The A-League has just lost a Victorian club. The death of Western United and the suspension of its license by …
Bentleigh Greens launch fundraiser to support former president Meno Menelaou
Bentleigh Greens has launched a fundraising campaign to support former president and long-serving volunteer Meno Menelaou following his recent diagnosis …
Manchester City’s financial pressure grows as Rodri heads to Barcelona
Manchester City are under growing financial pressure as Rodri heads to Barcelona in a $125 million (76.5 million euros) deal. …
Global Institute of Sport Brings Football and Sports Industry Leaders Directly to Students
Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is set to give its students unprecedented access to some of the leading figures shaping …
Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda completes landmark move to Sporting CP
Socceroos winger Nestory Irankunda has completed a move to Portuguese champions Sporting CP for a reported fee of up to …
Record deal puts Australian Lucas Herrington on Premier League stage
Australia’s Lucas Herrington’s rapid rise has reached another major milestone. The 18-year-old Socceroos defender has joined newly promoted Hull City …
Manchester City and Charlotte Soccer Academy join forces on youth development
Manchester City has announced a new youth soccer collaboration with Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA) and PUMA. The partnership will bring …
Football Australia backs AFC calls for FIFA governance reform
Football Australia has backed calls from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for stronger governance, transparency and accountability at FIFA.
GIOCA and Avondale FC partner to honour club’s Italian heritage
In an announcement made via social media this week, GIOCA revealed Avondale FC as its latest club partner. Shared …
APL and PFA remain without agreement as bargaining tensions continue
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain without a new collective bargaining agreement, with negotiations continuing …
Jeff Bezos consortium set for $2.7 billion Liverpool investment
Liverpool could soon welcome one of the world’s richest men into its ownership structure. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is part …
Australia’s Sportstech Sector Surges to $7.11 Billion as Technology Reshapes the Future of Sport
Australia’s sports technology sector has reached a record $7.11 billion in annual revenue, highlighting the rapidly growing role of innovation …
Wyndham City Council cancels stadium deal with Western United
Following the decision this week to terminate Western United’s Club Participation Agreement – and its involvement in the A-Leagues – …
Western United ruled out of 2026–27 A-League season
Western United’s participation in the A-Leagues has officially been terminated, ending the club’s immediate pathway back into Australia’s professional football …
Football Queensland Welcomes Musco Lighting as Official Lighting Partner
Football Queensland has welcomed Musco Lighting as its Official Lighting Partner, bringing world-class sports lighting expertise to football clubs and …
Premier League clubs approve new strategic partnership proposal with EFL
The Premier League and its clubs have recently approved a funded proposal for a new long-term strategic partnership with the …
Theo Fotopoulos outlines vision for Canberra United’s future
Professional football in the nation’s capital has entered a new era with Australian Sports Group (ASG) officially taking over Canberra …
FIFPRO demands governance reform after FIFA’s FFE failure
While FIFA cancelled plans to move forward with FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), FIFPRO are demanding change at the top of …
Central Coast Mariners Women secure future under Holman Barnes Group
The future of the Central Coast Mariners Women has been secured after the Holman Barnes Group (HBG) reached an agreement …
South Melbourne’s Australia Cup triumph reignites promotion and relegation debate
South Melbourne FC’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Adelaide United in the Hahn Australia Cup Round of 32 has reignited debate …
Tottenham Hotspur deliver player development workshop for Football NSW
The workshop focused on sharing knowledge and insights regarding player development, bringing together more than 120 coaches from across NSW …
Ninja unveiled as major partner for A-League Women All Stars
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has unveiled the official 2026 Ninja A-League All Stars playing kit, while confirming global lifestyle …
Barnsley FC’s under-17s pathway delivers six Zone League debuts in 2026
Barnsley FC has integrated six of its under-17s players into first and reserve grade football during the 2026 Zone League …
Why the A-League’s collective bargaining negotiations matter
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain at odds over a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), …
Football West runs Indigenous pilot program during NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary
Football West ran a pilot program for Indigenous children at the Sam Kerr Football Centre during NAIDOC Week’s 50th anniversary. …
World Cup ‘Not For Sale’: Confederations unite against Infantino’s private investment plan
The global backlash to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial entity overseeing …
FIFA sparks widespread backlash with private investment proposal
In a shock announcement made on Tuesday this week, FIFA revealed plans to create a subsidiary known as FIFA Forward …
Chelsea and Tottenham Arrive in Sydney as Premier League Giants Launch Australian Pre-Season Tour
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have touched down in Sydney ahead of their pre-season tour of Australia for the Sydney Super …
Football Australia Chairman Reflects on Socceroos World Cup Campaign, Points to Reform Agenda Ahead
Football Australia Chairman Anter Isaac has released a statement reflecting on the Socceroos’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, which ended …
South Melbourne Hellas Strengthens Its Future with Three Key Board Appointments
South Melbourne Hellas has taken another significant step in shaping its future, announcing the appointment of three highly accomplished professionals …
ParaMatilda to headline Frankston Pines’ new cerebral palsy program
A ParaMatilda will appear at Frankston Pines Soccer Club on Saturday as the club launches Victoria’s newest cerebral palsy football …
Murray United calls Football Victoria review following wave of State League forfeits
Murray United has called on Football Victoria to undertake a comprehensive review of State League football after a series of …
Australian Sports Group unveiled as new owners of Canberra United
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has confirmed Canberra United’s new owners will be the Australian Sports Group (ASG), securing the …
AC Milan and Puma Unveil New 2026/27 Away Kit
AC Milan and Puma have officially unveiled the clubs the new 2026/27 away kit, a timeless white kit that celebrates …
Football NSW builds life‑saving network as cardiac safety push expands
Football NSW has distributed 20 defibrillators to associations and regional clubs through its Every Beat Matters campaign, part of a …
Northern NSW Football Launches Female Referee Mentor Program to Strengthen Officiating Pathway
Northern NSW Football has launched a Female Referee Mentor Program, backed by NSW Office of Sport funding, as the federation …
Regional carnival puts Football West’s Country Pathway in Focus
Football West’s first State Regional Carnival has done what many federation pathway initiatives promise but do not always deliver: it …
What Football Queensland’s link with Green Room Futures Means as Pathway Strategy Broadens
Football Queensland has signed a multi-year extension and expansion of its partnership with Green Room Futures, formalising the private provider …
Football West’s NAIDOC ball competition turns Indigenous art into a road safety message, and a rare form of representation
Football West has opened its 2027 NAIDOC Ball Design competition, inviting members of Western Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …
Northern NSW Football’s Leadership Program Reaches 98 Graduates as Sport Moves Toward 2027 Gender Parity Targets
Northern NSW Football has concluded its 2026 Women’s Leadership Program, with 13 participants taking the total number of graduates to …
Football SA Extends Sammy D Foundation Partnership Into Third Year for Violence Prevention Round
Football South Australia will run its fifth consecutive Violence Prevention Round in partnership with the Sammy D Foundation from 3 …
Juan Mata Commits to Melbourne Victory’s Future with Ownership Stake
Melbourne Victory has announced that Spanish football icon Juan Mata has joined the club’s ownership group, marking one of the …
Victorian Labor commits $500,000 to Thornbury Football Facility as State Election Advocacy Intensifies
The Victorian Labor Party has confirmed $500,000 in 2026-27 State Budget funding to upgrade facilities at Mayer Park in Thornbury, …
World Cup betting boom presents billion-dollar opportunity, and a growing dilemma, for Australian football
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to become the biggest betting event in sporting history, with more than US$50 …
Football Victoria joins campaign to fight racism in sport
With the launch of the Victorian Government’s Racism Doesn’t Belong in Our Game campaign, Football Victoria joins several sporting organisations …
Football NSW workshop offers clubs rare insight into elite talent pathway as development gap comes under scrutiny
Football NSW has delivered a Club Capability Building Workshop designed to give community club coaches direct exposure to the methodology …
Inaugural 2026 UEFA Walking Football EURO Cup begins
On 25 June, senior players from across Europe will take part in the first UEFA Walking Football EURO Cup at …
Central Coast Mariners welcome TSG as new owners
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) revealed yesterday the start of a new era for the Central Coast Mariners under the …
Football Australia Expands Mental Skills Program for Match Officials Amid Sustained Focus on Referee Retention
Football Australia has confirmed a second national webinar for match officials, led by sports psychologist Dr Liam Slack, extending a …
Football Victoria elevates fan enjoyment with Streets partnership
Football Victoria (FV) revealed last week a new partnership with ice cream giants, Streets. The brand will become an exclusive …
How Australian Support for the World Cup Has Changed Since 2022
Sodden, rowdy and 7,000-strong, the crowd that gathered at Federation Square before dawn on Saturday for Australia’s clash with the …
WA Government and Virgin Australia Partner to Bring Discounted Flights for Italian Football Series in Perth
The Western Australian Government has partnered with Virgin Australia to offer discounted airfares to Perth ahead of a three-match series …
Referee Omar Artan appointed to UEFA Super Cup Final
The Somali referee will officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in August between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. World …
Build a home, create a culture: How do we secure the Socceroos as global competitors?
The Socceroos kicked off their World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Turkey. It was an important win …
If Australia Wants to Be a Football Nation, We Need to Stop Scheduling Against the Socceroos
Jake Stringer isn’t a football analyst, a broadcaster or a football administrator. Yet this week, he articulated a frustration many …
Futsal receives major boost in NSW through new partnership
Carbiz will become the new Naming Rights Partner of Football NSW‘s premier futsal competitions in a deal set to run …
Two Mid North Coast Football Clubs Secure NSW Government Infrastructure Grants
Great Lakes United and Gloucester SC have been awarded a near combined $340,000 in NSW Government infrastructure funding, with the …
Capital Football Introduces Pink Armband to Protect Junior Referees
Capital Football has launched a visible identification program for referees under 18, requiring them to wear a pink armband during …
Football Victoria Backs Campaign to Shield Junior Players from Gambling Harm
More than 600 sporting clubs across Victoria have enrolled in a state government program designed to limit young players’ exposure …
Melbourne Victory driving strong partnerships with BYD
The innovative vehicle manufacturer will join the Victory family as a Major Partner and Exclusive Motor Vehicle Supplier in a …
More than 220 coaches attend Football South Australia’s second NOVA Youth Club Championship workshop
Football South Australia drew more than 220 coaches to its second NOVA Youth Club Championship Coaches Workshop in late May, …
1200 players to descend on Geelong for Football Victoria Country Championships as Regional Football Enters New Era
More than 1,200 junior footballers from across regional Victoria will converge on Geelong this weekend for the 2026 Football Victoria …
Football West and Cook Government extend $960,000 mental health partnership through to 2027
Football West will host its fourth annual Think Mental Health Round across all leagues and competitions on 25-26 July, backed …
A Structural Fix or Stoppage? Will FQ’s New Referee Pipeline Solve its Shortage?
Football Queensland‘s newly launched club referee framework is being presented as a game-changing solution to one of the most persistent …
What does the Football Victoria’s Annual Report mean for Victorian Football?
Football Victoria has released its 2025 Annual Report and held its Annual General Meeting at the Home of the Matildas …
Football West’s Female Football Week draws record engagement from Metropolitan Perth to Remote Kunurra
Football West has wrapped up its 2026 Female Football Week with activations spanning metropolitan Perth, regional Western Australia and national …
Tasmania’s State Budget Commits $350,000 to Football Facility Planning as $80 million Home of Football Moves Closer to Reality
The Tasmanian State Government has committed $350,000 in seed funding for the next stage of planning for Football Tasmania‘s proposed …
Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round
Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, …
Community Spirit Shines on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026
This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold …
What do Football Queensland’s Annual Numbers mean for Australian Football?
Football Queensland has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing record total revenue of $25.3 million, participation exceeding 296,000 and more …
FA partners with Coca-Cola ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The two-year partnership will place the global soft-drink giants as the Official Supplier for Australia’s Men’s and Women’s senior national …
Geelong Regional Football Hub vision one step closer to reality
A process five years in the making, the Geelong Regional Football Hub (GRFH) will now build its home at Sutcliffe …
UEFA and Japanese FA commit to sustainability strategy until 2031
UEFA and the Japanese Football Association (JFA) agreed this week upon a new sustainability protocol agreement, aligning with both organisations’ …
Football Victoria and VicHealth partner on anti-racism program as community sport data reveals systemic problem
Football Victoria has partnered with the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation to roll out the Set The Standard initiative across the …
The Man Who Built a Women’s Football Program from Nothing is now an Award-Winning Gender Equity Leader
Eight years ago, Spring Hills Football Club did not have a girls’ team. Today it has one of the most …
Aussie partners with two A-League clubs in cross-state alliance
Australia’s largest retail mortgage broker will team up with Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers, representing Aussie’s commitment to supporting …
Two NPL VIC clubs receive funding boost from State Budget
Following the announcement of the 2026 Victoria State Budget, Avondale FC and Hume City FC will both receive major backing …
Football Community Supports Ange Goutzioulis Following MND Diagnosis
At just 52 years old, former National Soccer League player Ange Goutzioulis stood in front of a packed room at …
Eastern Suburbs Football Association Announces First All-Female Referee Course and Expanded Women’s Competition
The Eastern Suburbs Football Association has opened its 2026 season with three structural investments that reflect the growing ambition of …
More Than One in Five Football Australia Staff to Lose Jobs Amid Growing Financial Losses
Australian football finds itself in a curious position. From the outside, the game appears to be riding a wave of …
Victorian State Budget delivers $750,000 to football facilities as governing body signals more to come
Two of Victoria’s most prominent football clubs have secured a combined $750,000 in facility funding from the 2026 Victorian State …
Heidelberg United denied qualification to AFC UCL 2
In an announcement made yesterday, Football Australia revealed that, in place of Heidelberg United, Melbourne Victory will now take the …
Football SA commits to quality with TigerTurf partnership
An industry leader in synthetic pitches and sports surface technology, TigerTurf will now team up with Football SA as a …
Football NSW celebrates volunteers across football community
As National Volunteer Week gets underway from 18-24 May, Football NSW are championing the people who dedicate their time and …
Football Victoria’s Female Football Week Awards Recognise the People Empowering Women’s Football
Football Victoria has named its 2026 Female Football Week Award winners, recognising five women whose contributions across playing, coaching, refereeing, …
Blacktown District Soccer Football Association Launches Youth League and Poaching Program
Blacktown District Soccer Football Association has outlined a package of initiatives for the 2026 season centred on youth development, coach …
Isabella Mossin awarded Ninja A-League Women Referee of the Year
The youngest recipient since its inception, Mossin will officially receive the award after leading the Ninja A-League Grand Final 2026 …
Female Football Week kicks off across Northern NSW
Female Football Week has officially begun across Northern NSW, with a program of gala days, networking events and awards ceremonies …
Football NNSW Releases Infrastructure Strategies as Participation Growth Outpaces Facilities
Northern NSW Football has unveiled bespoke infrastructure strategies for each of its seven member zones, providing an evidence-based roadmap for …
Football Victoria launches inaugural Club State Championships amid World Cup fever
Football Victoria (FV) has unveiled the inaugural Victorian Club State Championships, a new statewide tournament set to transform the winter …
NSW Football Associations Unite Behind AED Mapping Project for Statewide Safety Network
Twelve football associations across New South Wales have joined a statewide effort to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across …
Decision overturned: FIFA World Cup 2026 to return to Federation Square
Following the announcement earlier this week that Federation Square would not return as a live site for this summer’s FIFA …
World Cup 2026 build-up: FA urges Victorian Government to overturn live site decision
Football Australia responded yesterday to the decision by Melbourne Arts Precinct not to host live watch parties during this year’s …
Football SA confirms Two New Teams for HPG Homes State League 2
Football South Australia has confirmed the inclusion of Para Hills East SC and Sturt Marion Thunder SC in the HPG …
Como 1907 and Connectome unite to enhance cognitive analysis
Last month, the Lombardy-based club announced the start of a new partnership with Connectome, a neurotechnology company now looking to …
Football West hosts Papua Football Academy as Asian ties deepen
Football West has hosted members of the Papua Football Academy from Indonesia on an eleven-day exchange visit to Perth, marking …
BDAFA emphasises youth and community through football initiatives
As the 2026 grassroots season begins, Bankstown District Amateur Football Association (BDAFA) commenced a series of initiatives to underline the …
Football Victoria marks World Autism Understanding Month with Expanded Inclusion Program
Football Victoria has marked World Autism Understanding Month with a series of practical inclusion initiatives delivered in partnership with Aspect, …
UEFA reaffirm partnership with Oceania Football Confederation
Last week, UEFA signed a Memoriam of Understanding (MoU) with Oceania’s football governing body to continue its commitment  to football …
Project ACL: The initiative leading the way on injury research
Launched in 2024, the research project recently welcomed two US-based organisations: the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) and …
South Canberra FC Breaks the Mold: Equity-Driven Model Earns ‘Club Changer’ Honour
South Canberra Football Club has been named Club Changer of the Month for April, in a recognition that reflects a …
Football NSW announces 2026 First Nations Scholarships as pathway access program enters new phase
Football NSW has announced the recipients of its 2026 First Nations Scholarships, with ten emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …
Football NSW Targets Female Coaching Gap with Twin Programs
Football NSW has announced two new initiatives targeting the development of female coaches and coach education tutors, backed by federal …
FA Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Appointments
Rachel Wiseman and Angela Mentis will join the FA as Directors, reflecting a continued drive within the governing body to …
Western Strikers Nominated FSA Club of the Month for Equity Outcomes
Western Strikers SC has been nominated for Club of the Month after a period of deliberate structural investment in its …
Melbourne City expand youth program with Hallam Secondary College
The school will join the City Futures Program in its mission to consolidate pathways and community bonds for students.
The Coaching Crisis Hiding in Australian Football
The low standard of Australian football has often been attributed to limited resources and the relative immaturity of the sport’s …
Football Victoria recognised in Pride in Sport Index 2026
The Silver Status shows Football Victoria‘s commitment to providing Victorians with a safe, inclusive landscape for all to enjoy the …
Football Queensland to celebrate Female Football Week with statewide events, awards and coaching programs
Football Queensland will mark the 2026 Female Football Week with a program of statewide events, competitions and professional development opportunities …
Football South Australia renews partnership with Datacord as Community Football Commitment Deepens
Football South Australia has announced the renewal of its partnership with Datacord, continuing a relationship that has grown steadily since …