Australia’s New Championship Set to Transform Football with Unmissable Action!
Nick Maikousis on Greek Herald Cup, reviving heritage, and South Melbourne’s future in the NST
South Melbourne FC and Sydney Olympic FC hosted the highly successful second edition of the Greek Herald Cup at Lakeside …
Off the Pitch podcast: David Cvetkovski on Preston Lions’ business boom
In the debut episode of Off the Pitch, Soccerscene’s new podcast, David Cvetkovski joins the show to discuss the success …
Business Insight: Founder of Faraday West John Paraskevas on his passion for supporting the self-employed and his love of soccer
John Paraskevas is the founder of Faraday West – a leading specialised lender for the self-employed. As Australia faces uncertainly …
British Football’s Longest Partnership: Tom Banks Explores the Influential Collaboration Between Kindred Group and Rangers FC
Rangers FC and Kindred Group Make History with Record-Breaking Partnership—A Decade of Dominance in British Football!
From NSL Passion to Future Stars: Brian Macnicol on Football’s Past, Present, and Future
Brian Macnicol reveals NSL’s wildest moments and what Australia should improve in developing talent.
Football West and Persebaya Surabaya FC sign three-year MoU
Game-Changer! Football West Joins Forces with Persebaya Surabaya FC in a Groundbreaking 3-Year Deal!
PFA Annual Report Highlights Key Concerns for A-League Players
Record transfer fees, rising attendance, but shocking player welfare concerns revealed in PFA’s A-League report!
Building a pathway for Women’s Football in SA: Flinders United President Shannen Connolly on Challenges and Triumphs
Exclusive: Flinders United President Shannen Connolly Reveals the Club’s Biggest Challenges and Triumphs!
General Manager of Oakleigh Cannons FC Aki Ionnas: “We’ve proved we are the best team in NPL Victoria”
Aki Ionnas is the General Manager & Director of Football at the Oakleigh Cannons FC, whose senior men’s side were …
Exclusive Interview with President of PLFC David Cvetkovski: How Preston Lions and the NST format are reviving Australian football’s heart and soul
The National Second Tier competition is taking on a different approach from the traditionally planned home-and-away format, with Football Australia …
Wellington Phoenix Second Assistant and Head Analyst Jordan Manning: “l want to be the best that l can be and reach the highest level that l can”
Unbelievable Rise: Meet Jordan Manning, the Ambitious Australian Coach Ready to Revolutionise Wellington Phoenix!
Family, Football, and Ambition: Manny Spanoudakis’ Return to St George City FA
Manny Spanoudakis Makes a Triumphant Return to St George City FA as Head Coach!
Adelaide Jaguars’ Bronny Brooks on growth, funding struggles, and the future of women’s football
South Australia’s Largest Female Soccer Club Sees Record-Breaking Boom After Matildas’ 2023 World Cup Heroics
Ged Searson: Improving the art of football scouting in Australia
The Association of Football Coaches and Scouts (AFCAS) have recently undergone its first recruitment and player scouting workshop, focusing on …
Yvette Henshall-Bell on the official groundskeeping partnership between Husqvarna and Liverpool FC
For the 2024/25 Premier League season, Liverpool FC have made sure to hit the ground running under new manager Arne …
PFA’s Rita Mankowska underscores the Player Development Program’s importance
The PFA has recently released their 2024 annual Player Development Program (PDP) report highlighting their achievements in supporting players as …
Scott Miller: From coaching to spearheading Gen AI sports technology at iReel
Following a distinguished coaching career that included reaching the heights of the Premier League, Scott Miller is now embracing the …
Western United’s Nathan Perrone discusses BrandScent partnership and the commitment to support local community
Western United has recently added BrandScent to their list of partners signing a three-year deal to help create a signature …
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 …
Nathan Perrone on Western United’s Science in Sport extension: “It’s a privilege to be able to continue with them”
Western United have recently agreed a two-year extension with Science in Sport (SiS) to remain as its Official Performance Nutrition …
Football Victoria CEO Chris Pehlivanis on the 2024-2028 Strategic Framework: “We’ll either succeed or fail together”
Football Victoria (FV) has released its ‘Our Football’ Strategic Framework for the next four years, with CEO Chris Pehlivanis at …
Stan Lazaridis – Taking Perth Back to the Glory Days
In March 2024, Perth Glory made a significant personnel decision by appointing former Socceroo great, Stan Lazaridis, as its Football …
Teqball’s future in Australia: A chat with ATF President Jarred Bester
Teqball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and the foundation of it in Europe and South …
Transforming sports ticketing in Australia: A chat with INTIX founder Alex Grant
INTIX is quickly becoming one of the biggest event ticketing companies in the country, boasting many past sport partnerships with …
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 …
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 …
Aki Ionnas on Jack Edwards Reserve upgrades: “The project has been a milestone for the club”
The upgrade of Jack Edwards Reserve is well and truly underway, and the project, which is set to be completed …
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 …
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 …
Melbourne Knights to kick-start NordVPN’s ventures in the Australian football market
Melbourne Knights FC have announced their latest partnership with one of the world’s leading VPN providers, NordVPN. Established in 2012, …
Hanh Tran: “I have a passion for providing a voice for women in sport”
Hanh Tran is a familiar voice across Football Victoria, having served as the original Series Futsal women’s broadcaster. Hanh has …
Jack Spring: The rising star in film directing with ‘All Town Aren’t We’ documentary
As a Grimsby Town fan at heart, Jack Spring’s career as a film director continues to grow through the ‘All …
FCA CEO Kelly Rourke discusses future ambitions for Australian football coaching
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) CEO Kelly Rourke has certainly had an unorthodox career on her way to taking over this …
Peter Parthimos talks origins of Futsal Oz and its current status
Futsal in Australia is a sport that despite its chaotic, fast-paced and unmissable nature, tends to get misaligned within the …
George Katsakis: Back in his element
George Katsakis’ 38-year coaching resume places him as one of NPL Victoria’s all-time greats. From his playing career into the …
Simon Pincic talks upgrades at Somers Street and future of Melbourne Knights
Knights Stadium facility upgrades are almost complete with new irrigation and drainage systems, perimeter fencing, turf for pitches 2 and …
Parramatta City FC: Celebrating 50 years and a place to truly call home
As a Club entrenched in history, Parramatta City FC has secured a double milestone in its future towards providing a …
Peter Tsekenis, Peter Papoythis and Manny Spanoudakis: Marconi’s three wise men
It’s rare to witness longevity in Australian football coaching staff.
Caroline Carnegie: “I don’t think there’s a reason why the game shouldn’t be a success”
Season 2023/24 has been crucial for Melbourne Victory as Managing Director Caroline Carnegie is guiding the Club in the right …
Northern Suburbs and Manly Warringah Football Association representatives discuss NSW’s highest registration numbers
Football NSW has recently disclosed that the 2024 season is recording the highest number of registrations in community grassroots football.
Mark Torcaso on life as Philippines women’s national team head coach
Mark Torcaso weighed in on his current tenure as an international head coach, with the Melbournian currently in command of …
WOW HYDRATE and Manchester United’s ‘Red Cherry’ drink aligned with mutual values
WOW HYDRATE launched its first-ever co-created ‘Red Cherry’ flavoured drink, working alongside one of the world’s biggest football clubs – …
Brandon Borrello: Facing the challenges of professional football
2023 was shaping up to be one of Brandon Borrello’s most successful years until his whole world came tumbling down …
Nick Galatas on addressing the link between National Second Tier with promotion and relegation
The National Second Tier (NST) competition is building towards its expected start date of March/April 2025, but its final structure …
APIA Leichhardt FC: 70 years on & still counting
On 18th April, APIA Leichhardt FC – one of the most successful football clubs in Australia – will be celebrating …
FCA President Gary Cole discusses glaring AFC Pro Licence issue affecting many top Australian coaches
The AFC Pro Licence is still not recognised by UEFA and this issue has been an ongoing battle for many …
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 …
Transplant Australia FC Chairman Ante Kelic: “There is no shortage of people who need support”
In an event that has been a long time coming, Transplant Australia Football Club will hold the inaugural Transplant Football …
Lawrie McKinna: A true survivor
Since 1986, when he first appeared for Heidelberg United in the NSL, Lawrie McKinna, the current Sydney Olympic CEO, has …
Heather Garriock: Acting for the good of the game
Heather Garriock, the former Matildas midfielder, is the proud holder of 130 Caps for her country and as she looks …
PFA Co-Chief Executive Kathryn Gill on the discussions leading up to Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Football Australia and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) was recently formed for 2023-2027, bolstering the …
Nike Pacific Brand Director Nick Atkinson: “We have so much equity and history to elevate women’s sport”
Before becoming Brand Director of Nike Pacific – an organisation he’s been part of since 2015 – Nick Atkinson knew …
Indigenous Football Week highlights the impacts of John Moriarty Football
Indigenous Football Week (IFW) 2023 was celebrated October 30 to November 5, recognising the impacts of Indigenous football program John …
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 …
Gary Cole: Still striking the target
There are very few people in Australian football who have left their mark on so many facets of the game …
Coomera FC to benefit from multi-million dollar facility upgrades
Coomera FC will have their clubhouse and fields upgraded next year, with the multi-million dollar operation set to be completed …
Gary Cole the new President of Football Coaches Australia
Following the Football Coaches Australia (FCA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2023, Gary Cole has been appointed as FCA’s new …
Sport Psychology Senior Lecturer Dr. Christopher Mesagno: The necessity of mental fortitude in professional sport
Psychology and sport are mixing more than they ever have before. With the advent of the internet and the increased …
Olympiacos Melbourne: The benevolent football philanthropy advancing footballers to further their careers
Olympiacos Melbourne is a football philanthropy that has transformed hundreds of children and seniors in the most influential way during …
It’s time for Craig Johnston
Since 2017, after spending many years in the U.S.A., Craig Johnston – our most decorated footballer with eight medals from …
Optus Sport’s Clive Dickens on his role leading content for the Women’s World Cup
Even before the FIFA Women’s World Cup was on the horizon, Optus Sport had already made its mark in Australian …
One-on-one with Elissia Carnavas: “The Matildas have got the hopes of the nation on their shoulders”
There are less than 30 days left until the highly anticipated Women’s World Cup takes centre stage in Australia and …
Reforming breast protection: Boob Armour’s Suzie Betts on female safety in sport
Boob Armour is a revolutionary Australian business dedicated to women’s safety and empowerment that has emerged as a beacon of …
Zena Sport Co-Founder Donna Johnson: “We are empowering a new generation where protective wear will be an essential part of any girl’s kit”
Zena Sport provides the most advanced female breast and rib protection for contact sports, backed by four years’ worth of …
Deploy Football’s Kurt Johnson on momentum generated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup on the horizon, Deploy Football is supporting women and girls of all ages to …
Brad Maloney: From the class of 1991 to Joeys coach
Few supporters who witnessed the gallant deeds of the 1991 Australian World Youth Cup squad as they progressed to the …
“You really don’t know which way your career is going to go” – Aurelio Vidmar on Asian football exploits
Aurelio Vidmar sees the impending reduction of Australian qualifying slots in the Asian Champions League as a ‘real disappointment’, but …
Werribee City FC and Wyndham City Council ready for Moroccan World Cup flavour
With the Women’s World Cup set to begin in just under 60 days’ time – areas and local clubs all …
Jeff Olver – the perfect role model
It was his former Heidelberg and Socceroo team-mate, Charlie Yankos, who commended Jeff Olver as one of the most dedicated …
New grandstand to complement Preston Lions FC in National Second Tier push
As announced by Football Australia, 26 clubs had progressed to the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the National Second …
Balga SC release book called ‘Together’
Balga Soccer Club of Western Australia’s State League Two has put out a book in which the club’s culturally diverse …
Pixellot: How they are evolving football broadcasting and analysis
Founded in 2013, Pixellot is a software development company focused on creating automatic video and analytics for the sports market, …
Victoria University researcher Robert Aughey on football technology: “It will be an accepted part of the game very quickly”
Robert Aughey, a researcher and professor from Victoria University, has collaborated with FIFA for several years on leading-edge football technologies. …
O-LYM-PIC Football Dreams: The story behind a heartfelt documentary
Before the COVID lockdowns of 2020-21 shut down elite sport worldwide, some of the best under-11s players from Sydney Olympic …
Preston Lions ambition matched with National Second Tier interest
Preston Lions have provided an update to their National Second Tier progress, following on from their expression of interest. In …
Network 10 commentator Simon Hill: “The game doesn’t belong to me or any individual”
Arriving in Australia from his native England in 2003, football broadcaster Simon Hill has become synonymous with Australian football and …
The FA Commercial Director Navin Singh on inaugural FA Cup trophy tour to Australia
For the very first time in the competition’s 150-year long history, the Emirates FA Cup touched down in Australia, as …
Pararoos Head Coach Kai Lammert: “We want to leave the place better than when we found it”
Australia’s Paralympic National Football Team, AKA the Pararoos, are Australia’s only male representative national football team for athletes with cerebral …
Australian Football Skool Director Rolando Navas on the impact of floods in Shepparton
Over the years, the Shepparton Cup has been a staple in the football calendar. It is an event which has …
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 …
How Commonwealth Bank is set to ignite women’s football in 2023
Commonwealth Bank – the official naming rights sponsor of the CommBank Matildas – has partnered with FIFA as a FIFA …
Australian football statistician Andrew Howe: “I became obsessed with the game but the information was so hard to find”
As a result of years of meticulous research and diligent data-keeping, Andrew Howe has established himself as the go-to figure …
Socceroos Emotional Agility & Mental coach Mike Conway on “creating winning minds in Qatar”
As part of an exclusive series being run throughout the duration of the Socceroos’ time in Qatar for the FIFA …
Sports commentator Ben Homer: “There’s a really good foundation this year for the A-Leagues to take off”
Varied and adaptable in his work as a sports broadcaster, Ben Homer’s professional journey through the world of Australian sport …
Mayamantharra theme drives Indigenous Football Week 2022
In the seventh year of John Moriarty Football’s (JMF) delivery of its Indigenous Football Week initiative, the transformative organisation has …
Socceroo legend Harry Kewell: “Players will see through coaches who don’t believe in what they’re doing”
To celebrate the launch of Football Coaches Australia and XVenture’s recently announced international partnership with Global Institute of Sport, FCA’s …
Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp: “We’ve come through a long-term strategy and have done the hard years”
For years now, the Central Coast Mariners have been deftly proving themselves against sides backed by significantly larger budgets in …
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 …
How the Indigenous Football Council plans to improve pathways
As Australia’s longest running and most successful Indigenous football initiative for 2–18-year-olds, the John Moriarty Football (JMF) program has been …
The rise of the ‘Cupset’ – Cannons, Power and City on recent success
The Australia Cup has officially reclaimed its magic in 2022. Sydney United’s gripping 3-2 win over Brisbane Roar on Sunday …
Alex Brosque: A true football ambassador
When Alex Brosque first wore the colours of Marconi-Fairfield during the 2001-2002 N.S.L. season, he exuded a sense of anticipation …
Deploy Football CCO Kurt Johnson: “We’re footballers at heart and know what it takes to build a ball”
Beginning in 2012, Deploy Football have emerged as a leading manufacturer of football products in Australia, with an intrinsic focus …
Victorian clubs vow to ‘Save Clifton Park’
On Wednesday August 31, a ‘Save Our Park’ barbeque will be held to raise awareness for what a community’s future …
Con Boutsianis: “The nation is not going to get better by just playing more games”
South Melbourne icon Con Boutsianis is steadfast in his view that issues in Australian football’s much-debated talent pathways are rooted …
Port Melbourne Sharks President Bill Romanovski: “It’s horrendous what’s happened here – the facility was selected and now it’s not”
Historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Port Melbourne Sharks have seen their successful application to be a training venue host …
How Sydney FC evolved their customer support solutions with GoTo
Businesses, let alone sports organisations, have to constantly be on the lookout for strategies to enable them to evolve their …
Football Victoria President Antonella Care: “It’s been terrific to broadcast on a dedicated platform”
2022 has seen football’s consistent return across Victoria, in a greatly changed environment following two seasons largely ruined by Covid-19. …
FIFA Technical Expert Karl Dodd: “We need to have a holistic approach to our development”
Karl Dodd’s proficient understanding of the nature of football on and off the pitch is unlike many others. Having undergone …
Football NSW Media Manager Mark Stavroulakis: “The end goal is to see the NPL excel as high as it can”
National Premier Leagues NSW fans have likely spotted Mark Stavroulakis conducting his duties as Media Manager at Football NSW on …
Ufuk Talay: “Never compromise your beliefs on the way the game should be played”
“Be strong in your beliefs. Don’t compromise on your playing style and philosophy and the principles of how you want …
Australian football legend Gary Cole: “This is a wonderful time for the Socceroos and the Matildas”
With the Socceroos having achieved a fifth straight FIFA World Cup qualification for the 2022 edition set to be held …
“Don’t sign a new contract with Everton because Fergie is after you” – Jack Rodwell’s date with destiny
In May 1964, Everton FC arrived in Australia as reigning English champions but it took forty six years for the …
WWC 2023 Chief Operating Officer Jane Fernandez: “The Women’s World Cup is arriving at a significant turning point in Australian football”
With just over a year until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 kicks off at New Zealand’s Eden Park on …
Southampton FC Academy Physiotherapist Tass Amiridis: “Our reputation is world-renowned”
Making the decision to move countries in order to chase your dreams is one that befalls plenty of Australian footballers. …
How Postecoglou’s overseas success can propel more Australian coaches forward
He’s one of the biggest names in Australian football right now. Ange Postecoglou is continuing to put the land down …
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 …