Futsal Progression

FIFA and the Colombian Football Association deliver Futsal legacy programme

FIFA and the Colombian Football Association deliver Futsal legacy programme

19th August 2016 37382
The FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 is not yet upon us, but plans are well afoot to secure its legacy. These centre on the School Programme, a joint initiative between FIFA and the Colombian Football Association (FCF) to promote and encourage the playing of futsal among children aged six…

MLS Portland Timbers, Operation Pitch Invasion unveil new futsal court in the U.S.A

19th August 2016 23002
Recently, we posted about Keith Tozer the Commissioner of the Professional Futsal League launching in the United States of America, unveil a Futsal community stadium/ hub in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in his role as the President of the Wisconsin Sports Group. This week in Portland, Oregon another Futsal court was unveiled…
Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?

Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?

17th August 2016 22762
New Zealand has officially submitted their bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup but for a novice of the sport, a big question would be, why?
The seventh professional football club enters the FA National Futsal League

A seventh professional football club enters the FA National Futsal League

10th August 2016 12003
York City Football Club announced early this week that they were entering a team into the FA National Futsal League led by experienced Futsal Coach Junior Roberti. Futsal Focus caught up with Junior to find out more.
Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

Premier Futsal League gets 13 million TV viewers

8th August 2016 27750
The opening day garnered 4.8 million TV viewers tuned in for futsal by international players. This was followed by the first two matches of the tournament.
AFC Futsal Championship signs off with more record numbers

AFC Futsal Championship signs off with more record numbers

8th August 2016 14815
More than 64,600 watched the championship, beating the aggregate spectatorship of all the previous AFC Futsal Club Championships combined since the competition started in 2010. The 2016 attendance increased by 365% on the 2015 edition.
Wisconsin Sports Group announces strategic partnership with Milwaukee Urban Soccer Collaborative

Wisconsin Sports Group announces strategic partnership with Milwaukee Urban Soccer Collaborative

4th August 2016 25446
Keith Tozer (League Commissioner of the Professional Futsal League), President of the Wisconsin Sports Group and Mark Sabljak, CEO of Milwaukee Urban Soccer Collaborative, announced today a partnership regarding their MKE Futsal Initiative.
Northern Ireland's first ever Futsal event taking place this weekend

Northern Ireland’s first ever Futsal event taking place this weekend

29th July 2016 30223
This weekend, Futsal history will be made in Northern Ireland when the first Futsal event and coaching conference will take place called the Irish FA Futsal International Cup and Coaching Conference in partnership with Futsal Focus.
Record attendance numbers at the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

Record attendance numbers at the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

18th July 2016 45849
According to Inside World Football, the AFC Futsal Club Championships have broken record attendance numbers in the first three days of competition in the Bangkok Arena, Thailand.
Premier Futsal India and the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

Premier Futsal India and the 2016 AFC Futsal Club Championships

15th July 2016 18484
The importance of Premier Futsal India and a potential Indian league champion competing in future AFC Futsal Club Championships.