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The Wellington Phoenix have lost six of their best players. What now?
FPF reviews Wellington's departures and new acquisitions, and considers what moves they still need to make ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Rob Binns
Jul 31, 20249 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.
Ben Horvath
Jun 4, 202412 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.
Rob Binns
May 17, 20245 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.
Harry Bailey
May 7, 20247 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.
Nicholas Rupolo
Apr 25, 20244 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.
Jake Holub
Apr 19, 20246 min read

Nestory Irankunda and the Sisyphean struggle of Australian football
Nestory Irankunda's journey highlights his talent and resilience, but he faces challenges on and off the field in Australian football.
Antonis Pagonis
Apr 15, 20247 min read

The subtle signs that Nestory Irankunda's development is accelerating
After a challenging mid-season period, Nestory Irankunda is finishing the season by undertaking essential steps in his development.
Christian Marchetti
Apr 5, 202410 min read

Why community ownership is the ideal model for the A-Leagues
FPF's Nicholas Rupolo argues why it is time to embrace community ownership as the ideal model to save the A-Leagues from extinction.
Nicholas Rupolo
Mar 23, 20244 min read

VAR live mic: The next step forward in A-Leagues refereeing?
Since its introduction to the A-League in 2017, the Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) has become a prominent topic in global football.
Harry Bailey
Mar 11, 20247 min read

NPL SA 2024: A defining question for each club heading into the new season
FPF asks one defining question for each NPL SA club ahead of an exciting 2024 season.
Antonis Pagonis
Feb 23, 202410 min read

Selection headaches for Vidmar ahead of Melbourne City run-in
Marco Tilio and Mathew Leckie's Melbourne City returns bring quality. But they also bring selection dilemmas for manager Aurelio Vidmar.
Caydn Foley
Feb 21, 20244 min read

The AFC Asian Cup: A generation-defining quarter-final awaits the Socceroos
The anticipation for an Asian Cup quarter-final en route to one of the easiest semi-final draws in Australia's history is off the charts.
Matt Olsen
Feb 2, 20245 min read

Issues remain despite Melbourne City's return to the top six
The acquisition of James Jeggo could fill the void left by Hamza Sakhi, but other issues still remain prevalent for Melbourne City.
Caydn Foley
Jan 31, 20244 min read

The good, bad, and funny of the inaugural A-Leagues Unite Round
FPF looks back at the inaugural Unite Round weekend and what needs to be embraced and changed as the fate of the concept is decided in 2025.
Antonis Pagonis
Jan 18, 20246 min read

Injuries hurt, but there are alternatives for Melbourne City
Amid a minor injury crisis, Melbourne City are yet to rediscover their premiership form. Aurelio Vidmar may need to reassess team selection.
Caydn Foley
Dec 26, 20234 min read

Will Australia ever host a men's World Cup?
After abstaining from 2034, FPF analyses the broader football landscape to assess whether a men's World Cup will ever come to Australia.
Harry Bailey
Dec 25, 20239 min read

Why the A-League Men's salary-capped nature could condemn Sydney FC to more mediocrity
After another night to forget in the Big Blue, Sydney FC's current situation raises an interesting question for A-League Men teams.
Caydn Foley
Dec 19, 20235 min read

A-League Men: Understanding the erratic nature of Adelaide United's recent displays
On Sunday, Carl Veart was left pondering another game where Adelaide United displayed the varying extremes plaguing their performances.
Christian Marchetti
Dec 12, 20237 min read

Inexperienced Jets: Newcastle's youthfulness lacking A-League Men polish
During the early rounds of season 2023/24, Newcastle Jets boss Rob Stanton has experimented with young talent, especially from the NPL NSW.
Jack Twohill
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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