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Three Things We Learnt: Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City

Three Things We Learnt: Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City

A goal in first-half stoppage time from Nick Fitzgerald and second-half screamer from Steven Ugarkovic has propelled Newcastle Jets past Melbourne City and secured the Novocastrians a 2-1 win in the final game before the A-League enters a COVID-19 enforced suspension. 23 Mar 2020
FFA delays decision on A-League season

FFA delays decision on A-League season

The A-League season has not yet been postponed or cancelled, with FFA awaiting the outcome of Sunday night's national cabinet meeting. 22 Mar 2020
The Mixer: Does the FFA have a war chest to survive corona crisis?

The Mixer: Does the FFA have a war chest to survive corona crisis?

Is Australian football financially well-placed to deal with the coronavirus crisis? Their reports may indicate cash flow for the game mightn't be quite as bad as feared. Meanwhile it's a code hopping partnership for the ages in The Mixer! 19 Mar 2020
Johnson: No changes to A-League and W-League plans in wake of grassroots suspension

Johnson: No changes to A-League and W-League plans in wake of grassroots suspension

FFA CEO James Johnson identified a strong demand to suspend grassroots football but insisted the governing body's plans for the professional game remain unchanged. 17 Mar 2020
FFA suspends all grassroots football in face of COVID-19 threat

FFA suspends all grassroots football in face of COVID-19 threat

Grassroots football in Australia will be suspended until April 14 in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. 17 Mar 2020
Football South Australia becomes first Member Federation to suspend play over COVID-19

Football South Australia becomes first Member Federation to suspend play over COVID-19

Football South Australia has become the first Australian member-federation to suspend play in face of the COVID-19 threat enveloping Australian football. 16 Mar 2020
Sydney FC to use rotation for crucial week

Sydney FC to use rotation for crucial week

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica will implement rotation as the Sky Blues face three matches in seven days. 13 Mar 2020
'Focus on football, not marquees...' says EPL guru Scudamore

'Focus on football, not marquees...' says EPL guru Scudamore

Former English Premier League boss Richard Scudamore has said the separation of Australia’s professional game from Football Federation Australia is in the best interest of the sport – but says that there is no such thing as ‘true independence’ in the symbiotic footballing environment. 1 Mar 2020
Bring on the salary cap change!

Bring on the salary cap change!

Melbourne City fullback Scott Jamieson has backed a salary cap overhaul in the A-League, saying it would make it more competitive. 25 Feb 2020
The Mixer: Olyroos boost amid Socceroos travel nightmare

The Mixer: Olyroos boost amid Socceroos travel nightmare

The Socceroos frequent flyer miles are set to skyrocket, the Sydney Derby’s rescheduling has is on the waiting list and the Olyroos will be boosted by the return of two star attackers. It’s all here in FTBL’s first edition of its new weekly column; The Mixer. 13 Feb 2020
Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Olympic qualifiers 'a boost for World Cup bid'

Australia enhanced its joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup by stepping in to host the Olympic qualifiers at short notice, FFA boss James Johnson says. 11 Feb 2020
FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

FFA halt Matildas ticket sales over virus fears

Football Federation Australia have halted ticket sales for the hastily re-arranged Olympic qualifiers due to start next week after fresh advice on the coronavirus. 29 Jan 2020
International superstars sign up to help Australia for bushfire relief

International superstars sign up to help Australia for bushfire relief

PIC GALLERY SPECIAL: International football legends like Didier Drogba, Dwight Yorke and David Trezeguet are set to fly into Sydney for a special one-off match to raise funds for those affected by the bushfires disaster. 28 Jan 2020
Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

Qualifiers a 2023 World Cup rehearsal: FFA CEO

FFA bosses are hopeful successfully hosting women's Olympic qualifiers at the last minute will boost Australia's bid to host the 2023 Women's World Cup. 28 Jan 2020
No point to a second tier without promotion/relegation, says NPL star

No point to a second tier without promotion/relegation, says NPL star

North Geelong Warriors stalwart Anthony Banovac has joined calls for the FFA to bring in a proper football pyramid to help rejuvenate Australian domestic football. 16 Jan 2020
New FFA chief backs second-tier comp

New FFA chief backs second-tier comp

New FFA CEO James Johnson has outlined his vision and priorities and says he can't see any reason not to have a second-tier competition below the A-League. 15 Jan 2020
'We'll never put their welfare in doubt': Matildas camps going from hazards to danger

'We'll never put their welfare in doubt': Matildas camps going from hazards to danger

If the air quality wasn't bad enough in Sydney, the Matildas will have to face a whole new threat when they travel to Wuhan, China. 8 Jan 2020
Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Stajcic sacking review 'whitewash' blast

Football Federation Australia's investigation into Alen Stajcic's sacking from the Matildas has been branded a 'whitewash' by critics. 19 Dec 2019
Babbel cited for Wellington comments

Babbel cited for Wellington comments

Western Sydney Wanderers FC coach Markus Babbel has been cited by the FFA for his comments after the club's defeat to Wellington Phoenix. 11 Dec 2019
James Johnson named new FFA chief

James Johnson named new FFA chief

Lawyer James Johnson is Football Federation Australia's new chief executive and will take over from David Gallop in January. 6 Dec 2019
FFA launch NPL review

FFA launch NPL review

Football Federation Australia today launched a review of Australia’s National Premier Leagues competition six years after it first began. 26 Nov 2019