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 …
UK Women’s sport set to generate $1.8 billion a year by 2030
According to a study by the Women’s Sport Trust and data & insight agency Two Circles, Women’s sport in the …
Football Coaches Australia announces partnership with Football NSW
Football Coaches Australia is pleased to announce that Football NSW has joined as a partner to support the professional development …
Football Queensland reveals 2021 SAP Program Guide
Football Queensland (FQ) has today unveiled the 2021 SAP Program Guide which provides guidance and assistance to players, parents and …
Tappit offers the cashless solution
Tappit is a global provider of cashless solutions that can help events, attractions, stadiums and venues to increase profit, gain insights and …
Mobile sports viewership dominated by Asia
The rapid circulation of smartphone usage in Asia, parallel to the rollout of 5G networks, has resulted in a massive …
Football Victoria recognised at Pride in Sport Awards
Football Victoria (FV) has been recognised as a Bronze tier organisation at the recent 2021 Australian Pride in Sport Awards. …
The Next Generation Sports Academy: Prioritising soft skills for youth development
The Next Generation Sports (TNGS) are a sports consulting company and international football academy that specialise in developing young talents …
Football Queensland outlines changes for COVID check in procedures
Football Queensland (FQ) has advised all clubs in the state that they will need to transition from EVA Check-In to …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #7 with Gary Cole interviewing Tanya Oxtoby
Tanya Oxtoby’s amazing football journey began in Wickham, in the Pilbara region of WA, approximately 1500km north of Perth. She …
Football West and Computing Australia Group ink two-year deal
Football West has signed a two-year partnership with Computing Australia Group. The deal will focus on providing technology and grant …
Football Queensland launches Volunteer Guide in support of clubs
In an effort to assist clubs across the state with the recruitment and retention of volunteers, Football Queensland has unveiled …
Oakleigh Cannons well-placed to build on its competitive foundations
The Oakleigh Cannons are a club who are a staple of the top tier of Victorian football. The Cannons have …
Football Queensland forms new State Referees Committee
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced the formation of a new and improved State Referees Committee (SRC), to focus on recruitment …
Bobby Despotovski: “COVID-19 was the best thing for Australian football going into the future”
Bobby Despotovski has what some may call the perfect balance of considered objectivity and passion for football in Australia. Having …
Wolfsburg rank as the Bundesliga’s most sustainable club
Bundesliga side VFL Wolfsburg have been ranked as the German top-flight’s most environmentally sustainable club. In a report conducted by …
Victorian Government launches Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program
The Victorian State Government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program has been launched as an initiative towards funding one-off …
Axess makes game day run seamlessly
Axess serves as a leading international manufacturer for ticketing and access management systems, putting in place a trusted process for …
Diversity and Inclusion Grant announced by ESFA for Association Clubs
New South Wales’ Eastern Suburbs Football Association (ESFA) announced the finalisation of a Diversity and Inclusion Grant for its local …
Yarraville Glory Football Club boosted by $1.18 million funding grant
Yarraville Glory Football Club have been the beneficiaries of $1.18 million in funding through the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund community …
New community club support initiatives to be rolled out by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced they will introduce a new offering of club support initiatives over the next weeks and …
Football Australia announces major partnership with Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Football Australia and Commonwealth Bank Australia have announced a major partnership, which will make the Commonwealth Bank the largest investor …
Soccerscene partners with University of Canberra
Soccerscene and the University of Canberra have announced a partnership commencing from 5th of March. Students from the University of …
Reports: Manchester United show interest in Central Coast Mariners A-League license
The battle between two of football’s biggest club could soon reach global proportions with reports that Manchester United are in …
John Moriarty Football supported by Football NSW and Tom Sermanni
Last week, Football NSW assisted John Moriarty Football in their outstanding work in Dubbo and the surrounding areas in a …
Sekulovski hits the ground running in Preston Sponsorship Management role
Naum Sekulovski might be in the twilight of his playing career, but he won’t be finishing up with football or …
Australian football hits the broadcast market: Where will the rights land?
Crunch time is fast approaching for Football Australia and the APL, with new broadcast deals set to be struck independently …
Mediacoach: LaLiga’s secret weapon
Developed by LaLiga, Mediacoach is a video analysis platform which ensures that all 42 LaLiga clubs are able to analyse …
Pascoe Vale FC faces opposition in effort to develop pitches
National Premier Leagues Victoria side Pascoe Vale FC has responded to opposition from locals to their proposed plans for Moreland’s …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #6 with Gary Cole interviewing Ernie Merrick
Ernie Merrick is well known in Australian Football circles. He has coached most recently at Newcastle Jets, Wellington Phoenix and …
NSW Government pledges more than $4 million to community sport
The NSW Government’s Local Sport Grants Program is set to provide over $4 million to more than 700 community organisations …
Football Australia signs expanded partnership with rebel
Football Australia has announced a multi-year expanded partnership with rebel, as Australia’s largest sports retailer has signed on to be …
Football Queensland upgrades their Club Support Hub
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced an upgrade to their Club Support Hub so that it’s more tailored for clubs and …
Nominations open for the 2021 NSW Community Sports Awards
Sport NSW has announced that nominations are now open for 2021’s NSW Community Sports Awards. The 2021 NSW Community Sports …
Why Mobile Connectivity is now a critical service in stadiums
As stadiums across the world begin to welcome back crowds, clubs are looking to improve the overall experience for fans …
Tasmanian Liberals commit to $10 million facility investment
A majority Gutwein Liberal Government has promised to invest $10 million towards facility upgrades across four locations, promoting increased participation …
Football Coaches Australia launch XV Essential Skills program
Football Coaches Australia (FCA), in partnership with XVenture, is excited to launch its FCA XV Essential Skills education and professional …
Eleven Sports acquires media company Team Whistle
In keeping with their plans to create a global sports media destination, Eleven Sports have acquired New York-based global sports …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Five with Graham Arnold
Graham Arnold was the special guest on episode five of Football Coaches Australia’s ‘The Football Coaching Life’ podcast. Arnold has been …
Host cities and stadiums for FIFA Women’s World Cup revealed
Details for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 have been confirmed, with nine host cities and 10 stadiums set to …
Sky Sports to broadcast Women’s Super League from 2021/22 Season
Sky Sports have announced their agreement to show a minimum of 35 Women’s Super League games live and exclusive on …
Football Queensland to introduce new referee support measures in 2021
Football Queensland have announced they will implement a range of new referee support measures for the 2021 season. The news …
Billy Celeski’s BootLab getting off on the right foot
The cleaning of boots has becoming something of a time-honoured tradition amongst seasoned professional football players.
Ausco Modular: Providing football clubs with infrastructure solutions across Australia
As football participation numbers continue to rise across Australia, so does the demand for appropriate community facilities for football clubs. …
Gilbert Lorquet appointed as Football NSW Chairman
Football NSW has announced that Gilbert Lorquet is the new chairman for the state’s governing body. Mr. Lorquet was appointed …
Football Queensland suspends football activity in Greater Brisbane Area
Football Queensland have suspended all football activity in the Greater Brisbane Area following the news of a three-day lockdown due …
FA CEO James Johnson opens up on difficulties in the game and opportunities for the future
Speaking at Football Victoria’s Community in Business event on Friday, Football Australia CEO James Johnson reflected on his first 14 …
Football Coaches Australia present ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ #5 with Gary Cole interviewing Graham Arnold
Graham Arnold, more often referred to as ‘Arnie’ in Australian Football circles, is our national Coach of both the Socceroos …