Two seasons ago William Akio was scoring for Ross County in the Scottish Premiership, fast forward to now, the South Sudanese forward is donning the colours of Tigers FC in Canberra’s National Premier League (NPL) Men’s competition, in a move that the forward describes as a fresh start.Continue readingSouth Sudan star Akio seeking Canberra career refresh
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The Monaro Panthers proved too quick and clinical for the Tigers in an electrifying clash, securing a 5–2 win that highlighted their attacking prowess and speed across the park.Continue readingPanthers pounce over the Tigers
Belconnen United ran riot over defending champions Olympic FC, scoring four first half goals, to claim an opening round victory in last season’s grand final rematch. Belconnen used their lighting quick pace and pinpoint overhead passes to cut through Olympics limp defensive line to finish 5-1 winners.Continue readingBelconnen put five past woeful Olympic in season opener
Against the side that denied them the opportunity to lift the Premiership at McKellar Park last season, fallen giants Sydney FC got their revenge on Canberra United with a narrow 1-0 victory in a match that ensures their quest for finals football remains alive, while Canberra remain just a point off.Continue readingSydney FC shock Canberra United to maintain finals hopes
Always looking for a new challenge, young soccer star Emma Ilijoski didn’t hesitate to pack her bags and set up home in a new country to fulfil her childhood dream of moving overseas to play professional soccer.Continue readingLocal soccer star trades home for Scotland to pursue childhood dream
The A-League Men’s preseason has seen the exciting signings of Douglas Costa and Juan Mata, benefiting Australian football fans. With kick-off for the 2024/25 season approaching, let’s look back to five of the best marquee players to ply their trade in Australia.Continue readingHitting the ‘marquee’: remembering the best A-League stars
In the vast landscape of Australian sport, football stands as both a cultural cornerstone and a battleground for aspirations of excellence. Yet, amidst the roar of the crowds and the clash of boots on the pitch, lies a narrative often overlooked—the tale of semi-professional football and its profound impact on the broader landscape of the sport in this country.Continue readingListening to the heartbeat of Australian football: a conversation with Alex Cochrane-Smith
It’s a pretty special thing to forge a career in a chosen sport but an even bigger rarity are athletes that manage a career across two different sports.
Ellie Brush started out in professional soccer as the inaugural captain of Canberra United in the Australian A-League. After nine years of playing domestic and international soccer, Brush took her career up another level and simultaneously played for United as well as joining the GWS Giants in the AFLW.
Continue readingDual athlete Ellie Brush comes full circle to finish career in Canberra
Canberra Olympic are looking to carry over the momentum from last year into their preparation for the upcoming season. Head coach Nicole Begg believes there is enough depth within the club for Olympic to continue their winning ways, however, she believes that she has the squad that is capable of taking the fight to the top teams.Continue reading“It’s going to be hard to top last year”: a chat with Canberra Olympic’s Nicole Begg
Since the creation of the AFLW And NRLW competitions in the late 2010s, women’s sport in Australia has grown drastically. Millions of Australian women and girls are playing and watching sporting matches, with young girls now having a pathway to represent their favourite sporting teams on a professional level. Many thought that things were progressing well in professionalising women’s sport, however the story of Fiona Worts made most Australians re-evaluate.Continue readingAre we moving fast enough in professionalising women’s sport?