A-Leagues

Holly McNamara's injury woes could be the making of her career

Jack Twohill

Nov 22
4 min

Holly McNamara's injury woes could be the making of her career

Holly McNamara must overcome pain and adversity again. Jack Twohill explains why her injury struggles could be the making of her career.

A closer look at Perth Glory's excellent A-League Women's start

Matt Olsen

Nov 20
5 min

A closer look at Perth Glory's excellent A-League Women's start

How is Alex Epakis' Perth Glory currently exceeding expectations in the A-League Women, and what lies ahead? FPF takes a closer look.

The agent's perspective: Nestory Irankunda signs for Bayern Munich

Christian Marchetti

Nov 19
9 min

The agent's perspective: Nestory Irankunda signs for Bayern Munich

In this exclusive, FPF spoke to Nestory Irankunda's agent about his Bayern Munich move and why it is the right club for the teenager.

What can we learn from Sydney FC's Asian adventure?

Matt Olsen

Nov 15
4 min

What can we learn from Sydney FC's Asian adventure?

FPF reflects on Sydney FC's performances at the Asian Women's Club Championship and what it means for the women's game moving forward.

Left red-faced: Adversity knocked on Adelaide United's door and no one answered

Antonis Pagonis

Nov 14
4 min

Left red-faced: Adversity knocked on Adelaide United's door and no one answered

After a heavy defeat, Carl Veart enters the international break pondering how to bridge the gap between Adelaide United's best and worst.

Analysis: Where did it go wrong for Adelaide United against Sydney FC?

Christian Marchetti

Nov 12
7 min

Analysis: Where did it go wrong for Adelaide United against Sydney FC?

FPF looks closely at where it all went wrong for Adelaide United in their heavy defeat to Sydney FC in A-League Men Round 4 action.

A-League Men: The U21 players to watch this season

Jake Holub

Nov 10
10 min

A-League Men: The U21 players to watch this season

Going through each club, FPF has compiled a list of players in the U21 age demographic you should watch over the new A-League Men season.

The killer instinct Rob Stanton's Newcastle Jets are lacking so far

Jack Twohill

Nov 7
4 min

The killer instinct Rob Stanton's Newcastle Jets are lacking so far

The promise shown by Rob Stanton's Newcastle has made their 2023/24 start all the more frustrating, as the Jets lack a killer instinct.

The big Mariners question as early signs suggest title defence is unravelling

Matt Olsen

Nov 6
4 min

The big Mariners question as early signs suggest title defence is unravelling

The Central Coast Mariners have outshot their opponents in every match this season, so where is it going wrong for Mark Jackson's side?

How did Adelaide United's young charges fare against original rivals Melbourne Victory?

Antonis Pagonis

Nov 6
5 min

How did Adelaide United's young charges fare against original rivals Melbourne Victory?

FPF examines how Carl Veart’s trust in his young players produced mixed results for Adelaide United against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Caydn Foley

Nov 6
4 min

Nestory Irankunda's youthful exuberance

Alex King will be the A-League Men's hot topic this week after handing Nestory Irankunda two debatable yellow cards in the Original Rivalry.

Keeping it simple: Aurelio Vidmar's Melbourne City debut

Caydn Foley

Nov 5
4 min

Keeping it simple: Aurelio Vidmar's Melbourne City debut

After only a few days with his players, new Melbourne City manager Aurelio Vidmar opted for a simple approach against Sydney FC.

The essence of Adelaide United on full display as Reds take A-League Men by storm

Antonis Pagonis

Nov 1
5 min

The essence of Adelaide United on full display as Reds take A-League Men by storm

After an incredible win against Melbourne City, FPF delves into the philosophy and historical context that has shaped Adelaide United.

Superb movement, overcoming fatigue, and a Socceroos claim: Fornaroli's incredible four-goal haul

Caydn Foley

Oct 31
4 min

Superb movement, overcoming fatigue, and a Socceroos claim: Fornaroli's incredible four-goal haul

Bruno Fornaroli's four goals on Sunday saw him make lethal runs, overcome fatigue, and stake a claim for a Socceroos recall.

Continuity and holistic performances shaping Adelaide United's incredible 2023/24 start

Christian Marchetti

Oct 30
9 min

Continuity and holistic performances shaping Adelaide United's incredible 2023/24 start

With a perfect start to 2023/24, and perhaps their best win under Carl Veart, Adelaide United's strategy may reap more rewards this season.

It's time for Australian football to unite and discard the negativity

Ben Horvath

Oct 29
12 min

It's time for Australian football to unite and discard the negativity

FPF's Ben Horvath explains why it’s time for Australian football to unite and change the negative mindset that has often held the game back.

Philosophy, style of play, tactics: Analysing new Central Coast Mariners boss Mark Jackson

Harry Bailey

Oct 27
9 min

Philosophy, style of play, tactics: Analysing new Central Coast Mariners boss Mark Jackson

FPF analyses the coaching history, philosophy, and possible tactics new Central Coast Mariners manager Mark Jackson might use this season.

The redemption stories from Adelaide United's season-opening victory

Antonis Pagonis

Oct 23
5 min

The redemption stories from Adelaide United's season-opening victory

At the core of Adelaide United's Round 1 triumph was a group who showed glimpses of overcoming the challenges that plagued them in 2022/23.

Heward-Belle strengthens starting claim in Western United's A-League Men opener

Caydn Foley

Oct 22
3 min

Heward-Belle strengthens starting claim in Western United's A-League Men opener

During their A-League Men opener, Thomas Heward-Belle staked his claim to be Western United's first-choice goalkeeper moving forward.

Analysing Nestory Irankunda's first Adelaide United start

Christian Marchetti

Oct 21
6 min

Analysing Nestory Irankunda's first Adelaide United start

FPF looks at how Nestory Irankunda fared on his first ever start, as Adelaide United began the new A-League Men season in style.