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The cyclical challenge facing Graham Arnold and the Socceroos

Caydn Foley

Nov 18
4 min

The cyclical challenge facing Graham Arnold and the Socceroos

Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is already facing the cyclical challenge one game into another FIFA World Cup Qualifying cycle.

Warren Moon: Former A-League Men boss embracing Papua New Guinea challenge

Adam Cattell

Nov 17
3 min

Warren Moon: Former A-League Men boss embracing Papua New Guinea challenge

Australian manager Warren Moon spoke to FPF ahead of the Pacific Games, where he will guide Papua New Guinea's men's national team.

Magic in Perth proves Matildas audience is here to stay

Matt Olsen

Nov 2
4 min

Magic in Perth proves Matildas audience is here to stay

The second round of AFC Olympic Qualifying provided the perfect spark to keep Australia on board the Matildas hype train.

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.

Miles Downie: Leading a Futsalroos revival and growing the pathway

Matt Olsen

Oct 26
5 min

Miles Downie: Leading a Futsalroos revival and growing the pathway

FPF spoke to Futsalroos Head Coach Miles Downie to review their recent Asian Cup qualification and the latest developments with the sport.

Poweroos: One month out, confidence is high for another home World Cup

Caydn Foley

Sep 22
4 min

Poweroos: One month out, confidence is high for another home World Cup

FPF spoke to Luke David, a member of the Australian Poweroos, about the upcoming Powerchair Football World Cup being held on home soil.

The road to Paris: Vidmar and the Olyroos wary of early challenge

Matt Olsen

Sep 6
5 min

The road to Paris: Vidmar and the Olyroos wary of early challenge

FPF spoke to Olyroos manager Tony Vidmar to discuss life in camp and what we can expect from the team as they begin Asian Cup qualifying.

The FIFA Women's World Cup story: A fan perspective

Cody Ojeda

Sep 2
7 min

The FIFA Women's World Cup story: A fan perspective

The Australian public was presented with a unique sporting experience through the FIFA Women's World Cup. And they bought into it.

What Matildas and Socceroos World Cup supporters need to do now

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 24
8 min

What Matildas and Socceroos World Cup supporters need to do now

Following the FIFA Women's World Cup, FPF looks into the actions Australia's diverse fan groups must carry out as the game moves forward.

The good, bad, and promising from the Matildas World Cup campaign

Cody Ojeda

Aug 23
7 min

The good, bad, and promising from the Matildas World Cup campaign

FPF deep dives into the Matildas Women's World Cup campaign and looks at the past month's good, bad, and promising signs.

Emily van Egmond: Australia's stand-in hero

Jack Twohill

Aug 16
4 min

Emily van Egmond: Australia's stand-in hero

Emily van Egmond adapted to a new role at the World Cup and showed the expertise expected of an experienced international.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Ex-Matildas boss Darby discusses "ideal" semi-final blockbuster

Matt Olsen

Aug 16
6 min

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Ex-Matildas boss Darby discusses "ideal" semi-final blockbuster

We delved back into the archives to speak with Steve Darby, a trailblazing English manager for the Australia National Women's soccer team.

The Matildas' moment: The World Cup history shaping a quarterfinal for the ages

Matt Olsen

Aug 12
5 min

The Matildas' moment: The World Cup history shaping a quarterfinal for the ages

The Matildas team, who have taken the country by storm, out-rating the AFL Grand Final on free-to-air television, has always existed.

Christian Marchetti

Aug 9
10 min

Matildas Opposition Watch: France

FPF was at Hindmarsh Stadium on Tuesday night to witness a firsthand insight into the tactical challenges France will pose for the Matildas.

South Australia's Charli Grant proud of "full guns blazing" World Cup debut

Antonis Pagonis

Aug 3
4 min

South Australia's Charli Grant proud of "full guns blazing" World Cup debut

Despite the job being done for the Matildas against Canada, Tony Gustavsson provided SA fullback Charli Grant with the moment of a lifetime.

Matt Ross: The former school teacher and bus driver coaching at a home World Cup

Christian Marchetti

Jul 27
14 min

Matt Ross: The former school teacher and bus driver coaching at a home World Cup

FPF recently spoke to South Korea's assistant coach, Australian Matt Ross, about his inspirational coaching journey.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: The Australian connections from Group E to H

Matt Olsen

Jul 22
3 min

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: The Australian connections from Group E to H

FPF has curated a list of ten teams Australian fans should watch at the Women's World Cup, given their hidden connection to the country.

The Matildas didn't solve Ireland, but they won

Christian Marchetti

Jul 21
8 min

The Matildas didn't solve Ireland, but they won

Scrappy. Nervy. Ugly. FPF was at Stadium Australia to provide an insight into how Australia overcame a plucky Irish outfit.

Sam Kerr says World Cup legacy has "already been made" for Australian football

Christian Marchetti

Jul 19
3 min

Sam Kerr says World Cup legacy has "already been made" for Australian football

Matildas star Sam Kerr says the Women's World Cup legacy has already been created for Australian football by the country being the co-host.

FIFA Museum honours Sam Kerr as a face of women's football ahead of World Cup

Christian Marchetti

Jul 19
4 min

FIFA Museum honours Sam Kerr as a face of women's football ahead of World Cup

Matildas star Sam Kerr has been honoured as a role model of women's football within a new FIFA Museum exhibition in Sydney.