Football Queensland’s recently implemented Girls United Development Program has proven successful across the state, in the development of young aspiring female coaches.
Melbourne Victory Managing Director Caroline Carnegie on the club’s rebuild
Caroline Carnegie has been leading Melbourne Victory FC through their rebuild before the start of the new A-League season as Managing Director of the club. In an exclusive interview with Soccerscene, she discusses the challenges faced so far, making a better A-League, and how clubs can re-engage lapsed fans.
Football Victoria opens expressions of interest for Women & Girls Youth Advisory Committee
Football Victoria (FV) have announced that expressions of interest are now open for their Women & Girls Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
North Sunshine Eagles FC to move into $8.4 million facility
North Sunshine Eagles FC’s entire junior setup will be based out of More Park in 2022, a newly redeveloped $8.4 …
Bundesliga agrees partnership with digital company Sorare
Bundesliga International have agreed a partnership in the growing sector of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with successful digital company Sorare.
Moorabool Shire Council gets indoor stadium to tender stage
The Moorabool Shire Council is going out for tender this week for construction of a multipurpose indoor stadium in Bacchus Marsh, as part of the Taverner St Sports Precinct development.
10 ViacomCBS Executive Producer Geoff Bullock: Bringing a fan-first approach
In a wide-ranging chat with Soccerscene, the current Executive Producer for football at ViacomCBS gave us insight into the strategic direction, plans and thinking behind Australian football’s new broadcasting home.
Football Australia introduces new independent review process
Football Australia have announced the development of an independent complaint management process to enable current and former footballers and staff to bring forward concerns about alleged abuse, harassment or bullying in relation to Football Australia’s national teams and the A-Leagues.
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) extend support for PFA Past Players Program members
Former Australian professional footballers wishing to pursue a career in coaching will be provided additional support through the PFA’s partnership …
Deltatre adds sport-related functionality to AXIS
Deltatre, the global leader in fan-first video experiences, has announced the development of a new suite of sport-focused features and functionality within its user experience (UX) management tool, AXIS, to support leagues, teams and federations.
Lalor United FC to receive multi-million dollar makeover at HR Uren Reserve
Lalor United FC are set to benefit from a multi-million dollar facility upgrade at HR Uren Reserve, the club’s home …
Football Victoria and School Sport Victoria unite to bring more football and Futsal to schools
Football Victoria (FV) have announced a significant partnership with School Sport Victoria (SSV) that will see opportunities to participate in football and futsal enhanced for school students across the state.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 1 with Gary Cole interviewing Ash Wilson
Ash Wilson has recently been reappointed as Head Coach of the Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s team. Ash also works in the Jets Academy program and in addition is a full-time teacher at Hunter Sports High.
Isuzu UTE Australia announced as naming rights partner for A-League Men
The A-Leagues have announced Isuzu Ute Australia will be the naming rights partner of its men’s competition for the next …
Melbourne City Academy Head Coach Anthony Frost on player development and pathways
Anthony Frost is a Qualified A/B/C License Instructor with expertise in player development, and is the Head Coach of the Melbourne City FC Academy.
City of Canada Bay Council waive field hire costs
Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA) clubs have been given relief following the decision by the City of Canada Bay Council to waive ground hire costs.
How the APL hopes to take Australian football to the next level
Last week the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) revealed a key strategic move for professional football in Australia, collectively rebranding the …
AFC debuts inaugural Academic Centre of Excellence
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have launched their first ever AFC Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE).
Member Federations throw support behind Football Australia’s #VaxxedToBeBack initiative
Australia’s Member Federations have thrown their support behind Football Australia’s ‘#VaxxedToBeBack’ initiative.
StatsBomb enter Australian market with Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory looks set to dive deeper than ever into the world of analytics, following the announcement of its partnership with UK-based company StatsBomb.
Capital Football joins up with Officiating Collective
Capital Football have announced the launch of an exciting partnership with leading match official education and development organisation, Officiating Collective.
La Liga becomes first major league to sign a significant NFT partnership: Will other competitions follow?
La Liga has become the first major league to sign a major non-fungible token (NFT) partnership, in what has created …
Infront X creates the ideal fan experience for leading clubs
With popular football clubs among their extensive client list, Infront X presents as the perfect partner for anyone in the sports industry to improve their fan experience.
Houston’s Grow the Game campaign receives major boost
The Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee and the U.S. Soccer Foundation have announced a $6m campaign aimed at providing underserved communities access to the world’s most popular sport.
United Football present three options to Football Victoria to salvage promotion
Football Victoria’s decision to cancel Season 2021 without promotion and relegation is facing a considerable challenge from over 40 Victorian clubs.
APL launches unified rebranding of Australian Football
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have revealed a new identity for Australian football, launching a new logo and revamping the …
What the future holds for futsal in Australia
The return of the National Futsal Championships is a huge boon, according to two people key to the development of the game within Australia.
Football Queensland partners with First Aid Accident & Emergency
Football Queensland has announced First Aid Accident & Emergency as its Official First Aid Partner.
Paramount Plus must pounce on EPL rights in Australia
ViacomCBS have begun broadcasting Australian football content in the past several weeks across the 10 Network and its free streaming …
Football South Australia kicks off Legacy for the 2023 Women’s World Cup
Football South Australia has announced the launch of the ‘Leave A Legacy’ website to coincide with the commemoration of 100 years for women’s football in the nation.
Major events return to NSW with Matildas match series
Football Australia have announced that the Commonwealth Bank Matildas will host Brazil in a two-match series next month.
SkillCorner: Connecting video and event data analytics like never before
SkillCorner have revolutionised the football industry’s approach to data analytics in a world-leading and exciting fashion.
Liverpool confirms expansion for Anfield Road Stand
Liverpool Football Club’s proposed expansion of the Anfield Road Stand has been confirmed. The project, which has been undergoing enabling works throughout the off-season in anticipation, will begin with an official ground-breaking ceremony planned for next week.
Western United announce Lakeside Stadium as one of four home grounds – challenge issued by South Melbourne
Western United FC has announced that they will play home fixtures out of Lakeside Stadium in season 2021/22, only for South Melbourne FC to challenge the announcement hours later.
Western Melbourne Group to begin works for Wyndham City Stadium
Western Melbourne Group (WMG) has given a key update on plans for the Wyndham City Stadium and its surrounding precinct.
NSW Sports Minister puts plan forward for return of community sport
NSW grassroots clubs and associations have received a major boost in the road towards returning to a COVID-safe community sport setup.
Hills Football plans submission for Caddies Creek – Stage 2
Hills Football Association, in conjunction with its representative arm, Hills United FC, intend on providing an extensive submission to The Hills Shire Council regarding the masterplan for Caddies Creek Sports Complex – Stage 2.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 9 with Gary Cole interviewing Phil Moss
Phil Moss is currently the Head of Coaching & Distinctive Leadership at the National Australia Bank and President of Football Coaches Australia. He is also an analyst with Big Sports Breakfast in Sydney.
Commonwealth Bank agree naming rights deal with Venues NSW for home of Western Sydney Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers will have a new home – in name at least – for the 2021/22 A-League season. The Bankwest Stadium will become CommBank Stadium as of October 1, as confirmed in an announcement by the Commonwealth Bank today.
LaLiga enlists Socios.com to be Global Fan Engagement Partner
LaLiga has become the first major football league to partner with Socios.com, in a deal which will see the creators of Fan Tokens become Global Fan Engagement Partner of Spain’s top tier football league.
Victoria Park Football Club to benefit from multi-million dollar facility upgrades
Victoria Park Football Club have received significant funding for facility upgrades in recent months, at the club’s home ground in …
Graham Coe Pavilion project boosts Southern Tablelands Football Association
Cookbundoon Pavilion has undergone the final stages of its development, with clubs hailing from the Southern Tablelands Football Association (STFA) set to benefit.
Football Victoria announce 2021 refund policy
Football Victoria has announced a refund policy that will provide over $1.75 million of refunds to members across the state.
Sydney FC members to pick and choose membership packs in 2021/22
Sydney FC has introduced an Australian-first membership platform, with members to gain more control over the customisation of their membership packs.
K-League’s beneficial partnership with La Liga: A blueprint for the A-League?
Late last year, the Korean K-League and Spain’s La Liga signed an MOU to advance the collaboration and communication between …
Football NSW grants webinar to aid clubs and associations
Football NSW clubs and associations will be provided with valuable information through the grants webinar, such as applying for funding.
Vizrt: Graphic specialists for sports broadcast
Vizrt are reliable providers of graphics and sports analysis technology, perfect for the media industry during their broadcast.
Player sentiment up, average age down: PFA releases annual report
Sentiment is well and truly up for A-League players, according to the annual Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) report.
DFL and AWS introduce two new Match Facts to Bundesliga coverage
The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced the addition of two new Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS that will premiere as graphics during broadcasts and in the official Bundesliga app during the 2021-2022 season.
Jamie Harnwell driving the game forward in Western Australia
Jamie Harnwell is Perth Glory’s record appearance holder, with 256 of them across three decades. Now Chief Football Officer for Football West, he spoke to Soccerscene about the changes from the NSL to the A-League, the challenges of running a football federation, and his favourite footballing moments throughout his career.
Football South Australia announce inaugural delivery of AFC/FA ‘A’ Licence
Football South Australia have announced an exciting opportunity for SA coaches to undertake an AFC/FA ‘A’ Licence in their own state for the first time ever.
Diamond Valley United receive $650,000 facility upgrade boost
Diamond Valley United are set to receive new female-friendly change rooms in the coming weeks, after receiving a significant amount …
CONMEBOL: Biennial World Cup ‘unviable’
South America’s continental governing body has been the latest to condemn FIFA’s calls for a biennial World Cup.
Capital Football links up with sports clothing manufacturer ISC
Capital Football have announced an exciting new apparel partnership with one of Australia’s leading sports clothing manufacturers ISC.
$1.5 million in fee relief provided to Football NSW Associations and Clubs
To help consolidate losses related to the premature cancellation of the 2021 Winter Football season due to COVID-19, Football NSW has announced $1.5 million in fee relief for its Associations and Clubs.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 8 with Gary Cole interviewing Jeff Hopkins
Jeff Hopkins is currently the W-League Championship winning Head Coach of Melbourne Victory, after his coaching career began in the UK.