Wellington Phoenix has confirmed that Gazley Motors will extend its partnership with the club for a fourth season. Gazley is …
Football Queensland confirm Club Convention topics
Football Queensland recently released the central topics that will ‘Elevate the Debate’ of their inaugural Queensland Club Convention. The convention …
Central Coast Mariners team up with NSW Police to aid youth
The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that they are teaming up with the NSW Police and Police Citizens Youth Clubs …
John Tsatsimas – Leading the Charge at Football New South Wales
John Tsatsimas, Chief Executive Officer of Football New South Wales, experienced the joys of football at an early age when …
Kayo president expresses interest in gaining A-League rights
With less than two months until the 2024/25 season, a Foxtel executive said the company might consider returning the A-Leagues …
Central Coast Mariners appoint first female CEO
The Central Coast Mariners has confirmed the appointment of Alyssar Narey who will become the club’s new Chief Executive Officer. …
The Caceres Clause controversy: History repeats in Auckland
The ‘Caceres Clause’ has come into question from teams and fans across the A-League about how newly formed Auckland FC …
Professional Footballers Australia’s 2023/2024 Player Development Program Report highlights continued growth in mental health and education support
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have released their annual Player Development Program (PDP) Report for 2023/2024. This is an overall summary …
Western United and HART Sport strengthen relationship into a fifth season
Western United has announced that it will continue its partnership with HART Sport for a fifth season, having been together …
David Clarkson on returning to South Melbourne FC with Nicholas Maikousis at the helm
South Melbourne FC is one of the most successful and famous Australian clubs, a powerhouse in the National Soccer League …
Joe Mirabella: Melbourne Victory on my mind
Melbourne Victory shareholder, Joe Mirabella, was introduced to football at an early age when he was taken by his father …
Sydney FC welcomes cyber security platform Acronis
Sydney FC has announced a new partnership with cybersecurity platform Acronis, to be the official cybersecurity provider. Acronis is a …
Newcastle Jets CEO Shane Mattiske on Maverick Sports Partners ownership: “It is exciting to see so many people lean forward and now want to get involved”
To the relief of Newcastle Jets fans and those of the A-Leagues alike, Maverick Sports Partners were unveiled as the …
Science in Sport continues as Western United’s Official Performance Nutrition Partner
Western United FC has announced a two-year extension with Science in Sport as its Official Performance Nutrition Partner. Science in …
Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci: “We’ve got every right to take our place as the most dominant code in Australia”
Football Queensland CEO Robert Cavallucci is steadfast in capitalising on the World Cup hype, as lofty goals are at the …
Mitre confirmed as Official Match Ball Partner for the A-Leagues
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has announced Mitre as the A-Leagues’ new Official Match Ball Partner for the next three …
APIA Leichhardt President Tony Raciti calls for calm as National Second Tier speculation emerges
APIA Leichhardt President Tony Raciti has weighed in on recent developments about the National Second Tier (NST), following uncertainty about …
A-Leagues Unite Round returns for a second season
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have confirmed the return of Unite Round to the A-Leagues for the 2024/25 season with …
Uncertainty looms around National Second Tier’s future
The highly anticipated National Second Tier (NST) in its proposed format is set to be postponed by Football Australia, with …
A-League clubs to be given only $530k in funding for next season
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have confirmed the annual grants distributed to A-League clubs will be slashed close to 75 …
Canberra United A-League Men’s debut delayed to 2025/26 season
Canberra have been dealt a cruel blow in their bid to have an A-League Men’s side, with the A-League confirming …
Newcastle Jets secure A-League future with new owners confirmed
Newcastle Jets have confirmed Maverick Sports Partners as the Club’s new owners. This ownership, subject to final approval from the …
A-League Men named as second most digitally engaging sport in Australia
The Ministry of Sport, in collaboration with YouGov Sport, have released promising numbers regarding the A-League Men’s digital engagement. In …
How the Liberty A-League can learn from the incredible growth of NWSL
As the A-League Women’s Grand Final approaches and season comes to an end, it is a time to reflect on …
A-Leagues secure last minute NEP deal for production partner
The A-Leagues have had an interesting past week, to say the least – as the league’s production partner for live …
Stall warnings firing in the Newcastle Jets cockpit
Stall warnings have alarmed for Newcastle Jets as it’s understood that beyond this season, Australian Professional Leagues (APL) are unable …
Crucial moments loom for Central Coast Mariners
Recently through the clamour in which the A-League churns out each season, Central Coast Mariners have been quietly charging towards …
Alex Wilkinson: A life after football with Sydney FC
Many professional footballers face a harsh reality when their playing careers come to an end. So entrenched in the weekly …
Perth looking to pave new Glory through fresh ownership
The ownership of long-standing A-League team Perth Glory has changed hands, with property mogul Ross Pelligra taking the reins. The …
Central Coast Mariners academy even stronger with top-tier Portuguese side
Central Coast Mariners announced a partnership with Liga Portugal club Portimonense SAD. The club, which now competes in the Portuguese …
Scraping through: What the APL can improve ahead of the next Unite Round
The first iteration of Unite Round has not gone by without criticism, but the product itself may well have saved …
Western Melbourne Group unveils plans for landmark sports and residential development
The Western Melbourne Group (WMG) has revealed its major partners for the $2 billion project that will become Australia’s first …
National Second Tier process reaches final phase
Football Australia has confirmed the successful conclusion of Phase 3 in the National Second Tier (NST) process, paving the way …
Australian Professional Leagues confirm official collaboration with eToro
Ahead of the upcoming weekend of A-League Men and Women, the Australian Professional Leagues have announced a three-year sponsorship with …
A-Leagues Independent Chairman Stephen Conroy on how the APL will evolve post-World Cup
For Stephen Conroy and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), it has been a time of significant change. In his new …
KordaMentha Partner Scott Langdon on why the Newcastle Jets need long-term investment
The sale of Newcastle Jets has been announced by the club’s Executive Chairman Shane Mattiske, where they have appointed professional …
Australian Professional Leagues confirm new-look leadership with Danny Townsend departure
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have revealed that Chief Executive Officer Danny Townsend will take up a new role based …
Premier League owner confirmed as preferred bidder for A-Leagues Licence in Auckland
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have confirmed that Bill Foley, owner of Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, has been identified …
APL release annual report highlighting growth across A-Leagues competitions
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) recently released its Annual Report for the last season of A-Leagues action, for 2022/23. The …
Central Coast United joins with local A-Leagues side to develop talent in the region
Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast United have announced an official collaboration with the shared goal of nurturing local football …
Breakers owner the man behind Auckland A-Leagues bid
New Zealand Breakers minority owner Marc Mitchell is understood to be the man behind a consortium seeking to enter an …
Perth Glory FC undergoes ownership change: Next steps to be determined
In a significant development for Perth Glory FC, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has taken charge of the club’s management …
Central Coast Mariners re-commit with MATE in major sponsorship
The Central Coast Mariners confirmed that they have extended their relationship with MATE, who will remain as a major sponsor …
APL confirms expansion of the A-League with two new clubs joining by 2024
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have confirmed that Canberra and Auckland will be the A-Leagues’ preferred markets for the next …
Football Australia CEO James Johnson on National Second Tier: “It needs to be complementary to the A-League and also the NPL”
Football Australia CEO James Johnson had a chat with Paramount+ commentator and the host of SEN’s The Global Game podcast, …
Western Sydney Wanderers and BMD to bolster the women’s game
Western Sydney Wanderers FC have revealed a three year partnership with BMD, Australia’s biggest privately owned and operated civil engineering, …
A ‘bold move’ or a total ‘misreading of the room’? Analysing the APL’s Grand Final announcement
Following the return of the A-League Men’s season, the Australian Professional Leagues – the sporting body which represents and administers …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “Your next expansion club should be from the division below”
The prospect of a National Second Division below the A-League Men has captivated the day-to-day speculation and debate of Australian …
APL CEO Danny Townsend: “The atmosphere at the Socceroos live sites exists every weekend across the A-League”
It has now reached that critical point in the domestic football calendar where the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) – the …
APL CEO Danny Townsend on why A-Leagues All Access is giving football an edge
In a season built around rejuvenation, the in-house produced A-Leagues All Access has led the way for the Australian Professional …
Paramount+ and 10 Bold to broadcast A-Leagues All Access series
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Paramount ANZ have announced that the innovative new documentary series, A-Leagues All Access, will be …
A-Leagues commentator Robbie Thomson: “It’s about getting fans passionate and loyal to the product”
Football commentary serves as our definitive point-of-reference for all of the happenings in a match. Often a commentator assumes multiple …
Growing younger: PFA report challenges A-League Men critics
Professional Footballers Australia released their annual A-League Men’s report last week, which indicates the wheel has turned against two persistent …
Perth Glory confirm temporary move to Macedonia Park for 2022/23 season
Perth Glory has announced that the club’s ISUZU UTE A-League team will play 10 of their 13 home games of …
APL debuts Official A-Leagues Fantasy and Tipping for 2022-23
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced the launch of the A-Leagues’ first ever Fantasy and Tipping competitions to commence …
A-Leagues broadcast schedule announced for 2022/23 season
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Paramount Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have today announced a new television broadcast schedule for …
Football trailblazer Ebru Köksal appointed to Board of Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Football Australia (FA) have announced the appointment of global football identity, Ebru Köksal, CFA, to …
Second designated player slot added for 2022-23 A-League Men’s season
A-League men’s clubs have been boosted by the introduction of a new rule which allows them to sign an extra …
APL announce extended Liberty A-League season and 12th team for 2023/24
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have today announced that the Liberty A-League Women’s competition will become a 12-team competition, with …
James Johnson on how the Club Licensing System is critical to progress of Second Division
On Thursday, Football Australia released their reformed Club Licensing System Regulations that will increase standards at clubs across the top …
Benchwarmers: Mitigating soft tissue injuries for local players
Australian sportswear company Benchwarmers are targeting the issue of soft tissue injuries through their innovative product. The company estimates that …
Football Australia announces removal of cap for professional transfer fees
Football Australia’s (FA) efforts to implement a modern and progressive domestic transfer system in-line with football’s global market within the …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “I’m very gratified the A-Leagues are now supportive of us”
In the five years since their formation in March 2017, the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have steadily carved …
A-Leagues and PFA partnership with GoBubble Community aims to silence social media hate
A-Leagues and Professional Footballers Australia have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with GoBubble Community, a discrete automated solution that hides hateful …
Made in Holland- the Patrick Zwaanswijk Way
Patrick Zwaanswijk paraded his talents in professional football as a player with Ajax Juniors, Utrecht FC, Oita Trinita, NAC Breda …
APL secures AFC media rights agreement
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have officially secured the rights to the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) competitions via an exclusive …
Danny Townsend takes up CEO role at Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that Danny Townsend will step up to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Why 2021 was a groundbreaking year for Australian football
As 2021 draws to a close, it has proved to be another fantastic year of growth for the game – Soccerscene picks out five highlights.
MyRepublic announced as Official Internet Provider for Melbourne City
Melbourne City FC have announced that MyRepublic will be the Official Internet Provider for the club going forward.
Australian Professional Leagues announce minority investment from Silver Lake
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the entity responsible for the operation, commercialisation and marketing of professional football in Australia, have today announced that Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, has made a significant minority investment in the organisation.
Soil turned at Western United stadium site as construction commences
Western United has announced that works have commenced on the construction of the Wyndham City Stadium precinct.
Liberty announced as major sponsor for A-League Women
The A-Leagues have announced non-bank lender Liberty as the first ever naming rights partner of the newly rebranded A-League Women’s competition for the 2021-22 season.
Sydney FC’s Men and Women sides named Australasia’s Best Sporting Teams
Sydney FC’s A-League Men and Women sides have been named Australasia’s Best Sporting Team for 2021 and Best Female Sporting Team respectively.
Indigenous Football Week to focus on next level gender equality in the game
The sixth annual Indigenous Football Week 2021 (IFW21) will be held on November 22 to 27. A week-long program of events will shine a spotlight on the power of football to unlock the potential of Indigenous girls and women and improve gender equality, from grassroots to elite.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
W-League big winners in new CBA, as greater contract freedom for A-League clubs beckons
Equity in high-performance standards in the A-League and W-League, a 32% increase in the W-League salary cap floor and an increase in the A-League salary cap floor are the highlights of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) struck between Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
Carlos Salvachúa: “Playing without promotion and relegation is a big problem”
Carlos Salvachúa was Victory assistant coach under Kevin Muscat, before taking over as caretaker manager. He has coached professionally in Spain and Belgium, including six years at the Real Madrid academy, overseeing the development of the club’s rising stars.
John Didulica: “Football can help Australia to navigate the challenges that we’re going to face as a nation”
John Didulica’s insight into Australian football is entrenched in a broad and intimate exposure to the game from all areas of the pitch and beyond across many years of playing and working in the game.
W-League set for expansion ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The W-League is set to grow by three teams in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Bundesliga looks to become the first sustainable league in the world – will Australia follow?
The German Football League (DFL), the body which governs the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, recently outlined their ambitions to become …
Sydney FC announce landmark partnership with Bank Of Sydney
A brand-new commercial partnership has been inked between historic A-League side Sydney FC and the Bank of Sydney.
What will a National Second Tier mean for the NPL?
As the concept of a National Second Tier becomes a reality in Australia, there are questions on what the removal of the biggest clubs will mean for the State League competitions.
Sydney FC links with SEDA to run Sport & Business Program
Sydney FC are now accepting applications for the Sport & Business Program, with a dual-diploma to match.
A-League top bosses contemplate disruption to season
A-League top bosses have spoken about the implications of more disruption for the new season, with over half the population currently under lockdown or restrictions.
Channel 10 and Paramount+ have hit the ground running
Channel 10 and Paramount have hit the ground running by promoting the A-League to both casual fans and bolted-on supporters, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
$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 …
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 …