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, …
FFA CEO James Johnson set to shake-up structure
New Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO James Johnson says addressing how the organisation can adapt to constant change will be …
LaLiga’s growth rests largely on match day experience, is Australian football watching?
Discussions around football attendance figures in Australia are constant. One school of thought suggests that the challenge of drawing new …
Western United to play Australia Day fixture at Whitten Oval
On Friday, newly formed A-League club Western United announced that they would host their match against Adelaide United at the …
State Federations unite together for bushfire relief
A number of state football federations in Australia have expressed their support for those affected by bushfires across the summer.
Will Swanton’s attempted NBL vs A-League code war was an epic fail
People like The Australian newspaper’s Will Swanton obviously detest football and apparently enjoy watching the game struggle, for acknowledgement and …
Iconic football brand Umbro keen to work with domestic clubs in Australia
Umbro has been a kit and equipment manufacturer in global football for near on a century. The iconic band was …
Kate Jacewicz announced as AFF Referee of the Year (Women)
Leading Australian referee Kate Jacewicz has been honoured by being named the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Referee of the Year …
Football has invested considerably in VAR and fans had better get used to it
Rarely a weekend of football goes by these days without a monumental kerfuffle around everyone’s favourite technological official VAR. The …
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Zlatan to the A-League – the Pros and the Cons
In recent times, rumours have begun circling that Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be making a move to the A-League.
How A-League clubs can tackle waste management
It’s been widely publicised about how waste is going into landfill as we look at ways to protect our environment. …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas claims second division dream still alive
The A-League may be independent, but that won’t get in the way of the big plans for a second division …
Second division dream still alive
The A-League may be independent, but that won’t get in the way of the big plans for a second division …
World Cup referee Alireza Faghani to officiate first A-League match this weekend
2016 and 2018 AFC Referee of the Year Alireza Faghani will officiate his first match in the A-League this Saturday, …
A-League invests A$150,000 in controversial Hawkeye technology
After being one of the first leagues in world football to adopt the VAR system, the A-League has now invested …
A-League on ABC – A big tick for the FFA
Recently, it was announced that 29 A-League fixtures would be broadcasted on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, a free to air …
Where does Western United sit one week away from round one?
Western United has had a big couple of weeks. They’ve signed Melbourne Victory hero turned nemesis Besart Berisha and they’ve …
Filopoulos’ defence of football proves he is the right man to unite and lead the domestic game
In an administrative career spanning near a quarter of a century, CEO of Football Victoria Peter Filopoulos has forged a …
Football streaming versus the national second division – where to next?
Online streaming continues to be a popular choice for football fans around the country, but have we been better off …
Grassroots clubs to get help from new FFA initiative
In a move that seeks to help out grassroots clubs the country, Football Federation Australia has developed a new program …
Can A-League fans stand up and stay safe at the same time?
In all likelihood, the fresh and new Bankwest Stadium in Sydney will host its final game of rugby league for …
‘When Soccer Died’ documentary to raise awareness on big issues
Two local filmmakers have come together in a bid to shine a light on the problems facing Australia soccer.
How to combat jet-lag after long-distance during the FFA Cup campaign
With the FFA Cup underway, jet-lag is often the problem for soccer clubs and executive teams to deal with, as …
Football Victoria’s first leading female refferee to join A-League panel
One of Football Victoria’s leading female referee has had the opportunity to join the A-League Referees Panel for the upcoming …
FFA Referees boss Ben Wilson resigns
After 7 years as the FFA Director of Referees, Ben Wilson has resigned from his position to pursue a new …
Victorian A-League clubs can benefit from unique home grounds, this is how.
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Why a National Second Division is an absolute must
Expansion to a second division has been a huge talking point for Australian soccer fans with the question being posed …
FFA Cup returns to put local clubs back in the spotlight
The sixth edition of the FFA Cup will again showcase some of the best talents from around Australia’s National Premier …
Child safeguarding programme and toolkit launched by FIFA
A new initiative created by FIFA has been put in place to help protect all children involved in the game, …
What 5G can offer for stadiums
An initiative by the German Football League (Bundesliga) is an advancement that could make its way down to Australia very …
Does the A-League rely too heavily on recycled players?
For years now, we’ve seen the same players jump from club to club in a bid to revitalise their careers. …
Second division edging closer to fruition
It’s been gaining momentum for months, but a second division in Australia is in its planning stages and could be …
An insight into the impact of the A-League’s marquee signings
Ever since the inaugural A-League season, clubs have been consistently on the lookout for marquee players. Players that are no longer …
Rule changes: What you need to know
The world game is set for an almighty shake up, with some new rule changes set to take place in …
Technology in modern football
We now live in the golden age of technology. That’s a given. Everything you could do on a computer 20 …