Stewart Montgomery, who currently leads a Mount Druitt Town Rangers side that continues to defy expectations in NSW National Premier Leagues 1.
No overnight success: The slow transformation of women’s football in Australia
The outlook for women’s football has rarely looked better. However, the so-called overnight success has been 50 years in the making.
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. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pararoos captain Ben Roche: “Football has the ability to start important conversations”
Ben Roche spoke to Soccerscene about what the Pararoos have done for him, the future of the team after the exclusion of the sport from the Paralympic Games, and how the footballing community can further embrace the squad.
Creating upside: Four lessons for Australian football from US investors in Europe
Even in the much-maligned MLS, the average franchise value is a cool $550 million USD up from $319 million USD in 2019 – a remarkable 72% increase. So, with such a booming sports economy on their own doorstep, why are American investors turning to European football?
Australian NPL clubs persevere through COVID restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic has put an immense strain on football clubs worldwide, and Australia is no exception. From stop-start seasons, stifling player development, and putting clubs under financial stress, local clubs have faced some of their biggest challenges.
Sunshine Coast FC: The story behind Australia’s only full-time football youth program
The last decade of the Sunshine Coast Football Club’s journey embodies the ‘rollercoaster ride’ metaphor wholeheartedly.
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.
Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge: “If we can get clarity and alignment together then I think we can see football reaching its potential”
A long-time adherent of the world game, Football NSW Chief Executive Officer Stuart Hodge has been in charge of the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 Victoria’s fifth year of Community in Business looks to reinvigorate business partnerships in the state
In what has been a tough 12 months for businesses across the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Football Victoria …
The future of the professional game in Australia: One-on-one with Sydney FC CEO and APL Managing Director Danny Townsend
Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend is one of the key central figures tasked with revitalising the A-League and the W-League. …
The need for more women coaches – Interview with FCA’s Aish Ravi
New Football Coaches Australia (FCA) Executive Committee member Aish Ravi has made it her mission to inspire more women to …
Football Coaches Australia launch ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ with Gary Cole
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) have launched a new podcast this week titled ‘The Football Coaching Life’ with former Socceroo Gary …
One-on-one with John Aloisi: “I want to coach again”
Socceroos legend John Aloisi has declared he wants to coach again “sooner rather than later”, hoping to get that opportunity …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “We want the best possible national second division”
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas has outlined his plans for the organisation for 2021, with the continued pursuit of the introduction …
FV Head of Futsal outlines future plans: “We want to host a National Championships in Victoria”
Football Victoria (FV) Head of Futsal Anthony Grima believes Victoria is the perfect place to host an edition of Football …
AAFC releases plan to introduce national second division by 2022
AAFC have released their progress report into a feasible national second division, believing the competition can get underway by 2022. …
Q&A with Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge
2020 has been a challenging year for all sporting administrators due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stuart Hodge is the current …
Caroline Springs George Cross FC: A historic club reborn and revitalised
Relocating from a traditional home will usually mark the start of a new era for a football club. Modern facilities …
Vaughan Coveny: How the NSL bred elite players, coaches, and administrators
Recently, George Vasilopoulos and Peter Abraam spoke with Soccerscene to explore how the NSL’s community-driven model became a production-line for …
Rydalmere Lions FC: How diversifying income can lead to a financially sustainable club
At the grassroots level, many sporting clubs rely heavily on sponsorship dollars and player fees to drive their financial strategy. …
Doug Hodgson: The ‘forgotten Aussie’ and the importance of a mature transfer system
Although they embody far more, at their very core, every football club is essentially a business entity. Countless variables makeup …
George Vasilopoulos: How the NSL became a breeding ground for elite players, coaches, and administrators
The transition from the National Soccer League (NSL) to the Hyundai A-League marked a significant new chapter in Australian football. …
Northcote City FC implements digital coaching as part of its long-term strategy
Although the deferral of state-wide football has created an enormous void for Victorians throughout 2020, an unlikely silver lining as …
Football Coaches Australia AGM wrap-up: Terry McFlynn appointed to Executive Committee as organisation achieves major growth
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has announced the appointment of Sydney FC Hall of Famer Terry McFlynn as its newest Executive …
James Johnson thrilled with increased fan engagement for Socceroos and Matildas
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has revealed that in spite of COVID-19 related challenges, digital and social engagement figures have surged …
Preston Lions FC: A sleeping giant is awoken with new $3 million grant
With one of Australia’s most passionate fanbases and a history of on-field success, it seems inconceivable that less than a …
How stadium technology will work after COVID-19
Stadiums have been forced to adapt during the pandemic, from being out of use during shutdowns to hosting matches without …
Phil Stubbins: Past lessons the key to reviving Australia’s youth development
Phil Stubbins believes that in order to create a competitive level of youth development and infrastructure, Australia needs to commit …
Sydney FC Head Coach Steve Corica: “Double or Nothing”
In his first year at the helm of Sydney FC during the 2018/19 A-League season, Steve Corica’s squad finished second …
How football club management has changed due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created several difficulties that football clubs must deal with in order to continue to operate during …
Former NSL star Vaughan Coveny on the success of online football education and training
South Melbourne and New Zealand legend Vaughan Coveny explains how the Essendon Royals are embracing technology to deliver training and …
Thousands of Australian football clubs facing financial disaster according to ASF survey
A national survey conducted by the Australian Sports Foundation has found that as many as 70,000 Australian grass roots sporting …
FFA CEO James Johnson: “We have many challenges in front of us as a sport”
Is James Johnson the trailblazer Australian football needs?
Robert Cavallucci: “We are no longer going to accept playing second fiddle to other sports”
With the COVID-19 restrictions easing in Queensland, CEO of Football Queensland Robert Cavallucci is travelling the state to conduct club …
Do the Matildas need a female coach?
With the recent decision by former Matildas coach Ante Milicic to move into the head coaching role at A-League club …
Katholos and Spanoudakis – Players who know best
In this age of uncertainty, Australian football faces great challenges to maintain prosperity in the professional sporting environment. The decision …
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Nick Galatas: “XI Principles a step in the right direction to unify the game”
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) has released a response to Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) XI Principles, supporting the …
Peter Filopoulos: Hosting the Women’s World Cup will turbocharge the growth of women’s football
Peter Filopoulos, CEO of Football Victoria believes Australia’s successful FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) bid will fast-track the sport’s growth …
Heidelberg United: An infrastructure for the future
With Australia’s ‘Golden Generation’ long retired and a lack of stars emerging to take their place, the debate around the …
Rydalmere Lions FC: Modelling success for football clubs in Australia
In what is often described as a saturated Australian sporting market, where sponsorship dollars are limited and infrastructure development and …
Con Boutsianis: We must fix youth development in Australian football
South Melbourne legend Con Boutsianis’ message is simple. As a nation, we are failing to produce enough players at the …
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The coach speaks: One on one with Alen Stajcic
It was perhaps apt that my chat with former Matildas and now Central Coast Mariners manager Alen Stajcic was interrupted …
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Gary Cole: There is no better time than now to unify the game
Socceroos great Gary Cole feels it is now time to “find a way to heal” the wounds of the past …
FIFPro: Women’s football faces an ‘almost existential threat’
According to the global players’ union FIFPro, the COVID-19 outbreak presents women’s football with an “existential threat”. In a new …
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Peter Filopoulos: There are opportunities in times of crisis
Speaking with Soccerscene, Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos claims the current period presents the game with challenges but also opportunities …
Football NSW & QLD secure landmark OTT streaming service for NPL
Football NSW have confirmed there will be a new way for fans from both New South Wales and Queensland to …
MLS match highlights come to Facebook Watch
Major League Soccer (MLS) has agreed a deal with Facebook which will see highlights of all games from the North …
Liverpool look to improve ticketing operation with SeatGeek
English Premier League side Liverpool have teamed up with SeatGeek with the plan to overhaul and streamline their ticket-buying process …
Current English Premier League clubs heading to Queensland
Football Queensland has pledged their support for the EVA Air Queensland Champions Cup, to be played across three venues across …
Social Media Challenges – What can the A-League learn from FC Barcelona and PSG?
FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are two of the biggest clubs in world football, with over 400 million …
Shay Boyle: Developmental issues send more and more young domestic players abroad
The tyranny of distance remains a challenge for many young Australian footballers looking for opportunities abroad, yet domestic developmental issues …
Matildas and Football Ferns commit to FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
Westfield Matildas and Football Ferns players have come together to support the Bid ‘As One’ for Australia and New Zealand …
The next generation of Socceroos is here and we can thank the developmental A-League for it
FFA’s appointment of James Johnson is promising but where in the world does he start?
The Australian football community cheered as a collective with Friday’s official FFA announcement that James Johnson would take the reigns …
Ange Postecoglou’s trail blazing J-League success finally silences the critics
Former Socceroo manager Ange Postecoglou stands just 90 minutes away from potentially the most significant achievement by an Australian football …
Western Australia officially declare support for 2023 Women’s World Cup bid
In recent times, the Victorian and South Australian governments have gotten onside with the 2023 Women’s World Cup hosting bid.
Football Queensland appoint Jacqui Hurford as State Referee Manager
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced the appointment of Jacqui Hurford as the new State Referee Manager.
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Phil Moss: Australian football coaches deserve better
Former Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss claims football coaches in Australia deserve more respect and a higher level of …
Peter Filopoulos elected to Vicsport board
Vicsport have completed their 2019 Annual General Meeting and confirmed that Peter Filopoulos has been elected as a non-executive Director, …
The Toll Sports Take on Mental Health
We, as sports fans don’t often realise just how seriously the players take themselves.
North Queensland Stadium nearing completion
A brand new stadium in Townsville is not far away with construction making scheduled progress en route to full completion.
Iconic football brand Umbro keen to work with domestic clubs in Australia
Umbro has been a kit and equipment manufacturer in global football for near on a century. The iconic band was …
Overview of Football Queensland’s 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
Last Friday, Football Queensland (FQ) released their 2020-2022 Strategic Plan for football in Queensland.
Football NSW launches partnership with High Performance specialist Dr Craig Duncan
One of Asian football’s leading High-Performance specialists Craig Duncan has begun a new relationship with Football NSW. As a world …
Are the Joeys’ slow starts evidence of a vacuum of opportunity for young Australian footballers?
With the Joeys currently involved in the FIFA U-17’s World Cup, some of Australia’s best young footballers are on show …
How A-League clubs can tackle waste management
It’s been widely publicised about how waste is going into landfill as we look at ways to protect our environment. …
Matildas mark significant milestone
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has honoured the first ever women’s international match by congratulating that team alongside the current Westfield …
Where does Western United sit one week away from round one?
Western United has had a big couple of weeks. They’ve signed Melbourne Victory hero turned nemesis Besart Berisha and they’ve …
Grassroots clubs to get help from new FFA initiative
In a move that seeks to help out grassroots clubs the country, Football Federation Australia has developed a new program …
Sport Australia Hall of Fame welcomes first ever female
On Thursday 10th of October 2019, a former Matildas captain will be duly recognised for her contributions for women’s football.