SoccerNews.com has been covering football since 2000, and the editorial team behind that coverage has never stayed the same size for long.
We are always looking for writers who know the game, can explain it clearly, and want to build a body of published work on a site that people actually read. This page explains what we publish, what we are looking for, and how to apply.
We have two tracks. Contributors write on a voluntary basis, receive full byline credit, and use the platform to build a portfolio and prove their ability. Paid writers are contracted positions with limited availability, offered to experienced writers who have either graduated from the contributor track or arrived with a proven record elsewhere. Both tracks publish under the same editorial standards, and both produce content that reaches a global football audience.
What We Publish
Our coverage spans the major European leagues and beyond. The Premier League is our primary focus, but we cover La Liga Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and MLS with equal editorial care. We also cover Champions League, Europa League, international tournaments, and the transfer market.
Alongside football news and analysis, we publish structured betting and casino guides. If you have knowledge of betting markets, odds, and gambling mechanics in addition to football, that is a genuine advantage. Our gambling content follows specific editorial standards (see our Editorial Policy & Newsroom Standards) and requires a higher level of precision than standard football writing.
What we are looking for most
Editorial opinion pieces that take a position, defend it with evidence, and provoke informed discussion.
Not match reports rehashing the scoreline. Not transfer rumour aggregation. We want writers who can look at a tactical shift, a managerial decision, a transfer strategy, or a league trend and explain why it matters, what it means, and what happens next.
The strongest applications we receive are from writers who have something to say, not just something to report.
Contributor Track
The contributor track is open to anyone who can write well about football.
It is a non-paid position, and we are upfront about that. What you get in return is real: every article you submit and we publish appears under your full byline on a site with an established global readership. You build a portfolio of published work, you get editorial feedback that improves your writing, and you demonstrate your ability to produce content consistently.
| AT A GLANCE | |
| Compensation | Non-paid; full byline credit on all published work |
| What you get | Published portfolio, editorial feedback, global audience exposure |
| Commitment | No minimum, but consistency matters more than volume |
| Editorial standards | Same as paid writers; all content reviewed before publication |
| Path to paid | Contributors who prove consistent quality are first in line for paid positions |
| Leagues covered | Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, MLS, European cups |
What we expect from contributors
Original content that has not been published elsewhere. Clean, accurate writing that does not require heavy editing. A genuine knowledge of the league or competition you are covering, not surface-level takes recycled from other sites. Reliability: if you say you will deliver a piece by Thursday, we need it by Thursday. We understand this is voluntary, and we do not demand a fixed schedule, but we do value writers who follow through on what they commit to.
How the contributor track leads to paid work
When a paid position opens, we look at our contributor roster first. A contributor who has published ten strong articles over three months, met every deadline, and required minimal editing is a far more attractive candidate than an external applicant with a CV we have never tested. The contributor track is not an indefinite unpaid internship. It is an audition with a clear path forward. The writers we hire are almost always writers who proved themselves here first.
★ How to apply as a contributor. Send an email to office@soccernews.com with the subject line “Contributor Application.” Include a short paragraph about yourself, the league(s) you want to cover, and two to three writing samples (links or attachments). If you do not have published samples, write a 500-word opinion piece on any current football topic and include it. We review every application and respond within 14 days. ★
Paid Writer Positions
Paid positions are limited and not always open.
When they are available, we hire from two pools: contributors who have proven themselves on the site, and external candidates with a demonstrable track record of published football writing. We are transparent about the bar being high. We receive a significant number of applications and can only offer a small number of positions.
| AT A GLANCE | |
| Compensation | Per-article or monthly retainer (discussed during hiring) |
| Requirements | Prior published work at blogs, news sites, or sports media |
| What we look for | Strong opinion writing, tactical knowledge, reliability, clean copy |
| Commitment | Regular output; specific schedule agreed during onboarding |
| Editorial standards | All content reviewed before publication; same process as contributors |
| Current availability | Contact us to check; positions open on an as-needed basis |
What a strong application looks like
A brief introduction covering who you are, what you cover, and why SoccerNews interests you.
Three to five links to published articles that represent your best work, ideally opinion or analysis pieces rather than news rewrites. An indication of which leagues or topics you want to focus on. If you have experience with betting or gambling content, mention it specifically, as it widens the range of work we can offer.
We do not need a formal CV. We need evidence that you can write.
What we do not hire for
We are not looking for match report factories, SEO content spinners, or writers who produce volume without substance. We do not hire writers who cannot demonstrate original thinking about the game. We do not hire writers who miss deadlines or require extensive rewriting. If your primary experience is producing 300-word news summaries optimised for search traffic, this is probably not the right fit. We want editorial voices, not content operators.
★ How to apply for a paid position. Send an email to office@soccernews.com with the subject line “Paid Writer Application.” Include a short introduction, three to five links to published work, and the league(s) or topics you want to cover. If you are a current SoccerNews contributor, mention your existing byline. We review paid applications on a rolling basis and respond within 21 days. ★
Why Write for SoccerNews
We are not going to pretend this is a generic “why write for us” pitch. Here is what you actually get.
Audience. SoccerNews.com has a global readership that has been growing since 2000. Your work will be read by football fans across the UK, Europe, and international markets. It will be shared on our social media channels. It will appear in search results. This is not a blog that your friends read. It is a site with real traffic and real reach.
Portfolio. Every article you publish carries your full byline and lives permanently on the site. You can link to it in future job applications, freelance pitches, and professional profiles. Published work on an established site carries more weight than a personal blog or a university assignment. We have had contributors use their SoccerNews portfolio to land positions at larger media outlets.
Editorial development. Our editorial team reviews every piece before publication. That means you get feedback, not just acceptance or rejection. If your structure needs work, we will tell you. If your argument has a gap, we will point it out. If your writing is strong, we will tell you that too. Writers who stay with us improve measurably over time, and that improvement is visible in their published archive.
Career path. Contributors who prove their ability move to paid positions when they become available. Paid writers who excel have the opportunity to take on editorial responsibilities, mentor new contributors, and shape the direction of our coverage. We promote from within whenever possible because writers who understand our standards produce better work than external hires who need to learn them.
Our Editorial Standards Apply to Everyone
Whether you are a first-time contributor or a paid writer, your content goes through the same editorial process.
Every article is reviewed before publication. Every article must meet our standards. That means accurate information, original analysis, clear writing, and honest framing. For gambling-related content, it also means mathematical precision and responsible messaging.
We do not publish content that we would not put our name on.
If your submission does not meet our standards, we will explain why and give you the opportunity to revise. If it requires more editing than is reasonable, we will decline it. This is not personal. It is the same quality threshold we apply to our own editorial team. The standard is the standard, and it does not bend based on who wrote the piece.