As part of the Growing Football Fund, groups of female coaches are being invited to attend CommBank Matildas matches live at the stadium but the experience goes beyond simply watching the game.
If we are honest with ourselves, the A-Leagues are not short of passion. They are short of penetration. Football has the numbers, the multicultural breadth, the participation base and the long-term demographic wind behind it. What it has lacked is commercial conviction.
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Throughout the year, Football NSW delivered 230 programs across NSW schools, this total included 180 coach-led programs and 50 teacher-led programs. Together, they accounted for 3,186 hours and 133 days of football activity.
As Australia reels from its worst shooting in nearly three decades, and the Jewish community suffers another dark moment of rising antisemitism, esteemed software engineer and football player, Dan Elkayam was one of the lives tragically lost in the Bondi massacre.
Held at La Trobe University, the annual conference convened 20 player agents from across Australia and New Zealand, representing A-Leagues and national team players, to examine key trends shaping the football industry.
For Veto, the priority has been ensuring grassroots clubs and local communities are supported as best as possible. Their work has extended to several regional governing bodies in Australia, including a long-term connection to Football Queensland, as well as collaborating with Football West, Northern NSW Football, Football Tasmania and most recently, Football Victoria.
With over 25 years of leadership and commercial experience within the sport industry, Rosich is an exciting appointment for the A-Leagues as they look to start a new era of growth across the men’s and women’s game.
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The move comes after engaging with regional clubs and volunteers in the 2023-24 Regional Football Review, the results of which helped to form a new model aimed at improving support for clubs, streamlining administration, and making Victorian football more connected going forward.
The 14.7 million-dollar redevelopment of Jack Edwards Reserve delivers a modern pavilion and grandstand, including dedicated change rooms for women and girls, creating a central hub for football in Oakleigh and surrounding suburbs.
The deal is being driven by Nupak Director Barney Smith, who is well known and highly regarded within the football community for his long-term commitment to the sport. His deep ties to the game reinforce the partnership, giving clubs access to quality products backed by support from someone who truly understands grassroots football.
The agreement highlights a broader industry shift, with major entertainment platforms turning to leading football clubs to expand global visibility, drive subscriber growth and place their brands at the centre of highly engaged fan communities.
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From weekend volunteers to local families, football thrives because of the people who dedicate their time energy and passion to the game. Yet I also see the rising pressures on clubs and families. Increasing registration fees facility costs and operational expenses threaten the very accessibility that makes our sport special.
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Football Victoria (FV) has confirmed a four-year collaboration with global athletic brand New Balance, with Belgravia Apparel joining as FV’s Official Technical Apparel Partner.
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has now adopted the use of AI platform, Respondology, following FIFA’s decision to make the platform free for all Member Associations.
In Australia, as the excitement of hosting the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 builds and the buzz around women's football is reignited, looking to Spain's investments could be the first crucial step in ensuring both short and long-term success for women's football across the country.
The FSAA represents the interests of fans across all levels of the game and has recently submitted supporter-focused recommendations to Football Australia (FA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
CommBank has announced it will be the Official Regional Partner of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ in 2026. The partnership will provide invaluable support for the 21st edition of the tournament, due to be held in Australia for the first time in twenty years.
Running across four days on December 15, 16, 18, and 19 at The Home of The Matildas, the program features daily sessions from 9am to 2pm and offers boys and girls born between 2009 and 2017 the chance to train with international coaches from the boys’ game, girls’ game, and specialist goalkeeping pathways.
Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) has confirmed Matildas and London City Lionesses defender Alanna Kennedy has been appointed to the PFA Executive Committee.
Interest in football has surged by a phenomenal 43% since 2022. To keep pace with the growing interest, Bentleigh Greens hosted Football Victoria President Dr. Angela Williams, and FV CFO Simon Avenell for a meeting focused on strengthening the future of Victorian Football.
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Announced last Friday, the partnership between Football Northern Territory (FNT) and Football Queensland (FQ) will aim to expand and develop the game across the Territory, creating a sustainable footballing framework for current and future generations in the region.
Zaparas Lawyers is strengthening its support by investing directly in the Melbourne Victory Academy. This expanded backing demonstrates a clear commitment to the development of emerging talent, helping nurture the next generation of A-League players and future leaders of the game.
Each hydration break is set to last three minutes and will happen on the 22-minute mark of each game, dividing matches into ‘quarters’ similar to the format seen in American major sports leagues like the NBA or NFL.
Recently published, the report collected data through PFA end of season surveys, post-match surveys and fan focus groups to gain a comprehensive understanding of player and fan experiences.
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Following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday by Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), a new three-year Strategic Framework has been agreed. The framework will seek to outline the key steps which must be taken to develop and sustain the men’s and women’s professional game in Australia.
In the build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026, Football NSW has commenced a new initiative across classrooms in NSW to inspire excitement for the competition among young learners.
Fans travelling to the United States for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will now be eligible for the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS). The agreement will grant ticket holders access to priority Visa appointments, ensuring safe travel to the games due to take place across the USA, Mexico and Canada.