Football | Front Page Football 5/27

Federation Cup Final 2024: Hamish McCabe reflects on Modbury's road to the big day

Antonis Pagonis

Jul 34 min read

Federation Cup Final 2024: Hamish McCabe reflects on Modbury's road to the big day

Hamish McCabe and the Modbury Jets are aiming to claim silverware in the 2024 Federation Cup Final after a meteoric three-year rise.

Can Auckland FC succeed where past franchises failed?

Jose Campo

Jun 78 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 65 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.

George Best Down Under: A football icon's time in Australia

David JA Grant

Jun 66 min read

George Best Down Under: A football icon's time in Australia

In his new book “George Best Down Under”, author Lucas Gillard seeks to delve deeper into George Best’s time in Australia.

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

Ben Horvath

Jun 412 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.

Heyman saved the party amidst Matildas' hero's welcome in Adelaide

Antonis Pagonis

Jun 24 min read

Heyman saved the party amidst Matildas' hero's welcome in Adelaide

The Matildas rescued a late draw against China at Adelaide Oval thanks to A-League Women's top goalscorer Michelle Heyman.

Matildas in Adelaide: A long awaited return

David JA Grant

May 317 min read

Matildas in Adelaide: A long awaited return

The Matildas will return to Adelaide for the first time in five years, facing China in just their ninth-ever game in the SA capital.

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

Rob Binns

May 175 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.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 10

Antonis Pagonis

May 156 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 10

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 10 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

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

Jake Holub

May 1116 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.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 9

Antonis Pagonis

May 95 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 9

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 9 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

A-Leagues future: The APL labours on, or time for Football Australia to regain control?

Harry Bailey

May 77 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.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 8

Antonis Pagonis

May 26 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 8

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 8 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

Lest we forget: Remembering South Australian ANZAC footballers

David JA Grant

Apr 253 min read

Lest we forget: Remembering South Australian ANZAC footballers

Countless sportsmen had fallen before them. Countless more would follow. Lest we forget.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 7

Antonis Pagonis

Apr 256 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 7

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 7 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

APL's award night spin a savage cultural blow

Nicholas Rupolo

Apr 254 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 206 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 196 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.

"When are we playing Beograd?" - Maks Jurkovic and Adelaide Croatia Raiders anticipate derby return

Antonis Pagonis

Apr 187 min read

"When are we playing Beograd?" - Maks Jurkovic and Adelaide Croatia Raiders anticipate derby return

Maks Jurkovic's lifelong connection to Adelaide Croatia Raiders fuels his passion for the upcoming derby against FK Beograd.

"A game on everyone's mind" - FK Beograd captain Natsiopoulos previews Croatia derby

Antonis Pagonis

Apr 175 min read

"A game on everyone's mind" - FK Beograd captain Natsiopoulos previews Croatia derby

FK Beograd and Adelaide Croatia renew their rivalry in the 2024 NPL SA season. Andoni Natsiopoulos previews this weekend's grudge match.