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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.

Rejuvenated Reno: How Melbourne Victory unlocked Piscopo in Macarthur win

Caydn Foley

Nov 54 min read

Rejuvenated Reno: How Melbourne Victory unlocked Piscopo in Macarthur win

We look at how Melbourne Victory's use of Reno Piscopo as a number 10 instead of a traditional winger helped them beat Macarthur.

What have we learned from the Wellington Phoenix's start to 2024/25?

Rob Binns

Nov 55 min read

What have we learned from the Wellington Phoenix's start to 2024/25?

With four points from a possible nine, Rob Binns considers what we learned from the Wellington Phoenix's start to their 2024/25 season.

A-League Women: Naomi Chinnama taking it one day at a time ahead of new Glory adventure

Matt Olsen

Nov 26 min read

A-League Women: Naomi Chinnama taking it one day at a time ahead of new Glory adventure

Naomi Chinnama spoke to FPF ahead of her Perth Glory stint beginning with an A-League Women's opener against old friends at Melbourne City.

"We're not that far off" - Stenta plotting Adelaide United's A-League Women's rebound

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 314 min read

"We're not that far off" - Stenta plotting Adelaide United's A-League Women's rebound

Adelaide United Women's coach Adrian Stenta spoke to FPF about his side's determination to rebound after a disappointing 2023/24 season.

The subtle changes Melbourne City should consider after Derby disaster

Caydn Foley

Oct 284 min read

The subtle changes Melbourne City should consider after Derby disaster

Caydn Foley questions whether Aurelio Vidmar's team selection allowed Melbourne City to have the most success in the Melbourne Derby.

Adelaide United's Emily Condon aiming to give young female footballers an advantage

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 274 min read

Adelaide United's Emily Condon aiming to give young female footballers an advantage

Entering her 11th A-League Women's season, Emily Condon is looking to give young female footballers the advantage she never had.

Opinion: Negligence to deep-rooted problems is plaguing Perth Glory again

Matt Olsen

Oct 255 min read

Opinion: Negligence to deep-rooted problems is plaguing Perth Glory again

In this opinion piece, Matt Olsen writes that for five seasons, Perth Glory has been negligent to many elements of its football operations.

Fornaroli or Vergos? Kisnorbo's tough call on Melbourne Victory's strikers

Caydn Foley

Oct 204 min read

Fornaroli or Vergos? Kisnorbo's tough call on Melbourne Victory's strikers

Patrick Kisnorbo will have much on his mind, including his strikers, following Melbourne Victory's draw in their A-League Men season opener.

A-League Men: Adelaide United's youngsters share their goals and ambitions for 2024/25

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 196 min read

A-League Men: Adelaide United's youngsters share their goals and ambitions for 2024/25

Adelaide United's young stars share their ambitions and goals with FPF as they prepare for the 2024/25 A-League Men season.

2024/25 A-League Men preview: Can the Wellington Phoenix go one better?

Rob Binns

Oct 187 min read

2024/25 A-League Men preview: Can the Wellington Phoenix go one better?

What can the A-League Men expect from Wellington Phoenix in 2024/25? We preview Giancarlo Italiano's side and ponder where they will finish.

The coaches: Five storylines for the 2024/25 A-League Men season

Harry Bailey

Oct 177 min read

The coaches: Five storylines for the 2024/25 A-League Men season

FPF delves into five of the more fascinating storylines surrounding the coaches for the 2024/25 A-League Men season.

2024/25 A-League Men preview: A closer look at the Victorian trio

Jake Holub

Oct 1711 min read

2024/25 A-League Men preview: A closer look at the Victorian trio

For this 2024/25 A-League Men preview, we look closely at the three Victorian clubs: Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory, and Western United.

Another new Perth Glory dawn: A 2024/25 preview as the Zdrilic era begins

Matt Olsen

Oct 156 min read

Another new Perth Glory dawn: A 2024/25 preview as the Zdrilic era begins

What can Perth Glory achieve in 2024/25? Is David Zdrilic set to end a lengthy finals drought? FPF previews their A-League Men campaign.

All the takeaways from Tony Popovic's first game as Socceroos boss

Christian Marchetti

Oct 1319 min read

All the takeaways from Tony Popovic's first game as Socceroos boss

Christian Marchetti has put together an extensive list of takeaways from the Socceroos' first game of the Tony Popovic era against China.

Hometown hero Goodwin breathes life into Socceroos World Cup qualifying campaign

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 114 min read

Hometown hero Goodwin breathes life into Socceroos World Cup qualifying campaign

In his first Socceroos game in Adelaide, hometown hero Craig Goodwin inspired his side to victory in its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Isaias well and truly "at home" ahead of season 10 with Adelaide United

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 105 min read

Isaias well and truly "at home" ahead of season 10 with Adelaide United

As he prepares for his 10th A-League Men season, Adelaide United's Isaias reflects on his time in Australia and talks post-retirement plans.

Socceroos-China: Adelaide welcomes back the original foe

David JA Grant

Oct 77 min read

Socceroos-China: Adelaide welcomes back the original foe

Before the Socceroos and China face off again, FPF looks back at their 1923 encounter, the first international football match in Adelaide.

"If you don't invest in it, you are not going to get it" - Mauk speaks out on A-Leagues media struggles

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 65 min read

"If you don't invest in it, you are not going to get it" - Mauk speaks out on A-Leagues media struggles

Stefan Mauk spoke to FPF about the lack of media coverage in Australian football and its impact on A-League growth and fan engagement.

"It was always on the cards" - Risdon's journey back home to Perth Glory

Matt Olsen

Oct 48 min read

"It was always on the cards" - Risdon's journey back home to Perth Glory

Last week, Perth Glory defender Josh Risdon returned to his home town Bunbury, and spoke to FPF ahead of the final stretch of his career.