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Elasticos, thunderbolts, and live drums: The good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour
We dissect the good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour, as fans swarmed onto CommBank Stadium to watch the legend Ronaldinho.

Cody Ojeda
Nov 7, 20246 min read


The subtle changes Melbourne City should consider after Derby disaster
Caydn Foley questions whether Aurelio Vidmar's team selection allowed Melbourne City to have the most success in the Melbourne Derby.

Caydn Foley
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Opinion: Negligence to deep-rooted problems is plaguing Perth Glory again
In this opinion piece, Matt Olsen writes that for five seasons, Perth Glory has been negligent to many elements of its football operations.

Matt Olsen
Oct 25, 20245 min read


The coaches: Five storylines for the 2024/25 A-League Men season
FPF delves into five of the more fascinating storylines surrounding the coaches for the 2024/25 A-League Men season.

Harry Bailey
Oct 17, 20247 min read


Young Matildas outclassed in horrific World Cup showing
The Young Matildas finishing their recent World Cup campaign goalless proves Australia's place in the world game is facing a harsh reality.

Matt Olsen
Sep 11, 20244 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.

Harry Bailey
Aug 31, 20247 min read


Highway to Hellas: What we learned from the Wellington Phoenix's Australia Cup exit
We discuss five key takeaways from the Wellington Phoenix's Australia Cup exit, and what we learned about the team heading into 2024/25.

Rob Binns
Aug 12, 20245 min read


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


Irankunda's journey hits spiralling pressure as he navigates increasing demands
Heavy media scrutiny and seemingly increasing expectations are starting to reflect in Nestory Irankunda's performances.

Jose Campo
Feb 16, 20245 min read
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