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 benefits of partnerships in football
A common thread between Dortmund, Villarreal C.F and Celtic F.C is that they all have partnerships with football clubs in …
Johno Clemente: How Australia’s youngest NPL senior coach is reinventing leadership
With a number of Matildas thriving at top European clubs and Australia set to co-host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World …
Recap of the 2020 Australian Coaching Conference
The 2020 Australian Coaching Conference was held over the weekend, with a huge array of content available for developing coaches …
FFA to be renamed as ‘Football Australia’ following AGM
Football Federation Australia (FFA) will be known as ‘Football Australia’ following unanimous Congress support in the 17th Annual General Meeting …
World-class speakers set for Australian Coaching Conference this weekend
The Australian Coaching Conference will take place this Saturday November 28, with a range of big-name football figures set to …
FFA maintains commitment for Indigenous football
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has expressed its commitment towards a new era of Indigenous football in light of NAIDOC Week …
2020 Australian Coaching Conference registrations soar
Despite enduring a difficult season with setbacks due to COVID-19, more than 1200 participants have registered for the 2020 Australian …
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 …
Football Queensland set to host Australia’s first female-only B Licence Coaching Course
Football Queensland have announced they will hold Australia’s first ever female-only FFA/AFC B Licence coaching course at the beginning of …
UK and Dutch experts to join Wenger at 2020 Australian Coaching Conference
Following the announcement earlier this month that Arsene Wenger will headline the 2020 Australian Coaching Conference, Football NSW has announced …
Football West commits to improved facilities access for TSP players
Football West has signed an agreement with the Mid West Academy of Sport in a bid to unearth and develop …
Wenger to feature at Australian Coaching Conference
Three-time English Premier League winning coach Arsene Wenger will feature in a presentation in this year’s Australian Coaching Conference. The …
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. …
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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 …
NSW research investigates heading in junior football
A local academic based in NSW has conducted world-first research in finding out what impact that heading in the game …
InStat: A vital product for the future of Australian football?
Following the news of the AAFC’s plans for a national second division, Australian football seems to be moving into a …
Football Queensland delivers football programs to over 8,000 students in Term 3
Football Queensland have delivered multiple football programs in recent months which has seen just under 9,000 students become active through …
Phil Stubbins: Past lessons the key to reviving Australia’s youth development
Phil Stubbins believes that in order to create a competitive level of youth development and infrastructure, Australia needs to commit …
Coaches Associations in Australia and India strike agreement
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of …
Peter Filopoulos: Hosting the Women’s World Cup will turbocharge the growth of women’s football
Peter Filopoulos, CEO of Football Victoria believes Australia’s successful FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) bid will fast-track the sport’s growth …
Football West announce all matches will be live streamed
Football West have announced that all men’s and women’s National Premier League (NPL) matches will be live streamed for the …
Coaches applaud new broadcast deal
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is delighted that Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced the agreement of a revised broadcast deal …
Football Victoria and Queensland plan return to action
Football Victoria and Queensland have stated they are planning returns to action as early as late June or early July. …
Debate on the future of the game is essential to become a football nation
In regards to the conversation around Australian football right now, everything is on the table. Despite the current times we …
How should Australian football best use its COVID-19 postponement?
FFA head James Johnson revealed the worst keep secret in Australian football early Tuesday morning; announcing the immediate suspension of …
FFA suspends all grassroots football competitions in Australia due to coronavirus
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced all sanctioned grassroots football competitions and associated training will be suspended for the next …
Ex-Socceroo Josh Kennedy takes up role at Football Victoria
Football Victoria (FV) have announced former Socceroos striker Josh Kennedy will become their new MiniRoos Manager in Victoria. Kennedy represented …
Former Glory captain joins Football West
Football West have announced former Perth Glory captain Gareth Naven as their new Youth Development Officer. Naven went into coaching …
Overview of Football Queensland’s 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
Last Friday, Football Queensland (FQ) released their 2020-2022 Strategic Plan for football in Queensland.
Football NSW launches partnership with High Performance specialist Dr Craig Duncan
One of Asian football’s leading High-Performance specialists Craig Duncan has begun a new relationship with Football NSW. As a world …
Indigenous Football Week to help aspiring coaches
The Moriarty Foundation is currently holding the annual Indigenous Football Week, which began on November 2nd and concludes on November 10th.
The importance of the professional football coach in Australia
Bobby Walker was the first professional football coach appointed in Australia when he took the helm at the Gladesville-Ryde club …
FFA Technical Director meets with Football Queensland
Football Federation Australia (FFA) Technical Director Rob Sherman has met with representatives of Football Queensland (FQ) earlier this week, which …
Football Victoria Community Awards 2019 nominations now open
Football Victoria is made possible because of the thousands of volunteers, administrators, coaches, referees and clubs that each have inspirational individuals …
Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat join AFC Elite Club Coaches’ Forum in Shanghai
Asia’s top competitions – the AFC Asian Cup and the AFC Champions League – were discussed by the top coaches …
Football NSW and CORE Community Services deliver successful ALDI MiniRoos Settlement Program
The recently established ALDI MiniRoos Settlement Program, organised by Football NSW together with CORE Community Services has become quite the …
Australian referee Jarred Gillett to officiate in Premier League
32 year old Australian referee Jarred Gillett is set to officiate in a Premier League fixture this upcoming weekend.
Football Victoria looking to grow women’s football into the future
In a statement released on Monday, Football Victoria released a new report into the structure of Women and Girls’ football …
The round ball game pioneering again with the launch of Women in Football
The mere fact that groups and associations with an intention to promote inclusivity even exist, says a lot about their …
Football Victoria short-lists bidders for national Home of the Matildas
In a statement made this week, Football Victoria announced the short list of bidders to secure the rights to be …
Why Australian football needs a promotion/relegation system to survive
Promotion and relegation is one of the few constants in nearly every single soccer country across the globe. It makes …
FCA Relaunches Coach Education Program with Expanded CPD Opportunities Through 2026
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is set to relaunch its Coach Education Program, offering coaches across the country a comprehensive schedule …
FCA to Host Exclusive Two-Part Goalscoring Workshop Series with Dr Ron Smith
One of Australian football’s most respected coaching minds shares decades of research ahead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
GIS Masterclass: Fan Engagement and Marketing with Terry Lynam and Karen Grega
The Global Institute of Sport recently hosted a masterclass on Fan Engagement and Marketing, bringing together two industry leaders to …
FCA to Host Elite Goalkeeping Workshop with FA Goalkeeper Instructor Neil Tate
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) will continue its strong run of coach education events on Monday 18 May with a specialised …
Chris Ramsey to Lead FCA Masterclass on Developing Young Players
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is set to host an unmissable online Coach Education session on Monday, March 2 at 7:30pm, …
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“I basically had my mobile phone, my lawyer and my family” – Phil Moss on the Moment that Sparked FCA
The importance of FCA in the Australian coaching space cannot be understated, with a failure of a ‘collective arm’ and fair conditions for coaches at all levels in the country, Moss describes why the FCA is necessary in the space.
FCA confirmed new online session for youth development
FCA present new online session with industry leader Martyn Buckie on development Systems and Styles
FCA Coaching Workshop: The 2v1 Advantage with Dr Ron Smith
Discover the game-changing 2v1 tactic with Dr Ron Smith! Join his exclusive workshop on 12 April — spots are limited, register now!
A-League Transfer Revenue Soars as Youth Development Takes Centre Stage
Youth development key in A-League Transfer Revenue increase.
Enhance your coaching skills with Mike Conway
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GIS and FCA’s Coaching Philosophy Masterclass at the MCG
Don’t Miss the Game-Changing Coaching Masterclass Coming to the MCG on November 26!
Soccerscene celebrates sixth-year anniversary
Soccerscene is celebrating its sixth anniversary as Australia’s business-to-business publication for the football community. Since its inception, Soccerscene has committed …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024
Soccerscene would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2024. We have now closed for …
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 …
ACPE to hold Coach Mentoring Course
The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) will hold a Coach Mentoring Course on March 18-19. The university in Sydney, …
FCA XV Essential Skills now more accessible for any serious coach
Football Coaches Australia, in collaboration with XVenture, is making their FCA XV Essential Skills Program more accessible as teams get …
“Creating Winning Minds in Qatar” Mike Conway’s exclusive podcast from the Socceroos camp
“The Football Coaching Life” host and Football Coaches Australia Executive Committee member Gary Cole caught up with Mike Conway, Emotional …
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 …
Revolutionary new partnership provides sports focused young people with credit towards bachelor’s degree
In a landmark partnership between Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), Football Coaches Australia (FCA) and XVenture, young people can …
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.
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 …
The considerable challenge facing Asia’s coaching elite
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is home to a litany of successful, transformative and triumphant coaches, many of whom have …
FCA’s Belinda Wilson scores new role with FIFA
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is pleased to congratulate Executive Member Belinda Wilson on her appointment as Senior Technical Development Manager …
Finalists announced for Inaugural FCA XV Mind Games Cup
In December 2020, 30 globally located teams of coaches and players from grassroots to professional participated in Round 1 of …
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Victorian State Government provides $1 million boost for Galvin Park
Victoria’s state government has pledged $1 million in funding to help build a new soccer pavilion at Galvin Park in …
FFA CEO James Johnson appoints Trevor Morgan as National Technical Director
Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced that Trevor Morgan has been appointed as the interim National Technical Director on 19 August …
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Gary Cole: There is no better time than now to unify the game
Socceroos great Gary Cole feels it is now time to “find a way to heal” the wounds of the past …
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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 – …
Boroondara Eagles Secure Landmark Victory as Macleay Park Set to Become NPLW Home
A long-awaited breakthrough for the Boroondara Eagles Football Club has brought the vision of a permanent home for women’s football …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The A-Leagues Final Series important status also a secret hinderance
The Isuzu A-League finals series is a huge event in the footballing calendar, though its contribution to stagnant attendance numbers …
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 …
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.
Beyond the Pitch: Miyuki Kobayashi on the Real Challenges Facing Japan’s Women’s Game
Last week, Soccerscene spoke to pioneer of women’s football in Japan, Miyuki Kobayashi, about the game’s development in Japan and …
Spring Hills FC makes History with All-Female Junior Coaching Staff in NPLW Victoria
Spring Hills FC has become the first club in the National Premier Leagues Women’s Victoria structure to field junior teams …
Macca’s City Cup 2026: Providing the stage to perform in Victoria
The fifth edition of the Macca’s City Cup, brought to the community by McDonald’s Victoria and Melbourne City FC, will …
The Future of AI Motion Analysis: From Biomechanics Research, to the ISS, to Juventus Forward
In the fast-evolving field of sports technology, KineMo’s trajectory in early 2026 reflects a piece of a wider movement- one …
Ochy and Juventus Forward: How AI Biomechanics Is Reshaping Elite Performance
In sports technology, evolution is rarely linear. The story of Ochy’s journey from running retail to global football is proof …
RCD Espanyol Launch Landmark Partnership with John Paul College
The collaboration will see RCD Espanyol (RCDE) and Queensland-based school, John Paul College (JPC) deliver the Espanyol Elite Football Program …
How the AFC Women’s Asian Cup is Bringing the Tournament to the Next Generation
As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 approaches its March 1 kick-off, the messaging around the tournament has centred on …
Sam Kerr Leads a Renewed Matilda’s Force into Asian Cup Quest on Home Soil
When the CommBank Matildas take to the pitch at Perth Stadium on the 1st of March, it won’t just mark …
The only road to the national stage: FQ Academy Inter-Conference Carnival 2026
Football Queensland (FQ) has confirmed Mackay Football Park as the host venue for the 2026 FQ Academy Inter-Conference Carnival, scheduled …
NPL Partnerships Surge as Record Investment Levels Emerge
Read here for a summary of all the NPL partnerships that have been announced this week. NPL VIC: Heidelberg: Prime …
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Confirmed Sponsors Across the NPL for 2026
As NPL clubs across the country continue their pre-season preparations on the pitch, so too have they been forging alliances …
A National Stage Built on Local Sacrifice
There is no question that the Championship felt special, because for the first time in a long time semi-professional football felt properly connected to the national game, and you could see that in the way players approached it, in the way supporters travelled, and in the way club volunteers kept showing up even when they were clearly running on fumes, because it finally felt like the work they do every week mattered on a bigger stage.
Global Sports Summit Goes Local: Sydney Campus Students Score Exclusive Access
This opportunity is available to students undertaking the Master of International Sports Business, Master of Sports Analytics, Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics, and the Combined Master of International Sports Business / Master of Sports Analytics.
Inside the Tech Revolution: How Veo Is Powering Campbelltown City SC’s Rise
Campbelltown City SC has taken a major step in football innovation with an expanded partnership with Veo technology, the AI-powered …
Unlock the Secrets of Elite Coaching at the 2025 FV Coaching Conference
Are you ready to elevate your coaching skills? The FV Coaching Conference 2025 is the must-attend event for football coaches …
Wynnum Wolves Strengthen Ties with Christchurch United
Wynnum Wolves FC has announced a new international football partnership with the Christchurch United Football Club in New Zealand.
The Fast Rise of Futsal: Why Melbourne’s Next Big Sports Investment Lies Indoors
Across Australia, participation in futsal has grown exponentially, with participation increasing approximately 11% from 2022-2023, which puts futsal in the same group as Australia’s fastest-growing organised activities.
Attiki Returns As Women’s and Girls’ Team Sponsor For Bentleigh Greens SC
Bentleigh Greens SC have announced a returning sponsorship with Attiki for their Women’s and Girls’ teams ahead of the 2026 …
NSW Government Funds Sports Clubs’ Facilitation of AEDs
The Heartbeat of Football Foundation, who attended, have also received a $150,000 grant by the government to conduct research into which NSW sports clubs and centres who may lack AEDs in hopes it will provide insight and guidance for future government investments.
“Something the players’ association needs to look at” – Sam Turner on improving boot access for professionals
In Episode 13 of Soccerscene’s Off the Pitch Podcast, podiatrist Sam Turner explored the topics of performance versus comfort in …
Zone 7: AI-powered injury prevention
Adversity has separated football stars from greatness throughout the history of the sport. Even the brightest of stars, those considered …
“It was and continues to be a tremendous honour” – NSW Chairman Gilbert Lorquet reflects on his role
“It was and continues to be a tremendous honour” – NSW Chairman Gilbert Lorquet reflects on his role
5th AFC Coach Education Conference Sparks a Brighter Future
Find out how the latest AFC Coach Education Conference is transforming football across Asia — and what it means for Australia’s future stars!
GO Camps: Train Like a Green and Gold this July at HoTM
Train where the Matildas train. Football Victoria’s new GO Camps give girls aged 11–13 the chance to experience elite-level football—just like the pros.
AFC signs five-year scouting partnership with Hudl
AFC Ignites Data Revolution in Asian Football with Groundbreaking Five-Year Scouting Deal with Hudl
AFC Youth Online Session Champions Emotional Wellbeing
Inside Australia’s U20 Asian Cup Triumph: AFC Unveils Youth Football’s Winning Formula!
ESA’s Game-Changing Technology for Injury Recovery and Player Growth
The Future of Football Is Here: ESA’s Groundbreaking Tech That’s Redefining Injury Recovery and Player Development
Building from the Ground Up: Banyule City SC’s Ambition to Grow
Six years ago, Banyule City Soccer Club had big ambitions and a whole lot of challenges. Taking the reins during …