Before the COVID lockdowns of 2020-21 shut down elite sport worldwide, some of the best under-11s players from Sydney Olympic …
Football Queensland and Hudl to revitalise data and statistics
Football Queensland announced a key deal in time for the new season, with Hudl jumping on board as their analytics …
Football West acquires new apparel supplier for key programs
Football West will be collaborating with Belgravia Apparel in a three-year deal which also includes New Balance, in an exciting …
Football Queensland hosts first C Diploma course in four years
Football Queensland (FQ) has hosted the state’s first female-only Football Australia/AFC C Diploma course since 2018, sparking more development opportunities …
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 …
Football Australia 2022 Annual Review details bounce back from COVID
The way the Australian football community has responded to the post-COVID-normal life this year has been extraordinary and the 2022 …
Socceroos legend Gary Cole: “This is a great shot in the arm for the game in Australia”
Just five days on from their landmark win over Tunisia at the World Cup, the Socceroos have continued to enamour …
Why a collaborative One Football Strategy is critical for the game
In a move that signals a potential shift in how effectively the game is governed here, Football Australia (FA) has …
Football Queensland’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan to meet National Ambition
Designed to meet the targets and ambitions of a united, national strategy for the game, Football Queensland has released the …
Football NSW present strategic plan for 2023-2026
In creating a smooth experience for all, Football NSW has set in motion its strategic plan for 2023-2026, with its …
Legends of Australian football inducted into Football Australia Hall of Fame
The celebratory atmosphere sparked by the CommBank Matildas’ 4-0 triumph over world No. 2 Sweden on Saturday at Melbourne’s AAMI …
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 …
Football Australia to implement FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme
With the Subway Socceroos competing at the men’s World Cup in under a month and the CommBank Matildas poised to …
Women’s football future discussed at Football Victoria Community in Business luncheon
Football Victoria’s recently held Community in Business (CIB) event saw women’s football discussed in depth by a panel of representatives …
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 …
Pixellot to bring high performance technology to Football NSW
Pixellot, the global leader in AI-Automated content creation and analytics for sports, has collaborated with Football NSW to develop new …
Football Australia confirms Legacy ’23 Final XI with addition of Tony Armstrong
Football Australia has unveiled the final ambassador to join the Legacy ’23 line-up, welcoming ABC News Breakfast Sports Presenter and …
Football Australia celebrate Socceroos ‘Team of the Century’
Football Australia has announced the 23 players, coach, and assistant coaches selected by fans and historians in the Socceroos’ ‘Team …
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 …
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 …
Northern NSW Football kick-off Women in Football Scholarship Program
Northern NSW Football has launched its Women in Football Scholarship Program in an effort to help break down barriers for …
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 …
Future of Football Review Report released by Northern NSW Football
Northern NSW Football have officially unveiled their Sports Business Partners’ Future of Football Review Final Report and Recommendations for 2022 …
Historic Indigenous Football Australia Council launched by IFA
The Indigenous Football Australia (IFA) Council has been launched to fully embrace young Indigenous players, with the Australian Professional Leagues …
Football West unveil new Digital Education Platform for coaches
In what comes as exciting news for Australian coaches, Football West has announced a new service for coaches aimed at …
Northern NSW Football set to continue its Multicultural Settlement Program
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) has announced the continuation of its MiniRoos Multicultural Settlement Program into term three. NNSWF designed the …
Football West announces ‘A’ Licence coaching courses in Perth
Football West has announced the upcoming schedule of Football Australia/AFC ‘A’ Licence Courses to be held in Perth. The course …
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 …
Northern NSW Football appoint Ryan Doidge in new Talented Player and Coach Development role
Northern NSW Football has announced Ryan Doidge as the appointment to the new position of Talented Player and Coach Development …
Football Victoria provides coaching support through Club Coach Coordinator program
Through the Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) program, Football Victoria (FV) is committed to working with Clubs to create a positive …
Sunshine Coast to receive first ever B Diploma Course from Football Queensland
Football Queensland will deliver the Sunshine Coast’s first ever Football Australia/AFC B Diploma course throughout 2022 and 2023. Commencing in …
2021 Annual Report released by Football Queensland
Following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, 12 June, Football Queensland has released their 2021 Annual Report. The …
Football Queensland announce female-only C Diploma course
Football Queensland (FQ) has confirmed the exciting details of a female-only C Diploma course, which is set to begin this …
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 …
Football NSW celebrate biggest ever Female Football Week
Football NSW’s 2022 edition of its Female Football Week has been revealed as its most successful yet. Taking place between …
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 …
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 …
The Great Save launched as Football NSW celebrates 140 years
Football representatives from across New South Wales came together to celebrate 140 years of organised football in NSW on Wednesday …
Football Australia pilots FIFA Coach Education Development Pathway Program
17 of Australia’s emerging coaches have converged on Sydney this week to participate in a joint FIFA-Football Australia Coach Educators’ …
Michael Cooper appointed as Football South Australia Technical Director
Football South Australia have announced the arrival of former Joeys National Team Assistant Coach, Michael Cooper, as the new Technical …
Football West welcomes Perry Ielati as General Manager – Football
Football West has announced Perry Ielati as its new General Manager – Football. Ielati is a well-respected figure in WA …
Soccerscene and Professional Footballers Australia sign MOU
Soccerscene is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Professional Footballers Australia (PFA).
“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 …
Football Queensland confirms 2022 State Coaching Conference details
Football Queensland’s 2022 State Coaching Conference will be conducted online on Sunday, May 22. The conference will feature local and …
“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 …
Football Queensland to host holiday clinics
Football Queensland will host clinics for thousands of young footballers across the state during the Easter, Winter, September and Christmas …
Dribl: Football’s passion project set to change the game
Football can start to unite at the grassroots David Mason has worked in elite football with Australian national teams at …
Football Queensland confirms C License coaching courses
Football Queensland is offering C License courses to aspiring coaches across North Queensland throughout the duration of the year. The …
FCA Ambassador Ernie Merrick on being a football coach
As often stated, there are only two types of coaches in football – “those that are sacked or those about …
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 …
Capital Football confirms Technical Director role
Capital Football has announced that Phil Booth is the new Technical Director of the state federation. Booth has been with …
The Football Coaching Life with Alen Stajcic: “I knew that I had more to give back to the sport”
Football Coaches Australia is delighted to present the latest episode of the ‘Football Coaching Life Podcast’, with Gary Cole interviewing …
Football Queensland appoints new staff in regional areas
Football Queensland has appointed three new staff in Wide Bay and Central Coast regions of Queensland to bolster services in …
Football Queensland’s State Coaching Conference to return
Football Queensland has confirmed details of the State Coaching Conference, which will be held at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.
Gary Cole inducted into Football Victoria Hall of Fame
The first of 2021 inductees into the FV Hall of Fame is renowned Socceroo, NSL great and championship winning coach Gary Cole.
Phil Brown appointed as Football St George General Manager
Football St George has announced that former Capital Football CEO Phil Brown has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Association.
Why 2021 was a groundbreaking year for Australian football
As 2021 draws to a close, it has proved to be another fantastic year of growth for the game – Soccerscene picks out five highlights.
Northern NSW Football hosts first all-female coaching course
A dedicated group of 11 coaches took part in Northern NSW Football’s first all-female coaching course over the weekend.
Indigenous Football Week to focus on next level gender equality in the game
The sixth annual Indigenous Football Week 2021 (IFW21) will be held on November 22 to 27. A week-long program of events will shine a spotlight on the power of football to unlock the potential of Indigenous girls and women and improve gender equality, from grassroots to elite.
Football players, coaches and administrators unite to tackle online abuse ahead of A-Leagues campaigns
Australia’s football players, coaches and administrators have committed to tackle online abuse – promising to call out perpetrators, ban offenders from matches, strip club memberships and refer incidents to the police.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
Hills Football plans submission for Caddies Creek – Stage 2
Hills Football Association, in conjunction with its representative arm, Hills United FC, intend on providing an extensive submission to The Hills Shire Council regarding the masterplan for Caddies Creek Sports Complex – Stage 2.
Football South Australia announce inaugural delivery of AFC/FA ‘A’ Licence
Football South Australia have announced an exciting opportunity for SA coaches to undertake an AFC/FA ‘A’ Licence in their own state for the first time ever.
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.
100 years of women’s football to be celebrated by Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced upcoming celebrations for the 100-year anniversary of women’s football in the sunshine state.
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.
Football Australia’s new initiative to boost female representation in coaching
In what comes as a major step towards the growth of female representation, Football Australia have launched a new initiative aimed at addressing the recruitment, development, and retention of women in coaching.
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 …
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 …
One2Pro: The former Premier League player who has developed a game-changing app in Australia
Currently residing in Western Australia, former Premier League footballer Aaron Tighe has recently launched the One2Pro app, providing footballers of …
Let’s Light Up Football Fund aids Seymour Shaw Park upgrades
Football NSW and the Sutherland Shire Council have announced lighting upgrades were received by Seymour Shaw Park No. 2 ahead …
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 …
Fox Sports exits the room but bright times ahead for Australian football’s broadcast future
Last Sunday’s A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC signalled the end of Fox Sports’ 16-year broadcast partnership …
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 …
Paddy Steinfort appointed as Performance Director of Football Australia
Football Australia has announced Paddy Steinfort as the new Performance Director. Steinfort is set to take up his role from …
The Football Coaching Life Podcast recap with Vicki Linton
On Season 2 Episode 2 of The Football Coaching Life, Gary Cole interviews Canberra United head coach Vicki Linton. It …
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 …
Support initiatives for coaches introduced by Football Queensland
Football Queensland (FQ) have announced a strengthening of its support of coaches at all levels of the game with the …
Football Tasmania launches Coaching for Women Scholarship program
Football Tasmania has announced the launch of their Coaching for Women Scholarship program, an initiative which reaffirms the state’s recent …
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 …
Sporting Schools program stimulates football participation growth in Queensland
Football Queensland’s implementation and delivery of Sporting Schools programs across the state has successfully reached over 7,000 students. The Sporting …
Football West team up with Veo to benefit clubs
Football West has announced an exciting new partnership with Veo Technologies – the ultimate camera for team sports. The partnership …
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 …
Strong Federal Government support welcomed by Football Australia
Football Australia have welcomed the Federal Government’s pledge to provide $12 million of support to elite women’s football in Australia …
Football West announces latest round of Building Stronger Clubs Program
Football West has announced the launch of their latest round of the Building Stronger Clubs Program for 2021. The program …
Football Victoria recognised at Pride in Sport Awards
Football Victoria (FV) has been recognised as a Bronze tier organisation at the recent 2021 Australian Pride in Sport Awards. …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Five with Graham Arnold
Graham Arnold was the special guest on episode five of Football Coaches Australia’s ‘The Football Coaching Life’ podcast. Arnold has been …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Four with Heather Garriock
Heather Garriock was the special guest on episode four of Football Coaches Australia’s ‘The Football Coaching Life’ podcast. Garriock is …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Three with Ron Smith
Ron Smith was the special guest on episode three of Football Coaches Australia’s “The Football Coaching Life” podcast. Smith is …
Football Queensland reveals Future of Football 2020+ Recommendations Paper
Football Queensland have released a Future of Football 2020+ Recommendations Paper, which offers the state’s 183,000 participants a modern, effective …
Girls United Program launched by Football NSW
Football NSW’s launch of their inaugural Girls United program have recently taken place in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Funded by Football …
Football Queensland’s Services Guide to shape future
Football Queensland (FQ) have signalled their intent to help football reach its lofty potential in the state with the release …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode Two with Tom Sermanni
Tom Sermanni, current head coach of New Zealand’s National Women’s Football Team, was the special guest in episode two of …
Football Coaching Life Podcast Recap: Episode One with Ange Postecoglou
Football Coaches Australia released the first episode of their new podcast “The Football Coaching Life” last week, with Ange Postecoglou …
Football Australia recognise Female Football Week achievements
Football Australia are celebrating the achievements and contributions of women and girls in football as part of Female Football Week …
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 …
Deploy Football continues allegiance with Football NSW
Deploy Football have partnered with Football NSW to be the Official Community and Tournament Ball. Based out of the Sutherland …
England FA launches women’s football coaching initiative
The English Football Association (FA) has launched the Coaching Excellence Initiative, a women’s football coaching development programme. The 18-month programme …
Football Queensland to implement Connecting Through Sport program
Football Queensland’s (FQ) Connecting Through Sport program, in conjunction with Multicultural Australia, will promote social inclusion for migrants and refugees. …
Football West partners with Healthway
Football West have announced a two-year partnership with Healthway. The partnership will focus on behaviours within the West Australian football …
Football Queensland to step up initiatives to safeguard child participants
Football Queensland have reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children by strengthening measures across the state, through a variety of member …
WA women’s side to enter First Nations Indigenous Football Cup Tournament
Football West have announced they have aligned themselves with the Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC) to send a female team …
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 …
Football Victoria announce a new era for futsal in the state
Football Victoria have announced they are stepping up their efforts and investment in resources to govern and unite the futsal …
Football Australia announces Domestic Transfer System White Paper
Football Australia have announced the release of their Domestic Transfer System Transformation White Paper. Developed throughout the fourth quarter of …