Cody Ojeda

Elasticos, thunderbolts, and live drums: The good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour

Cody Ojeda

Nov 76 min read

Elasticos, thunderbolts, and live drums: The good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour

We dissect the good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour, as fans swarmed onto CommBank Stadium to watch the legend Ronaldinho.

The Koori man shaping the next generation of Indigenous footballers

Cody Ojeda

Jul 266 min read

The Koori man shaping the next generation of Indigenous footballers

An Invitational XI comprised of Indigenous players participated for the first time ever at the recent Boys' National Youth Championships.

Olympics 2024: Assessing the Matildas' group stage opponents

Cody Ojeda

Jul 255 min read

Olympics 2024: Assessing the Matildas' group stage opponents

FPF looks in-depth at the Matildas' fellow competitors at the Olympics to see what Tony Gustavsson's side is facing in France.

Sydney reign supreme? FPF predicts the 2023/24 A-League Men season

Cody Ojeda

Oct 20, 20237 min read

Sydney reign supreme? FPF predicts the 2023/24 A-League Men season

FPF contributors predict the top six, Grand Final and Golden Boot winner, and Johnny Warren Medallist for the new A-League Men season.

Gridal: How the A-Leagues fan favourite came to be

Cody Ojeda

Oct 6, 20236 min read

Gridal: How the A-Leagues fan favourite came to be

Ultimate A-League founder Justin Tickner, the man who created Gridal, recently spoke to FPF about how the online game came to life.

The FIFA Women's World Cup story: A fan perspective

Cody Ojeda

Sep 2, 20237 min read

The FIFA Women's World Cup story: A fan perspective

The Australian public was presented with a unique sporting experience through the FIFA Women's World Cup. And they bought into it.

The good, bad, and promising from the Matildas World Cup campaign

Cody Ojeda

Aug 23, 20237 min read

The good, bad, and promising from the Matildas World Cup campaign

FPF deep dives into the Matildas Women's World Cup campaign and looks at the past month's good, bad, and promising signs.

The festival providing a platform for emerging female football writers

Cody Ojeda

Jul 12, 20235 min read

The festival providing a platform for emerging female football writers

The hype for the Women’s World Cup on Australian soil is set to be accelerated with the Football Writers Festival commencing this weekend.

Star signing Princess Ibini set to boost UNSW on and off the pitch

Cody Ojeda

Jun 22, 20235 min read

Star signing Princess Ibini set to boost UNSW on and off the pitch

Following her UNSW debut, FPF spoke to new signing Princess Ibini and Women's Football Program Director and Board Member Nick Apoifis.

The Matildas selection questions Tony Gustavsson must answer for the Women's World Cup

Cody Ojeda

Jun 15, 20236 min read

The Matildas selection questions Tony Gustavsson must answer for the Women's World Cup

The Matildas should name their World Cup squad shortly. Tony Gustavsson must answer a few questions when shaping the final 23-player unit.

APIA Leichhardt's Isabella Coco-Di Sipio: Resilience, drive, and opening your own doors

Cody Ojeda

May 26, 20238 min read

APIA Leichhardt's Isabella Coco-Di Sipio: Resilience, drive, and opening your own doors

Isabella Coco-Di Sipio has experienced not just one or two but three long-term injuries. It has only strengthened her desire to play.

From Orange to Liverpool: Barnstoneworth United's 492-kilometre Australia Cup away day

Cody Ojeda

Mar 13, 20236 min read

From Orange to Liverpool: Barnstoneworth United's 492-kilometre Australia Cup away day

FPF recently spoke to Barnstoneworth United's Brock Logan to discuss his side's 492-kilometre, seven-hour round trip in the Australia Cup.

The importance of the Pride Cup, and how the APL is ensuring its success

Cody Ojeda

Feb 23, 20234 min read

The importance of the Pride Cup, and how the APL is ensuring its success

This weekend will see the first league-wide Pride Round in A-Leagues history. The APL deserves praise for the work put into this initiative.

The winners and losers of the World Cup break

Cody Ojeda

Feb 2, 20238 min read

The winners and losers of the World Cup break

Whether positive or negative, a winter World Cup, or summer for Australians, has undoubtedly had an impact on sides across the A-League Men.

The initiatives set to drive the A-League Women forward in 2022/23

Cody Ojeda

Nov 19, 20225 min read

The initiatives set to drive the A-League Women forward in 2022/23

The 2022/23 A-League Women season kicks off this weekend as perhaps the most fascinating to date. This time, the APL needs to get it right.

"I feed off it" - The viral star ready to light up the A-League Women

Cody Ojeda

Nov 9, 20229 min read

"I feed off it" - The viral star ready to light up the A-League Women

Maja Markovski is becoming a fan-favourite in a Melbourne Victory side with several Matildas, internationals, and A-League Women stalwarts.

Front Page Football's guide to A-Leagues Fantasy

Cody Ojeda

Oct 7, 20225 min read

Front Page Football's guide to A-Leagues Fantasy

After much anticipation when Danny Townsend and the APL took control of the A-Leagues, the return of A-League Fantasy has become a reality.

Melbourne domination, Sydney resurgence? FPF predicts the 2022/23 A-League Men season

Cody Ojeda

Oct 7, 20226 min read

Melbourne domination, Sydney resurgence? FPF predicts the 2022/23 A-League Men season

The world’s most extended professional off-season is over, and the new Isuzu Ute A-League Men campaign will kick off tonight.

Will the Wanderers get it right this time?

Cody Ojeda

Sep 28, 20226 min read

Will the Wanderers get it right this time?

With another squad overhaul happening in Western Sydney, why is a positive outcome expected this time?

"We're going to play our way" - The Young Matildas team ready to take on the world

Cody Ojeda

Jul 29, 20227 min read

"We're going to play our way" - The Young Matildas team ready to take on the world

Next month a new group of Aussie girls will experience what would be the most significant moment in their careers thus far.