The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced Stephen Conroy as Executive Chairman of the organisation, effective immediately. The former Labour …
‘Caceres Clause’ set to be phased out ahead of the 2025/26 A-Leagues season
Football Australia, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), and the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have confirmed a joint commitment to review …
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 …
Stall warnings firing in the Newcastle Jets cockpit
Stall warnings have alarmed for Newcastle Jets as it’s understood that beyond this season, Australian Professional Leagues (APL) are unable …
Scraping through: What the APL can improve ahead of the next Unite Round
The first iteration of Unite Round has not gone by without criticism, but the product itself may well have saved …
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 …
Premier League owner confirmed as preferred bidder for A-Leagues Licence in Auckland
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have confirmed that Bill Foley, owner of Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, has been identified …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Con Boutsianis: “The nation is not going to get better by just playing more games”
South Melbourne icon Con Boutsianis is steadfast in his view that issues in Australian football’s much-debated talent pathways are rooted …
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 …
Second designated player slot added for 2022-23 A-League Men’s season
A-League men’s clubs have been boosted by the introduction of a new rule which allows them to sign an extra …
Football Coaches Australia upholds the need for fair pay and suitable employment conditions in coach survey report
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) – Australia’s national Association for supporting qualified coaches at professional, semi-professional and community levels – have …
APL announce extended Liberty A-League season and 12th team for 2023/24
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have today announced that the Liberty A-League Women’s competition will become a 12-team competition, with …
Football Australia announces removal of cap for professional transfer fees
Football Australia’s (FA) efforts to implement a modern and progressive domestic transfer system in-line with football’s global market within the …
APL secures AFC media rights agreement
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have officially secured the rights to the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) competitions via an exclusive …
Q&A with Danny Townsend: “We are about unifying the game”
When the Matildas crashed out of the Women’s Asian Cup and the Socceroos dropped points to China in a crucial …
Danny Townsend takes up CEO role at Australian Professional Leagues
Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have announced that Danny Townsend will step up to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Australian Professional Leagues announce minority investment from Silver Lake
Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the entity responsible for the operation, commercialisation and marketing of professional football in Australia, have today announced that Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, has made a significant minority investment in the organisation.
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.
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.
Football Australia welcomes Nathan Magill as Head of Referees
Football Australia has appointed vastly experienced national refereeing assessor and instructor, Nathan Magill, as Head of Referees.
A-Leagues launch new digital hub for football
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), the entity charged with growing the professional football leagues in Australia, has unveiled its unique …
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.
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 …
Newcastle Jets licence terminated by Football Australia
Newcastle Jets’ A-League and W-League licence has been terminated by Football Australia and Australian Professional Leagues (APL). The termination takes …