Aki Ionnas is the General Manager & Director of Football at the Oakleigh Cannons FC, whose senior men’s side were …
Football Australia announces new format and October 2025 start date for National Second Tier
Big Changes Coming! New National Second Tier Set to Shake Up the League in 2025!
David Clarkson on returning to South Melbourne FC with Nicholas Maikousis at the helm
South Melbourne FC is one of the most successful and famous Australian clubs, a powerhouse in the National Soccer League …
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 …
Football Australia CEO James Johnson on National Second Tier: “It needs to be complementary to the A-League and also the NPL”
Football Australia CEO James Johnson had a chat with Paramount+ commentator and the host of SEN’s The Global Game podcast, …
How will the National Second Division impact the NPL?
Conversation surrounding the implementation of a National Second Division (NSD) within the Australian football pyramid has dominated discourse for some …
Football Australia open Expressions of Interest process for National Second Tier
The establishment of a National Second Tier Men’s competition has gained significant traction today with Football Australia formally inviting all …
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 …
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 …
South Melbourne sign record agreement with CF Capital
National Premier Leagues Victoria side South Melbourne FC have announced CF Capital as a Major Principal Partner for the next …
James Johnson on how the Club Licensing System is critical to progress of Second Division
On Thursday, Football Australia released their reformed Club Licensing System Regulations that will increase standards at clubs across the top …
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 …
Why 2021 was a groundbreaking year for Australian football
As 2021 draws to a close, it has proved to be another fantastic year of growth for the game – Soccerscene picks out five highlights.
Marshall Soper – the Gifted Journeyman
When Marshall Soper, the former Socceroo great, witnessed the demise of Harry Souttar with his ACL injury in the recent …
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.
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.
Sunshine Coast FC: The story behind Australia’s only full-time football youth program
The last decade of the Sunshine Coast Football Club’s journey embodies the ‘rollercoaster ride’ metaphor wholeheartedly.
Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge: “If we can get clarity and alignment together then I think we can see football reaching its potential”
A long-time adherent of the world game, Football NSW Chief Executive Officer Stuart Hodge has been in charge of the …
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 …
Passmore Reserve welcomes sports lighting installation
Manly Warringah Football Association’s Passmore Reserve will welcome sports lighting for the first time ever following an approval of installation …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Oakleigh Cannons well-placed to build on its competitive foundations
The Oakleigh Cannons are a club who are a staple of the top tier of Victorian football. The Cannons have …
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 …
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas: “We want the best possible national second division”
AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas has outlined his plans for the organisation for 2021, with the continued pursuit of the introduction …
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 …
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 …
Football Australia CEO James Johnson: “There are strategic objectives to gain from a second tier”
James Johnson has faced unprecedented challenges during his first 11 months as Football Australia CEO. But despite the global pandemic …
Former South Melbourne FC president weighs-in on second division
Former South Melbourne FC President George Vasilopoulos has provided his insights into the National Second Division, stating he believes many …
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 …
Nick Maikousis: National Second Division a “golden opportunity to unify football”
Long before the ‘Golden Generation’ went on to achieve stardom and represent the Australia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, …
Robert Cavallucci to prioritise grassroots growth over National Second Division
Football Queensland (FQ) CEO philosophically backs the concept of a National Second Division but maintains his key priority is to …
Football Queensland to assess impact of National Second Division
Football Queensland’s Future of Football 2020+ state-wide consultations will investigate the viability, possible structure and application of a National Second …
30 clubs vying to be part of National Second Division in 2022
The Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) have created a partner group involving 30 NPL clubs across Australia, with the …
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 …
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 …
Could COVID-19 stunt progress towards the Second Division?
The ongoing worldwide pandemic has seen the A-League, as well as all state competitions postpone their fixtures until further notice.
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Phil Moss: Australian football coaches deserve better
Former Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss claims football coaches in Australia deserve more respect and a higher level of …
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 …
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 …
‘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.
FFA form committee to consult on National Second Division
On Monday, the FFA announced they had convened a broad cross section of the football community to join the first …
FFA announce plan to introduce ‘B-League’ by 2021
Today, the FFA and chairman Chris Nikou announced a discussion paper that entails the plan to bring in a second …