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

Jake Holub

Apr 67 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 510 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.

Australian football history: The 1974 South Australian season

David JA Grant

Apr 46 min read

Australian football history: The 1974 South Australian season

In 1974, the SA football season was Adelaide City's championship year. We delve deeper into the campaign that was in this historical piece.

A comprehensive preview of Melbourne City's off-season

Caydn Foley

Apr 38 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.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 5

Antonis Pagonis

Apr 25 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 5

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 5 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

Melburnian forward Oliver Kelaart realises his dream representing Sri Lanka

Cam Wyper

Mar 316 min read

Melburnian forward Oliver Kelaart realises his dream representing Sri Lanka

After recently earning his first cap and goal for Sri Lanka, Australian-born Oliver Kelaart shared his international story with FPF.

Kasey Wehrman: The former Socceroo calling Norway his second home

Christian Marchetti

Mar 2817 min read

Kasey Wehrman: The former Socceroo calling Norway his second home

FPF recently spoke to former Socceroo and Olympian Kasey Wehrman about his close relationship with Norwegian football.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 4

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 265 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 4

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 4 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

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

Nicholas Rupolo

Mar 234 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.

A lack of unity surrounds South Hobart's 'Tasmanian NST Team'

Declan Mythen

Mar 234 min read

A lack of unity surrounds South Hobart's 'Tasmanian NST Team'

On March 1, South Hobart FC announced its intention to enter a new Pan-Tasmanian entity into the National Second Tier.

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 217 min read

Pega Sports: The player-created brand empowering clubs through high-quality teamwear

Pega Sports is disrupting the SA teamwear market and FPF spoke to its Founder, Kosta Mantis, as he plots the brand's expansion.

Previewing an exciting month for Australia's "other" national teams

Matt Olsen

Mar 215 min read

Previewing an exciting month for Australia's "other" national teams

After critical periods for the Socceroos and the Matildas, Australia's "other" national teams now have a massive few weeks ahead of them.

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

Matt Olsen

Mar 197 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.

"Gain my rhythm and build momentum" - Tyrese Francois on Fulham and Danish loan move

Ian Pulczynski

Mar 146 min read

"Gain my rhythm and build momentum" - Tyrese Francois on Fulham and Danish loan move

Tyrese Francois recently spoke to FPF about his loan spell at Danish club Vejle BK, as he also still eyes regular minutes at Fulham.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 3

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 145 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 3

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 3 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

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

Harry Bailey

Mar 117 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 86 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.

Flexibility key to Matildas success at the Paris Olympics

Jake Holub

Mar 75 min read

Flexibility key to Matildas success at the Paris Olympics

Last Wednesday night saw the Matildas secure qualification for the Olympics, smashing Uzbekistan in an overpowering display.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 2

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 65 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 2

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 2 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 1

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 285 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 1

Every week FPF looks at the big winners and losers from the 2024 NPL SA season. Check out our picks from Round 1.