Football NSW has announced two new initiatives targeting the development of female coaches and coach education tutors, backed by federal …
Western Strikers Nominated FSA Club of the Month for Equity Outcomes
Western Strikers SC has been nominated for Club of the Month after a period of deliberate structural investment in its …
Football Queensland to celebrate Female Football Week with statewide events, awards and coaching programs
Football Queensland will mark the 2026 Female Football Week with a program of statewide events, competitions and professional development opportunities …
Football NSW supports Female Coaches CPD as Women’s Football Surges
Football NSW has used the platform of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup to deliver a targeted professional development workshop for …
Football NSW Expands Flexible Football Program as Women’s Participation Surges
Football NSW has expanded its Flexible Football Initiatives program into six additional associations in 2026.
Northern NSW Football opens registrations for Female Football Week 2026
Female Football Week provides a structured opportunity for the football community to acknowledge the contributions of women and girls to the game at every level, from grassroots volunteers to elite competitors.
Football West mourns passing of women’s football pioneer Barbara Gibson, aged 95
Football West has acknowledged the death of Barbara Gibson, an Honorary Life Member of the organisation whose administrative career across …
Football Australia calls for $343M to Sustain Women’s Football Boom
Football Australia has called on the NSW Government to establish a decade-long grassroots facilities fund worth up to $343 million, …
Spring Hills FC makes History with All-Female Junior Coaching Staff in NPLW Victoria
Spring Hills FC has become the first club in the National Premier Leagues Women’s Victoria structure to field junior teams …
Five Matildas figures recognised Among Australia’s Most Influential Women in Sport
Code Sports‘ annual list of the 100 most influential women in sport is one of the more closely watched measures …
Seven Iranian Footballers granted asylum in Australia after Anthem Protest
Seven members of Iran’s women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, after a dramatic 48-hour operation that …
How the AFC Women’s Asian Cup is Bringing the Tournament to the Next Generation
As the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 approaches its March 1 kick-off, the messaging around the tournament has centred on …
What the Major Facility Investments mean beyond the Upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup
As anticipation builds for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, Western Australia is witnessing a transformation not just in readiness …
Football NSW Building Pathways for the Next Generation of Girls
Football NSW hosted the Girls Football Australia Talent Development Scheme (TDS) event across the 11th and 12th of February.
Sam Kerr Leads a Renewed Matilda’s Force into Asian Cup Quest on Home Soil
When the CommBank Matildas take to the pitch at Perth Stadium on the 1st of March, it won’t just mark …
Is the FW Regional Girls Training Camp bridging the access gap for talent?
In Western Australia, the tyranny of distance has historically functioned as the primary barrier to talent identification.
The road ahead: Football West announces its new regional pathways
Football West has announced a major update to its Regional Academy player development program, launching in 2026 to strengthen talent …
“Big Brands Haven’t Truly Invested the Time for Women’s Boots” – Sam Turner on the lack of women-specific football boots
In Episode 13 of Soccerscene’s Off the Pitch Podcast, podiatrist Sam Turner explored the topics of performance versus comfort in …
Building from the Ground Up: Banyule City SC’s Ambition to Grow
Six years ago, Banyule City Soccer Club had big ambitions and a whole lot of challenges. Taking the reins during …
Football NSW 2025 Registrations Surge as Season Approaches
Football NSW Registrations Surge Past 200,000 as Season Approaches!
Former WE League Board Member and former Head of its Empowerment Division Miyuki Kobayashi: “The Women Empowerment League has been an inspiration for the world.”
Japan’s Women’s Football Is Dominating—Here’s Why It’s on the Rise!
The Club Development Conference highlights community football
Over 200 Football Enthusiasts Unite for the Epic 2025 Football NSW Club Development Conference at Valentine Sports Park!
Building a pathway for Women’s Football in SA: Flinders United President Shannen Connolly on Challenges and Triumphs
Exclusive: Flinders United President Shannen Connolly Reveals the Club’s Biggest Challenges and Triumphs!
100+ Women footballers demand FIFA ditch Saudi Aramco deal
Over 100 female football stars unite to challenge FIFA’s controversial Saudi Aramco sponsorship—find out why!
Is it time to make the A-League Women a full-time professional competition?
In the last fortnight, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) released their annual A-League Women’s report, providing an overview of the current …
Football NSW updated Girls’ and Women’s Competitions
Football NSW has worked through their 2024 Player Development Review and used it as a guide to improve its women’s …
The celebration of Female Football Week in Queensland in May
Football Queensland (FQ) are currently preparing for a fantastic week of football, showcasing and celebrating the continuous contribution made by …
Play Our Way grant available until end of April in 2024
Following the respective successes of both the CommBank Matilda’s performance and Australia’s hosting abilities of the 2023 Women’s FIFA World …
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 …
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 …
Melbourne City FC lock in multi-year deal with Nostra Homes
Melbourne City FC have announced a new partnership with Nostra Homes, one of Melbourne’s most innovative and trusted home builders, …
Brighton eyes return home as councillors back purpose-built women’s stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion has secured a motion for a purpose-built stadium to become the home of their Women’s Super …
Football SA and JB Metropolitan Distributors alliance to improve women’s football in the state
Football South Australia (SA) and large food and beverage distributor JB Metropolitan Distributors have announced a new partnership that lasts …
Hyundai and Kia stay loyal with FIFA until 2030 to extend past two decades
Hyundai Motor Group affiliates Hyundai and Kia have jointly announced the renewal of their long term partnerships with FIFA until …
One-on-one with Elissia Carnavas: “The Matildas have got the hopes of the nation on their shoulders”
There are less than 30 days left until the highly anticipated Women’s World Cup takes centre stage in Australia and …
Empowering women’s football: UEFA Women’s League and PlayStation together until 2025
UEFA Women’s Football recently announced a partnership with PlayStation, which opens up new avenues for the video game company to …
North Construction & Building backs women’s football at Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners and North Construction & Building will continue their long-standing partnership for another year. North Construction & Building …
Andrea Martin inducted into Football Victoria Hall of Fame
Football Victoria has announced women’s football pioneer and former Matilda Andrea Martin into the FV Hall of Fame. As a …
Newcastle Jets launch partnership with Ampcontrol for women’s team
The Newcastle Jets have confirmed Ampcontrol as a Major Partner for the 2022/23 Liberty A-League season, marking the first year …
Football Australia and TikTok combine to launch national team accounts
The CommBank Matildas and Subway Socceroos have launched TikTok accounts, as part of a new collaboration between Football Australia and …
FIFA and Xero to empower women and change footballing landscape across the globe
FIFA’s redesigned commercial structure for the women’s game to grow and thrive has resulted in a partnership with Xero to …
Northern NSW Football kick-off Women in Football Scholarship Program
Northern NSW Football has launched its Women in Football Scholarship Program in an effort to help break down barriers for …
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 breaks viewing records
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 brought unprecedented interest in the tournament with record stadium attendances and a projected global cumulative live …
FIFA and Mexican Football Federation’s Supercopa Femenil to encourage growth in women’s football
With the financial support of FIFA, the Mexican Football Federation has launched the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women’s Super …
Victorian initiative supports development of women’s leadership skills in sport
Applications for Victoria’s new Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program are now open. This will provide Victorian women the …
City of Hobart begin $1.3 million project to support women’s football
A $1.3 million City of Hobart project to help level the playing field for young women and girls has kicked …
Football Queensland announce female-only C Diploma course
Football Queensland (FQ) has confirmed the exciting details of a female-only C Diploma course, which is set to begin this …
Canada men’s national team boycott game for equal pay deal
Canada cancelled a friendly international with Panama just hours before kick-off on Sunday after their players went on strike over …
Football NSW celebrate biggest ever Female Football Week
Football NSW’s 2022 edition of its Female Football Week has been revealed as its most successful yet. Taking place between …
UEFA Women’s Champions League final sets record cumulative viewership
The recent UEFA Women’s Champions League final between Olympique Lyon and Barcelona accumulated a record-setting viewership of 3.6 million globally. …
FA Women’s National League strategy to strengthen women’s football pyramid
The FA Women’s National League has launched a new strategy with an ambition to strengthen the third and fourth tiers …
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 expected to deliver $95 million in revenue to host cities
The Football Association England and UEFA have announced that the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 tournament is set to be the …
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 teams up with Girlguiding to encourage participation growth
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 and Girlguiding – the UK’s leading charity for girls and young women – have teamed up …
UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 announces TikTok as Official Entertainment Platform
Social media platform TikTok has been announced as an official partner of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. This year’s tournament will …
Western United Women’s Football Integration Manager Amanda Stella: “This process is just the beginning”
Western United fielded its first ever women’s team in a curtain-raiser exhibition match against the Tasmanian state team at UTAS …
NSW football funding giving more girls better pathways
A new round of funding for football in New South Wales has the community abuzz. The NSW Government announced the …
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to leave $10 million legacy for NSW football
Football in NSW will receive a $10 million boost from the NSW Government as a legacy of hosting matches in …
Officer City SC growing female football through GO Girls
During the disruptions and devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Officer City SC saw an opportunity to grow its women …
English FA and Leeds Beckett University announce innovative project with Playermaker
After a successful two years working on a project that explores the demands of the women’s game, a partnership between …
Women’s leagues added to Football NSW Congress
Women’s football leagues will have a greater voice in the running of the game following the creation and admission of …
Barcelona women’s win against Real Madrid breaks audience records for DAZN
Barcelona’s El Clasico win against arch rivals Real Madrid in the UEFA Women’s Champions League was watched by a record-breaking …
Football Australia launches new #EQUALISER campaign
Football Australia today launched the #EQUALISER campaign, an initiative supporting the ‘Community Facilities’ Pillar of its Legacy 23’ Plan, to deliver adequate female-friendly facilities …
Federal Government announces $3.1 million investment into women’s football
The Australian Federal Government has announced an investment of $3.1 million over two years to encourage greater participation of women …
Football West secures Hyundai as Official Partner of Women’s Football
Football West has secured the support of Hyundai for grassroots football going forward. As the new Official Partner of Women’s …
Football Tasmania program celebrates equality
Football Tasmania has officially debuted its Equality and Respect in Sport program in an effort to facilitate greater opportunities for …
Training sites announced for 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia
13 training sites across 5 Australian cities have been selected in the initial phase of team facility planning, for the …
‘Female Only Come and Try’ events hosted by Hills Football Clubs
In support of promoting and growing the women’s game in NSW, three Hills Football Association Clubs have recently held ‘Female …
Football Queensland introduce new school programs for girls
Football Queensland have launched new after school football programs for young girls, in an effort to further lift participation numbers …
Melissa Barbieri celebrates 25-year professional milestone
Australian footballing legend Melissa Barbieri celebrated 25 years of football over the weekend. Having captained Australia to their 2010 AFC …
Female coaching development program launched in NSW
Canterbury’s Centenary Park hosted Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association’s first Youth Female Coach Development session for the year, working …
Why 2021 was a groundbreaking year for Australian football
As 2021 draws to a close, it has proved to be another fantastic year of growth for the game – Soccerscene picks out five highlights.
No overnight success: The slow transformation of women’s football in Australia
The outlook for women’s football has rarely looked better. However, the so-called overnight success has been 50 years in the making.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 4 with Gary Cole interviewing Belinda Wilson
Belinda Wilson began her football journey in Byron Bay on the far north coast of NSW. She is currently enjoying autumn in Zurich, Switzerland where she is the Senior Technical Development Manager, Women’s Football with FIFA.
Beyond Greatness identity revealed for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The Australia & New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is set to unite and inspire people from around the world following the announcement of their exciting and bold brand identity, featuring the slogan ‘Beyond Greatness’.
Girls United Development Program a success by growing Queensland football
Football Queensland’s recently implemented Girls United Development Program has proven successful across the state, in the development of young aspiring female coaches.
Football Victoria opens expressions of interest for Women & Girls Youth Advisory Committee
Football Victoria (FV) have announced that expressions of interest are now open for their Women & Girls Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 1 with Gary Cole interviewing Ash Wilson
Ash Wilson has recently been reappointed as Head Coach of the Newcastle Jets A-League Women’s team. Ash also works in the Jets Academy program and in addition is a full-time teacher at Hunter Sports High.
How the APL hopes to take Australian football to the next level
Last week the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) revealed a key strategic move for professional football in Australia, collectively rebranding the …
Football South Australia kicks off Legacy for the 2023 Women’s World Cup
Football South Australia has announced the launch of the ‘Leave A Legacy’ website to coincide with the commemoration of 100 years for women’s football in the nation.
W-League set for expansion ahead of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The W-League is set to grow by three teams in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Football Australia and Commonwealth Bank begin partnership to grow women’s football
Football Australia have today announced the start of a game-changing partnership with Commonwealth Bank. Originally announced in April this year, …
Football Australia’s new initiative to boost female representation in coaching
In what comes as a major step towards the growth of female representation, Football Australia have launched a new initiative aimed at addressing the recruitment, development, and retention of women in coaching.
Boob Armour: Protecting women in sport for the future
Launched in 2020, Boob Armour (which is officially licensed by the AFL and AFLW) was founded by Suzie Betts with …
Football Tasmania launches Coaching for Women Scholarship program
Football Tasmania has announced the launch of their Coaching for Women Scholarship program, an initiative which reaffirms the state’s recent …
Melbourne Victory W-League head coach Jeff Hopkins: “There are so many positive things happening in the game right now”
Jeff Hopkins coached Melbourne Victory to the most dramatic of wins in this years W-League final – a goal directly …
Perth Glory announce PGFC Academy School partnership
Perth Glory have announced a partnership with Lake Joondalup Baptist College (LJBC) which will see them become an official PGFC …
Why the barriers for female coaches must be eliminated
Last Monday night (May 24) saw Football Coaches Australia (FCA), in tandem with representatives from all across the Australian football …
Strong Federal Government support welcomed by Football Australia
Football Australia have welcomed the Federal Government’s pledge to provide $12 million of support to elite women’s football in Australia …
Sky Sports to broadcast Women’s Super League from 2021/22 Season
Sky Sports have announced their agreement to show a minimum of 35 Women’s Super League games live and exclusive on …
The need for more women coaches – Interview with FCA’s Aish Ravi
New Football Coaches Australia (FCA) Executive Committee member Aish Ravi has made it her mission to inspire more women to …
Football Queensland begin Female Football Week celebrations
Football Queensland have begun their state-wide celebration of Female Football Week, commemorating the game’s proud past, present and future. The …
England FA launches women’s football coaching initiative
The English Football Association (FA) has launched the Coaching Excellence Initiative, a women’s football coaching development programme. The 18-month programme …
Optus Sport to show UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022
Optus Sport have announced they have obtained the rights to broadcast the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament to Australian viewers. …
Football Queensland to celebrate Female Football Week in March
Football Queensland have announced their 2021 Female Football Week will be held from March 1 to March 8. The week-long …
Football Queensland launches women’s knockout cup
Football Queensland (FQ) has announced a new women’s knockout tournament which is set to kick off in in early 2021.
Football Queensland announce four new clubs for NPL Women’s competition
Football Queensland have confirmed four clubs have been successful in their application to play in the NPL Queensland Women’s competition …
Australia to host AFC youth women’s qualifiers
FFA have announced Australia will host two AFC youth women’s qualification tournaments in 2021. The AFC has awarded Australia the …
Dower takes up key role at FFA
FFA have announced Junior Matildas coach Rae Dower has extended her contract and will also assume the role of Women’s …
Optus Sport launches dedicated women’s football show
Optus Sport have launched Women’s Football Oz Style, a dedicated program which covers the Barclays FA Women’s Super League. The …
New Zealand Football appoint Project Director
New Zealand Football has announced the appointment of Jane Patterson as the Project Director for the Initial Operating Phase of …
UEFA remains committed to women’s football
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin confirmed on Monday that the governing body for football in Europe is committed to helping women’s …
Pepsi to sponsor UEFA Women’s Champions League
PepsiCo have announced a five-year partnership with UEFA women’s football. The deal was confirmed ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions …
JFA creates new coaching licenses for female coaches
The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced plans to create an Associate-Pro (A-Pro) Licence Coaching Course to produce more female …
FFA submits bid to host AFC U-17 Women’s Championship Qualifiers
FFA have announced that it has partnered with Cessnock City Council in a bid to host the AFC women’s football …
FFA announces Jane Fernandez as head of 2023 Women’s World Cup office
FFA have confirmed Jane Fernandez will continue with the organisation and serve as its head of the 2023 Women’s World …
Queensland features an abundance of Matildas
New figures show that Queensland’s female development has been incredibly successful in finding talent, who have represented the Westfield Matildas. …
W-League awards to be held this week
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have confirmed a special W-League edition of the Dolan Warren Awards will take place this Thursday, …
NPLW records good viewership numbers in WA
The opening weekend of the NPLW in WA was well received off the pitch, as supporters tuned into matches streamed …
State federations welcome Women’s World Cup decision
Australia’s state federations have celebrated the nation’s successful bid for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The respective football federations …
Australia and New Zealand to host Women’s World Cup
Australia and New Zealand’s dream to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to fruition as the two …