Lucas Radbourne-Pugh

'Kerr decision a turning point in women's football'

'Kerr decision a turning point in women's football'

If Samantha Kerr leaves the NWSL for a European contract, it will be a paradigm shift in the power balance of women's football. 21 Aug 2019
Kings are crafted by hardship, not Victory

Kings are crafted by hardship, not Victory

Voluntarily covering the NPL could feel like pulling teeth, but pain’s merely a matter of perspective. 30 Jan 2019
Does Aloisi deserve another A-League job?

Does Aloisi deserve another A-League job?

FTBL dives into John Aloisi's career to find out whether the Socceroo legend's lack of public popularity ever quite matched up with his coaching exploits. 29 Dec 2018
Corica, Rudan and the battle for NPL coaches

Corica, Rudan and the battle for NPL coaches

What do Australia's best NPL coaches have to do to be taken seriously by the A-League? Surely it's not punditry... 8 Dec 2018
Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

We all want another Western Sydney Wanderers, but how can A-League expansion clubs get it right? The answer may be hidden within one of Europe’s most unusual teams. 9 Oct 2018
Where van Marwijk went wrong

Where van Marwijk went wrong

Aussie Bert's reign has reached a disappointing conclusion, but how should Australia look back at this feint episode in Socceroos history? 27 Jun 2018
Roar sign Danish international winger

Roar sign Danish international winger

Brisbane Roar have signed eight-cap Danish international Tobias Mikkelsen on a one year contract. 5 Jun 2018
Compared! Socceroos 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads: Who soared, who sunk?

Compared! Socceroos 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads: Who soared, who sunk?

As Socceroos fans don the polar-fleece and look towards another World Cup dawn, we cast our mind back to 2014. Less has changed than you might have thought… 5 Jun 2018
The Aussie behind Fran Karacic’s remarkable Socceroos journey

The Aussie behind Fran Karacic’s remarkable Socceroos journey

Despite not making the final World Cup squad, Fran Karacic has emerged from utter obscurity – not even FFA were aware of his Australian roots two years ago – to become a potential Socceroos saviour in the troublesome quest for depth at right-back. 5 Jun 2018
What we learned: France name final World Cup squad

What we learned: France name final World Cup squad

France have named the second youngest squad at the 2018 World Cup, as Didier Deschamps seeks to repair a fractured relationship with the French public. 5 Jun 2018
"I can't thank them enough": Mariners captain leaves for Spain

"I can't thank them enough": Mariners captain leaves for Spain

Alan Baro has left the Central Coast Mariners to pursue "other opportunities" in his homeland. 5 Jun 2018
A-League clubs demand 14-team league

A-League clubs demand 14-team league

The Australian Professional Football Club's Association (APFCA) has released a statement demanding the A-League is expanded to 14 teams. 4 Jun 2018
Brisbane poach Aussie youngster from Dutch club

Brisbane poach Aussie youngster from Dutch club

After two years and two appearances with Dutch club N.E.C, Stefan Mauk is returning to the A-League with Brisbane Roar. 4 Jun 2018
Record A-League goalscorer sticks around

Record A-League goalscorer sticks around

Sydney FC leading marksman Bobo has re-signed at the Sky Blues for another season. 4 Jun 2018
Arzani’s parents: “We owe something, I wish that Daniel will make Australia proud”

Arzani’s parents: “We owe something, I wish that Daniel will make Australia proud”

Daniel Arzani has already made history. At 19-years-old, this month he will become the youngest Socceroo to ever travel to a FIFA World Cup. But the teenager’s life could have been very different had he followed his father’s dream of becoming a neurosurgeon. 4 Jun 2018
More than just a game: New documentary highlights Pararoos' incredible journey

More than just a game: New documentary highlights Pararoos' incredible journey

In 2015, the Pararoos program was cut by the Australian Sports Commission under the controversial ‘Winning Edge’ policy, which requires all Aussie Paralympic sporting teams to be ranked in the top five in their discipline in order to qualify for funding. 4 Jun 2018
"Everybody must be very happy": Van Marwijk speaks out on Arzani, Maclaren inclusions

"Everybody must be very happy": Van Marwijk speaks out on Arzani, Maclaren inclusions

Bert van Marwijk was basking in the afterglow of a surprisingly attacking 23-man squad, telling reporters he now has "more options up front". 4 Jun 2018
Victory re-sign three exciting youngsters

Victory re-sign three exciting youngsters

Melbourne Victory are keeping a tight grip on their youth products, re-signing three youngsters. 1 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk concerned about Socceroos lack of improvisation

Van Marwijk concerned about Socceroos lack of improvisation

Bert van Marwijk said he doesn't have time to try out new players heading into Russia, so expect a similar outfit in tonight's Czech Republic friendly. 1 Jun 2018
Mariners star returns to Netherlands

Mariners star returns to Netherlands

After fairly impressive displays throughout Central Coast Mariners' wooden spoon season, Dutch midfielder Wout Brama is returning to newly relegated FC Twente. 1 Jun 2018
Adelaide United confirm massive cleanout

Adelaide United confirm massive cleanout

It may not be new news for Reds fans, but the club have confirmed another five departures, including senior figures, as the 2017/18 A-League contract window grinds to a close. 31 May 2018