When Marshall Soper, the former Socceroo great, witnessed the demise of Harry Souttar with his ACL injury in the recent …
Soil turned at Western United stadium site as construction commences
Western United has announced that works have commenced on the construction of the Wyndham City Stadium precinct.
Western United announce Genius Childcare as Platinum Partner
Western United have announced Genius Childcare as a Platinum Partner for the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League Men season.
How KEEPUP will revolutionise football in Australia
Late last week, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) launched their new $30 million digital platform KEEPUP. The main aim of …
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 …
Is the A-League prepared for sportswashing?
This month, Newcastle United became the richest club in world football – due solely to majority ownership by the Saudi Arabian Foreign Wealth Fund. With Premier League clubs being used to rehabilitate reputations for foreign entities, could the same happen in the A-League?
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!
A-League supporter numbers grow – but 2 million football fans still unattached
Despite attendances dropping in A-League matches over the past few years, supporter numbers across the board have grown in the …
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.
Isuzu UTE Australia announced as naming rights partner for A-League Men
The A-Leagues have announced Isuzu Ute Australia will be the naming rights partner of its men’s competition for the next …
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.
How the APL hopes to take Australian football to the next level
Last week the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) revealed a key strategic move for professional football in Australia, collectively rebranding the …
APL launches unified rebranding of Australian Football
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have revealed a new identity for Australian football, launching a new logo and revamping the …
Paramount Plus must pounce on EPL rights in Australia
ViacomCBS have begun broadcasting Australian football content in the past several weeks across the 10 Network and its free streaming …
Western United announce Lakeside Stadium as one of four home grounds – challenge issued by South Melbourne
Western United FC has announced that they will play home fixtures out of Lakeside Stadium in season 2021/22, only for South Melbourne FC to challenge the announcement hours later.
Western Melbourne Group to begin works for Wyndham City Stadium
Western Melbourne Group (WMG) has given a key update on plans for the Wyndham City Stadium and its surrounding precinct.
Commonwealth Bank agree naming rights deal with Venues NSW for home of Western Sydney Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers will have a new home – in name at least – for the 2021/22 A-League season. The Bankwest Stadium will become CommBank Stadium as of October 1, as confirmed in an announcement by the Commonwealth Bank today.
Sydney FC members to pick and choose membership packs in 2021/22
Sydney FC has introduced an Australian-first membership platform, with members to gain more control over the customisation of their membership packs.
K-League’s beneficial partnership with La Liga: A blueprint for the A-League?
Late last year, the Korean K-League and Spain’s La Liga signed an MOU to advance the collaboration and communication between …
Player sentiment up, average age down: PFA releases annual report
Sentiment is well and truly up for A-League players, according to the annual Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) report.
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.
W-League big winners in new CBA, as greater contract freedom for A-League clubs beckons
Equity in high-performance standards in the A-League and W-League, a 32% increase in the W-League salary cap floor and an increase in the A-League salary cap floor are the highlights of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) struck between Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL).
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.
Bundesliga looks to become the first sustainable league in the world – will Australia follow?
The German Football League (DFL), the body which governs the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, recently outlined their ambitions to become …
Sydney FC announce landmark partnership with Bank Of Sydney
A brand-new commercial partnership has been inked between historic A-League side Sydney FC and the Bank of Sydney.
What will a National Second Tier mean for the NPL?
As the concept of a National Second Tier becomes a reality in Australia, there are questions on what the removal of the biggest clubs will mean for the State League competitions.
Sydney FC links with SEDA to run Sport & Business Program
Sydney FC are now accepting applications for the Sport & Business Program, with a dual-diploma to match.
A-League top bosses contemplate disruption to season
A-League top bosses have spoken about the implications of more disruption for the new season, with over half the population currently under lockdown or restrictions.
Channel 10 and Paramount+ have hit the ground running
Channel 10 and Paramount have hit the ground running by promoting the A-League to both casual fans and bolted-on supporters, …
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 …
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 …
Football Australia’s announcement of Domestic Match Calendar sets up National Second Division inclusion
Football Australia have today released the Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar (DMC) for the 2021/22 competitive year which will commence …
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 …
Will Melbourne City eventually move all of their games to the south east?
Melbourne City were the benchmark in the A-League last season, lifting the Premiers Plate in May and eventually the Championship …
Knights Stadium: More than just a home ground
Knights Stadium is one of the most iconic venues in Australian football – for many it is more than just …
Why A-League teams need purpose-built stadiums
The aim for every football club within Australia should be to play on a ground that is both made for …
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 …
$200,000 committed towards feasibility study for boutique Dandenong stadium
The Victorian Government has announced $100,000 in funding for a feasibility review and development of a business case for a …
Has football become too expensive to stream in Australia?
As the European Championships come to an end this Monday morning (AEST), with the English playing the Italians, club football …
National second division finds support within the A-League’s top brass
As a national second division becomes inevitable, key stakeholders within the A-League agree it is crucial to the development of …
Construction begins for Melbourne City’s South East Melbourne home
Following a historic inaugural A-League championship and premiership double, Melbourne City have confirmed that construction has begun on the brand-new …
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 …
Who will be the next Melbourne Victory CEO?
When Trent Jacobs announced in May that he would be stepping down as Melbourne Victory Chief Executive Officer (CEO), he …
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 …
Australian Professional Leagues announce new broadcast deal with ViacomCBS
A new broadcast deal for the A-League and W-League with Channel 10 owners ViacomCBS has been announced, worth $200 million …
Football Victoria’s Community in Business event returns with star-studded lineup
Football Victoria’s Community in Business event on Friday May 21 was headlined by two star-studded panels, featuring former footballers, personalities, …
How Melbourne Victory can restore their brand
Melbourne Victory fell to their 14th loss of the season on Sunday in Perth, losing to the Glory 2-1. It’s a …
Football Tasmania welcomes Labor’s commitment to the World Game
Football Tasmania has welcomed Labor’s commitment to improve football infrastructure and to support more Tasmanians in enjoying the game, including …
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 …
TGI Sport lifts the stadium experience
As a leading sports technology company, TGI Sport are capable of implementing their digital expertise to improve a fans’ experience. …
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. …
APL appoints three new executives for commercial and marketing
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have appointed three new senior executives who will develop a commercial and marketing function 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 …
FA reveal 2021 Domestic Match Calendar
Football Australia have released their 2021 Australian Football Domestic Match Calendar (DMC). The key features of the 2021 Australian Football …
Australian Professional Leagues welcome two new executives
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced Ant Hearne and Michael Tange as their two new executives. Ant Hearne joins …
Melbourne Knights president: No reason for FA to block national second division
Melbourne Knights president Pave Jusup believes there is no reason why Football Australia or any A-League side should attempt to …
Australian Match Officials named on FIFA Panel of International Referees for 2021
Football Australia has announced that 26 Australian Match Officials have been selected on the FIFA Panel of International Referees for …
AAFC releases plan to introduce national second division by 2022
AAFC have released their progress report into a feasible national second division, believing the competition can get underway by 2022. …
A new year brings optimism for Australian football
As always in Australian football, 2021 is set to be a big year. After a year which was continually disrupted …
A-League, W-League and Y-League to be unbundled from Football Australia
Football Australia and the newly formed Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that terms have been agreed to ‘unbundle’ the …
A-League and W-League partner with Bunnings
The A-League and W-League have signed a partnership deal with Bunnings ahead of the football season beginning on December 27. …
Gallagher partner with the A-League and W-League
Gallagher has announced a partnership with the A-League and W-League and will be the official referee partner and insurance broker …
Does the A-League need a Big Bash style experiment?
The fans roar as the fireworks explode – with music blasting a Mexican wave engulfs the stadium. Cricket Australia’s Big …
The initiatives Australian football could adopt
In a competitive sport media landscape, Australian football needs to adopt initiatives to remain relevant and gain advantages on its …
Winner of FFA Cup to qualify for AFC Champions League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) today announced that any team who wins the FFA Cup from 2021 will be granted entry …
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 …
Why an Australian football Netflix series is needed
Netflix boast just under 200 million subscribers worldwide and have released several sports documentaries over the last few years. However, …
CrowdedVENUE makes stadium safety simple
CrowdedVENUE focuses on visitor safety, revenue generation and user experience to create a secure stadium event for all. They have …
Time for Australian clubs to step up their TikTok game
Video-sharing service TikTok is a global phenomenon and it’s time Australian football clubs further embraced the platform, to continue to …
Snackr: In-seat delivery for Australian stadiums
The last thing you’d want is to miss the action. You head to the nearest vendor, only to hear the …
How SeatGeek can manage socially distanced ticketing
SeatGeek offers a platform that can help with ticket allocations, where socially distanced seating would be the first step towards …
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 …
Only the brave – Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend’s greatest challenge
When Danny Townsend was appointed CEO of Sydney FC in August, 2017, he could never have envisaged the pressures which …
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Frank Farina: We must find a way to increase investment in youth development
Frank Farina’s Comeback – For the Love of the Game. They say you can’t keep a good man down and …
Why digital transformation is vital for Australian football
Australian football should embrace digital transformation in order for it to succeed and grow into the future. A simple definition …
Support grows for National Second Division ahead of AAFC meeting
The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) will take the next step towards its plans to have a national second …
Sydney FC Head Coach Steve Corica: “Double or Nothing”
In his first year at the helm of Sydney FC during the 2018/19 A-League season, Steve Corica’s squad finished second …
Macarthur FC links up with Southern Tablelands FA
A-League newcomers Macarthur FC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Southern Tablelands Football Association (STFA). The MOU will …
AGL extends partnership with Melbourne Victory
AGL has announced it has renewed its partnership with four-time A-League champions Melbourne Victory for another two years. AGL General …
Katholos and Spanoudakis – Players who know best
In this age of uncertainty, Australian football faces great challenges to maintain prosperity in the professional sporting environment. The decision …
Destination NSW partners with A-League
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced Destination NSW will become an official partner for the remainder of the A-League season. …
Will Australia ever see the FFA Cup again?
A total of 765 football clubs had registered to compete in the 2020 FFA Cup, yet a recent decision to …
A-League’s bungled restart highlights difficulties in changing Australian football’s narrative
The FFA last week released a discussion paper titled ‘XI Principles for the future of Australian Football’. In a move …
FFA outline plan for the future of Australian football
Football Federation Australia yesterday released a discussion paper that will be used to shape the future of football in the …
Is the A-League’s return to winter another unnecessary tinkering of Australian football?
Just over 30 years ago, a decision was made to shift the top tier of Australian domestic football from winter …
Foxtel breaks A-League broadcast deal
Foxtel has backed out of its deal with Football Federation Australia to broadcast domestic football, including the A-League. The current …
A-League Set to Return on July 16
After months of inactivity, the A-League will officially be returning to action next month.
Con Boutsianis: We must fix youth development in Australian football
South Melbourne legend Con Boutsianis’ message is simple. As a nation, we are failing to produce enough players at the …
Western United to fight hunger with new partnership
Western United FC has signed a charity partnership with Foodbank Victoria ahead of the 2020/21 A-League season.
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 …
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The coach speaks: One on one with Alen Stajcic
It was perhaps apt that my chat with former Matildas and now Central Coast Mariners manager Alen Stajcic was interrupted …
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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 …
Will Australia now finally put football ahead of power and pettiness?
Ange Postecoglou’s comments on ABC’s Offsiders Program in regards to putting Australian football first, were compelling and accurate.
No date set for A-League return
FFA have re-confirmed their intention to resume the current A-League season as soon as possible, however a firm date for …
After COVID-19 Australian football should be returned to its base
As an industry, Australian football has the opportunity to pull off the most stunning and successful transformation in a post …
Time for Australian football to reassess its direction
On Tuesday morning, the A-League followed in the footsteps of the NRL and AFL and postponed its season. There were …
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 …
Fox Sports staff cuts reinforce football is not a high priority
On Wednesday, Foxtel announced a host of cuts to its Fox Sports News division. Of the expected 20 or so …
Everton’s Angry Birds Partnership – will we see more of this in an independent A-League?
After Barclays’ title sponsorship ended with the Premier League in 2016, a new opportunity presented itself for teams to sell …
A-League Fixtures to be Played in Empty Stadiums
The FFA have today confirmed that all A-League, W-League and NPL fixtures across Australia will be played, but in empty …
Hyundai Gone as Major A-League Sponsor?
In a report from the Sydney Morning Herald, the FFA is set to lose one of its longest-serving sponsors in …
Is a changing climate making summer football in Australia an impossibility?
Politicians who deny the obvious reality that the climate is constantly changing are few and far between. Tensions do arise …
Markus Babbel Criticises A-League Referees – Right or Wrong?
Sacked Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel had seemingly left the game in Australia on good terms. The below tweet …
Perhaps the best thing James Johnson can do for Australian football is leave it alone
Much hope has surrounded Football Federation Australia’s decision to appoint one of our own to its helm. Intelligent, well connected, …