Sutherland Shire Council’s floodlighting upgrade project at Solander Playing Fields is now complete, thanks to a $600,000 investment. This brings …
DAZN and YouTube come together to stream Women’s Champions League
Sports streaming platform DAZN have announced a new four-year global broadcasting partnership with YouTube which will see the UEFA Women’s …
Waverley City Soccer Club boosted by significant funding from the Victorian Government
Waverley City Soccer Club have received a $125,000 funding boost in the form of new and improved competition grade lighting, …
Football Victoria’s Empowering Lives Through Football program to inspire at-risk youth
For communities and people across the world, football is more than just a game. Football has the power to unite, …
National second division finds support within the A-League’s top brass
As a national second division becomes inevitable, key stakeholders within the A-League agree it is crucial to the development of …
Northern Tigers CEO Ed Ferguson: “Football needs to listen to each other”
At 28-years-old, Ed Ferguson has taken on the incredible role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Northern Suburbs Football …
Taka Grips: The high-performance grip socks making a difference
Taka Grips is a high-performance grip socks company based in Sydney, with the overall aim of improving player performance and …
Pixellot sign revolutionary partnership with Pitchero
Pixellot, the world’s leading provider of AI-Automated sports production solutions, in tandem with Pitchero, the online sports network, have announced …
Construction begins for Melbourne City’s South East Melbourne home
Following a historic inaugural A-League championship and premiership double, Melbourne City have confirmed that construction has begun on the brand-new …
Fan engagement platform from Fortress trusted by world-leading teams
Within the sports and entertainment industry, Fortress GB have built themselves into a trusted partner for over 130 teams around …
Regional NSW clubs gain over $1 million in funding
Over $1 million in funding has been delivered to regional venues, with Round 1 of the NSW Government’s Regional Sport …
Fox Sports exits the room but bright times ahead for Australian football’s broadcast future
Last Sunday’s A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC signalled the end of Fox Sports’ 16-year broadcast partnership …
Who will be the next Melbourne Victory CEO?
When Trent Jacobs announced in May that he would be stepping down as Melbourne Victory Chief Executive Officer (CEO), he …
Football Victoria announce new Futsal referees course
Football Victoria has announced a new Level 3 course for Futsal referees, with the intention of strengthening refereeing for the …
Football Coaches Australia and Sport Session Planner announce world-leading partnership
Football Coaches Australia have today announced an exciting new partnership with Sport Session Planner – one of the world’s leading …
Grassroots football to receive donation of over 2,000 defibrillators from Premier League
More than 2,000 grassroots football sites will receive automated external defibrillators in the wake of Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest at …
Greater Sydney clubs receive $10 million for infrastructure upgrades
Football clubs in Greater Sydney have a share of $10 million in funding, as part of Round 1 of the …
LIGR and PlaySight form new partnership
Leading global sports video technology platform PlaySight have announced a new partnership with LIGR, who are a main provider of …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 3 with Gary Cole interviewing Zeljko Kalac
Zeljko Kalac, perhaps better known as ‘Spider’ in Australian Football circles, played over 400 games for club and country, with …
Homegrown Australian Adam Centofanti: From NPL to coaching in MLS
Adam Centofanti’s insight into the contemporary Australian football landscape is unique to say the least. As a player, Centofanti spent …
WSC Sports and OneFootball partner to enhance the digital football fan experience
WSC Sports have this week announced that OneFootball, the world’s largest football media company, will be using WSC’s artificial intelligence …
LIGR: Providing live graphics solutions and a broadcast management platform benefitting Australian football
Since 2016, Australian company LIGR have provided a range of football organisations, and the production companies that aid them, with …
New Football West charity headed by former Perth Glory owner
Football West has announced the launch of its new charity, the Football Futures Foundation. Arriving during a game-changing period for …
Paddy Steinfort appointed as Performance Director of Football Australia
Football Australia has announced Paddy Steinfort as the new Performance Director. Steinfort is set to take up his role from …
New facility to be built for South Australia’s high performance athletes
In a first during its 39-year history, the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) will finally have a headquarters to call …
Terry McFlynn: “I’d like to see clubs have stand-alone facilities”
Terry McFlynn played over 200 games for Sydney FC, second only to Alex Brosque. After retiring from the game, he …
Premier League clubs report revenue loss of $1.3 billion
Premier League clubs generated $8.3 billion of revenue during the 2019/20 financial year, according to analysis from Deloitte’s Sports Business …
Valencia CF leading the next generation of fan engagement with Socios.com
LaLiga side Valencia CF have announced they will become the first team to display their own Fan Tokens on the …
Sports and education complex ESC Madrid unveiled
LaLiga, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and T3N Sport & Investment, accompanied by regional and local officials, have unveiled ESC …
The Football Coaching Life Podcast recap with Vicki Linton
On Season 2 Episode 2 of The Football Coaching Life, Gary Cole interviews Canberra United head coach Vicki Linton. It …
A review of Football Belongs – Australia’s football history
Football Belongs is an exploration into the passion of the people who make up the World Game within Australia. Featuring …
LIGR partnership with Pixellot to automate live streaming of sports events
LIGR, an innovative cloud-based live graphics platform for sports and Pixellot, the world’s leading provider of AI-Automated sports video and …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 2 with Gary Cole interviewing Vicki Linton
Vicki is one of Australia’s most experienced coaches. She is currently Head Coach of Canberra United’s W-League program where they …
How La Liga continues to excel through its global fan engagement strategy
Millions of fans and consumers around the world engage with La Liga’s digital platforms on a daily basis. This provides …
TikTok partners with COPA90 in effort to bring fan-first content to the platform
TikTok has partnered with COPA90 as the lead content partner to bring fan-first football content to its communities in an …
Victorian Government grants available for grassroots sports clubs affected by restrictions
The Victorian Government is delivering further support towards grassroots sports clubs and members with new payments as a result of …
Football Australia announce new home for Socceroos, Matildas and FFA Cup matches
Football Australia have announced a landmark agreement with 10 ViacomCBS which will see Network 10 and its accompanying streaming platform …
AFF Suzuki Cup gains enhanced coverage alongside digital platform Goal
AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 has joined forces with the world’s biggest football content and media business Footballco, allowing their flagship …
Members of Australia’s football family honoured for Queen’s Birthday
This year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List saw 1190 exemplary Australians recognised for their outstanding contributions, with four significant figures of …
The considerable challenge facing Asia’s coaching elite
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is home to a litany of successful, transformative and triumphant coaches, many of whom have …
Football NSW and NOVA Employment renew long-standing partnership
Football NSW has announced that Disability Employment Service and Registered NDIS Provider NOVA Employment, has renewed their long-standing partnership as …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 1 with Gary Cole interviewing John Kosmina
John Kosmina, ‘Kossie’ as he is affectionately known by Australian Football Fans, was a wonderful Socceroo striker with great skill …
Is it time for a national agenda regarding Futsal?
Futsal has played a huge role in the development of some of the most famous football players on the planet. …
Football NSW announce HG Turf as Official Supplier of Hybrid Grass
Football NSW have named HG Turf Group as their Official Supplier of Hybrid Grass. HG Turf Group are the market …
Vicsport partnership with AED Authority to assist clubs
Vicsport has announced a partnership with AED Authority Australia, as the defibrillator supplier will give better access to automated external …
City of Greater Geelong and Football Victoria form strategic partnership in regional soccer centre plans
After committing $50,000 to develop a feasibility and business plan for a regional soccer centre, the City of Greater Geelong …
Survey reveals technology enhances 76% of fans’ enjoyment of sport
Slow motion, instant replays and the ability to rewind live TV are fans’ favourite innovations in sports broadcasting, according to …
Optus Sport is the right platform to show 2023 Women’s World Cup
Late last week, Optus Sport announced that they had secured the Australian broadcasting rights for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World …
Support initiatives for coaches introduced by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced a strengthening of its support of coaches at all levels of the game with the …
Geelong regional soccer centre a step closer to reality
The City of Greater Geelong has committed $50,000 of its budget towards a feasibility and business plan for the development …
Football Tasmania launches Coaching for Women Scholarship program
Football Tasmania has announced the launch of their Coaching for Women Scholarship program, an initiative which reaffirms the state’s recent …
AFC locks in exclusive media rights deal with CBS Sports
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a multi-platform agreement with CBS Sports, making Paramount+ the exclusive home of AFC …
Zeetta: The networking specialists for stadiums
As Australia and the rest of the world are hoping to allow more fans to regularly games in the future, …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture announce John Moriarty Football scholarships
In National Reconciliation Week 2021, Football Coaches Australia is pleased to present FCA XVenture Essential Skills program scholarships to Tiffany …
South Eastern suburbs continue to score goals with facility upgrade investments
Covid-recovery stimulus funding of $2.75 million for sports centres in Greater Dandenong has seen the State Government utilise $1.75 million …
Melbourne Victory W-League head coach Jeff Hopkins: “There are so many positive things happening in the game right now”
Jeff Hopkins coached Melbourne Victory to the most dramatic of wins in this years W-League final – a goal directly …
Dave Beeche appointed as new CEO of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has named Dave Beeche as the new CEO for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia and …
Perth Glory announce PGFC Academy School partnership
Perth Glory have announced a partnership with Lake Joondalup Baptist College (LJBC) which will see them become an official PGFC …
Football Queensland’s collaboration with Ultra Football sees match balls distributed
Thanks to the efforts of Football Queensland’s official match ball partner Ultra Football, thousands of Nike footballs have been distributed …
Why the barriers for female coaches must be eliminated
Last Monday night (May 24) saw Football Coaches Australia (FCA), in tandem with representatives from all across the Australian football …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture announce inaugural scholarship recipients
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture are pleased to announce that two youth participants of the RISE football program have received …
Lightwood Park set for major upgrade
Kingborough Lions United Football Club (KLUFC) has confirmed details of a new $6 million changeroom and clubrooms complex at Lightwood …
Sporting Schools program stimulates football participation growth in Queensland
Football Queensland’s implementation and delivery of Sporting Schools programs across the state has successfully reached over 7,000 students. The Sporting …
Australian Professional Leagues announce new broadcast deal with ViacomCBS
A new broadcast deal for the A-League and W-League with Channel 10 owners ViacomCBS has been announced, worth $200 million …
Supaturf: Line-marking specialists for football grounds across Australia
Supaturf is an Australian owned and operated company which plays an important role in the football community across the country. …
Devonport’s Meercroft Park facility now complete
Devonport’s new Meercroft Park Facility has been officially opened by Federal Member for Braddon Gavin Pearce MP, Deputy Premier of …
Football West team up with Veo to benefit clubs
Football West has announced an exciting new partnership with Veo Technologies – the ultimate camera for team sports. The partnership …
Australia’s first environmentally sensitive synthetic pitch to be built
A first in Australian football was announced by Sydney’s Lane Cove Council with the construction of an environmentally sensitive synthetic …
La Liga’s expanded partnership with Microsoft set to transform digital experience
Spain’s La Liga competition has expanded its partnership with US technology giant Microsoft, in a move which is set to …
Football Victoria’s Community in Business event returns with star-studded lineup
Football Victoria’s Community in Business event on Friday May 21 was headlined by two star-studded panels, featuring former footballers, personalities, …
Cristiano Ronaldo announced as LiveScore’s Official Global Brand Ambassador
LiveScore, the global sports media business and one of the world’s leading real-time sports updates providers, has announced Cristiano Ronaldo …
Why volunteers are the lifeblood of our game
Taking place between Monday May 17 and Sunday May 23, National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of …
Liverpool International Academy launches in Sydney
Liverpool International Academy has launched in Sydney with free holiday clinics throughout June and July to supplement player development and …
ESPN reach historic rights agreement with LaLiga
US sports broadcaster ESPN have announced an expansive, long-term agreement that will make ESPN+ the new English and Spanish language …
Cavallucci spearheads reform for football in Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) have made it their mission to work through a wide range of reforms for the game in …
World Game Facilities Fund blitz continues with $500,000 for Ballarat soccer club
The City of Ballarat has announced a $500,000 grant from the Victorian State government, continuing the blitz of funding for …
AFC Member Associations celebrate the return of Grassroots Football Day
The Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) dedication to build on the strong foundations of football in the Continent and to ensure …
Investment confirmed for Home of The Matildas in Victoria
Football Australia and Football Victoria have welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to invest in a world-class Home of The Matildas …
Heidelberg United’s Olympic Park to receive a further $7.5 million in funding
Olympic Park, home of National Premier League club Heidelberg United, will receive a combined $7.5 million in funding from local …
Good2GiveBack volunteer campaign launched by Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced the launch of their Good2GiveBack campaign, a state-first initiative designed to recognise the tireless work and …
Oxidate: Driving sports performance and coaching in Australia
When speaking to brothers (and footballers) Jacob and Dominic Falla about Oxidate Performance, one begins to understand the true passion …
Antonella Care elected as President in Football Victoria AGM
Football Victoria’s first ever female President was announced at the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place on Wednesday, …
Victorian Government announce new grants for local community clubs
The Victorian State Government has announced new grants and funding for 11 new community infrastructure projects for local football clubs, …
Oracle set to transform Premier League analytics
The Premier League has chosen Oracle to be their official cloud provider, featuring groundbreaking match statistics for live broadcasts beginning …
Strong Federal Government support welcomed by Football Australia
Football Australia have welcomed the Federal Government’s pledge to provide $12 million of support to elite women’s football in Australia …
The NBL Hall Of Famer leading Blacktown City FC into a new era
NBL Hall of Famer Bob Turner has played a pivotal role in a range of sporting organisations over the span …
Heidelberg United FC launch new initiative honouring corporate partners
Heidelberg United is honouring their business and corporate partners with HUB (Heidelberg United in Business) – creating networking opportunities at …
Riding Shotgun – The Andrew Bernal Story
I first witnessed the football talent of Andrew Bernal at St.George Stadium when he captained the Young Socceroos in a …
Australia’s overseas footballers set to benefit from digitally-led nutrition support
Football Australia has announced an extension and expansion of their partnership with Compeat Nutrition – an innovative company that is …
How Melbourne Victory can restore their brand
Melbourne Victory fell to their 14th loss of the season on Sunday in Perth, losing to the Glory 2-1. It’s a …
Football Queensland begins road trip for Futsal and Walking Football
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced the launch of a state-wide road trip to promote Walking Football and futsal in their …
Football Australia release updated Member Protection Framework
Football is Australia’s number one club-based participation sport with over 1.8 million participants playing the world game across the country. …
Football Queensland renews partnership with Brisbane Paralympic Football Program
Football Queensland (FQ) has renewed its partnership with the Brisbane Paralympic Football Program (BPFP), with Meakin Park named as the …
Funding for female changerooms a top priority for NSW Government
The NSW Government has made female changerooms a top priority for funding when $100 million is spread across regional NSW …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #8 with Gary Cole interviewing Joe Montemurro
Joe Montemurro is currently the manager of Arsenal in the FA Women’s Super League, where he has decided to step …
Rangers Coaches Convention to give unique access
Rangers Football Club have announced a week-long online Coaches Convention, set to begin on May 24, 2021. The recently crowned …
Ivy Chen and David Buckingham welcomed as new directors to Football West
Football West chairman Sherif Andrawes has welcomed the appointment of new directors David Buckingham and Ivy Chen. In addition, this …
Football Queensland announces Schools Referee Program
In an effort to boost referee numbers across the state, Football Queensland has announced a brand-new innovative Schools Referee Program …
Football Australia CEO defends against Hadley’s Multicultural remarks
Ray Hadley’s stoush with CEO of Football Australia James Johnson represents the ongoing media bias against football that is present …
Q&A with Heidelberg United Technical Director Daniel Girardi
Daniel Girardi is the current technical director at Heidelberg United FC. He has previously worked at various clubs across Australian …
Second Spectrum: The technology behind MLS and Premier League
Second Spectrum are the world leading manufacturer of machines which understand sports and the experts at creating value from tracking …
Hisense named as an Official Sponsor of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
World-renowned technology company, Hisense, has entered into a partnership with FIFA to become an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World …
Grassroots sport given new lease of life in Frankston
The Frankston City Council have been provided $2.9 million in funding, in a move that forms part of the ongoing …
Never assume ethnicity is the problem, without addressing the behaviour
The association between a violent brawl at a National Premier League (NPL) game and Football Australia (FA) rescinding the ban …
Signify technology lights up sporting clubs safely
Signify is the world leader in lighting innovation, providing their service for professionals, customers and lighting for the Internet of …
Football West announces latest round of Building Stronger Clubs Program
Football West has announced the launch of their latest round of the Building Stronger Clubs Program for 2021. The program …
Sarah Styles appointed as Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation
Sarah Styles has been appointed to the role as Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation in …
Sports media giants Dentsu enters into agreement with AFC
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced a commercial agreement with sports media giants Dentsu which will see the agency …
Melton Phoenix FC receive significant funding for new pavilion
Melton Phoenix Football Club have received $1.18 million in facility funding from the Victorian State Government, with works commencing on …
Football Tasmania welcomes Labor’s commitment to the World Game
Football Tasmania has welcomed Labor’s commitment to improve football infrastructure and to support more Tasmanians in enjoying the game, including …