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The Wellington Phoenix have lost six of their best players. What now?

Rob Binns

Jul 31, 20249 min read

The Wellington Phoenix have lost six of their best players. What now?

FPF reviews Wellington's departures and new acquisitions, and considers what moves they still need to make ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The other Croatians: O'Connor Knights ready to represent the ACT

Declan Mythen

Jul 29, 20243 min read

The other Croatians: O'Connor Knights ready to represent the ACT

FPF provides some background on the O'Connor Knights ahead of their inaugural Australia Cup Round of 32 venture tomorrow night.

A Millar's Tale: Cam ready for Moreton City Excelsior's Cup test

Adam Cattell

Jul 27, 20243 min read

A Millar's Tale: Cam ready for Moreton City Excelsior's Cup test

FPF caught up with Head Coach Cameron Millar ahead of Moreton City Excelsior's Australia Cup clash with Campbelltown City.

Upper 90 College: Promoting a "no-brainer" pathway for Australian footballers

Christian Marchetti

Jul 12, 20246 min read

Upper 90 College: Promoting a "no-brainer" pathway for Australian footballers

Upper 90 College Founder John Stevanja is a major advocate for the American college system being a viable pathway for Australian youngsters.

NPL NSW 2024: Championship power rankings heading into the season's final stretch

Jose Campo

Jul 9, 20248 min read

NPL NSW 2024: Championship power rankings heading into the season's final stretch

FPF ranks the top eight teams from this season's NPL NSW based on recent form and whether the clubs can claim championship glory in 2024.

Marius Zanin: Adelaide United's Football Director outlines challenges and the road ahead

Antonis Pagonis

Jun 27, 20247 min read

Marius Zanin: Adelaide United's Football Director outlines challenges and the road ahead

Adelaide United's Football Director, Marius Zanin, spoke to FPF about the challenges of his first year in the role and the road ahead.

Can Auckland FC succeed where past franchises failed?

Jose Campo

Jun 7, 20248 min read

Can Auckland FC succeed where past franchises failed?

Can Auckland FC rewrite the shortcomings of its predecessors and bring a new era of football to New Zealand and the A-Leagues?

Wellington Phoenix: Who's staying, who's going, and who could be snapped up?

Rob Binns

Jun 6, 20245 min read

Wellington Phoenix: Who's staying, who's going, and who could be snapped up?

With the dust having settled on the Wellington Phoenix’s 2023/24 season, the club will already be looking to the next campaign.

A-Leagues: 10 strategies that could help reinvigorate the domestic game

Ben Horvath

Jun 4, 202412 min read

A-Leagues: 10 strategies that could help reinvigorate the domestic game

FPF's Ben Horvath has compiled a 10-point plan that he believes will reinvigorate Australian football's domestic competitions.

The first leg of Wellington's Semi-Final was the perfect encapsulation of their season

Rob Binns

May 17, 20245 min read

The first leg of Wellington's Semi-Final was the perfect encapsulation of their season

The Wellington Phoenix's Semi-Final first leg draw with Melbourne Victory wasn't just another game – it reflected their entire season.

A-League Men 2023/24: FPF's U21 Team of the Season

Jake Holub

May 11, 202416 min read

A-League Men 2023/24: FPF's U21 Team of the Season

FPF has assembled a Team of the Season for the best performing U21 players throughout the 2023/24 A-League Men season.

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.

Kasey Wehrman: The former Socceroo calling Norway his second home

Christian Marchetti

Mar 28, 202417 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.