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What Matildas and Socceroos World Cup supporters need to do now

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 24, 20238 min read

What Matildas and Socceroos World Cup supporters need to do now

Following the FIFA Women's World Cup, FPF looks into the actions Australia's diverse fan groups must carry out as the game moves forward.

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.

NPL SA 2023 Finals Series: The winners and losers from Week One

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 23, 20234 min read

NPL SA 2023 Finals Series: The winners and losers from Week One

FPF again looks at the big winners and losers from the 2023 NPL SA season. Check out our picks from week one of the Finals Series.

Calder and Salisbury Inter relishing the underdog tag for WNPL & WSL Cup Final

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 17, 20236 min read

Calder and Salisbury Inter relishing the underdog tag for WNPL & WSL Cup Final

Salisbury Inter will again compete for silverware in the WNPL & WSL Cup Final. Co-captain Nicole Calder spoke to FPF about the occasion.

Emily van Egmond: Australia's stand-in hero

Jack Twohill

Aug 16, 20234 min read

Emily van Egmond: Australia's stand-in hero

Emily van Egmond adapted to a new role at the World Cup and showed the expertise expected of an experienced international.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Ex-Matildas boss Darby discusses "ideal" semi-final blockbuster

Matt Olsen

Aug 16, 20236 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.

NPL SA 2023: The winners and losers from Round 22

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 15, 20235 min read

NPL SA 2023: The winners and losers from Round 22

FPF again looks at each week's big winners and losers from the action-packed 2023 NPL SA season. Check out our picks from Round 22.

Australia Cup 2023: Matricciani and Campbelltown City welcome A-League challenge of Macarthur

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 13, 20235 min read

Australia Cup 2023: Matricciani and Campbelltown City welcome A-League challenge of Macarthur

Campbelltown City head coach Michael Matricciani is welcoming the challenge of taking on A-Leagues opponents Macarthur in the Australia Cup.

The Matildas' moment: The World Cup history shaping a quarterfinal for the ages

Matt Olsen

Aug 12, 20235 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.

The community club that dares: Fraser Park FC eyeing National Second Tier

Declan Mythen

Aug 10, 20234 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.

Keegan Smith: How the former A-League prodigy made his way to the Devonport Strikers

Tanner Coad

Aug 9, 20237 min read

Keegan Smith: How the former A-League prodigy made his way to the Devonport Strikers

In an interview with FPF, Devonport goalkeeper Keegan Smith expressed how he is welcoming the challenge of the Australia Cup final rounds.

Christian Marchetti

Aug 9, 202310 min read

Matildas Opposition Watch: France

FPF was at Hindmarsh Stadium on Tuesday night to witness a firsthand insight into the tactical challenges France will pose for the Matildas.

NPL SA 2023: The winners and losers from Round 21

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 7, 20235 min read

NPL SA 2023: The winners and losers from Round 21

FPF again looks at each week's big winners and losers from the action-packed 2023 NPL SA season. Check out our picks from Round 21.

South Australia's Charli Grant proud of "full guns blazing" World Cup debut

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 3, 20234 min read

South Australia's Charli Grant proud of "full guns blazing" World Cup debut

Despite the job being done for the Matildas against Canada, Tony Gustavsson provided SA fullback Charli Grant with the moment of a lifetime.

Australia Cup 2023: Danny Graystone's MetroStars keen to make the most of "fairytale competition"

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 2, 20236 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.

Australia Cup 2023: South Australian sides primed for their unique challenges

Antonis Pagonis

Jul 29, 20238 min read

Australia Cup 2023: South Australian sides primed for their unique challenges

As the Australia Cup final rounds approach, FPF looks at the unique challenges awaiting each of South Australia's representatives.

Stefan Mauk's 'The Inner Game' app allows for collaborative and proactive reflection

Antonis Pagonis

Jul 28, 20238 min read

Stefan Mauk's 'The Inner Game' app allows for collaborative and proactive reflection

He launched 'The Inner Game' a while ago but Stefan Mauk has taken another step so youngsters can improve the mental side of their game.

Matt Ross: The former school teacher and bus driver coaching at a home World Cup

Christian Marchetti

Jul 27, 202314 min read

Matt Ross: The former school teacher and bus driver coaching at a home World Cup

FPF recently spoke to South Korea's assistant coach, Australian Matt Ross, about his inspirational coaching journey.

Is the popularity of amateur sports gambling a concern for the NPL?

Harry Bailey

Jul 26, 20236 min read

Is the popularity of amateur sports gambling a concern for the NPL?

With amateur sports betting increasing in popularity, when does placing a bet impact the equity and integrity of Australian football?

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: The Australian connections from Group E to H

Matt Olsen

Jul 22, 20233 min read

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: The Australian connections from Group E to H

FPF has curated a list of ten teams Australian fans should watch at the Women's World Cup, given their hidden connection to the country.