Kappa named new apparel partner for Football Victoria

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Football Victoria have announced that they have partnered up with Italian football brand Kappa as their official technical apparel partner.

The partnership will provide premium apparel for players and coaches involved in FV’s 2025 representative programs and FV Academy teams.

This collaboration aims to significantly enhance the playing and training experience for talented footballers across Victoria, providing them with high-quality gear that supports their athletic performance and development.

Kappa, a global brand with a long-standing reputation in football, brings a wealth of expertise, innovation, and excellence to the partnership.

Known for its deep-rooted connection to football around the world, Kappa’s legacy of providing cutting-edge sportswear will help elevate the experience of Victorian athletes.

With a strong presence in Victorian football, from grassroots initiatives to A-League clubs, the partnership will supply FV’s pathway and representative programs with a range of high-performance apparel designed for athletes of all ages.

This collaboration promises to make a positive impact on the Victorian football community, giving players and coaches the tools they need to succeed while fostering a sense of pride and unity within the game.

By equipping athletes with the best in sportswear, Kappa and FV are investing in the future of football in Victoria, ensuring that the next generation has the support and resources to thrive.

Chris Speldewinde, Football Victoria’s Executive Manager of Commercial, expressed his enthusiasm for the new collaboration.

He highlighted the strong alignment between FV and Kappa, noting both organisations’ shared commitment to growing the sport and making it more accessible to all players.

“Kappa is a brand synonymous with football and we’re pleased to welcome them to the Football Victoria family,” he said via press release.

“We’re pleased to work closely with Kappa to provide the aspirational players within our high-performance programs with a range of apparel that supports their every need.”

Director Ze’ev Bogaty shared in the excitement, emphasising the brand’s long-standing commitment to football and its strong connection to the community.

“We are proud to partner with Football Victoria and support their ambitious players with our dynamic range of performance playing kits and teamwear,” he said via press release.

“Kappa has a rich history in the game, and we are excited to fuel these programs with our innovative approach to technical apparel.”

The partnership is more than just about providing quality apparel, it is about supporting the development of players at every stage of their journey, from young grassroots talent to elite competitors.

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Victory unites with Roasting Warehouse in culture-led partnership

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The Melbourne-based anf family-owned business will join the Victory family, uniting two institutions which represent the city’s culture and identity.

A partnership with local roots

As the newest partner of Melbourne Victory, Roasting Warehouse joins forces with a vital part of the city’s sporting landscape.

The club’s Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie, outlined why the partnership bears so much value to both parties.

“We are excited to collaborate with Roasting Warehouse, a community-oriented destination for high-quality coffee, proud of its foundations in Melbourne,” said Carnegie via official media release.

“Football and coffee sit at the epicentre of Melbourne’s culture. The two go hand-in-hand, consistently at the centre of the conversation that stirs Melburnians, which is no different to the conversation sport and Melbourne Victory stir in the State.”

Indeed, this is a partnership which combines the identity, passions and culture of an entire city, therefore giving it the foundations required for long-term, mutual success.

Representing the best of Melbourne

Both Victory and Roasting Warehouse are hugely successful in their respective industries. They are institutions with community-oriented philosphies, who pride themselves on craft and quality.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Melbourne Victory, a club that represents the heart, passion, and ambition of Melbourne,” revealed Roasting Warehouse Head of Brand, Alexander Paraskevopoulos.

“As a Melbourne-founded, family-run business, supporting a team that means so much to the local community feels very natural for us.”

Furthermore, through their high-quality blends, Roasting Warehouse will look to prepare Victory’s players and staff for high performances on the pitch as the seasons nears completion.

But this is about far more than just fueling athletes.

This is a partnership which embodies and unites two of Melbourne’s greatest strengths and cultural markers – a connection forged from the city’s very own DNA.

 

For more information about Roasting Warehouse, click here.

Marie-Louise Eta makes history as new Union Berlin head coach

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In an historic appointment, Eta will take over as head coach of Union Berlin until the end of the season.

History in the making

Previously the first female assistant coach in Bundesliga history with Union Berlin, Eta will now take the reigns of the men’s first team on an interim basis.

Currently, the club sit in 11th place in the Bundesliga table, but with only two wins so far in 2026, relegation appears an all-too-real prospect, and one which the club is desperate to avoid.

“Given the points gap in the lower half of the table, our place in the Bundesliga is not yet secure,” said Eta via official media release.

‘I am delighted that the club has entrusted me with this challenging task. One of Union’s strengths has always been, and remains, the ability to pull together in such situations.”

Eta will begin as Union’s new head coach with immediate effect, and will be in the dugout for the club’s matchup against Wolfsburg this weekend.

 

A step into an equal future

Eta’s appointment signals a major step towards a more level playing field in the football landscape.

Furthermore, Eta joins other coaches including Sabrinna Wittmann, Hannah Dingley and Corinne Diacre who, in recent years, have blazed a trail for female coaches to step into the men’s game.

Wittmann currently manages FC Ingolstadt in Germany’s third division, and was the first female head coach in Germany’s top three divisions.

In 2023, Dingley became caretaker manager of Forest Green Rovers, and thus the first woman to lead a men’s professional team in England.

Diacre, now head coach of France’s women’s national team, managed Ligue 2’s Clerment Foot between 2014 and 2017.

 

Final thoughts

The impact therefore, is that Eta’s appointment will show future generations of aspiring female coaches that men’s football is an equally viable and possible pathway as the women’s game.

The time is now to level the playing field.

And while it may be a short-term role, its effect on attitudes towards equality and fair opportunities in the game will hopefully resonate long after the season ends.

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