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Reds alert: New Zealand attacker eyes FFA Cup upset

Reds alert: New Zealand attacker eyes FFA Cup upset

In-form New Zealand striker Mohamed Awad says he’ll relish testing himself against top A-League opposition when the reigning FFA Cup holders visit Melbourne Knights. 2 Jul 2019
Inside the daily grind of Australia’s semi-pro heroes

Inside the daily grind of Australia’s semi-pro heroes

Liam Boland is often up before 4 am. Like NPL players around Australia, he’s working days, training nights. The Melbourne-based NPL goal machine lets FTBL into his life as a semi-pro. 1 Jul 2019
Football chief's fury over ref attack, flares, racist chants and all-in brawls

Football chief's fury over ref attack, flares, racist chants and all-in brawls

Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos today backed tough action which saw a life ban, fines and points deductions for attacks on refs, racist chants, flares and a mass player brawl. 27 Jun 2019
NPL star on viral FFA Cup goal that stunned the world

NPL star on viral FFA Cup goal that stunned the world

If you truly love football in Oz, then Liam Boland’s epic FFA Cup stoppage-time winner for NPL underdogs Green Gully would surely rank high. 26 Jun 2019
Santalab enjoying ‘brutal’ relegation scrap in Dandenong

Santalab enjoying ‘brutal’ relegation scrap in Dandenong

If you’d put a bet on Brendon Santalab AND Carl Valeri playing alongside each other in a relegation scrap in Melbourne’s Dandenong over winter, you may have got some attractive long odds. 21 Jun 2019
A-League alert: Why NPL is abuzz over magic Mo

A-League alert: Why NPL is abuzz over magic Mo

The NPL Victoria has gone mad for Mohamed Awad, the new Melbourne Knights attacker from New Zealand via New York and Illinois who is the most talked about talent in the league right now. 5 Jun 2019
Could the 'Championship' be streamed on your favourite device?

Could the 'Championship' be streamed on your favourite device?

Those working towards a second division ‘Championship’ - set to start in 2021 - believe streaming of matches could supercharge the league’s profile as work continues on the league's finer details. 5 Jun 2019
Six future A-League players smashing the NPL NSW

Six future A-League players smashing the NPL NSW

FTBL continues its A-League talent radar, this week spotlighting the NSW NPL with six names you need to know. 8 May 2019
NPL transfer radar: Wolves star attracts A-League interest

NPL transfer radar: Wolves star attracts A-League interest

He's a virtual unknown but could the A-League have finally woken up to star NPL striker Thomas James? 7 May 2019
'Second division could overtake A-League in fans' hearts'

'Second division could overtake A-League in fans' hearts'

The sheer edge-of-your-seat drama of promotion and relegation between the proposed second division and NPL will supercharge Australia's fans' interest in domestic football below the A-League, say those at the coal-face of the second tier. 6 May 2019
Is this Asia's most in-form Australian right now?

Is this Asia's most in-form Australian right now?

The Blake Ricciuto show continues after another stellar display as the former NSW NPL star scored again for Singapore Premier League high-flyers Brunei DPMM. 30 Apr 2019
WATCH: NPL defender's ridiculous scorpion volley

WATCH: NPL defender's ridiculous scorpion volley

Promotion and relegation diehards, eat your heart out... 29 Apr 2019
Ex-Melbourne Victory youth's new Faroe Islands club

Ex-Melbourne Victory youth's new Faroe Islands club

Australian midfielder Luc Jeggo has signed for Faroe Islands club TB Tvoroyri in a deal that took just 12 hours to complete. 25 Apr 2019
Aussie scores brilliant go-ahead goal in Asia

Aussie scores brilliant go-ahead goal in Asia

Former NPL star Blake Ricciuto was at it again overnight, scoring his fourth goal of the season in Singapore's S-League. 21 Apr 2019
Three future A-League players smashing Queensland's NPL

Three future A-League players smashing Queensland's NPL

The latest A-League talent radar focuses on NPL in Queensland. The Sunshine State has three future A-League talents you need to know now. 17 Apr 2019
Why Queensland can become a ‘Championship’ hotbed

Why Queensland can become a ‘Championship’ hotbed

The grassroots boom in Queensland continues unabated with one former A-League star saying new Queensland teams on the national stage is what the Sunshine State desperately needs. 16 Apr 2019