NPL Vic

Ex NSL powerhouses proceed in 2021 FFA Cup, only five spots remain

Ex NSL powerhouses proceed in 2021 FFA Cup, only five spots remain

Former NSL giants and current NPL powerhouses South Melbourne FC and Adelaide City headlined the FFA Cup Round of 32 fixtures last night. 24 Jun 2021
A-League, NPL to align fixtures for second division by 2022

A-League, NPL to align fixtures for second division by 2022

Football Australia is willing to overrule the wishes of new A-League, W-League broadcaster Channel 10 to align the competitions with the National Premier Leagues. 27 May 2021
‘Final model’: Major A-League second division meeting set for June

‘Final model’: Major A-League second division meeting set for June

The Australian Association of Football Clubs (AAFC) have confirmed there is a key meeting set for June with Football Australia (FA) as the proposed National Second Division (NSD), initially set to commence in 2022, looks like commencing in 2023. 27 May 2021
‘Unfair and unjust’ Football Victoria refund policy leaves clubs fuming

‘Unfair and unjust’ Football Victoria refund policy leaves clubs fuming

Football Victoria are incurring the wrath of clubs after charging them full registration fees for players that were pending, declined, cancelled or de-registered. 12 Nov 2020
Storied community club creating chances in lockdown

Storied community club creating chances in lockdown

Despite being faced with no games, no official assistance and no firm timeline of opening (otherwise known as 2020), one of Melbourne’s biggest community clubs made sure that a global pandemic did not mean a wasted year. 1 Nov 2020
South Melbourne trying to become Australia's African academy

South Melbourne trying to become Australia's African academy

NPL Victoria and former NSL powerhouses South Melbourne are lobbying for financial backing to expand their academy system for more African youth. 18 Oct 2020
Official: Star A-League fullback seals England loan

Official: Star A-League fullback seals England loan

Star A-League fullback Matt Millar has sealed an unusual three month loan to English League One club Shrewsbury Town from Newcastle Jets. 5 Oct 2020
FFA insists grassroots costs aren't a problem despite Socceroos outrage

FFA insists grassroots costs aren't a problem despite Socceroos outrage

In a stunning about-face, FFA's XI Principles document has defended the cost of grassroots football fees in Australia despite criticism from the Principles' own ex-Socceroo panel that fees are "ridiculous". 2 Oct 2020
Premier League interest in Sydney brickie shines light on A-League scouting

Premier League interest in Sydney brickie shines light on A-League scouting

A-League scouting is in the spotlight after the Sydney Morning Herald revealed an NPL4 player is on an extended trial with Premier League outfit Newcastle United. 22 Sep 2020
'Football should be free': Melbourne club video goes global

'Football should be free': Melbourne club video goes global

Fitzroy Lions SC has been featured by the 2.86 million subscriber Nike Football channel in their new From The Grounds Up series, showcasing the club's sensational community work. 15 Sep 2020
The full list of 30 prospective second division clubs

The full list of 30 prospective second division clubs

The AAFC member clubs have released the full list of 30 clubs aiming to take part in a national second division to play in conjunction with the A-League. 15 Sep 2020
NPL clubs form 25-team second division group

NPL clubs form 25-team second division group

63 Australian football clubs have met to form a 25-team advisory National Second Division group. 26 Aug 2020
Massive funding boost for Victorian football: 'We're on the hunt for the next Kerr or Cahill'

Massive funding boost for Victorian football: 'We're on the hunt for the next Kerr or Cahill'

In the midst of the state's ongoing COVID pandemic, there has been some great news for footballers across Victoria. 22 Aug 2020
Football Victoria cancels senior comps over covid surge

Football Victoria cancels senior comps over covid surge

COVID-19 has officially claimed the 2020 NPL and NPLW Victoria seasons, with Football Victoria cancelling all senior competitions in the Melbourne metropolitan area in the wake of the city’s virus spike.   14 Jul 2020
Melbourne grassroots football suspended in face of coronavirus surge

Melbourne grassroots football suspended in face of coronavirus surge

Victoria's resurgence in COVID-19 is once again set to send its grassroots game into hibernation. 7 Jul 2020
Football Victoria to press on in face of COVID-19 lockdowns

Football Victoria to press on in face of COVID-19 lockdowns

Despite lockdowns being reimposed on a number of postcodes throughout Melbourne, Football Victoria has announced plans to forge ahead with its 2020 season. 1 Jul 2020
NPL NSW gets return timetable as Football Victoria scrambles to salvage its season

NPL NSW gets return timetable as Football Victoria scrambles to salvage its season

The return of National Premier League football in New South Wales has become a little clearer, with Football NSW announcing that a revised competition starting in late July/early August and concluding in October would be staged. But the news isn't so good for Victoria. 1 Jul 2020
Football in Victoria return to play dates

Football in Victoria return to play dates

National Premier League and grassroots football in Victoria has hit a major milestone, with Football Victoria announcing its revised competition dates for the COVID-19 hit 2020 season. 20 Jun 2020
13 games and a cup - Football Victoria makes new NPL1 proposal to clubs

13 games and a cup - Football Victoria makes new NPL1 proposal to clubs

NPL1 clubs will play complete a 13-game regular season - of which five games have already been played - and take part in the Dockerty Cup under Football Victoria's latest plan to resume play in its top-tier in 2020. 13 Jun 2020
Football Victoria outlines $1m fee relief and refund proposals for 2020

Football Victoria outlines $1m fee relief and refund proposals for 2020

Football Victoria has revealed further fee relief and refunds for clubs throughout the state as it plots football's return from its COVID-19 enforced hibernation. 4 Jun 2020
Football Victoria's $160k bid for NPL1's return

Football Victoria's $160k bid for NPL1's return

Football Victoria has assembled a $160,000 pool for top-tier clubs as part of its efforts to stage a 2020 NPL1 season. 1 Jun 2020