The Newcastle Jets have confirmed Ampcontrol as a Major Partner for the 2022/23 Liberty A-League season, marking the first year …
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.
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 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.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 8 with Gary Cole interviewing Jeff Hopkins
Jeff Hopkins is currently the W-League Championship winning Head Coach of Melbourne Victory, after his coaching career began in the UK.
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).
W-League set for expansion ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The W-League is set to grow by three teams in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
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.
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.
Football Australia and Commonwealth Bank begin partnership to grow women’s football
Football Australia have today announced the start of a game-changing partnership with Commonwealth Bank. Originally announced in April this year, …
100 years of women’s football to be celebrated by Football Queensland
Football Queensland have announced upcoming celebrations for the 100-year anniversary of women’s football in the sunshine state.
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 Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S2 Ep 5 with Gary Cole interviewing Catherine Cannuli
Catherine Cannuli has recently been appointed as Head Coach of the W-League team at Western Sydney Wanderers after spending a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Football Coaching Life Podcast recap with Vicki Linton
On Season 2 Episode 2 of The Football Coaching Life, Gary Cole interviews Canberra United head coach Vicki Linton. It …
Melbourne Victory W-League head coach Jeff Hopkins: “There are so many positive things happening in the game right now”
Jeff Hopkins coached Melbourne Victory to the most dramatic of wins in this years W-League final – a goal directly …
Why the barriers for female coaches must be eliminated
Last Monday night (May 24) saw Football Coaches Australia (FCA), in tandem with representatives from all across the Australian football …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Football Australia recognise Female Football Week achievements
Football Australia are celebrating the achievements and contributions of women and girls in football as part of Female Football Week …
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 …
Regional NSW gets boost ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
A NSW Government funded talent identification and youth development program over the next three years will help young girls who …
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 …
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 …
FFA signs three-year deal with Priceline
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have signed a three-year partnership agreement with Priceline Pharmacy, in a deal which will support the …
W-League awards to be held this week
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed a special W-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will take place this Thursday, …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Is the W-League ready for its first transgender player?
With international transgender athletes the current focus of protests by some female competitors, who are calling for a levelling of …
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 …
Matildas extend key partnership
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has agreed to extend their partnership with Westfield as the leading sponsor for the Australian women’s …