Weekly update: Latest NPL partnership announcements

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Read here for the latest news and updates on NPL partnerships across each state in Australia.

NPL VIC

Preston Lions

Titan Pre-Mix Concrete – Providers of premium concrete solutions and exceptional service for residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Masalkovski Group – A family-owned business specialising in recycling, excavation and landfill services. Since 1974, the team has provided resource recovery and earthmoving.

Allcar Towing Group – A high quality and professional towing service, with a team of dedicated drivers and support staff committed to helping customers involved in accidents.

Chemist Warehouse – Australia’s largest discount pharmacy, committed to providing customers with affordable and accessible healthcare products.

The Butchers Daughter – Family-owned for over 40 years and renowned for supplying high-quality products including kebapi, gyros,cured meats and gourmet sausages.

T.S. Auto Electrics – For over 30 years, TS Auto has provided clients with repairs and an extensive range of services including EFI and CRD engine & Transmission Control Systems, Alternators, Starters and more.

La Monte Tiles – Family-operated with over 100 years of combined experience, La Monte Tiles specialise in premium Italian porcelain, ceramic and natural stone tiles.

Allied Print Australia – A leading print management company, offering an extensive variety of services including design, printing, banners, brochures and promotional products.

KBG Building and Construction – Striving to create sustainable projects across residential, commercial and industrial sites, KBG combine affordability and innovation to ensure their works are made for the long-term.

Heidelberg United 

Alpha Seafoods – Reliable and high quality food service solutions in Victoria since 1991. The team now supplies over 1,500 products to more than 200 customers across Victoria.

Dandenong Thunder

Cameron – Leaders in Melbourne’s South-East commercial and industrial property deals. The team has provided excellent customer service and guidance, backed by over 45 years of experience.

CNC Pro – Melbourne-based carpenters and cabinet specialists, offering services across design and installation for commercial and domestic clients.

NPL NSW

Wollongong Wolves

Buonissimo Cucina – Founded in 2016, Buonissimo has grown from a bakery supplying premium products to supermarkets across Australia and New Zealand, to producing over 100 products including frozen items.

MCR (Multi Civil & Rail) – A leader in rail services, MCR is the largest provider of rail safe working staff in Australia with over 450 clients. They lead the way in the industry for innovation, safety and efficiency.

SD Raiders

Crown Electrical Solutions – Offering an extensive range of services for home automation solutions, Crown Electrical Solutions can help clients achieve their project goals with innovative and dependable technology.

NPL Northern NSW

Cooks Hill United

Aspira Business and Financial Services – Aspira prides itself on building genuine relationhips with clients to ensure long-term and sustainable success for their financial goals. Based in Newcastle and Maitland, they are a business ally for many locals.

The George Darby Hotel – A popular hotel and restaurant setting in Newcastle, the George Darby Hotel offers excellent food options and entertainment nights throughout the week.

Harcourts – Operating since 1888, Harcourts offers a full range of services in the real estate industry, both locally and internationally in the USA, China, Canada and more.

Manning Valley – Since 1989, Manning Valley have only produced free range, quality eggs grown on Australian farms. The team is led by a ‘flock first’ policy and dedication to nurturing the natural environment of the farm.

NPL QLD

Wynnum Wolves

Trace Project Management – Experts in high-quality projects, as well as end-to-end management and advisory services for clients. All projects are delivered with care, precision and professionalism.

Olympic FC

Symferon Wealth – Brisbane-based financial advisory firm with deeply connected roots to Olympic FC and the local area. The team at Symferon are committed to acting always in the best interests of their clients to support financial wellbeing.

NPL WA

Armadale SC 

Aview Windows & Doors – From consultation to installation, Aview deliver premium service across windows and doors. The team is renowned for providing durable and reliable products.

Spinifex Sheds – A local independent shed dealer in Perth since 2010, Spinifex build sheds designed to endure harsh Australian conditions through premium materials and expertise.

Olympic Kingsway

PPC Supplies – An experienced team supplying plasterboard, insulation and building materials. PPC works across Western Australia and South Australia.

Western Knights

Peninsula Personal Injury Lawyers – For over 45 years, PPIL have provided clients with exceptional and transparent service when handling claims. They offer services across vehcile accidents, public liability, workers compensation and more.

Optimus Fleet – Delivering top quality steel fabrication, poly pipe solutions and workforce services for mining, construction and infrastructure projects. Their global partenrships and reputation are built on affordability, innovation and dependable solutions.

Perth Redstar 

Credentia Construction – With more than 60 years of combined experience, Credentia are committed to delivering quality construction projects backed by integrity, trust and an innovative spirit.

Stirling Macedonia

Stirling Central Shopping Centre – A go-to location in Stirling for family and friends to relax, shop and find a huge range of entertainment services.

NPL NT

Casuarina FC

AJ Couriers & Haulage – Providing reliable courier, freight and logistics services, AJ Couriers & Haulage operate with an extensive fleet across the Northern Territory.

 

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Spain’s Liga F receives history-making investment into women’s football

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The deal, worth AUD 91 million (€55 million) across four seasons, represents a monumental investment into Liga F and women’s football by Gasol16 Ventures and Fortified Partners.

 

Setting the pace

The investment comes as a hugely signficant moment in the history of women’s football not just in Spain, but across Europe.

But, given Spain’s commitment to growing the women’s game in recent years (and the world-beating teams it produces as a result), it is hardly a surprise that Liga F is at the centre of this milestone.

In the 2024-25 season, Liga F distributed AUD 28 million to its clubs, as well as doubling television audiences across two years.

The rate of growth is astounding, and shows no signs of slowing down.

“Women’s football in Spain has made a spectacular leap in recent years: audiences have almost doubled in two seasons, and stadiums are incresingly full,” explained Founder and President of Gasol16 Ventures, Pau Gasol.

“Therefore, this is not a sentimental commitment to women’s sport. It is an investment decision based on data, market trends, and the conviction that women’s football represents a growth opportunity with enormous potential for value creation.”

Thus, Gasol’s motivation reveals much about his own reasons for investing, as well as about the current status of women’s football in Spain.

The landscape does not want, or need, sentimental commitment. It is a financial and sporting powerhouse in its own right, and one which can grow to new heights year-on-year.

 

Securing a successful future

Furthermore, the long-term nature of the deal (set for the next four seasons from the 2026-27 campaign) shows vision and ambition for what the league can become.

“This agreement allows us to look further ahead and equip ourselves with the necessary tools to continue building an increasingly strong, more competitive league with greater capacity to generate value for our clubs,” outlined President of Liga F Beatriz Álvarez Mesa.

“What excites me most about this alliance is not just the investment it brings, but the message it sends: there are people and institutions who believe in the potential of Liga F and want to be part of its growth.”

 

Final thoughts

This is in stark contrast to the current situation of the A League Women in Australia, which PFA Chief Executive Beua Busch described as at a “tipping point”.

The problems remain the same as they were several years ago. Investment, player satisfaction and attendances are well below other major leagues. The key is creating a product which presents the immense value of clubs, players and commercial opportunities.

Because when intentional investment comes, the question stops being ‘who will invest?’ but ‘who wouldn’t?’ .

Juan Mata Commits to Melbourne Victory’s Future with Ownership Stake

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Melbourne Victory has announced that Spanish football icon Juan Mata has joined the club’s ownership group, marking one of the most significant investment moves by a current international footballer in Australian football history.

The agreement sees Mata acquire an ownership stake in Victory while continuing to weigh up whether he will extend his playing career beyond the 2025/26 A-League Men’s season. The investment is separate from any future playing contract and reflects a long-term commitment to both the club and the wider Australian football landscape.

Should Mata eventually retire from professional football, he will also take on a leadership role by chairing a newly established football committee at Melbourne Victory, helping shape the club’s football operations and strategic direction.

More than another football investment

While former elite players have increasingly entered football ownership around the world, Mata’s decision stands apart because he is investing directly into the club he currently represents.

The move places Melbourne Victory among a growing list of clubs benefiting from investment by globally recognised football figures. However, unlike celebrity ownership groups where players often become passive investors after retirement, Mata is embedding himself within the club while still competing at the highest domestic level.

Commercial terms of the transaction remain confidential, although the investment has been described as a significant long-term minority stake designed to strengthen the partnership between Mata and the club well beyond his playing career.

A vote of confidence in Australian football

Perhaps the most significant aspect of the announcement is what it says about the perception of Australian football internationally.

After arriving in Australia following spells with some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Valencia, few would have predicted that Mata would choose to invest his own capital into an A-League club.

Instead, the 2010 FIFA World Cup winner has described Australian football as a competition with genuine long-term potential.

“Australian football has a future I genuinely believe in,” Mata said.

“From the moment I arrived at Melbourne Victory, I’ve felt the passion of this club and the potential of the A-Leagues, and I want to be part of building what comes next—not just for a season, but for the long term.”

Mata added that becoming a shareholder represented “the natural next step” after enjoying his first season at Victory.

Rewarding an outstanding first season

The investment follows what has been one of the finest individual campaigns by a marquee player in recent A-League history.

The 38-year-old registered five goals and 13 assists across 25 appearances during the 2025/26 season, earning the Johnny Warren Medal as the league’s best player while also claiming Melbourne Victory’s Player of the Year honours. His performances helped guide Victory back into the Finals Series and demonstrated that his influence extends far beyond his reputation.

Rather than treating Australia as a final destination before retirement, Mata has instead become increasingly involved in shaping the game’s future.

A growing portfolio of sporting investments

Melbourne Victory is not Mata’s first venture into sports ownership.

The Spaniard already holds ownership interests in Major League Soccer expansion club San Diego FC and Formula One outfit Alpine Racing. He has also invested in Mercury/13, the multi-club ownership group focused on developing women’s football globally.

These investments reflect a broader trend among modern footballers who are leveraging their experience and networks beyond their playing careers. For Melbourne Victory, securing someone with Mata’s global football knowledge, commercial experience and international connections represents an opportunity that extends well beyond the pitch.

Landmark moment for Melbourne Victory

Victory Chairman John Dovaston described Mata’s investment as a significant endorsement of both the club and the A-Leagues.

According to Dovaston, Mata is a discerning investor with stakes in elite sporting organisations worldwide, making his decision to back Melbourne Victory a strong signal of confidence in the club’s direction and the league’s future.

Managing Director Caroline Carnegie echoed those sentiments, describing the announcement as “genuinely groundbreaking” and highlighting Mata’s combination of world-class football intelligence, investor mindset and long-term commitment.

A statement beyond Melbourne

Australian football has long sought greater international credibility. Not only through marquee signings, but through meaningful long-term investment.

Mata’s decision represents something arguably more valuable than a headline player signing. By committing financially to Melbourne Victory, he is effectively betting on the future growth of both the club and the A-Leagues.

At a time when Australian football continues to pursue increased investment, stronger governance and greater global relevance, having one of the game’s most respected figures choose to become an owner may ultimately prove to be one of the competition’s most powerful endorsements.

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