In the Australian sporting landscape, administrative longevity is a rare commodity. The burnout rate for executives in the A-Leagues and …
Perth Glory Extends Deal With Theme Group
The extended partnership will continue to have Theme Group cater all of Perth Glory’s dietary needs, both for events and players and staff, under the Good Food Eating brand, which caters to a number of high-performance touring athletes and teams across Australia and overseas.
Sydney FC Teams Up with Carbiz for 2025/26 season
Sydney FC has announced a new one-year partnership with Carbiz, welcoming Australia’s leading accident and warranty replacement car provider as …
Australia’s sleeping giant: the commercial reality of the A-League
The A-League has immense commercial potential, just waiting to be realised. As Australia’s premier football competition, it has access to …
Sydney FC Confirmed Changes to Executive Leadership
Sydney FC has made structural changes to its executive leadership team, as Chief Executive Officer Mark Aubrey steps down.
“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 …
“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.
Auckland FC and NRF launch free junior clinics
Auckland FC, in collaboration with Northern Region Football (NRF), has launched a series of free community football clinics aimed at …
‘The voice of Australian football’: Simon Hill signs off after 22 iconic years
Simon Hill, the veteran commentator who has narrated so many of Australian football’s greatest moments, signed off after 22 years …
Brisbane Roar secures major sponsorship with Hellyer Metals
Brisbane Roar partners with Hellyer Metals in a groundbreaking deal boosting women’s football growth!
Mariners partner with ASICS to boost performance and community
The Central Coast Mariners have announced a new partnership with ASICS, naming the renowned sports performance brand as the club’s …
Unite Round: A-League’s Bold Vision Faces Challenges
Exploring the highs and lows of A-League’s Unite Round, a bold experiment striving to unite fans but facing challenges.
Is it time to make the A-League Women a full-time professional competition?
In the last fortnight, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) released their annual A-League Women’s report, providing an overview of the current …
Saudi Pro League’s TikTok deal: A media blueprint for Australia
The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has confirmed a new partnership with TikTok for the 2024/25 season, designating the short video …
Joe Mirabella: Melbourne Victory on my mind
Melbourne Victory shareholder, Joe Mirabella, was introduced to football at an early age when he was taken by his father …
Newcastle Jets CEO Shane Mattiske on Maverick Sports Partners ownership: “It is exciting to see so many people lean forward and now want to get involved”
To the relief of Newcastle Jets fans and those of the A-Leagues alike, Maverick Sports Partners were unveiled as the …
Perth Glory extend deal with Zambrero for two more years
Perth Glory have confirmed a two-year extension to its major partnership with Mexican restaurant chain, Zambrero. The partnership started last …
A-Leagues Unite Round returns for a second season
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have confirmed the return of Unite Round to the A-Leagues for the 2024/25 season with …
Uncertainty looms around National Second Tier’s future
The highly anticipated National Second Tier (NST) in its proposed format is set to be postponed by Football Australia, with …
Sydney FC’s vision to expand its influence in Asia through coaching
Sydney FC is currently on a mission to expand its influence across Asia, with a dedicated focus on nurturing young …
Explaining Teqball’s incredible growth in Australian football
Teqball is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the world and its popularity internationally is starting to …
Newcastle Jets secure A-League future with new owners confirmed
Newcastle Jets have confirmed Maverick Sports Partners as the Club’s new owners. This ownership, subject to final approval from the …
VAR to be introduced at AFC club competitions for next season
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system across its revamped three-tier …
Paramount+ reveals 2024 A-League Men Grand Final broadcasting success
Paramount+ have released impressive numbers regarding how the A-League performed in the Grand Final digitally and on broadcast TV. The …
A-League Men named as second most digitally engaging sport in Australia
The Ministry of Sport, in collaboration with YouGov Sport, have released promising numbers regarding the A-League Men’s digital engagement. In …
Western Sydney Wanderers launch new programs for women and girls
Western Sydney Wanderers have launched a number of new programs and activities as part of their ongoing commitment to celebrate …
A-Leagues secure last minute NEP deal for production partner
The A-Leagues have had an interesting past week, to say the least – as the league’s production partner for live …
Alex Wilkinson: A life after football with Sydney FC
Many professional footballers face a harsh reality when their playing careers come to an end. So entrenched in the weekly …
Central Coast Mariners academy even stronger with top-tier Portuguese side
Central Coast Mariners announced a partnership with Liga Portugal club Portimonense SAD. The club, which now competes in the Portuguese …
Brisbane Roar sign deal with VERVE Fitness to focus on player development
Brisbane Roar announced a two-year partnership with Queensland-based fitness equipment company, VERVE, which will aim to invest in the club’s …
Brisbane Roar’s new training facility tipped for July opening
Brisbane Roar, in conjunction with the City of Moreton Bay Council, plans to open its new state-of-the-art football training facility …
Melbourne Victory to get high-quality medical equipment
Melbourne Victory has unveiled the aptly named Victor Sports as its Official Medical Partner for the 2023/24 A-Leagues season. The …
Western United working with Lifeline Western Melbourne to battle mental health in the local community
Western United announced Lifeline Western Melbourne as the Club’s Charity Partner for the 2023/24 season in a bid to tackle …
Western United deal with Smeg to elevate the Tarneit Regional Football Facility
Western United are collaborating with global household appliances brand Smeg in a bid to enhance the Regional Football Facility in …
Central Coast Mariners at full strength with Bulk Nutrients
Central Coast Mariners are continuing a successful collaboration with Bulk Nutrients, in a two-year deal that has the Australian-owned company …
Wellington Phoenix and RHCNZ delivering major health boost for players
Wellington Phoenix are now affiliated with two of New Zealand’s leading radiology imaging services, providing significant health benefits to its …
Sydney FC running valuable student programs across local schools
Sydney FC are teaming up with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) to increase support for young footballers both on and off …
Brisbane Roar collaborating with Fork’n Easy for 2023/24 season
Brisbane Roar announced a partnership with food supplier Fork’n Easy to provide ready-made meals for both the Men’s and Women’s …
Melbourne City FC and Tarneit United to promote grassroots growth
Melbourne City FC announced that Tarneit United Soccer Club are a Macca’s City Clubs Platinum Partner for the current 2023/24 …
Auckland-based team confirmed to join A-Leagues for 2024/25 season
The A-Leagues have announced that New Zealand will have its second team in the competition with an Auckland-based side to …
A-Leagues and PFA strengthen commitment to stamping out social media abuse
The A-Leagues and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) are continuing their collaboration with GoBubble Community to stop social media abuse towards …
Sydney FC in major partnership with Navarra Venues for 2023/24 season
Sydney FC have signed a major partnership with Navarra Venues, one of Sydney’s leading event, hospitality and catering specialists. This …
Sydney FC and Carma together for another season in A-League Men’s and Women’s
Sydney FC has announced a one year renewal of their major partnership with Australian online used car dealership Carma. This …
Melbourne Victory joins up with KICK to promote Esports
Melbourne Victory has confirmed the addition of KICK as the new Official Esports Partner for the 2023/24 season. KICK.com will …
Australian Professional Leagues confirm official collaboration with eToro
Ahead of the upcoming weekend of A-League Men and Women, the Australian Professional Leagues have announced a three-year sponsorship with …
A-Leagues Independent Chairman Stephen Conroy on how the APL will evolve post-World Cup
For Stephen Conroy and the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), it has been a time of significant change. In his new …
KordaMentha Partner Scott Langdon on why the Newcastle Jets need long-term investment
The sale of Newcastle Jets has been announced by the club’s Executive Chairman Shane Mattiske, where they have appointed professional …
Melbourne Victory choose SEN as media partner for Victory in Business
Melbourne Victory have recently announced that Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) will be the Official Media Partner of Victory in Business …
Indigenous Football Week 2023 to be celebrated in the A-Leagues
Indigenous Football Week (IFW) 2023, held October 30 to November 5, will highlight the impacts of Indigenous football programs that …
Melbourne City FC lock in multi-year deal with Nostra Homes
Melbourne City FC have announced a new partnership with Nostra Homes, one of Melbourne’s most innovative and trusted home builders, …
Australian Professional Leagues confirm new-look leadership with Danny Townsend departure
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have revealed that Chief Executive Officer Danny Townsend will take up a new role based …
Brisbane Roar and Value Dental Centres agree to three-year deal for local community
Brisbane Roar have confirmed that Value Dental Centres will be the club’s new Platinum Partner and back-of-shirt sponsor for the …
Adelaide United and Go Sunny Solar a growing alliance
Adelaide United has renewed its partnership with South Australian-based solar energy provider Go Sunny Solar. Go Sunny Solar is a …
Long-term Central Coast Mariners partner gets due reward
DMC Conveyors, a vital long-term supporter of Central Coast Mariners, was rewarded on the eve of the new A-League seasons …
APL release annual report highlighting growth across A-Leagues competitions
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) recently released its Annual Report for the last season of A-Leagues action, for 2022/23. The …
AAMI Park to implement facial recognition technology to improve match day safety
Melbourne Victory have announced that AAMI Park will be implementing facial recognition technology as part of its security monitoring and …
Perth Glory announce two-year deal with Goodlife Health Clubs
Perth Glory has signed a two-year partnership with leading health club chain, Goodlife Health Clubs. Goodlife is one of the …
Brisbane Roar welcomes Westpoint Autos as Official Vehicle Partner
Brisbane Roar have announced a partnership with Westpoint Autos to become their Official Vehicle Partner as the A-League season approaches. …
Perth Glory and Tony Barlow Menswear continue long-term partnership
Perth Glory has announced a two-year relationship renewal with Tony Barlow Menswear, a famous Perth-owned and managed menswear brand. Tony …
Breakers owner the man behind Auckland A-Leagues bid
New Zealand Breakers minority owner Marc Mitchell is understood to be the man behind a consortium seeking to enter an …
Sydney FC looks to support its community with opening of world class facility at Sky Park
Australia’s most successful club Sydney FC is sure to be continuing with that standing as they opened its new facility …
Brisbane Roar welcome major sponsor in Outkast
Brisbane Roar has announced a three-year partnership with Outkast, a leader in commercial design and construction, as the team’s new …
Newcastle Jets extend collaboration with Legend Sportswear
Newcastle Jets have disclosed a renewal of their clothing contract for the next season with Australian-owned Legend Sportswear. Legend Sportswear …
It’s time for Craig Johnston
Since 2017, after spending many years in the U.S.A., Craig Johnston – our most decorated footballer with eight medals from …
Wellington Phoenix reach agreement with Kitman Labs
Wellington Phoenix have reached a deal with world leading Kitman Labs to use its centralised operating system for athlete management. …
Western Sydney Wanderers lock in foundation development committee
Western Sydney Wanderers FC have confirmed their inaugural Wanderers Foundation Development Committee. The Western Sydney Wanderers FC’s charitable arm, the …
Brisbane Roar closing in on new facility after two years in construction
Brisbane Roar has given an update for the new Brendale training facility, which has been under development for the past …
Anthony Di Pietro retires as Melbourne Victory Chairman
Anthony Di Pietro has announced that he is retiring as the Chairman of Melbourne Victory FC, following the completion of …
Professional Footballers Australia publishes 2022 Australia Cup Report
Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) has today published a report on the impact of Australian football’s national knockout cup competition, …
Network 10 commentator Simon Hill: “The game doesn’t belong to me or any individual”
Arriving in Australia from his native England in 2003, football broadcaster Simon Hill has become synonymous with Australian football and …
A ‘bold move’ or a total ‘misreading of the room’? Analysing the APL’s Grand Final announcement
Following the return of the A-League Men’s season, the Australian Professional Leagues – the sporting body which represents and administers …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “Your next expansion club should be from the division below”
The prospect of a National Second Division below the A-League Men has captivated the day-to-day speculation and debate of Australian …
APL CEO Danny Townsend: “The atmosphere at the Socceroos live sites exists every weekend across the A-League”
It has now reached that critical point in the domestic football calendar where the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) – the …
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 …
Sports commentator Ben Homer: “There’s a really good foundation this year for the A-Leagues to take off”
Varied and adaptable in his work as a sports broadcaster, Ben Homer’s professional journey through the world of Australian sport …
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold: “We need to do what’s best for the game and not what’s best for commercial or politics”
Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold has voiced a call to action for Australia’s clubs, associations and member federations to come …
Paramount+ and 10 Bold to broadcast A-Leagues All Access series
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Paramount ANZ have announced that the innovative new documentary series, A-Leagues All Access, will be …
Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp: “We’ve come through a long-term strategy and have done the hard years”
For years now, the Central Coast Mariners have been deftly proving themselves against sides backed by significantly larger budgets in …
The A-Leagues must make up for lost time in season 2022-23
This upcoming A-Leagues season is without a doubt the most significant in its 18-year history. It’s been said countless times …
A-Leagues commentator Robbie Thomson: “It’s about getting fans passionate and loyal to the product”
Football commentary serves as our definitive point-of-reference for all of the happenings in a match. Often a commentator assumes multiple …
Western Sydney Wanderers and Turner Freeman Lawyers extend their partnership
Western Sydney Wanderers and Turner Freeman Lawyers have extended their partnership to last for the next three A-Leagues seasons. As …
Melbourne Victory land record strategic investment deal
Ahead of the upcoming A-Leagues season, Melbourne Victory has announced that it has secured a record strategic investment from 777 …
Central Coast Mariners announce partnership with Star 104.5
Central Coast Mariners have announced Star 104.5 as their official media partner for the 2022/23 A-League Men’s season. The commercial …
Sydney FC secure major partnership with Carma
Sydney FC have announced a new one-year major partnership Carma, an Australian online used car platform. Carma is a fully …
Eastern Stand of Coopers Stadium reopens
Coopers Stadium, the home of Adelaide United, is set to welcome back its Eastern Stand for the coming 2022/23 A-League …
Newcastle Jets extend major partnership with Port of Newcastle
The Newcastle Jets have announced that Port of Newcastle have renewed their commitment as a Major Partner of the club …
APL reveals ground-breaking A-Leagues documentary series
A revolutionary new documentary series covering the ins and outs of the A-Leagues week-to-week has been announced by the Australian …
Professional Footballers Australia unveil 2021/22 A-League Men’s Report
Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), the body that represents professional male, female and elite junior soccer players, has officially released its …
Perth Glory confirm temporary move to Macedonia Park for 2022/23 season
Perth Glory has announced that the club’s ISUZU UTE A-League team will play 10 of their 13 home games of …
APL debuts Official A-Leagues Fantasy and Tipping for 2022-23
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced the launch of the A-Leagues’ first ever Fantasy and Tipping competitions to commence …
CommBank Stadium to host historic Australia Cup Final
Football Australia has announced that CommBank Stadium in Sydney will host the Australia Cup 2022 Final between Sydney United 58 …
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 …
2022-23 Liberty A-League fixtures to promote more fan engagement
The Liberty A-League Women 2022-23 season have been released alongside a new show, free tickets for juniors and kick-off times. …
Adelaide United participate in sports betting awareness program ‘Here For The Game’
Earlier this week, Adelaide United’s senior men’s squad participated in a ‘Here For The Game’ sports betting awareness and education …
Adelaide United continue partnership with Jarvis Cars
Adelaide United has announced that Jarvis Cars has furthered its commitment to the Club for the upcoming 2022/23 season. The …
Brisbane Roar announce trio of General Manager appointments
Brisbane Roar has announced that Matt Smith and Ante Kovacevic have joined the club as General Managers. The Roar have …
A-Leagues broadcast schedule announced for 2022/23 season
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Paramount Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have today announced a new television broadcast schedule for …
Macarthur to launch Bulls FC Academy in 2023
Macarthur FC are set to establish a direct player pathway from junior grassroots football to their Isuzu UTE A-League team …
Adelaide United confirm three-year McDonald’s extension
Adelaide United has announced that McDonald’s will continue its support of the Club as a Platinum Partner for a further …
Melbourne Victory welcomes Mt Albert Grammar School as an Academy Pathway Partner
A new partnership with Mt Albert Grammar School (MAGS) will see New Zealand’s most successful sporting high school working alongside …
Football Australia confirms adoption of FIFA’s newly implemented loan provisions
Football Australia have confirmed the adoption of recently implemented FIFA loan provisions and specific domestic loan provisions for professional players …
Paramount+ set to become available to Qantas flyers through new deal
Paramount Australia and New Zealand have announced a brand-new entertainment partnership with Qantas.
Western United unveil Andrew Durante in Player Welfare and Development Manager role
Having retired recently at the conclusion of the 2020/21 season, A-Leagues veteran Andrew Durante will return to Western United in …
Ante Juric: “Be genuine and true to yourself and don’t try to be a Joe Blow”
“Be genuine and true to yourself, don’t try to be Joe Blow or whoever because people can see through that, …
Central Coast Mariners team up with PCYC and NSW Government to inspire youth
Central Coast Mariners are aiming to spread positivity in the community during the pre-season by engaging Australian football legend Andy …
Capital Football hosts referee education sessions with Alex King
Capital Football match officials were given the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s top officials, as FIFA and A-Leagues …
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 …
Paramount+ to release Sky Blue: Inside Sydney FC documentary
Paramount+ will debut the first of its locally produced sporting documentaries on Friday, 30 September, bringing Australian subscribers a four-part …
Melbourne City announce Asahi Super Dry as their Official Beer Partner
Melbourne City FC have announced a new partnership with Asahi Super Dry which will see the Japanese drink company take …
Football trailblazer Ebru Köksal appointed to Board of Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) and Football Australia (FA) have announced the appointment of global football identity, Ebru Köksal, CFA, to …