Western United and Victoria University (VU) are continuing their association for a further two years, in a win for students …
Melbourne Knights’ elite football facility upgrades taking shape
Melbourne Knights revealed that their exciting and extensive ground and facility works have got underway in Somers Street. Knights Stadium …
Chelsea Women select Škoda as Official Car Partner
Chelsea Women announced a partnership with Škoda UK which sees the two multi-trophy winning brands come together for the first …
Brisbane Roar’s new training facility tipped for July opening
Brisbane Roar, in conjunction with the City of Moreton Bay Council, plans to open its new state-of-the-art football training facility …
DAZN removes paywall on women’s football including the Champions League to encourage growth
British sports streaming service DAZN revealed its decision to cancel the subscription fee for women’s football content throughout the remaining …
Western Sydney Wanderers and Herbalife extend long-term deal
Western Sydney Wanderers and Herbalife – a premier health and wellness company – have extended their long-term deal to a …
Melbourne Victory to get high-quality medical equipment
Melbourne Victory has unveiled the aptly named Victor Sports as its Official Medical Partner for the 2023/24 A-Leagues season. The …
AFC announce Pepperstone collaboration amidst massive Asian Cup tournament
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has welcomed Pepperstone as Official Regional Partner for the ongoing Asian Cup tournament in Qatar. …
Western United working with Lifeline Western Melbourne to battle mental health in the local community
Western United announced Lifeline Western Melbourne as the Club’s Charity Partner for the 2023/24 season in a bid to tackle …
StairMedia: Illuminating stadiums and driving commercial growth in football
It’s likely that football’s TV audiences never actively notice the stairwells of a stadium whilst watching a match. Yet, one …
FC Sion release mammoth 2030 stadium project
Swiss football club FC Sion has teamed up with local officials to offer an approx $904 million proposal that will …
Western United deal with Smeg to elevate the Tarneit Regional Football Facility
Western United are collaborating with global household appliances brand Smeg in a bid to enhance the Regional Football Facility in …
Scraping through: What the APL can improve ahead of the next Unite Round
The first iteration of Unite Round has not gone by without criticism, but the product itself may well have saved …
Northern NSW Football launch Strategic Plan for 2024-26
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) released their 2024 to 2026 Strategic Plan which focuses on collaboration and a shared vision for …
Sporting Charleroi granted permit for new stadium
Belgian Pro League football team Sporting Charleroi has been awarded a building permit by the City of Charleroi to create …
Sam Kerr Football collaborates with PARK to create pathways
A flexible football program providing health and wellbeing sessions that are the foundations of developing young players, Sam Kerr Football, …
Brisbane Roar add Teski Cleaning as Silver Partner
Brisbane Roar have collaborated with professional cleaning company Teski Cleaning as the club’s official Silver Partner and back-of-shorts sponsor for …
Bristol Rovers South Stand development nears completion
The Memorial Stadium, home to English football league club Bristol Rovers FC, is set to open its reconstructed South stand. …
Sydney FC women’s team breaking notable records
Sydney FC Women’s team have broken the record for Liberty A-League Pass and regular memberships in a single season following …
Aston Villa signs kit agreement with Adidas for 2024-25 season
Aston Villa have signed a lucrative new kit agreement with Adidas, taking over from Castore next season. Villa are now …
Real Sociedad plan stadium expansion
Real Sociedad has revealed intentions to extend their Reale Arena, which would strengthen its position as one of the sites …
Football Queensland gearing up for 2024 season with State Referee Conference
Football Queensland’s 2024 State Referee Conference will be held Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21. The conference will be …
Western United suiting up with Damat Tween
Western United are making stylish moves off the field, in a deal with menswear company Damat Tween as their official …
Football West continues to raise mental health awareness through True Sport initiative
Football West is engaging football clubs in the discussion of mental health and well-being by aligning with SportWest’s True Sport …
Central Coast Mariners choose Anytime Fitness as Back of Shirt sponsor
Central Coast Mariners have included Anytime Fitness as the Official Back of Shirt sponsor for all remaining A-League Men’s matches …
LALIGA delivering valuable support to professional football in Uruguay
Uruguay’s mission to further professionalise its domestic league is boosted thanks to a collaboration agreement with LALIGA in Spain. A …
Lawrie McKinna: A true survivor
Since 1986, when he first appeared for Heidelberg United in the NSL, Lawrie McKinna, the current Sydney Olympic CEO, has …
Mitre extends with member federations to provide top quality footballs for all competitions
Mitre have extended their current deals with Football Victoria, Football West and Football NSW to continue providing their Ultimax Pro …
Wrexham AFC gets temporary stand at 80% capacity
Wrexham AFC has got the green light for its new temporary stand, which will open at 80% capacity. The League …
VSSCS to improve sports medicine and equipment in WA
Football West have collaborated with Victor School & Sports Club Supplies (VSSCS) in a two-year partnership. VSSCS have been involved …
Central Coast Mariners at full strength with Bulk Nutrients
Central Coast Mariners are continuing a successful collaboration with Bulk Nutrients, in a two-year deal that has the Australian-owned company …
Kellogg’s fuels Manchester City in a multi-year partnership
Manchester City joined forces with Kellogg’s in a multi-year deal, under which one of the UK’s most popular cereal brands …
Western Melbourne Group unveils plans for landmark sports and residential development
The Western Melbourne Group (WMG) has revealed its major partners for the $2 billion project that will become Australia’s first …
Brisbane Roar and AQUAME boost optimal hydration
Brisbane Roar is collaborating with leading Australian water bottle developer AQUAME to provide their squads with high-tech water bottles. AQUAME …
Saudi Pro League makes community impact with MEDGULF partnership
The Saudi Pro League is affiliating with health insurance provider, MEDGULF, as it continues to expand its footballing vision on …
Queensland Football Convention to unite the footballing community
Football Queensland will host an inaugural Queensland Football Convention towards the end of the year – unifying clubs, coaches, referees …
Real Madrid and Saudi Arabia Investment Bank putting customers first
Real Madrid is connecting with Saudi Arabia Investment Bank (SAIB) with a sponsorship to drive value to both organisations. The …
FC Barcelona reach Latin American fans with Rappi
FC Barcelona added Latin American home-delivery service Rappi to its existing group of partners, in what is being described as …
Liverpool Olympic FC enjoy game-changing grant from NSW Football Legacy Fund
Liverpool Olympic FC received over $60,000 as part of the NSW Football Legacy Fund initiative, helping to upgrade its footballing …
Lite n’ Easy fuelling Melbourne Victory Women
Melbourne Victory’s A-League Women’s side are reaping the benefits of nutritional partner, Lite n’ Easy, for the 2023/24 season. Lite …
Alpha Group equipping Brisbane Roar in 2024
Brisbane Roar’s deal with sports equipment provider Alpha Group is giving players and staff access to the latest range of …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024
Soccerscene would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2024. We have now closed for …
Heather Garriock: Acting for the good of the game
Heather Garriock, the former Matildas midfielder, is the proud holder of 130 Caps for her country and as she looks …
West Ham to increase London Stadium capacity
West Ham United is aiming to increase the matchday capacity of London Stadium to 68,000, making it the Premier League’s …
PFA Co-Chief Executive Kathryn Gill on the discussions leading up to Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Football Australia and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) was recently formed for 2023-2027, bolstering the …
Wellington Phoenix and RHCNZ delivering major health boost for players
Wellington Phoenix are now affiliated with two of New Zealand’s leading radiology imaging services, providing significant health benefits to its …
Sporting codes unite to give ‘red card’ to online abuse in sport
Football institutions across Australia are demonstrating its unequivocal support for Australia’s independent regulator for online safety, eSafety. The program rolls …
Northern NSW Football paves the way for future coaches with all-female coaching course
Northern NSW Football are setting up the future for female coaches in the region, with a group of coaches taking …
2023 Football Victoria Coaching Conference ready for full-day event
Football Victoria (FV) has locked in key presenters for the 2023 Coaching Conference, taking place on December 16 at La …
Brisbane Roar look to boost fanbase communications through Trippant
Brisbane Roar has chosen global communications consultants, Trippant, to support its continued growth off the field. Brisbane Roar’s deal with …
Sydney FC running valuable student programs across local schools
Sydney FC are teaming up with Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) to increase support for young footballers both on and off …
Liverpool FC and Carlsberg extend with record-breaking deal
Carlsberg and Liverpool FC have renewed their long-standing collaboration for another 10 years. The signing of this agreement extends the …
Adelaide United teaming up with TML Transport for 2023/24 season
Adelaide United are in a collaboration with major South Australian line-haul provider TML Transport. With this new partnership, TML Transport’s …
CommBank and Football Australia taking support of women’s football to new heights
CommBank and Football Australia are extending their fruitful partnership in the form of a new community fund that aims to …
AS Monaco’s major shirt sponsor replaced by APM
AS Monaco has recruited notable fashion jewellery company APM Monaco as its new principal partner, ending the local Tourist & …
Football Victoria appoints Chris Pehlivanis as new CEO
Football Victoria (FV) has announced the appointment of Chris Pehlivanis as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January …
Football Victoria secures exclusive referee apparel deal before 2024 season
Football Victoria’s (FV) referees will wear Macron branded apparel for the 2024 season and beyond, after a partnership between FV …
Northern NSW Football’s 2023-24 Talented Indigenous Scholarships a rewarding pathway
Northern NSW Football recently announced that applications for the 2023-24 Northern NSW Football Talented Indigenous Scholarships are now open. Having …
Brisbane Roar and Australian Teqball Federation to elevate sport awareness
Brisbane Roar are partnering up with the Australian Teqball Federation (ATF) to help grow the sport both locally and nationally. …
Walking Football in Bendigo boosted by completed major redevelopment
Walking Football in Bendigo is benefitting with an improved space to play thanks to the opening of a $4.97 million …
Jubilation for New York City FC as stadium plans are approved
New York City Football Club (NYCFC) can begin construction of their brand new stadium after plans for an historic redevelopment …
Argentine Football Association connecting with SmartSoft Gaming in digital sponsorship
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has entered into its first European-only digital sponsorship with SmartSoft Gaming, in a deal that …
Football SA extending Development Centres throughout regional and metropolitan areas
Football South Australia (SA) announced the expansion of its Development Centres for boys and girls from ages nine to 13. …
Cádiz CF outlines plan for new sports technology centre
LALIGA football club Cádiz CF has unveiled plans to construct a brand-new sports technology centre which will be known as …
Football Coaches Australia announces Kelly Rourke as new CEO
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) has announced Kelly Rourke as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). An experienced leader with a …
Dandenong Thunder to enjoy $700,000 LED lighting upgrade at George Andrews Reserve
Greater Dandenong Council and Dandenong Thunder have recently confirmed that works have commenced for new powerful lighting towers to be …
CPKC and Kansas City Current’s major stadium naming rights deal a win for women’s sport
The world’s first professional female-football dedicated stadium – home of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current – will be known as …
Stoke City FC’s state-of-the-art Fan Zone on track for 2024/25 launch
Stoke City Football Club has shared plans on constructing a brand-new fan zone outside its home ground of bet365 Stadium. …
Brisbane Roar collaborating with Niltech Consulting as club partner
Brisbane Roar announced they have partnered up with technology services consulting business Niltech Consulting for the 2023/24 A-League season. This …
QPR in Loftus Road naming rights deal with MATRADE
Loftus Road Stadium, the home of English Championship football team Queens Park Rangers (QPR), has for the first time in …
Real Madrid to commence Santiago Bernabéu upgrade
Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Pérez, has authorised a financing plan to support the continuing refurbishment of the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, …
KINEXON Perform GPS Pro: Reforming player tracking solutions for coaches
Coaches have embraced technology because they are always looking to get a competitive edge. This is especially true when it …
Football Victoria choose Cleaning Melbourne to deliver services at The Home of the Matildas
Football Victoria announced a partnership with cleaning and soft services company, Cleaning Melbourne, for The Home of Matildas and State …
The Matildas recognised for World Cup efforts with Don Award
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame presented the Matildas with The Don Award, one of the highest Australian sport honours …
Noddy: The Untold Story of Adrian Alston – a review of Philip Micallef’s book
When former Socceroo great, Adrian Alston, took a leap of faith and departed Preston in the north of England and …
Brisbane Roar collaborating with Fork’n Easy for 2023/24 season
Brisbane Roar announced a partnership with food supplier Fork’n Easy to provide ready-made meals for both the Men’s and Women’s …
Ange Postecoglou’s journey has laid a path for future Australian coaches to succeed in Europe
At Football Victoria’s Community in Business Full Time Luncheon event, special guests discussed Ange Postecoglou’s brilliant start at Tottenham Hotspur …
Avondale FC and LALIGA collaborate to focus on football excellence
Avondale Football Group (AFG) and LALIGA have made their arrangements official through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the …
Serie A to stay on DAZN and Sky screens to 2029
DAZN and Sky will retain the rights to broadcast live Serie A matches in Italy for the next five seasons …
Strategic Plan 2023-2026 launched by Football West
Football West recently announced the launch of their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, a documentation affiliated with Football Australia’s One Football Strategy …
FIFA renews with Qatar Airways as Global Airline Partner until 2030
Qatar Airways has been extended as the airline sponsor for the FIFA Men’s World Cup in North America in 2026, …
Cisco digital technology plays a huge role in success of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Cisco and FIFA partnered up for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with one goal in mind; to produce a …
Nottingham Forest considering shipping container stadium
Nottingham Forest are exploring the idea of utilising shipping containers to house additional temporary seating spaces at the City Ground, …
The 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund to cater for participation boom
The Victorian Government’s 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund is a state-wide investment, open until December 13, 2023. This fund was …
Football Queensland remain with Kappa for five more seasons until 2028
Football Queensland have announced a five-year partnership extension with iconic international sports brand Kappa as its official apparel partner from …
Nike Pacific Brand Director Nick Atkinson: “We have so much equity and history to elevate women’s sport”
Before becoming Brand Director of Nike Pacific – an organisation he’s been part of since 2015 – Nick Atkinson knew …
Melbourne City FC and Tarneit United to promote grassroots growth
Melbourne City FC announced that Tarneit United Soccer Club are a Macca’s City Clubs Platinum Partner for the current 2023/24 …
PSG eyeing huge Parc des Princes redevelopment
Despite uncertainties over its future at the 48,000-capacity Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain is continuing to investigate possibilities for significant …
Football Australia elects new Chair at 20th AGM
Football Australia held its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. The …
Auckland-based team confirmed to join A-Leagues for 2024/25 season
The A-Leagues have announced that New Zealand will have its second team in the competition with an Auckland-based side to …
New York City FC detail plans for first ‘fully electric’ MLS stadium
New York City FC intends to construct the league’s first totally electric stadium, with a variety of sustainability measures included …
Northern NSW census results reveal fantastic participation growth in all age groups
Northern NSW Football’s (NNSWF) annual census results have showed that the region is quickly expanding in all the important areas …
St. Louis City SC and Cisco digital technology making an impact
Major League Soccer (MLS) side St. Louis City SC is collaborating with Cisco, a worldwide leader in network connection and …
National Second Tier foundation clubs revealed for 2025 start
Football Australia has officially named the eight foundation clubs to take part in the inaugural National Second Tier (NST) competition …
Football Australia and Nike invest for new decade
Football Australia and Nike have confirmed a 10-year contract extension that will carry their partnership forward into a third decade. …
A-Leagues and PFA strengthen commitment to stamping out social media abuse
The A-Leagues and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) are continuing their collaboration with GoBubble Community to stop social media abuse towards …
National Women’s Soccer League score big with record-breaking domestic TV rights deal
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) have secured a four-year, $240 million USD ($324 million AUD) domestic broadcast deal with …
Carabao and League Cup deal extended for new record
Carabao Energy Drink and the English Football League (EFL) have agreed to a three-year deal, with Carabao continuing as the …
Indigenous Football Week highlights the impacts of John Moriarty Football
Indigenous Football Week (IFW) 2023 was celebrated October 30 to November 5, recognising the impacts of Indigenous football program John …
Workplace Law the exclusive partner of Melbourne City A-League Women’s team
Melbourne City FC have recently announced that Workplace Law will be the club’s new exclusive partner of the A-League Women’s …
Doo Group upgraded to gold with Adelaide United for the next two A-League Men’s seasons
Adelaide United has recently announced that they have upgraded their partnership with international financial organisation Doo Group, to now become …
DAZN invests in women’s football with Saudi Women’s Premier League
DAZN, the world’s largest sports entertainment platform, announced a ground-breaking milestone in Saudi women’s football. The Saudi Women’s Premier League …
Sydney FC in major partnership with Navarra Venues for 2023/24 season
Sydney FC have signed a major partnership with Navarra Venues, one of Sydney’s leading event, hospitality and catering specialists. This …
Inter Milan release images of new home
Inter Milan has shown preliminary concept pictures of a new 70,000-capacity stadium that it aims to open ahead of the …
Football Victoria’s Community in Business Full-Time Lunch to keep the momentum
Football Victoria will wrap up the very best of 2023 as part of the Community in Business (CIB) Full-Time Lunch …
AFC and Visit Saudi team up for global sponsorship
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named Visit Saudi as an Official Global Partner till December 2024. The collaboration will …
The 2023 Football NSW Coaching Conference all set for a bumper two-day event
The 2023 Football NSW Coaching Conference details have been confirmed ahead of the two-day event taking place this weekend (November …
Sydney FC and Carma together for another season in A-League Men’s and Women’s
Sydney FC has announced a one year renewal of their major partnership with Australian online used car dealership Carma. This …
Fiorentina open doors to new Viola Park complex
Fiorentina’s new Viola Park training facility in Italy’s Serie A has officially opened, and the complex includes two mini-stadiums. Viola …
Football West and Healthway spark mental health importance with Kick Off the Conversation program
Football West have launched the Kick Off the Conversation mental health program with Healthway, ahead of the 2024 rollout. Kick …