Ben Horvath
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.
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Harry Bailey
- Aug 31
- 7 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.
Cody Ojeda
- Jul 26
- 6 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.
Christian Marchetti
- Jul 12
- 6 min
Upper 90 College: Promoting a "no-brainer" pathway for Australian footballers
Upper 90 College Founder John Stevanja is a major advocate for the American college system being a viable pathway for Australian youngsters.
Ben Horvath
- Jun 4
- 12 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.
Antonis Pagonis
- Mar 21
- 7 min
Pega Sports: The player-created brand empowering clubs through high-quality teamwear
Pega Sports is disrupting the SA teamwear market and FPF spoke to its Founder, Kosta Mantis, as he plots the brand's expansion.
Antonis Pagonis
- Nov 29, 2023
- 9 min
Why cultural identity can be a point of difference for Football Australia's National Second Tier
The cultural and historical context of a National Second Tier, should it be channelled positively, can prove a point of difference.
Antonis Pagonis
- Nov 17, 2023
- 9 min
Player Performance Project: The 10-dollar-a-week program developing elite footballers
FPF spoke to Josh Smith about the Player Performance Project how it has evolved into creating an elite pathway for SA footballers.
Antonis Pagonis
- Oct 24, 2023
- 7 min
Kano philosophy aims to make national team success possible through grassroots connection
Kano Football co-founder Ehsan Popal spoke to FPF about his program's strategy, connections to Japanese football, and its long-term goal.
Christian Marchetti
- Jul 1, 2023
- 14 min
IberCup ANZ: The group exposing Australian talent to a prestigious international pathway
In November 2022, IberCup ANZ was created as the Oceania arm of IberCup, one of the most esteemed international youth football tournaments.
Jack Twohill
- May 4, 2023
- 5 min
Dudley Redhead United: A local club with a local conscience
Competing in the Zone Premier League in the NNSW system, Dudley Redhead United Football Club have a unique story that deserves to be told.
Cody Ojeda
- Mar 13, 2023
- 6 min
From Orange to Liverpool: Barnstoneworth United's 492-kilometre Australia Cup away day
FPF recently spoke to Barnstoneworth United's Brock Logan to discuss his side's 492-kilometre, seven-hour round trip in the Australia Cup.
Antonis Pagonis
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
"It is like a dream to be here" - Barca Academy Australia launches in Adelaide
As January's camps approach, Barça Academy Australia launched in Adelaide last week.
Christian Marchetti
- Sep 10, 2022
- 2 min
Barca Academy coming to Australia in 2023
Barça Academy, affiliated with Spanish giants FC Barcelona, has announced that they are bringing their football camps to Australia in 2023.
Ian Pulczynski
- May 11, 2022
- 5 min
"Australians love an underdog" - Humble Quakers Hill excited for David vs Goliath cup clash
Quakers Hill Juniors, one of the biggest clubs in the Blacktown football association, are preparing for a landmark fixture tomorrow night.
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