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 …
The Football Coaching Life with Trevor Morgan: “Put the player first and have empathy for their situation”
The latest episode of The Football Coaching Life with Gary Cole, presented by Football Coaches Australia, sees Gary sitting down …
PFA maintains faith in collective bargaining over Domestic Transfer System stand-off
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) remain steadfast in their view Football Australia cannot impose a Domestic Transfer System (DTS) on the …
Wheelchair football’s Victorian return comes with challenges still to face
Football Victoria’s Wheelchair Football Volunteer Coordinator Daniel Levy admits that the onset of the pandemic was more than a challenge …
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 …
Western United Women’s Football Integration Manager Amanda Stella: “This process is just the beginning”
Western United fielded its first ever women’s team in a curtain-raiser exhibition match against the Tasmanian state team at UTAS …
NSW football funding giving more girls better pathways
A new round of funding for football in New South Wales has the community abuzz. The NSW Government announced the …
Blacktown City CEO Bob Turner: “The council is exceptional in wanting to build pride”
Ahead of the National Premier Leagues NSW season, Blacktown City CEO Bob Turner chatted with Soccerscene about the NPL 1 …
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 …
Eastern Lions president Bronson Justus: “The top league has been an eye opener”
The Eastern Lions achieved promotion to the top division of NPL Victoria for the first time in 2020, but this …
The Canberra United Academy and its secrets to success
2022 has been another hugely successful year for the Canberra United Academy. Graduates Alexia Karrys-Stahl and Chloe Lincoln both earned …
“I’m not going to do the things that made me unhappy as a player”: Kenny Lowe on The Football Coaching Life
How do you become a good coach? “Go and do your badges and go and spend 10 years on the …
Brisbane Strikers looking into future for training venue
Brisbane Strikers are in discussion with both the Brisbane City Council and Queensland State Government about how to use their …
“Ultimately to me coaching is about relationships and people”: Kevin Muscat speaks on The Football Coaching Life
“Find out what your unshakeable belief is in the way you want to play the game and dedicate yourself to …
Q&A with Danny Townsend: “We are about unifying the game”
When the Matildas crashed out of the Women’s Asian Cup and the Socceroos dropped points to China in a crucial …
“If you don’t stick to your morals and values then why are you doing the job?”: Aurelio Vidmar speaks with Gary Cole
Season 3, Episode 8 of The Football Coaching Life Podcast sees Gary Cole chatting to Aurelio Vidmar, who has recently …
Get DUCK: Coming to an NPL venue near you
Fans attending the opening round of the Victorian NPL this weekend may have access to Get DUCK, a mobile food …
The Football Coaching Life with Leah Blayney: “Part of the growth is having people around you who you trust”
Leah Blayney is the Head Coach of the Young Matildas and the Future Matildas, which she combines with teaching at …
Player agent Carlos Ribeiro: “Top A-League academy players should be looking abroad”
Carlos Ribeiro is a name that may be unfamiliar to Australian footballing circles, but the former player turned agent has …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 5 with Gary Cole interviewing Michael Valkanis
Michael Valkanis was most recently the Assistant to John van’t Schip as the Greece National Team Coach and this week …
Marshall Soper – the Gifted Journeyman
When Marshall Soper, the former Socceroo great, witnessed the demise of Harry Souttar with his ACL injury in the recent …
Mt Druitt Town Rangers coach Stewart Montgomery: “We represent an area that doesn’t get the respect it deserves”
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.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 4 with Gary Cole interviewing Belinda Wilson
Belinda Wilson began her football journey in Byron Bay on the far north coast of NSW. She is currently enjoying autumn in Zurich, Switzerland where she is the Senior Technical Development Manager, Women’s Football with FIFA.
Sydney Olympic CEO John Boulous: “You don’t realise the passion that’s in these clubs until you actually get here”
As CEO of historic Australian footballing side Sydney Olympic, John Boulous has experienced first-hand the passion and dedication that is engrained in these traditional clubs.
Joe Spiteri: “If you have players dribbling a lot in our curriculum, it seems they are being coached out of it”
Joe Spiteri is a name well known around Australian football circles and for good reason. The former Australian international gritted …
One-on-one with Ex-Premier League Player and Melbourne Victory Goalkeeping Coach Steve Mautone
Speaking with Soccerscene, the former West Ham goalkeeper opens up on his playing career in Australia and England, his coaching …
Brian MacNicol: The NSL veteran mentoring the next generation of footballers
Brian MacNicol has had a career in Australian football that has spanned many decades. The 53-year-old had strong ambitions to …
Ivan Franjic: “I’m thankful and grateful that I was able to live my dream”
Ivan Franjic’s arrival at historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Heidelberg United has come via an unconventional journey to say the least.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 2 with Gary Cole interviewing Steve Corica
Steve Corica is Head Coach of A-League Men at Sydney FC, where he narrowly missed out on three A-League Championships in a row, losing to Melbourne City in the Grand Final last season. What a remarkable start to his first senior head coaching role!
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 Managing Director Caroline Carnegie on the club’s rebuild
Caroline Carnegie has been leading Melbourne Victory FC through their rebuild before the start of the new A-League season as Managing Director of the club. In an exclusive interview with Soccerscene, she discusses the challenges faced so far, making a better A-League, and how clubs can re-engage lapsed fans.
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.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 1 with Gary Cole interviewing Ash Wilson
Ash Wilson has recently been reappointed as Head Coach of the Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s team. Ash also works in the Jets Academy program and in addition is a full-time teacher at Hunter Sports High.
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.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 9 with Gary Cole interviewing Phil Moss
Phil Moss is currently the Head of Coaching & Distinctive Leadership at the National Australia Bank and President of Football Coaches Australia. He is also an analyst with Big Sports Breakfast in Sydney.
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.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 8 with Gary Cole interviewing Jeff Hopkins
Jeff Hopkins is currently the W-League Championship winning Head Coach of Melbourne Victory, after his coaching career began in the UK.
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.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 7 with Gary Cole interviewing Dr Craig Duncan
Dr Craig Duncan is one of Australia’s top ‘Human Performance Scientists’. In the good old days Craig was a Strength …
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 …
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 6 with Heather Garriock interviewing Gary Cole
Gary Cole has had an immense impact on Australian football during a playing, coaching, mentoring and administrative career that has …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Boob Armour: Protecting women in sport for the future
Launched in 2020, Boob Armour (which is officially licensed by the AFL and AFLW) was founded by Suzie Betts with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cavallucci spearheads reform for football in Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) have made it their mission to work through a wide range of reforms for the game in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Glenn Fontana – the Lord Mayor of Wollongong Football
It was Jim Fraser, the former heroic Socceroo goalkeeper and current head of Western Sydney Wanderer’s youth goalkeeping program, who …
Robert Cavallucci proud of competition reforms, outlines FQ’s plans for 2021
Despite a challenging 2020 for football across the country, a small silver lining to emerge on the extremely dark cloud …
Football Australia CEO James Johnson: “There are strategic objectives to gain from a second tier”
James Johnson has faced unprecedented challenges during his first 11 months as Football Australia CEO. But despite the global pandemic …
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 …
The gaping holes in Australia’s football history – Interview with football writer and researcher Greg Werner
When I asked Greg Werner why he was interested in researching and recording the grassroots clubs of each and every …
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 …
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. …
Life in the A-League bubble; Soccerscene exclusive with Western United’s Steven Lustica
When Steven Lustica signed on to join Western United in early 2020, little did he know that the world was …
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Mark Rudan – ‘Western United to become Australia’s next biggest club’
Mark Rudan, the Western United senior coach, has always been a quiet achiever. As a professional player he always let …
Nick Maikousis: National Second Division a “golden opportunity to unify football”
Long before the ‘Golden Generation’ went on to achieve stardom and represent the Australia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, …