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FFA and NPL prioritising 'collaboration' in football's new age

FFA and NPL prioritising 'collaboration' in football's new age

As the A-League's clubs and players fracture, FFA and NPL clubs have never seemed more united as Australia moves towards a national second tier. 16 Sep 2020
City recruit New Zealand coach for A-League assistant

City recruit New Zealand coach for A-League assistant

Melbourne City have appointed the former youngest coach in A-League history, Des Buckingham, as their A-League team's assistant coach to Patrick Kisnorbo. 16 Sep 2020
Newcastle first A-League club to reject standing-down players

Newcastle first A-League club to reject standing-down players

Newcastle Jets have become the first A-League club to publicly confirm they won't stand-down any of their players after CBA negotiations between the A-League clubs and PFA broke down. 16 Sep 2020
A-League players reject clubs' CBA offer

A-League players reject clubs' CBA offer

The A-League clubs and the PFA are yet to settle on a new collective bargaining agreement, after the players rejected the clubs' proposal on Tuesday. 15 Sep 2020
Tasmania's talent 'skyrocketing' for A-League and W-League pipeline

Tasmania's talent 'skyrocketing' for A-League and W-League pipeline

Alex Cisak, the ex A-League and Premier League keeper, has been blown away by the talent he’s seen since the former Burnley keeper returned home to Tasmania this year.  15 Sep 2020
New Adelaide United stadium proposed with elevated pitch

New Adelaide United stadium proposed with elevated pitch

A video for a proposed new Adelaide United stadium has been released as part of a sports and entertainment complex in Riverbank called Riverbank West. 15 Sep 2020
Second-tier Championship 'by 2022', insist clubs

Second-tier Championship 'by 2022', insist clubs

An association of Australian football clubs is aiming to implement a national second division by 2022 despite the A-League's current struggles. 15 Sep 2020
Sydney, City, Victory players look safest in A-League dispute

Sydney, City, Victory players look safest in A-League dispute

Some A-League players are preparing for another financial setback as the collective bargaining agreement dispute between clubs and the PFA rolls on. 14 Sep 2020
Iconic captain quits A-League

Iconic captain quits A-League

Former Premier League defender Steven Taylor has left Wellington Phoenix after the A-League club's captain agreed a mutual departure. 14 Sep 2020
PFA appoint NSL legend to 'reboot professional game'

PFA appoint NSL legend to 'reboot professional game'

With the PFA in the middle of negotiating A-League and W-League collective bargaining agreements, Francis Awaritefe has replaced Brendan Schwab as its chair. 14 Sep 2020
A-League clubs set to stand-down players as independence nears horror start

A-League clubs set to stand-down players as independence nears horror start

A-League clubs could stand down their players today with the PFA reportedly set to reject the staggered 30% pay cuts on offer in a reduced CBA deal to compensate for financial losses due to the COVID19 pandemic and Fox Sports' reduced funding. 14 Sep 2020
More departures show A-League can no longer compete financially with India

More departures show A-League can no longer compete financially with India

The Indian Super League is poaching some of the best A-League talent and it's a trend that only looks to grow from here, with Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix players the latest to jump ship. 12 Sep 2020
Prolific Aussie striker snubs Celtic for A-League's Wanderers

Prolific Aussie striker snubs Celtic for A-League's Wanderers

17-year-old prolific Aussie striker Stefan Nikolic has reneged on a deal with Celtic to sign a professional contract with Western Sydney Wanderers instead. 12 Sep 2020
FFA keeping distance from independent A-League, PFA negotiations

FFA keeping distance from independent A-League, PFA negotiations

FFA have justified their relative silence on the ongoing new CBA negotiations between the PFA and A-League clubs, by insisting that this is the process towards an independent A-League. 11 Sep 2020
A-League wage cut 'very generous' compared to rival codes

A-League wage cut 'very generous' compared to rival codes

The A-League clubs' proposed wage cuts of up to 30% on some players' salaries are far more generous than its rival leagues, says Perth Glory owner Tony Sage. 11 Sep 2020
OP-ED: 'Transfer fees and W-League growth are FFA's key principles'

OP-ED: 'Transfer fees and W-League growth are FFA's key principles'

The current situation Australian football finds itself in may be a blessing in disguise. While financial uncertainty is never a good thing, a chance to re-assess and build towards a realistic business model is an opportunity FFA should grab with both hands. 11 Sep 2020