Antonis Pagonis
Hometown hero Goodwin breathes life into Socceroos World Cup qualifying campaign
In his first Socceroos game in Adelaide, hometown hero Craig Goodwin inspired his side to victory in its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
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David JA Grant
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Socceroos-China: Adelaide welcomes back the original foe
Before the Socceroos and China face off again, FPF looks back at their 1923 encounter, the first international football match in Adelaide.
Declan Mythen
Sep 257 min
Year Zero: The NST foundation clubs in season 2024
We felt it appropriate to examine how the eight National Second Tier foundation clubs fared in their respective 2024 NPL seasons.
Ben Horvath
Sep 1713 min
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.
Matt Olsen
Sep 114 min
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.
Harry Bailey
Aug 317 min
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.
Antonis Pagonis
Aug 307 min
Josh Smith: Sparking South Australia's Pacific football boom
Josh Smith spoke to FPF about his efforts that have turned South Australian football into a hub for Pacific Island footballers.
Matt Olsen
Aug 237 min
Joeys: Pacific paradise waves in on ASEAN champions
As the Joeys conclude their Pacific camp, Matt Olsen reviews how the ASEAN U16 champions fared and the political context behind their trip.
Cody Ojeda
Jul 266 min
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.
Ben Horvath
Jun 412 min
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.
David JA Grant
May 317 min
Matildas in Adelaide: A long awaited return
The Matildas will return to Adelaide for the first time in five years, facing China in just their ninth-ever game in the SA capital.
Harry Bailey
May 77 min
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.
Matt Olsen
Apr 177 min
Futsalroos: A closer look at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup with Shervin Adeli
FPF spoke to Futsalroos veteran Shervin Adeli about the sport's recent history and the group's upcoming challenge at the Futsal Asian Cup.
Antonis Pagonis
Apr 157 min
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.
Matt Olsen
Apr 156 min
The road to Paris: Previewing the Olyroos' Asian Cup campaign with Lachlan Brook
FPF spoke to Lachlan Brook ahead of the U23 AFC Asian Cup, where the Olyroos will attempt qualification for a second consecutive Olympics.
Nicholas Rupolo
Mar 234 min
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.
Declan Mythen
Mar 234 min
A lack of unity surrounds South Hobart's 'Tasmanian NST Team'
On March 1, South Hobart FC announced its intention to enter a new Pan-Tasmanian entity into the National Second Tier.
Matt Olsen
Mar 215 min
Previewing an exciting month for Australia's "other" national teams
After critical periods for the Socceroos and the Matildas, Australia's "other" national teams now have a massive few weeks ahead of them.
Harry Bailey
Mar 117 min
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
Dec 25, 20239 min
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.
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