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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.
Harry Bailey
May 7, 20247 min read

Futsalroos: A closer look at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup with Shervin Adeli
FPF spoke to Futsalroos veteran Shervin Adeli about the sport's recent history and the group's upcoming challenge at the Futsal Asian Cup.
Matt Olsen
Apr 17, 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.
Antonis Pagonis
Apr 15, 20247 min read

The road to Paris: Previewing the Olyroos' Asian Cup campaign with Lachlan Brook
FPF spoke to Lachlan Brook ahead of the U23 AFC Asian Cup, where the Olyroos will attempt qualification for a second consecutive Olympics.
Matt Olsen
Apr 15, 20246 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.
Nicholas Rupolo
Mar 23, 20244 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.
Declan Mythen
Mar 23, 20244 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.
Matt Olsen
Mar 21, 20245 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.
Harry Bailey
Mar 11, 20247 min read

Will Australia ever host a men's World Cup?
After abstaining from 2034, FPF analyses the broader football landscape to assess whether a men's World Cup will ever come to Australia.
Harry Bailey
Dec 25, 20239 min read

Why the A-League Men's salary-capped nature could condemn Sydney FC to more mediocrity
After another night to forget in the Big Blue, Sydney FC's current situation raises an interesting question for A-League Men teams.
Caydn Foley
Dec 19, 20235 min read

Why cultural identity can be a point of difference for Football Australia's National Second Tier
The cultural and historical context of a National Second Tier, should it be channelled positively, can prove a point of difference.
Antonis Pagonis
Nov 29, 20239 min read

Magic in Perth proves Matildas audience is here to stay
The second round of AFC Olympic Qualifying provided the perfect spark to keep Australia on board the Matildas hype train.
Matt Olsen
Nov 2, 20234 min read

It's time for Australian football to unite and discard the negativity
FPF's Ben Horvath explains why it’s time for Australian football to unite and change the negative mindset that has often held the game back.
Ben Horvath
Oct 29, 202312 min read

Miles Downie: Leading a Futsalroos revival and growing the pathway
FPF spoke to Futsalroos Head Coach Miles Downie to review their recent Asian Cup qualification and the latest developments with the sport.
Matt Olsen
Oct 26, 20235 min read

Football Tasmania: New CEO, new changes? Everything to look out for in 2024
FPF looks at all the major topics surrounding Tasmanian football as a new era begins under Football Tasmania CEO Tony Pignata.
Tanner Coad
Sep 30, 202312 min read

The road to Paris: Vidmar and the Olyroos wary of early challenge
FPF spoke to Olyroos manager Tony Vidmar to discuss life in camp and what we can expect from the team as they begin Asian Cup qualifying.
Matt Olsen
Sep 6, 20235 min read


FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Ex-Matildas boss Darby discusses "ideal" semi-final blockbuster
We delved back into the archives to speak with Steve Darby, a trailblazing English manager for the Australia National Women's soccer team.
Matt Olsen
Aug 16, 20236 min read


The Matildas' moment: The World Cup history shaping a quarterfinal for the ages
The Matildas team, who have taken the country by storm, out-rating the AFL Grand Final on free-to-air television, has always existed.
Matt Olsen
Aug 12, 20235 min read


The community club that dares: Fraser Park FC eyeing National Second Tier
FPF spoke exclusively with the Fraser Park FC Board of Directors to discuss the club’s unprecedented National Second Tier ambitions.
Declan Mythen
Aug 10, 20234 min read

Australia Cup 2023: Danny Graystone's MetroStars keen to make the most of "fairytale competition"
After returning the MetroStars to the Australia Cup final rounds, Danny Graystone spoke to FPF about their ambitions in the competition.
Antonis Pagonis
Aug 2, 20236 min read
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