A-Leagues 3/14

A-Leagues future: The APL labours on, or time for Football Australia to regain control?

Harry Bailey

May 7, 20247 min read

A-Leagues future: The APL labours on, or time for Football Australia to regain control?

The A-Leagues are facing a tough road ahead, and fans continue to point to the APL's leadership for financial ruin and declining viewership.

APL's award night spin a savage cultural blow

Nicholas Rupolo

Apr 25, 20244 min read

APL's award night spin a savage cultural blow

Cancelling the Dolan Warren Awards ceremony is nothing short of disrespectful to Australia's football legends, Nicholas Rupolo writes.

The timely boosts setting Melbourne City up for a Wanderers "ding-dong battle"

Caydn Foley

Apr 20, 20246 min read

The timely boosts setting Melbourne City up for a Wanderers "ding-dong battle"

FPF has a Melbourne City preview of their season-defining A-League Men clash against the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Underdogs chasing a treble: The Central Coast Mariners' development into winners

Jake Holub

Apr 19, 20246 min read

Underdogs chasing a treble: The Central Coast Mariners' development into winners

The Central Coast Mariners have learnt the art of winning and finding a way to points in challenging games.

Nestory Irankunda and the Sisyphean struggle of Australian football

Antonis Pagonis

Apr 15, 20247 min read

Nestory Irankunda and the Sisyphean struggle of Australian football

Nestory Irankunda's journey highlights his talent and resilience, but he faces challenges on and off the field in Australian football.

Your favourite player's favourite boots: Mizuno's expansion into Australian football

Jake Holub

Apr 6, 20247 min read

Your favourite player's favourite boots: Mizuno's expansion into Australian football

Mizuno are making their mark on Australian football, with significant growth in A-Leagues players wearing their famous Runbird boots.

The subtle signs that Nestory Irankunda's development is accelerating

Christian Marchetti

Apr 5, 202410 min read

The subtle signs that Nestory Irankunda's development is accelerating

After a challenging mid-season period, Nestory Irankunda is finishing the season by undertaking essential steps in his development.

A comprehensive preview of Melbourne City's off-season

Caydn Foley

Apr 3, 20248 min read

A comprehensive preview of Melbourne City's off-season

Ahead of a massive off-season, FPF takes a closer look into how Melbourne City may revitalise their squad heading into the 2024/25 campaign.

Why community ownership is the ideal model for the A-Leagues

Nicholas Rupolo

Mar 23, 20244 min read

Why community ownership is the ideal model for the A-Leagues

FPF's Nicholas Rupolo argues why it is time to embrace community ownership as the ideal model to save the A-Leagues from extinction.

Daniel Bennie: The Perth Glory sensation starting to prove his worth

Matt Olsen

Mar 19, 20247 min read

Daniel Bennie: The Perth Glory sensation starting to prove his worth

Perth Glory teenager Daniel Bennie recently spoke to FPF about his wild start to life as a regular starter in the A-League Men.

VAR live mic: The next step forward in A-Leagues refereeing?

Harry Bailey

Mar 11, 20247 min read

VAR live mic: The next step forward in A-Leagues refereeing?

Since its introduction to the A-League in 2017, the Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) has become a prominent topic in global football.

"That used to be me" - Panagaris reflects on her journey and first Adelaide United goal

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 8, 20246 min read

"That used to be me" - Panagaris reflects on her journey and first Adelaide United goal

Adelaide United's Chrissy Panagaris speaks to FPF about her first professional goal and her journey from the WNPL to the A-League Women.

"A student of the game" - Damir Prodanovic's fascinating journey to the Newcastle Jets

Jack Twohill

Feb 27, 20249 min read

"A student of the game" - Damir Prodanovic's fascinating journey to the Newcastle Jets

Damir Prodanovic recently spoke to FPF about his journey to A-League Men's assistant management at the Newcastle Jets.

Selection headaches for Vidmar ahead of Melbourne City run-in

Caydn Foley

Feb 21, 20244 min read

Selection headaches for Vidmar ahead of Melbourne City run-in

Marco Tilio and Mathew Leckie's Melbourne City returns bring quality. But they also bring selection dilemmas for manager Aurelio Vidmar.

Giving the kids a go: Western United's increased reliance on their academy

Jake Holub

Feb 20, 20244 min read

Giving the kids a go: Western United's increased reliance on their academy

FPF analyses the promising young talent at Western United, where nine academy graduates have already made senior debuts this season.

Failing to convert: Melbourne Victory's all too familiar issue

Caydn Foley

Feb 16, 20245 min read

Failing to convert: Melbourne Victory's all too familiar issue

With Melbourne Victory's 15-game undefeated streak over, Tony Popovic's side must address their all too familiar wastefulness.

Irankunda's journey hits spiralling pressure as he navigates increasing demands

Jose Campo

Feb 16, 20245 min read

Irankunda's journey hits spiralling pressure as he navigates increasing demands

Heavy media scrutiny and seemingly increasing expectations are starting to reflect in Nestory Irankunda's performances.

12 simple and practical reforms to improve Australia's men's youth pathways

Ben Horvath

Feb 10, 202415 min read

12 simple and practical reforms to improve Australia's men's youth pathways

Ben Horvath outlines 12 initiatives that could be introduced to improve Australian football's men's youth development system.

The Newcastle Jets remain competitive in the face of adversity

Jack Twohill

Feb 9, 20245 min read

The Newcastle Jets remain competitive in the face of adversity

Despite what is shaping up as a disappointing season, the Newcastle Jets remain competitive with clear signs of progress on the field.

A two-year wait: Adelaide United's James Delianov rewarded for patience and professionalism

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 7, 20246 min read

A two-year wait: Adelaide United's James Delianov rewarded for patience and professionalism

After two years on the outer, James Delianov has reclaimed the position of starting goalkeeper at Adelaide United.