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Meet the ex-Socceroo making FFA Cup history

Meet the ex-Socceroo making FFA Cup history

Fausto De Amicis was a legend in the NSL and capped 13 times for his country. But now he is making his name as a talented coach. 18 Sep 2019
The bizarre Finals Series played over 72 days!

The bizarre Finals Series played over 72 days!

The A-League Finals Series is over in a snappy five games and three exciting weekends. 22 May 2019
NSL hero lost, but legacy will live on

NSL hero lost, but legacy will live on

One of the finest NSL defenders of his generation, David Cervinski's death from skin cancer is a dark day for Australian football. But his legacy will prove far greater. 17 May 2019
The student, the comeback and inside story of Perth's epic GF

The student, the comeback and inside story of Perth's epic GF

Football, eh? Last week’s UEFA Champions League semi-finals a dramatic reminder of the heart-stopping theatre of a comeback. Australia, of course, has similar stories. 15 May 2019
When Pana met Gunnar: South Melbourne's Rio extravaganza

When Pana met Gunnar: South Melbourne's Rio extravaganza

One of the great Australian football stories happened 19 years ago in January when a young Aussie coach called Ange Postecoglou took his NSL players from South Melbourne to Rio to face, amongst others, Manchester United in a huge FIFA tournament. 20 Dec 2018
'Why Old Soccer is the New Football'

'Why Old Soccer is the New Football'

FFA board nominee Remo Nogarotto says Australian football should aspire to promotion and relegation and if elected believes he can help end the 15 years of bitter relations between fans. 16 Nov 2018
Thousands vote for ex-NSL clubs to join A-League

Thousands vote for ex-NSL clubs to join A-League

Thousands have voted in favour of two former National Soccer League (NSL) champions being re-admitted to the topflight in 2019/20. 20 Jul 2018
Brisbane Strikers withdraw A-League bid

Brisbane Strikers withdraw A-League bid

Former NSL and current Queensland NPL club, Brisbane Strikers, have formally withdrawn their bid for an A-League licence. 20 May 2018
Schwarzer: Why the A-League is a hindrance to the Socceroos

Schwarzer: Why the A-League is a hindrance to the Socceroos

Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer believes the A-League is a hindrance to the Australian national team because players are content to stay in the domestic competition. 10 May 2018
Hill: A-League criteria makes it difficult for migrant based clubs

Hill: A-League criteria makes it difficult for migrant based clubs

The man who controversially axed ethnic teams in the former NSL says FFA’s expansion criteria makes it difficult for migrant backed clubs to get into the A-League. 13 Apr 2018
Can South Melbourne reunite old soccer and new football?

Can South Melbourne reunite old soccer and new football?

South Melbourne's A-League bid Chairman, Bill Papastergiadis, says entry into the top tier of Australian football could bridge the bitterness that exists between disgruntled NSL fans and the A-League. 2 Apr 2018
Former NSL defender slams FFA's 'minimal respect'

Former NSL defender slams FFA's 'minimal respect'

Ex-Gippsland Falcons defender Manny Gelagotis says Football Federation Australia showed little respect to people who built football down under when the A-League was introduced in 2005. 22 Jan 2018
Archie: NSL was better than the A-League

Archie: NSL was better than the A-League

A-League legend Archie Thompson says the NSL's standard was greater than the A-League, and more professional teams are needed for the competition to improve. 18 Jan 2018
Stefan Kamasz: How Frank Lowy got the A-League wrong

Stefan Kamasz: How Frank Lowy got the A-League wrong

Stefan Kamasz was a member of the implementation panel that made recommendations for the formation of the A-League. In his own words, he reveals how the mistakes of the past are responsible for the current malaise within Australian football’s administration. 18 Dec 2017
A pictorial history of Perth Glory home kits

A pictorial history of Perth Glory home kits

Glory have been around since the 1990s & have had some colourful strips. 17 Sep 2017
Football needs to embrace ethnicity

Football needs to embrace ethnicity

Kenjok ‘King Kenny’ Athiu feels it’s time people embraced ethnicity in football. 17 Jul 2017

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