Iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil's song 'Best of Both Worlds' is the perfect metaphor for the current wave of hope and aspiration among the more optimistic sectors of the Australian football community, Ben Horvath writes.

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Sydney Football Summit, held at the magnificent Melba Rooftop Bar at Circular Quay, Done Deal, an impressive and easy-to-navigate new app that specialises in making transfers easy, was launched by player agent Eric Santiago and his business partner Leo Gaspar.

The narrative surrounding the Australian football pyramid has started to shift, mainly due to the recent success of NPL clubs in the Australia Cup. Harry Bailey believes the once-clear quality gap between the A-League and NPL is now being challenged.

62 years. That is how long it has been since Melbourne Knights were last relegated in a bottom of the table, straight down scenario. So, what happened? Declan Mythen investigates and analyses the peak, mediocre slump, and eventual fall of Melbourne Knights FC.

The 2025 NPL SA Grand Final sees MetroStars take on Croydon FC at ServiceFM Stadium, with both sides eager to end their respective championship droughts.

"We're not just beating them in penalties or with a lucky goal—we're putting three or four past teams and not conceding." Ben Collins and Heidelberg United, the unofficial kings of the Cupset, look to slay another A-League giant tonight.

In the lead-up to the 2025 NPL SA Finals Series, Front Page Football breaks down the narratives that will shape this post-season.

After missing out in 2024, MetroStars return to the Round of 32 of the Australia Cup, having reclaimed their local cup crown. Coach Danny Graystone spoke to Front Page Football on the eve of his side's match against Canberra Croatia about what is shaping up to be the most significant year in the club's 31-year history.

Adelaide Croatia Raiders have waited 40 years to return to the national stage. A forgettable league season is salvaged by a strong cup run, as the proud South Australian Croatian community returns to the spotlight provided by the Australia Cup.

MetroStars and Adelaide Croatia Raiders have experienced starkly different 2025 campaigns. Despite their contrasting fortunes in the league season, this year's Federation Cup Final sees them clash for the season's first piece of silverware.

"I'm a firm believer that if you're not trying to progress, you're going backwards." Speaking to Jose Campo, NWS Spirit head coach David Perkovic shares his insights into the changes the club has made and the impact they have had on the squad's 2025 NPL NSW season.

Ben Horvath breaks down key A-Leagues metrics and recent FA reforms that should foster continued domestic growth, including comments from NPL player agent Eric Santiago on the Australian football economy.

Front Page Football's Ross Papadakis brings you five key takeaways from Round 8 of the 2025 NPL Victoria season.

Front Page Football's Ross Papadakis brings you five key takeaways from Round 7 of the 2025 NPL Victoria season.

From impressive wins, new grounds, and successful signings, Antonis Pagonis takes stock of the opening weeks of the 2025 NPL SA season.

Front Page Football's Ross Papadakis brings you five key takeaways from Round 5 of the 2025 NPL Victoria season.

Front Page Football's Ross Papadakis brings you five key takeaways from Round 4 of the 2025 NPL Victoria season.

Front Page Football's Ross Papadakis brings you five key takeaways from Round 3 of the 2025 NPL Victoria season.

Series Futsal Victoria has recently begun its ascendancy to the heights it experienced before the pandemic, Adam Palombi writes.

From his earliest days kicking a ball to signing a professional contract, Lachlan Byrd has tackled the highs and lows of a demanding career.