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How both of South Australia's Federation Cup finalists are winners

Antonis Pagonis

Jul 12, 20224 min read

How both of South Australia's Federation Cup finalists are winners

South Australian State League One leaders Modbury Jets take on NPL SA champions Adelaide City in the 2022 Federation Cup Final this weekend.

Free scoring Fiechtner in the form of his life at Lions FC

Ian Pulczynski

Jun 10, 20224 min read

Free scoring Fiechtner in the form of his life at Lions FC

A Grand Final win last season and now leading the race for the golden boot, Lions FC striker Alex Fiechtner is in red-hot form.

"I'm in the best form of my career" - Kur Kur

Ian Pulczynski

Mar 31, 20224 min read

"I'm in the best form of my career" - Kur Kur

A Grand Final winner in his first year at Adelaide City, South Sudan international Kur Kur is thriving at The Zebras.

"Marconi, Sydney United, are the best games" - Jaiden Kucharski

Ian Pulczynski

Mar 12, 20225 min read

"Marconi, Sydney United, are the best games" - Jaiden Kucharski

It can be daunting for some to play top tier football in New South Wales. But 19-year-old Sydney FC attacker Jaiden Kucharski is thriving.

"It was a great honour and achievement to get that phone call" - Jared Clark

Ian Pulczynski

Mar 8, 20225 min read

"It was a great honour and achievement to get that phone call" - Jared Clark

In less than two weeks, Croydon Kings defender Jared Clark will represent Vanuatu in the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup Oceania qualifiers.

"It's excitement rather than fear" - Sydney Olympic defender Michael Glassock relishing cup tie

Ian Pulczynski

Nov 24, 20213 min read

"It's excitement rather than fear" - Sydney Olympic defender Michael Glassock relishing cup tie

Sydney Olympic will square off against Sydney FC tonight, aiming to knock the five-time A-League Men champions out of the FFA Cup.

How Valentino Yuel rose from the NPL to international football

Thomas Pombart

Nov 9, 20213 min read

How Valentino Yuel rose from the NPL to international football

Newcastle Jets attacker Valentino Yuel arrived in Australia aged ten, not knowing any English and began his journey through the NPL.

Lochlan Czapla: The Adelaide boy chasing his football dreams in Scotland

Christian Marchetti

Oct 29, 20214 min read

Lochlan Czapla: The Adelaide boy chasing his football dreams in Scotland

An unknown to many Australian football fans, 18-year-old South Australian Lochlan Czapla is rising to prominence in Scotland.

From chaos in China to the NPL: Michael Marrone reveals all about his career

Christian Marchetti

Aug 30, 20219 min read

From chaos in China to the NPL: Michael Marrone reveals all about his career

Adelaide United legend Michael Marrone opened up on his time with the Reds amongst other topics in an exclusive interview with FPF.

West Wallsend collapse as clinical Thornton Redbacks dominate

Thomas Pombart

Jul 26, 20211 min read

West Wallsend collapse as clinical Thornton Redbacks dominate

The Thornton Redbacks have secured a comfortable 3-0 win away from home to West Wallsend in NSW's Northern League One.

West Wallsend prevail in fiery derby clash

Thomas Pombart

Jul 18, 20212 min read

West Wallsend prevail in fiery derby clash

West Wallsend has triumphed 5-1 in the latest Wallsend derby against the Wallsend Red Devils in the Northern League One in NSW.

Adelaide City consolidate top spot after tense affair against rivals Campbelltown

Christian Marchetti

Jul 10, 20212 min read

Adelaide City consolidate top spot after tense affair against rivals Campbelltown

Adelaide City has consolidated first on the NPL SA ladder after downing rivals Campbelltown City 2-1 at Adelaide City Park.

NPL NNSW and Northern League One Mid-Season Review

Thomas Pombart

Jul 8, 20213 min read

NPL NNSW and Northern League One Mid-Season Review

Halfway through the season, the two premier competitions in the Northern NSW football pyramid are shaping up nicely.

Football Belongs: Why the Optus Sport documentary should be watched by all Australians

Christian Marchetti

Jun 17, 20214 min read

Football Belongs: Why the Optus Sport documentary should be watched by all Australians

Football belongs. In the Australian sports landscape and the everyday lives of many Australians, it belongs.

What would the A-League look like this season with promotion and relegation?

Thomas Pombart

May 8, 20212 min read

What would the A-League look like this season with promotion and relegation?

The introduction of a National Second Division in 2022 is possible, with the hopeful addition of promotion and relegation.

How would a National Second Division work?

Thomas Pombart

Apr 15, 20212 min read

How would a National Second Division work?

As of yet, a National Second Division has not been “officially created”. But how would promotion and relegation be financially viable?

Why are NPL players overlooked by A-League clubs?

Thomas Pombart

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Why are NPL players overlooked by A-League clubs?

We see the same headline all the time, an NPL player is on trial with an A-League club but never ends up signing.