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A comprehensive guide to elite youth football pathways in Australia

Ben Horvath

Sep 1713 min read

A comprehensive guide to elite youth football pathways in Australia

FPF's Ben Horvath has written an extensive guide to what is involved in navigating Australian football's complicated youth pathway system.

Legacy '23: Assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on

Harry Bailey

Aug 317 min read

Legacy '23: Assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on

FPF analyses the Legacy '23 plan’s five pillars as a framework for assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on.

The Koori man shaping the next generation of Indigenous footballers

Cody Ojeda

Jul 266 min read

The Koori man shaping the next generation of Indigenous footballers

An Invitational XI comprised of Indigenous players participated for the first time ever at the recent Boys' National Youth Championships.

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

Christian Marchetti

Jul 126 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.

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.

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 217 min read

Pega Sports: The player-created brand empowering clubs through high-quality teamwear

Pega Sports is disrupting the SA teamwear market and FPF spoke to its Founder, Kosta Mantis, as he plots the brand's expansion.

Why cultural identity can be a point of difference for Football Australia's National Second Tier

Antonis Pagonis

Nov 29, 20239 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.

Player Performance Project: The 10-dollar-a-week program developing elite footballers

Antonis Pagonis

Nov 17, 20239 min read

Player Performance Project: The 10-dollar-a-week program developing elite footballers

FPF spoke to Josh Smith about the Player Performance Project how it has evolved into creating an elite pathway for SA footballers.

Kano philosophy aims to make national team success possible through grassroots connection

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 24, 20237 min read

Kano philosophy aims to make national team success possible through grassroots connection

Kano Football co-founder Ehsan Popal spoke to FPF about his program's strategy, connections to Japanese football, and its long-term goal.

IberCup ANZ: The group exposing Australian talent to a prestigious international pathway

Christian Marchetti

Jul 1, 202314 min read

IberCup ANZ: The group exposing Australian talent to a prestigious international pathway

In November 2022, IberCup ANZ was created as the Oceania arm of IberCup, one of the most esteemed international youth football tournaments.

Dudley Redhead United: A local club with a local conscience

Jack Twohill

May 4, 20235 min read

Dudley Redhead United: A local club with a local conscience

Competing in the Zone Premier League in the NNSW system, Dudley Redhead United Football Club have a unique story that deserves to be told.

From Orange to Liverpool: Barnstoneworth United's 492-kilometre Australia Cup away day

Cody Ojeda

Mar 13, 20236 min read

From Orange to Liverpool: Barnstoneworth United's 492-kilometre Australia Cup away day

FPF recently spoke to Barnstoneworth United's Brock Logan to discuss his side's 492-kilometre, seven-hour round trip in the Australia Cup.

"It is like a dream to be here" - Barca Academy Australia launches in Adelaide

Antonis Pagonis

Sep 27, 20223 min read

"It is like a dream to be here" - Barca Academy Australia launches in Adelaide

As January's camps approach, Barça Academy Australia launched in Adelaide last week.

Barca Academy coming to Australia in 2023

Christian Marchetti

Sep 10, 20222 min read

Barca Academy coming to Australia in 2023

Barça Academy, affiliated with Spanish giants FC Barcelona, has announced that they are bringing their football camps to Australia in 2023.

"Australians love an underdog" - Humble Quakers Hill excited for David vs Goliath cup clash

Ian Pulczynski

May 11, 20225 min read

"Australians love an underdog" - Humble Quakers Hill excited for David vs Goliath cup clash

Quakers Hill Juniors, one of the biggest clubs in the Blacktown football association, are preparing for a landmark fixture tomorrow night.