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FPF's NPL SA 2026 preview As the 2026 NPL SA season kicks off, Front Page Football previews where every team stands as they embark on the new campaign.

Happy NPL SA season eve to all that celebrates 🥳

@pagonis98.bsky.social has put together a season preview, taking a look at where each club stands heading into the 2026 campaign.

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"We've got the best of both worlds here" - The perfect metaphor for Australian football Iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil's song 'Best of Both Worlds' is the perfect metaphor for the current wave of hope and aspiration among the more optimistic sectors of the Australian football c...

Iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil's song 'Best of Both Worlds' is the perfect metaphor for the current wave of hope and aspiration among the more optimistic sectors of the Australian football community, Ben Horvath writes ✍️

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Adelaide catches a glimpse of the new Matildas era as Asian Cup preparations continue After selling out Adelaide Oval in 2024, the Matildas returned to South Australia in 2025 to give the locals a glimpse of the new era at the state's home of football, Coopers Stadium.

Adelaide got a taste of the Matildas’ new era in a comfortable 2-0 win over New Zealand. Sam Kerr's return on home soil grabbed headlines with Joe Montemurro’s imprint becoming evident as the road to the 2026 Asian Cup takes shape.

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Why the quality gap is closing between the A-League and NPL The narrative surrounding the Australian football pyramid has started to shift, mainly due to the recent success of NPL clubs in the Australia Cup. Harry Bailey believes the once-clear quality gap bet...

The narrative surrounding the Australian football pyramid has started to shift, mainly due to the recent success of NPL clubs in the Australia Cup 🏆

Harry Bailey believes the once-clear quality gap between the A-League and NPL is now being challenged ✍️

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FPF's Aussies Abroad power rankings: Week 8 Goals in Scotland, a concerning injury setback in the Netherlands, and an Aussie at the heart of an unlikely title charge. Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings.

Goals in Scotland, a concerning injury setback in the Netherlands, and an Aussie at the heart (pun intended) of an unlikely title charge 🇱🇻

Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings 📊

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The A-League World Cup radar: A Socceroos selection series - Week 1 With the A-League Men season underway, many Australian players are looking to stake their claim for a place in Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad for the World Cup. In the lead-up, Caydn Foley will highli...

With the A-League Men season underway, many Australian players are looking to stake their claim for a place in Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad for the World Cup 🛫

In the lead-up, Caydn Foley will highlight some potential options in this new series ✍️

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Adelaide United Women 2025/26 season preview: Can the Reds cement themselves as contenders? Following a historic season in which Adelaide United claimed their first A-League Women's Finals Series win in club history, the Reds are aiming to prove they are here to stay.

Following a historic campaign in which Adelaide United claimed their first A-League Women's Finals Series win in club history, the Reds are aiming to prove they are here to stay.

Read Antonis Pagonis preview of their 2025/26 season ✍️

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FPF's Aussies Abroad power rankings: Week 7 A former Jet continues his hot streak, fruitful periods for Ryan and Toure, and some MLS recognition. Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings.

A former Jet continues his hot streak, fruitful periods for Ryan and Toure, and some MLS recognition 😉

Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings 📊

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The vibe is back at Coopers - Can Airton Andrioli's Adelaide United maintain it? Airton Andrioli's first A-League match ended with three points, but more importantly, in a shift of atmosphere surrounding Adelaide United. Antonis Pagonis analyses what went right and if it can last.

Airton Andrioli's first A-League match ended with three points, but more importantly, in a shift of atmosphere surrounding Adelaide United 🔴

Antonis Pagonis analyses what went right and if it can last ✍️

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The Director's Chair: What on earth is going on with the A-Leagues? "This is by far the least excited I've ever been for an A-League season in my lifetime." In his new column The Director's Chair, Christian Marchetti begins by asking a few simple questions for the APL...

"This is by far the least excited I've ever been for an A-League season in my lifetime." 🗣️

In his new column The Director's Chair, @christianm29.bsky.social begins by asking a few simple questions for the APL ✍️

Adelaide United 2025/26 season preview: What can go right and what can go wrong? Adelaide United has a new coach and multiple new faces on the field. Antonis Pagonis previews how the Reds will fare in the 2025/26 A-League Men season.

A tumultuous off-season has seen Adelaide United's Men's program undergo significant change. After years of relative stability in an otherwise unstable league, the spotlight will be on how the Reds adapt.

Read Antonis Pagonis' preview of their 2025/26 season ✍️

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"You just don't know" - Marconi embracing unpredictability of Australian Championship As one of the eight foundation clubs, the Marconi Stallions started the Australian Championship with a narrow defeat to Heidelberg United last weekend. Jose Campo spoke to head coach Peter Tsekenis be...

As one of the eight foundation clubs, the Marconi Stallions started the Australian Championship with a narrow defeat to Heidelberg United last weekend.

Jose Campo spoke to head coach Peter Tsekenis before that first match to preview his side's inaugural campaign 🗣️

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FPF's Aussies Abroad power rankings: Week 6 Another Bos goal involvement, Segecic back among the goals, and a defender is quietly going about his business in Austria. Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings.

Another Bos goal involvement, Segecic back among the goals, and a defender is quietly going about his business in Austria 🇦🇹

Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings 📊

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How are the Young Socceroos shaping up ahead of the U-20 World Cup? How far can they go? Who will catch the eye? How should we define success? In this piece, Matt Olsen previews a seismic U-20 World Cup campaign for the Young Socceroos.

How far can they go? Who will catch the eye? How should we define success?

In this piece, Matt Olsen previews a seismic U-20 World Cup campaign for the Young Socceroos ✍️

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Another Bos stunner, a barren run for Segecic, and Ryan's becoming a key figure in Spain 🇪🇸

Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings 📊

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Unchartered waters: A relegated Melbourne Knights 62 years. That is how long it has been since Melbourne Knights were last relegated in a bottom of the table, straight down scenario. So, what happened? Declan Mythen investigates and analyses the peak...

62 years. That is how long it has been since Melbourne Knights were last relegated in a bottom of the table, straight down scenario.

So, what happened? Declan Mythen investigates and analyses the peak, mediocre slump, and eventual fall of Melbourne Knights FC ✍️

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