With Football NSW forced into cancelling the remaining seasons due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, clubs …
Football NSW cancels all competitions for 2021
In response to ongoing lockdowns and restrictions, Football NSW has announced that all competitions within their state will be cancelled …
Dig Inclusion makes digital access available for everyone
For stadiums around the world, infrastructure has been created to cater for people with disabilities, however access to club websites …
EFL and eBay launch ‘Small Businesses United’ partnership
A new three-year partnership has been inked between the English Football League and eBay that will see communities represented in …
Football Victoria CEO Kimon Taliadoros: “We have a demand for playing football exceeding the ability to provide opportunities”
Kimon Taliadoros played for some of Australia’s biggest clubs in the National Soccer League, and joined Football Victoria (FV) as …
AC Milan partner with leading energy company ENEOS
Japanese energy company ENEOS have been announced as the new Official Motor Oil Partner of historic Serie A side AC …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 6 with Heather Garriock interviewing Gary Cole
Gary Cole has had an immense impact on Australian football during a playing, coaching, mentoring and administrative career that has …
New zones and naming conventions announced by Football Queensland
The past weekend saw Football Queensland announce three new zones to be established and functioning alongside fresh naming conventions which …
Socceroos set to play upcoming World Cup qualifiers away from home
The Socceroos’ upcoming World Cup qualifier against China will prove to be an even greater test with the match set …
AAFC supports Football Australia’s addition of the National Second Division in Domestic Match Calendar
With the addition of a placeholder for a National Second Division in the newly announced Domestic Match Calendar, the Association …
Matildas did the nation proud but this may just be the beginning
The Matildas ended their Olympic campaign in fourth place last night, after losing 4-3 to the USA in the Bronze …
LaLiga set to receive $4.3 billion investment from private equity giant CVC
Spain’s LaLiga have announced a strategic agreement with leading global investment fund CVC Capital Partners that will see a cash …
Culburra Cougars unveil new Club House
With the support of the Federal Government’s Community Development Grant Programme, Shoalhaven District Football Association side Culburra Cougars officially opened …
Swan Retail: Promoting clubs through powerful app
Swan Retail’s software development has seen the creation of FUSE – an app that has all the best fan engagement …
Ulverstone Soccer Club’s new floodlights up and running
Tasmania’s Ulverstone Showgrounds will see bright lights flood the ovals, with the new upgrade officially opened. The new floodlights have …
New guidance for heading set to be introduced in English football
From the upcoming 2021/22 season, UK footballing associations will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur …
Gold Coast United Chairman Danny Maher: “We are chomping at the bit to get back into the A-League”
Danny Maher is the current Chairman of Gold Coast United FC and is leading the charge to bring a Gold …
Passmore Reserve welcomes sports lighting installation
Manly Warringah Football Association’s Passmore Reserve will welcome sports lighting for the first time ever following an approval of installation …
Capital Football CEO Phil Brown: “The facilities don’t reflect the change in participation by women and girls”
Phil Brown has had a career in football administration that has spanned the Asian continent. Now the CEO of Capital …
Clubs set to benefit from Wellbeing Awareness Guide by Football Queensland
In partnership with the Wellbeing Science Institute (WSI), Football Queensland (FQ) have released a Wellbeing Awareness Guide in an effort …
Treiner: The platform that is tailor-made for coaches
Treiner is a sports tech web app that enables coaches and training sessions to be booked on its marketplace in …
Football Australia’s announcement of Domestic Match Calendar sets up National Second Division inclusion
Football Australia have today released the Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar (DMC) for the 2021/22 competitive year which will commence …
Futsal deserves to be in the Olympics
Few sports currently excluded from the Summer Olympics are as ready – or deserving – as futsal. The addition of …
Edgeworth Eagles undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades
Historic Northern NSW Football side Edgeworth Eagles have officially moved into their brand-new facilities, with further upgrades now underway. The …
Blink Identity: Walk straight into an event
Recently, we’ve seen QR codes become as prominent as ever with Covid-19 protocols in mind – particularly for checking in …
Cromer Park’s $2 million redevelopment now complete
Cromer Park has seen the completion of a $2 million redevelopment for its famous precinct in the Northern Beaches suburb …
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley: “It isn’t a national competition without a Tasmanian team in it”
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley has been in the job since August 2018, and has had plenty of work cut …
Manchester United commit to a renewable future
With a shared mission of tackling climate change and creating a cleaner world, Manchester United have announced the renewal of …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 5 with Gary Cole interviewing Catherine Cannuli
Catherine Cannuli has recently been appointed as Head Coach of the W-League team at Western Sydney Wanderers after spending a …
Australian Clem Morfuni becomes owner of Swindon Town FC
Australian Clem Morfuni has become the majority stakeholder in League Two side Swindon Town FC, with an ambition of bringing …
One2Pro: The former Premier League player who has developed a game-changing app in Australia
Currently residing in Western Australia, former Premier League footballer Aaron Tighe has recently launched the One2Pro app, providing footballers of …
Football Coaches Australia and XVenture announce ‘Play it Forward’ support
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) welcomes all Australian advance licence and community football coaches to the FCA XVenture College and the …
Will Melbourne City eventually move all of their games to the south east?
Melbourne City were the benchmark in the A-League last season, lifting the Premiers Plate in May and eventually the Championship …
Arsenal tokens to add new fan engagement
English Premier League side Arsenal have partnered with sports blockchain provider Chiliz to launch the club’s custom fan tokens on …
Manchester United and TeamViewer partnership drives unique opportunities
A five-year agreement between Manchester United and TeamViewer brings one of the world’s most popular and successful sports teams with …
Proud2Play launches Parklife in support of the rainbow community
Proud2Play have announced the launch of an exciting new program for the rainbow community which will see social sport sessions …
Hosken Reserve Master Plan released for final feedback
Moreland City Council has released an initial Hosken Reserve Master Plan to the community, in preparation for a final round …
Football Tasmania receives backing from Glenorchy Acting Mayor
Football Tasmania’s plans for upgrades to infrastructure have been boosted by the support of Glenorchy City Council’s Acting Mayor and …
Knights Stadium: More than just a home ground
Knights Stadium is one of the most iconic venues in Australian football – for many it is more than just …
Manningham United Blues FC boosted by $300,000 grant for LED lighting upgrades
Manningham United Blues FC have received a $300,000 funding grant which will be used for lighting upgrades at the club’s …
Referee Recognition Week underway for Northern NSW Football
Beginning Monday July 19 and ending Sunday July 25, Northern NSW Football’s Newcastle Permanent Referee Recognition Week is dedicated to …
Liga MX to extend global reach through OneFootball partnership
OneFootball have announced a new deal with Liga MX which will see the world’s largest football media company stream live …
Why A-League teams need purpose-built stadiums
The aim for every football club within Australia should be to play on a ground that is both made for …
A telling contribution: The rise of Preston Lions under Zak Gruevski
It is a typically frosty winter’s night in Melbourne on Friday, July 9. The famous Preston Lions Football Club and …
Central Coast Mariners Head Coach Nick Montgomery: “I really want to be a leader now of this club moving forward”
As a captain of both Sheffield United and the Central Coast Mariners throughout his career, one would be hard-pressed to …
Premier League rights in Spain renewed by DAZN to 2025
Sports streaming service DAZN has announced a renewal of its exclusive media rights to keep broadcasting the English Premier League …
Casey Comets treated to new female friendly pavilion facilities
A brand new female friendly pavilion has been completed at the home of Casey Comets, made possible by Victorian Government …
SmartCart SVX the mobile touchscreen making analysis easier
Built with versatility in mind, SmartCart SVX is the world’s first extreme brightness touchscreen system suitable for outdoor sports presentation. Whether it …
Let’s Light Up Football Fund aids Seymour Shaw Park upgrades
Football NSW and the Sutherland Shire Council have announced lighting upgrades were received by Seymour Shaw Park No. 2 ahead …
Benchwarmers: Providing a sportswear solution to improve player performance and safety
Australian company Benchwarmers have developed an innovative solution, through their functional sporting attire, to keep players warm when they are …
Western United CEO Chris Pehlivanis: “The biggest challenge we have in our game is infrastructure”
Western United have had a tumultuous start to life in the A-League. After weathering the start of the pandemic, Chief …
Ticket to Play relaunch welcomed by Football Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government’s relaunch of the Ticket to Play program has been commended by Football Tasmania. The initiative, which was …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 4 with Gary Cole interviewing John Aloisi
John Aloisi is one of Australia’s ‘Golden Generation’. Having played over 500 games for both club and country, he is …
Arsenal set to feature on Amazon’s All or Nothing series
Amazon’s All or Nothing series has seen the likes of Premier League sides Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur explored like …
Box Hill United receives green light for $2.8 million facility upgrade project
Box Hill United are set to benefit from a $2.8 million facility upgrade project at the club’s training base at …
Boob Armour: Protecting women in sport for the future
Launched in 2020, Boob Armour (which is officially licensed by the AFL and AFLW) was founded by Suzie Betts with …
$200,000 committed towards feasibility study for boutique Dandenong stadium
The Victorian Government has announced $100,000 in funding for a feasibility review and development of a business case for a …
Has football become too expensive to stream in Australia?
As the European Championships come to an end this Monday morning (AEST), with the English playing the Italians, club football …
2020 Annual Report released by Football Queensland
Following a momentous year of challenges and growth across the state, Football Queensland (FQ) has published their Annual Report for …
Burnley FC Women and TikTok announce an exclusive first for football
Burnley Football Club and TikTok have announced a partnership which will see the English Premier League club livestream every home …
Phillip Island Breakers SC to benefit from funding for female-friendly facilities
The Phillip Island Breakers Soccer Club have been the beneficiaries of a funding grant from the Victorian Government’s World Game …
Lighting upgrades complete at Solander Playing Fields
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 …