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2020 January
  • Wed, Jan 29, 2020
    Aston Villa through to League Cup final
    Aston Villa are through to the English League Cup final after beating Leicester City 2-1 in their second leg semi-final at Villa Park on Tuesday.
  • Tue, Jan 28, 2020
    Drogba, Yorke to play in bushfires game
    International stars including Didier Drogba, Dwight Yorke and David Trezeguet have been confirmed for the Football For Fires match in Sydney in May.
  • Tue, Jan 28, 2020
    Glory land veteran defender Elrich
    Perth Glory have signed experienced defender Tarek Elrich just days after the 33-year-old left fellow A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers.
  • Tue, Jan 28, 2020
    Sydney FC won't appeal Baumjohann ban
    Sydney FC have accepted a two-game ban for German midfielder Alexander Baumjohann following his red card in last weekend's 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory.
  • Mon, Jan 27, 2020
    Delay a bad start to Victory's ACL journey
    A six-hour delay at Melbourne airport has only added to the lack of pre-match preparation for Melbourne Victory ahead of their ACL playoff with Kashima.
  • Mon, Jan 27, 2020
    In-form Reds rising up A-League table
    After 16 rounds of the A-League season, Adelaide United have snatched fifth place on the table, while Sydney FC are out to a 10-point lead at the top.
  • Mon, Jan 27, 2020
    Jets' woes tempting Hoolahan return
    Newcastle's A-League struggles are tempting interim coach Craig Deans to risk veteran Irish midfielder Wes Hoolahan for Saturday's clash with Western United.
  • Mon, Jan 27, 2020
    Multiple home venues no excuse: Rudan
    Coach Mark Rudan says he'd like Western United to have a consistent home ground beyond this A-League season but won't use their different venues as an excuse.
  • Mon, Jan 27, 2020
    Snapshot of round 16 of the A-League
    A look of round 16 of the A-League, where Sydney FC have gone 10 points clear and Adelaide have leapfrogged Western United to seize fifth place on the table.
  • Mon, Jan 27, 2020
    Sydney FC midfielder facing two-game ban
    Sydney FC midfielder Alexander Baumjohann is facing a two-match ban for his red-card from last weekend's 3-0 A-League win over Melbourne Victory.
  • Mon, Jan 27, 2020
    Sydney FC sign two after Matildas' exit
    Defending W-League champions Sydney FC have signed Canada's Lindsay Agnew and teen Julia Vignes after the exit of Matildas pair Caitlin Foord and Chloe Logarzo.
  • Sun, Jan 26, 2020
    City can build on Glory draw: Mombaerts
    Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says a tough 0-0 draw with Perth Glory is a starting point for his team to attack the second half of the A-League season.
  • Sun, Jan 26, 2020
    Reds pip Western Utd in A-League goalfest
    Adelaide United have seen off Western United 4-3 in a dramatic clash at Whitten Oval to leapfrog their opponents into fifth place on the A-League table.
  • Sat, Jan 25, 2020
    Jets in 'holding pattern' in A-League
    Newcastle interim coach Craig Deans says it's time for a full-time manager to take charge and make the big decisions needed at the struggling A-League club.
  • Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Glory defence a concern for City coach
    He believes it's the most organised defence in the A-League and Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts admits he's wary of Perth Glory's purple wall.
  • Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Glory eager to make it seventh heaven
    They're on the winning run of their lives, but Perth Glory aren't content just yet as they gear up for an A-League blockbuster with Melbourne City.
  • Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Mariners out for redemption against Roar
    Central Coast have not given up on their A-League finals hopes, but will need to overcome an in-form Brisbane side in Gosford to get their season back on track.
  • Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Phoenix beat luckless Jets in A-League
    Wellington Phoenix have beaten an unlucky Newcastle Jets 2-1 to cement fourth place in the A-League and leave the visitors languishing in last place.
  • Fri, Jan 24, 2020
    Sydney FC power past Victory in A-League
    Sydney FC have strengthened their hold on top spot in the A-League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory, but saw Alexander Baumjohann sent off.
  • Thu, Jan 23, 2020
    Glory still sweating on star A-League duo
    Star Perth Glory duo Chris Ikonomidis and Ivan Franjic are pushing to return for Saturday night's blockbuster A-League clash with Melbourne City at AAMI Park.
  • Thu, Jan 23, 2020
    Hingert signs new A-League deal with Roar
    Brisbane defender Jack Hingert has signed a contract extension with the Roar, meaning the 29-year-old will spend more than a decade at the A-League club.
  • Thu, Jan 23, 2020
    Matilda Logarzo heads to English WSL
    Matildas and Sydney FC midfielder Chloe Logarzo is heading to the English Women's Super League after signing a deal with Bristol City.
  • Thu, Jan 23, 2020
    Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC
    The players to watch, the impressive stats and the keys to the game as Melbourne Victory host Sydney FC in the A-League.
  • Wed, Jan 22, 2020
    Kiwi Rojas re-joins Victory in A-League
    Melbourne Victory have signed New Zealand international Marco Rojas for his third stint at the A-League club, with Austrian Kristijan Dobras departing.
  • Wed, Jan 22, 2020
    Melbourne City sign Celtic defender Hendry
    Melbourne City have signed Celtic defender Jack Hendry as an A-League injury replacement player, while Western United have parted ways with Ersan Gulum.
  • Tue, Jan 21, 2020
    Five-star Victory boosted by pre-ACL win
    Melbourne Victory are closing in on the AFC Champions League after an attacking display against Bali United gave interim coach Carlos Salvachua his first win.
  • Mon, Jan 20, 2020
    Arnie backs Aussie coaches for A-League
    Socceroos coach Graham Arnold believes there's enough talent within Australia for the three A-League clubs on the hunt for a new coach to go for a local option.
  • Mon, Jan 20, 2020
    Third A-League coach facing the axe
    Round 15 of the A-League season could spell the end of a third coach with Western Sydney Wanderers manager Markus Babbel under pressure.
  • Sun, Jan 19, 2020
    Fowler feeling good as Roar find form
    After a difficult start to the A-League season, Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler believes a four-match unbeaten run shows his team is coming good.
  • Sun, Jan 19, 2020
    Jets coach prefers ref mistakes over VAR
    Newcastle Jets interim coach Craig Deans is fuming about VAR after a controversial penalty given against his side in their 2-0 loss to Melbourne City.
  • Sun, Jan 19, 2020
    Suspension puts Wilson in Phoenix frame
    Olyroo Brandon Wilson may get a chance to start for his new A-League club Wellington Phoenix next week due to a suspension to teammate Matti Steinmann.
  • Sun, Jan 19, 2020
    Wanderers strike back in W-League victory
    Surprise challengers Western Sydney made light of key absentees to earn a tough win over Perth Glory and move closer to a maiden W-League finals berth.
  • Sat, Jan 18, 2020
    Refreshed United primed for Mariners clash
    Fresh off their first bye of the A-League season, Western United will enter their clash with Central Coast Mariners confident of breaking their winless run.
  • Sat, Jan 18, 2020
    Wenzel-Halls gives Roar win over Phoenix
    Young forward Dylan Wenzel-Halls has come off the bench to score the only goal of the game as Brisbane Roar defeated Wellington Phoenix 1-0 in the A-League.
  • Sat, Jan 18, 2020
    Wenzel-Halls makes A-League case for Roar
    After being a spectator for over a month, Dylan Wenzel-Halls didn't miss his chance to impress in Brisbane's 1-0 A-League win over Wellington Phoenix.
  • Fri, Jan 17, 2020
    McDonald makes Roar A-League switch
    Scott McDonald's has joined Brisbane Roar on an 18-month deal, after the ex-Socceroo was released by A-League expansion club Western United.
  • Fri, Jan 17, 2020
    Spanish recruit can spark City: Mombaerts
    Melbourne City recruit Markel Susaeta made more than 500 appearances for Athletic Bilbao and Erick Mombaerts is confident he can make an impact in the A-League.
  • Thu, Jan 16, 2020
    A-League gets first female referee
    The A-League will get its first female referee on Saturday, with Kate Jacewicz to take the whistle in the Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets match.
  • Thu, Jan 16, 2020
    Glory coach calls for less A-L day games
    Extreme heat has placed extra stress on A-League players and Perth Glory coach Tony Popovic would like some afternoon games shifted to the evening.
  • Thu, Jan 16, 2020
    Raso to join Matilda Kerr in English WSL
    Matildas winger Hayley Raso is joining Everton on a six-month contract, joining Australian teammate Sam Kerr in England's FA Women's Super League.
  • Thu, Jan 16, 2020
    Reds wary of Victory A-League 'bounce'
    Adelaide United will need to be wary of Melbourne Victory's new coach 'bounce' when they look to snap a four-game losing streak in their A-League clash.
  • Thu, Jan 16, 2020
    Victory go back to the future after Kurz
    Melbourne Victory are hoping Spanish coach Carlos Salvachua can restore the club's A-League status after the short tenure of Marco Kurz came to an end.
  • Wed, Jan 15, 2020
    New FFA chief backs second-tier comp
    New FFA CEO James Johnson has outlined his vision and priorities and says he can't see any reason not to have a second-tier competition below the A-League.
  • Tue, Jan 14, 2020
    Mariners' youngster on trial at MLS club
    Central Coast starlet Sam Silvera may have played his last game for the A-League club with the teenager on trial with MLS team Los Angeles FC in the US.
  • Mon, Jan 13, 2020
    Babbel under pressure after A-League loss
    Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel is in for a difficult week following Saturday's 2-0 loss to Wellington, while Adelaide are also struggling for A-League form.
  • Mon, Jan 13, 2020
    Chianese grabbing his chance for Glory
    Joel Chianese has made the most of his chances since replacing Chris Ikonomidis in the starting line-up, and he doesn't want to go back to the bench.
  • Mon, Jan 13, 2020
    Sydney FC lose O'Neill to Asian club
    Midfielder Brandon O'Neill is leaving A-League leaders Sydney FC to play for an overseas club believed to be South Korea's Pohang Steelers.
  • Mon, Jan 13, 2020
    Transformed Phoenix emerging from ashes
    Club great Paul Ifill says Australian coaches Mark Rudan and Ufuk Talay can take most credit for the transformation of Wellington in the A-League.
  • Sun, Jan 12, 2020
    Babbel issues rallying cry to Wanderers
    Markus Babbel says his Western Sydney Wanderers aren't the only team to go through an A-League slump and called on his players to fight their way out of it.
  • Sun, Jan 12, 2020
    City coach's fears for injured Galloway
    Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts is worried defender Scott Galloway has suffered a serious ankle injury in their A-League draw with Brisbane.
  • Sun, Jan 12, 2020
    Inman's response impresses Roar coach
    Brisbane coach Robbie Fowler took a chance axing Brad Inman for a sluggish start to the A-League season but couldn't be happier with the winger's response.
  • Sun, Jan 12, 2020
    Mariners' dramatic late A-League win
    Central Coast have scored an exciting but controversial 3-2 injury-time win over Melbourne Victory in their A-League match in Gosford.
  • Sun, Jan 12, 2020
    Roar rout unbeaten Wanderers in W-League
    Despite not conceding for more than 300 minutes of football, surprise W-League title contenders Western Sydney have crashed to a record loss against Brisbane.
  • Sat, Jan 11, 2020
    Jets coach to change losing mindset
    Newcastle interim coach Craig Deans will work on breaking bad losing habits for the Jets, who are at the bottom of the A-League ladder.
  • Sat, Jan 11, 2020
    Phoenix add to Babbel's Wanderers woes
    An early strike from Wellington star Ulises Davila has helped consign Western Sydney to a 2-0 defeat, their seventh A-League loss in nine matches.
  • Fri, Jan 10, 2020
    Fornaroli aims to impress Argentine legend
    Perth Glory striker Bruno Fornaroli has been in hot form of late, and he hopes that trend continues in Saturday night's clash with Adelaide at HBF Park.
  • Fri, Jan 10, 2020
    McDonald's Roar move up to United: Fowler
    Brisbane Roar are keen to talk to Scott McDonald but won't discuss the ex-Socceroo's future until he gains a release from fellow A-League club Western United.
  • Fri, Jan 10, 2020
    Victory's Toivonen to miss A-League match
    Star Melbourne Victory striker Ola Toivonen won't be risked in this Sunday's A-League game against Central Coast as he recovers from a groin injury.
  • Thu, Jan 09, 2020
    A-League game to go ahead amid smoke fears
    The A-League match between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets on Friday night has been cleared to be played but the preceding W-League game has been postponed.
  • Thu, Jan 09, 2020
    Jets face daunting task against Sydney FC
    Injured Newcastle Jets captain Nigel Boogaard has reflected on the axing of coach Ernie Merrick as the team prepares to take on A-League leaders Sydney FC.
  • Thu, Jan 09, 2020
    Popovic backs Ikonomidis to win back spot
    Perth Glory attacker Chris Ikonomidis has played just three minutes in the club's past two games, and there's no guarantee he'll feature more against Adelaide.
  • Wed, Jan 08, 2020
    Interim Jets coach puts players on notice
    Newcastle Jets interim coach Craig Deans has said the players need to take accountability for the sacking of head coach Ernie Merrick earlier this week.
  • Wed, Jan 08, 2020
    Syd FC's Caceres backs A-L winter switch
    Sydney FC midfielder Anthony Caceres has added his voice to a push to move the A-League season back to winter to improve the quality of football.
  • Tue, Jan 07, 2020
    Eriksson among applicants for Jets job
    Sven-Goran Eriksson is among the coaches whose CVs have been sent to Newcastle chief executive Lawrie McKinna as the Jets seek Ernie Merrick's replacement.
  • Tue, Jan 07, 2020
    Kerr warned she's a target in England
    Former Matildas player Alicia Ferguson-Cook says superstar striker Sam Kerr will be tested physically by her opponents in English football.
  • Mon, Jan 06, 2020
    Resurgent Victory near A-League top six
    Melbourne Victory are on the verge of the A-League top six after a big win over Newcastle, while Sydney FC have maintained their nine-point lead at the top.
  • Mon, Jan 06, 2020
    Snapshot of round 13 of the A-League
    A look at round 13 of A-League action, where the Wellington Phoenix made it eight games unbeaten while Melbourne Victory flexed some attacking muscle.
  • Sun, Jan 05, 2020
    Struggling Mariners quash McDonald link
    Central Coast coach Alen Stajcic says the results will come for his unlucky A-League team and has rubbished any link with former Socceroo Scott McDonald.
  • Sat, Jan 04, 2020
    English strike pair star in Phoenix win
    English strikers Gary Hooper and David Ball registered goals in Wellington's 2-1 win over Central Coast that extends their unbeaten A-League run to eight games.
  • Sat, Jan 04, 2020
    Kurz expecting Victory's momentum to last
    Melbourne Victory have had a week off following their uplifting A-League derby win against City, but coach Marco Kurz thinks the bye came at the right time.
  • Sat, Jan 04, 2020
    McDonald 'wants out' of United: Rudan
    Western United coach Mark Rudan has confirmed Scott McDonald requested to leave the A-League club but says there has not been a deal completed to release him.
  • Fri, Jan 03, 2020
    10-man City hold off United A-L comeback
    Western United mounted a comeback from 3-0 down but couldn't overcome a 10-man Melbourne City, who prevailed 3-2 in their A-League clash at AAMI Park.
  • Fri, Jan 03, 2020
    Socceroo gets two-week ban for tackle
    Sydney FC star Rhyan Grant has fronted the FFA's disciplinary and ethics committee and successfully had his three-match ban reduced to two.
  • Fri, Jan 03, 2020
    Victory's Nabbout has 'respect' for Jets
    After injury troubles early in the A-League season, Melbourne Victory star Andrew Nabbout's training intensity has been reined in by club coaches.
  • Thu, Jan 02, 2020
    A-League round 13 preview panel
    A look at the remaining round 13 A-League action after Western Sydney Wanderers' 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar on Wednesday night.
  • Thu, Jan 02, 2020
    City must build mental strength: Mombaerts
    With Melbourne City's mental strength questioned after two big-game A-League losses, coach Erick Mombaerts says his team must learn from Sydney FC's mentality.
2019 December
  • Tue, Dec 31, 2019
    Fowler not daunted by Roar's struggles
    Coaches Robbie Fowler and Markus Babbel have leant on each other during their A-League struggles but will put their friendship to the side on New Year's Day.
  • Mon, Dec 30, 2019
    Corica hails Sydney FC's depth in A-League
    Sydney A-League coach Steve Corica isn't getting too excited about their nine-point lead but is enthused by their depth and ability to cover key players.
  • Mon, Dec 30, 2019
    Mariners eye back-to-back Glory upsets
    Central Coast are eyeing their second straight A-League win over Perth Glory but Tony Popovic says his side is very different to the one that lost last time.
  • Mon, Dec 30, 2019
    Melbourne City need mental strength: coach
    Coach Erick Mombaerts admits his Melbourne City side needs to improve mentally after losing to a 10-man Sydney side in their top of the table A-League clash.
  • Mon, Dec 30, 2019
    Sydney FC to appeal Grant red-card ban
    Sydney FC defender Rhyan Grant was suspended for three games for a tackle on Melbourne City's Nathaniel Atkinson, but the Sky Blues will appeal his ban.
  • Sun, Dec 29, 2019
    Jets want rookies to improve in A-League
    Newcastle Jets have a number of injury concerns within the team but coach Ernie Merrick believes blooding younger players through A-League will pay off.
  • Sun, Dec 29, 2019
    Sydney FC go nine points clear in A-League
    Sydney FC have moved nine points clear of second placed A-League rivals Melbourne City with a 2-1 home win over that team despite finishing with ten men.
  • Sat, Dec 28, 2019
    Late Roar goal salvages A-League draw
    Newcastle are still last on the A-League ladder after a 1-1 draw with Brisbane, via an 87th-minute Roar equaliser at McDonald Jones Stadium.
  • Sat, Dec 28, 2019
    More Western Utd A-League defenders hurt
    Western United are set to have their A-League defensive stocks tested, with two players forced from the field by injury in their 3-1 loss to Wellington.
  • Sat, Dec 28, 2019
    Phoenix snatch A-L revenge over United
    Wellington Phoenix earned revenge for their round one loss against Western United, recording a 3-1 win to extend their A-League unbeaten stretch to seven games.
  • Sat, Dec 28, 2019
    Strikers to shoot for top spot in A-League
    The best strikers in the A-League, Jamie Maclaren and Adam Le Fondre, go head to head in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between Sydney FC and Melbourne City.
  • Fri, Dec 27, 2019
    It's not too late for Roar in A-L: Fowler
    Brisbane coach Robbie Fowler believes it is not too late to turn around the form of his team ahead of the Roar's A-League match against Newcastle Jets.
  • Fri, Dec 27, 2019
    United prepared for in-form Phoenix
    Wellington Phoenix have surged into a strong run of A-League form but Western United coach Mark Rudan is ready for what his former side will throw at them.
  • Fri, Dec 27, 2019
    Wanderers hold off Reds in A-League
    Adelaide United missed an injury time penalty, gifting Western Sydney Wanderers maximum points in a 3-2 A-League win at Coopers Stadium.
  • Tue, Dec 24, 2019
    A-League adjusts fixture for ACL clubs
    The A-League has made a number of changes to its fixture to accommodate the Asian Champions League campaigns of Perth Glory and Sydney FC.
  • Tue, Dec 24, 2019
    Groves sorry for Ryan holocaust remark
    Perry Groves has apologised for remarking Australia international goalkeeper Mat Ryan had a "holocaust of a game" for Brighton against Sheffield United.
  • Tue, Dec 24, 2019
    Merrick not feeling A-League pressure
    Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick says he's not feeling any pressure despite a difficult start to the A-League season and will continue to back in youth.
  • Mon, Dec 23, 2019
    Mariners eye A-League goal against Perth
    Central Coast Mariners have proved they can mix it with A-League's best teams and coach Alen Stajcic believes finals are not an unrealistic goal in 2020.
  • Mon, Dec 23, 2019
    Pressure mounting on A-League's Roar
    Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar will be out to spark their season in what has become a bottom of the ladder A-League clash with Newcastle Jets on Saturday.
  • Sun, Dec 22, 2019
    Canberra revive with win in smoky Adelaide
    Canberra United sit fourth in the W-League after a deserved win at Adelaide United with the round before Christmas proving the Wanderers are genuine contenders.
  • Sun, Dec 22, 2019
    City splutters into top A-League match
    Sydney FC are undefeated from the past eight weeks and will face a spluttering Melbourne City in A-League's top-of-the-table clash in round 12.
  • Sun, Dec 22, 2019
    Corica praises Talay's impact at Phoenix
    Sydney FC coach Steve Corica wasn't happy when assistant Ufuk Talay announced he was leaving the A-League champions but has labelled the Phoenix coach a winner.
  • Sun, Dec 22, 2019
    Merrick rues Jets' defensive errors
    Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick has blamed his side's defensive errors after they crashed 6-2 to Perth glory in the A-League.
  • Sun, Dec 22, 2019
    Snapshot of round 11 of A-League
    A look at round 11 of A-League action in which Perth Glory announced their resurgence with a 6-2 drubbing of Newcastle
  • Sat, Dec 21, 2019
    Corica wants postponement if smoke stays
    Heat and smoke looks set to impact on Sydney FC's build-up to their clash with Melbourne City, prompting Steve Corica to raise the prospect of a postponement.
  • Sat, Dec 21, 2019
    Western United sweat on concussion tests
    Western United are anxiously awaiting test results for Andrew Durante, who was taken from the field with a concussion in their A-League draw with the Wanderers.
  • Fri, Dec 20, 2019
    Phoenix skipper Taylor wants to stay put
    Wellington Phoenix want to create a Sydney FC-like consistency in the A-League, boosted by their captain Steven Taylor's desire to see out his career in NZ.
  • Fri, Dec 20, 2019
    Victory won't focus on Maclaren in derby
    Jamie Maclaren is in red-hot form heading into Melbourne's A-League derby but Melbourne Victory are looking beyond simply stopping the Melbourne City striker.
  • Fri, Dec 20, 2019
    Wanderers ease pressure with 1-1 draw
    Western Sydney Wanderers have drawn 1-1 with Western United at Bankwest Stadium, breaking their five game losing streak in the A-League.
  • Thu, Dec 19, 2019
    McDonald didn't request release: Rudan
    Western United coach Mark Rudan says Scott McDonald has not requested a release from the A-League club, while he hopes to see Alessandro Diamanti re-sign.
  • Thu, Dec 19, 2019
    Review finds no bias in Stajcic's sacking
    An independent review into national team management has told the FFA the decision to sack Alen Stajcic as Matildas coach wasn't driven by any personal bias.
  • Thu, Dec 19, 2019
    United ready for under-siege Wanderers
    Western Sydney have lost five A-League games in a row to leave coach Markus Babbel under pressure, but Western United also have a "siege mentality."
  • Thu, Dec 19, 2019
    W-League match moved amid heat concern
    The FFA has moved Melbourne Victory's W-League clash with Brisbane Roar from Friday night to Saturday morning due to extreme heat concerns.
  • Wed, Dec 18, 2019
    Babbel defends Wanderers' coaching style
    Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel has denied reports his assistant Jean-Paul de Marigny has caused a rift between staff and players at the A-League club.
  • Wed, Dec 18, 2019
    Maclaren winds up Victory A-League fans
    Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren is hell bent on adding to his Melbourne City goal tally in the A-League derby against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
  • Tue, Dec 17, 2019
    Capitulation a one-off: Jets coach Merrick
    Newcastle A-League coach Ernie Merrick says the Jets' capitulation to Melbourne City was a one-off and taking on Glory in Perth is the perfect way to respond.
  • Mon, Dec 16, 2019
    Jakobsen backs Reds' A-League depth
    Adelaide could again be without Riley McGree and Kristian Opseth through injury but captain Michael Jakobsen isn't concerned about the A-League club's depth.
  • Mon, Dec 16, 2019
    Snapshot of round ten of the A-League
    A look at round ten of the A-League, where Mark Rudan and Robbie Fowler had a heated exchange and Melbourne City routed Newcastle 4-0.
  • Mon, Dec 16, 2019
    Socceroos boss delivered Glover to City
    Goalkeeper Thomas Glover has revealed how a conversation with Socceroos coach Graham Arnold convinced him to join Melbourne City this A-League season.
  • Sun, Dec 15, 2019
    Siemsen nets double as champs bounce back
    Sydney FC eased past Newcastle Jets on the back of yet another double from Remy Siemsen to move up to second behind fellow heavyweights Melbourne City.
  • Sat, Dec 14, 2019
    10-man Victory scrap out spiteful A-L draw
    Melbourne Victory have scrapped out a 0-0 A-League draw with Wellington, holding on for more than half-an-hour after Kristijan Dobras had been sent off.
  • Sat, Dec 14, 2019
    Roar's Fowler peeved by United coach Rudan
    Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler has told Mark Rudan to take a look at himself after the Western United boss accused the Liverpool legend of disrespecting him.
  • Fri, Dec 13, 2019
    FFA fines WSW A-League coach Babbel $3000
    Western Sydney A-League coach Markus Babbel has been fined $3000 and warned he faces more severe sanctions for any future breaches of the FFA code of conduct.
  • Fri, Dec 13, 2019
    Heat on Wanderers heading to hot Perth
    Western Sydney Wanderers will be out to snap a four-game losing streak on Saturday when they play at Perth, who could jump over them on the A-League ladder.
  • Fri, Dec 13, 2019
    Sydney FC expect Ninkovic call next week
    Sydney FC coach Steve Corica says the club is doing everything possible to keep Milos Ninkovic beyond this A-League season and a decision is expected next week.
  • Thu, Dec 12, 2019
    ACL draw exciting for Glory says Popovic
    Seeing Perth Glory's name alongside the best teams in Asia at this week's Asian Champions League draw was an exciting moment for coach Tony Popovic.
  • Thu, Dec 12, 2019
    FFA sanction to silence outspoken Babbel
    Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel has vowed to remain calm and stop speaking about referees after he was cited for post-match comments.
  • Thu, Dec 12, 2019
    Fowler wants Roar response against United
    He doesn't want to dwell on his team's 5-1 flogging by Sydney FC but Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler expects a response against Western United on Friday.
  • Wed, Dec 11, 2019
    Babbel cited for Wellington comments
    Western Sydney Wanderers FC coach Markus Babbel has been cited by the FFA for his comments after the club's defeat to Wellington Phoenix.
  • Wed, Dec 11, 2019
    Glory's Tomi Mrcela sick of the stands
    Perth Glory defender Tomislav Mrcela scored a goal in his return from injury last week to help his side secure a 3-0 win over Melbourne City.
  • Wed, Dec 11, 2019
    Jets coach hails evergreen Topor-Stanley
    Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick has hailed Nikolai Topor-Stanley as one the best leaders he's worked with ahead of the stalwart's 300th A-League match.
  • Mon, Dec 09, 2019
    A big year for Australian soccer
    The Socceroos and Matildas on the world stage, an independent A-League, and changes in the FFA hierarchy - it's been another big year in Australian football.
  • Mon, Dec 09, 2019
    Berisha feeling the love again at United
    Besart Berisha and Mark Rudan have moved on from their A-League substitution stand-off, and the striker says Western United have found the love again.
  • Mon, Dec 09, 2019
    Candidates to be next Socceroos captain
    Mark Milligan's international retirement means Graham Arnold has to appoint a new Socceroos captain, here's the leading candidates for the role.
  • Mon, Dec 09, 2019
    Kurz determined to turn Victory around
    Melbourne Victory have just eight points from their opening nine A-League games but Marco Kurz is determined to turn things around as two crunch games loom.
  • Mon, Dec 09, 2019
    Mark Milligan's Socceroos career
    The international career of Mark Milligan after the Socceroos captain announced his retirement from the national team on Monday.
  • Mon, Dec 09, 2019
    Milligan calls time on Socceroos career
    Captain Mark Milligan has retired from international football after 80 games for the Socceroos, the first of which was in 2006 as a 20-year-old.
  • Mon, Dec 09, 2019
    Snapshot of Round 9 of the A-League
    Snapshot following round 9 of the A-League, headlined by Bruno Fornaroli and Besart Berisha haunting their former clubs Melbourne City and Victory respectively.
  • Sun, Dec 08, 2019
    Berisha buries Victory to kickstart United
    Besart Berisha has been the hero for Western United, coming back to haunt Melbourne Victory with a double in the A-League newcomers' 3-1 win at GMHBA Stadium.
  • Sun, Dec 08, 2019
    Postecoglou confident of continued success
    Ange Postecoglou says he still has work to do at newly crowned J-League champions Yokohama F.Marinos but he is adamant he'll succeed wherever his future lies.
  • Sun, Dec 08, 2019
    Reds edge Jets in sweltering A-League
    Adelaide United, via a late James Troisi goal, have secured a fortunate 2-1 A-League win at home over Newcastle in sweltering conditions at Coopers Stadium.
  • Sun, Dec 08, 2019
    Sky Blues' Ninkovic hints at AL switch
    Former Johnny Warren medallist Milos Ninkovic is considering a switch from Sydney FC to incoming A-League side Macarthur FC next season.
  • Sun, Dec 08, 2019
    Wanderers 'playing against 12': Babbel
    Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel says a string of contentious referee calls is more than a coincidence after their fourth A-League loss in a row.
  • Sun, Dec 08, 2019
    W-League champs City, Syd FC play thriller
    Three-time champions Melbourne City have fired a warning shot to W-League rivals with a 2-1 win over Sydney FC in a match between the competition's favourites.
  • Sat, Dec 07, 2019
    Fornaroli relished 'crazy' City return
    Bruno Fornaroli says he felt at "home" in his return to Melbourne City, with the Perth Glory striker scoring and relishing his A-League reunion.
  • Sat, Dec 07, 2019
    Lyon smashes nine-man Nimes
    Former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay scored two goals as Lyon crushed Nimes 4-0 in Ligue 1 action.
  • Sat, Dec 07, 2019
    Phoenix beat Wanderers via late penalty
    Western Sydney Wanderers players were fuming after Wellington Phoenix secured a 2-1 A-League home win courtesy of a contentious late penalty.
  • Sat, Dec 07, 2019
    Postecoglou makes history, wins J-League
    Ex-Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has clinched the J-League title, with his Yokohama F.Marinos defeating FC Tokyo to wrap up the championship.
  • Sat, Dec 07, 2019
    Victory focused ahead of A-League derby
    Melbourne Victory won't let transfer speculation surrounding their marquee man derail plans for revenge against their new cross-town rivals.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    Buoyant Phoenix host slumping Wanderers
    Ufuk Talay is working on keeping his Wellington Phoenix players grounded after their vibrant win over Adelaide marked a possible A-League turning point.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    FFA reprimands Wanderers A-League coach
    FFA has issued formal reprimands to Western Sydney A-League coach Markus Babbel and defender Daniel Georgievski for code-of-conduct breaches.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    Fornaroli's return haunts City in A-League
    Bruno Fornaroli has come back to haunt Melbourne City, scoring the opener as Perth leap off the bottom of the A-League table with a 3-0 win at AAMI Park.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    James Johnson named new FFA chief
    Lawyer James Johnson is Football Federation Australia's new chief executive and will take over from David Gallop in January.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    Mooy inflicts more pain on Arsenal in EPL
    Brighton beat Arsenal 2-1 in London while Newcastle United defeated Sheffield United 2-0 at Bramall Lane in English Premier League upsets on Thursday.
  • Fri, Dec 06, 2019
    More firsts loom for young Sky Blues star
    Sydney FC's Shadeene Evans has come a long way her beginnings in the NT and has more challenges to look forward to in the W-League clash with Melbourne Victory.
  • Thu, Dec 05, 2019
    A-League job pressure is normal: Babbel
    With pressure mounting on Western Sydney after a disappointing month, coach Markus Babbel says only winning will end speculation about his A-League future.
  • Thu, Dec 05, 2019
    Baumjohann defends early Sydney FC form
    Sydney FC's Alex Baumjohann has defended his early form for his new A-League club and says he can feel something special building for the ladder leaders.
  • Thu, Dec 05, 2019
    City set for Maclaren-Fornaroli showdown
    Melbourne City will face Bruno Fornaroli for the first time on Friday but coach Erick Mombaerts says he wouldn't trade current star Jamie Maclaren for anyone.
  • Thu, Dec 05, 2019
    Socceroos will never forget Copa: Arnold
    The chance to play for your country in football-mad South America at next year's Copa America will be unmissable, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says.
  • Thu, Dec 05, 2019
    Wins for Liverpool, United in EPL
    Old foes Liverpool and Manchester United both scored convincing wins in the English Premier League on Wednesday, beating Everton and Tottenham respectively.
  • Wed, Dec 04, 2019
    Fit-again Simon eyeing Matildas return
    Kyah Simon is fit and firing for Melbourne City as she attempts to break back into the Australian national team before the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Wed, Dec 04, 2019
    Glory coach Popovic refuses to panic
    Perth Glory sit bottom of the ladder and face high-flying Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Friday night, but master coach Tony Popovic isn't one to stress.
  • Wed, Dec 04, 2019
    Socceroos draw Messi's Argentina in Copa
    Australia have been drawn in Group A for their historic maiden Copa America appearance, where they'll take on co-hosts Argentina and superstar Lionel Messi.
  • Tue, Dec 03, 2019
    Last-placed Perth Glory keeping calm
    Perth Glory won the Premiers Plate with two games to go last season, but they currently find themselves last on the table with just one win to their name.
  • Mon, Dec 02, 2019
    Hot Le Fondre thanks Sydney FC mates
    Prolific Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre has praised the efforts of his clubmates in helping him have another hot goalscoring start to an A-League season.
  • Mon, Dec 02, 2019
    Snapshot of round eight of the A-League
    A look at round eight of the A-League, with Robbie Kruse making his mark, Sydney FC taking top spot and Brisbane Roar's resurgence continuing.
  • Mon, Dec 02, 2019
    Sydney FC condemn 'over-zealous' security
    Sydney FC have condemned "over-zealous" security staff who they say "mistreated" their fans at Sunday's A-League game against Western United at GMHBA Stadium.
  • Sun, Dec 01, 2019
    Phoenix stun Reds to rise off AL floor
    Wellington Phoenix have won their second game of the season, shocking Adelaide United 2-1 at home on Sunday to get off the foot of the ladder.
  • Sun, Dec 01, 2019
    Postecoglou one game from history in Japan
    Only an unlikely loss of four goals or more in the final round will deny Ange Postecoglou from an historic J-League title victory with Yokohama F. Marinos.
2019 November
  • Sat, Nov 30, 2019
    Fowler keeping Roar striker on his toes
    Irish striker Roy O'Donovan may be a veteran but he's loving having the opportunity to learn off Brisbane Roar coach and legendary goalscorer Robbie Fowler.
  • Sat, Nov 30, 2019
    Jets strike late to see off Wanderers
    Newcastle Jets have made it seven games without defeat to Western Sydney after they ran out 2-0 winners over the Wanderers on Saturday night.
  • Sat, Nov 30, 2019
    WA joins women's World Cup soccer bid
    Victoria, Queensland, NSW, South Australia and WA will all host games if Australia wins the right to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2019
    Fowler demands fast start from Roar
    Brisbane coach Robbie Fowler is demanding his team shrug off their sluggish A-League starts when they host Central Coast at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2019
    Fowler sympathetic to passionate Babbel
    Robbie Fowler has lauded the passion of ex-Liverpool teammate Markus Babbel following the Western Sydney coach's expletive-laden post-match press conference.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2019
    Merrick issues warning on Jets potential
    Newcastle's Ernie Merrick is excited about the potential of his team as they look to capitalise on games in hand over every other A-League club.
  • Fri, Nov 29, 2019
    Suncorp Stadium not ideal for Roar: Fowler
    Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler believes the A-League club needs to look at playing more matches away from Suncorp Stadium, saying the venue is "not ideal".
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Alex Wilkinson extends Sydney FC contract
    Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson will play on until at least the end of the 2020-21 A-League season after extending his existing contract by another year.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Ladder not pretty reading for Perth Glory
    Perth Glory have endured a poor start to the season, but they'll be hoping to turn around their fortunes in Friday night's clash with Melbourne Victory.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Olyroos quartet accept their punishments
    Riley McGree, Nathaniel Atkinson, Lachie Wales, and Brandon Wilson have accepted their international bans over an incident with a woman earlier this year.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Phoenix skipper Taylor talks up strikers
    The A-League will be jolted when prolific English striker Gary Hooper joins Mexican wizard Ulises Davila in the Phoenix front line, says skipper Steven Taylor.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Victory set for must-win Glory AL clash
    Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory are 10th and seventh on the A-League table respectively, with their clash at AAMI Park a must-win for both sides.
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2019
    Wanderers' Babbel looking to calm down
    Western Sydney Wanderers head coach Markus Babbel says he will try to be calmer after being cited by the FFA over some comments, but can't make any promises.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2019
    Glory bracing for Victory bite back
    It will be seventh versus 10th when Perth Glory take on Melbourne Victory in the A-League, but both sides have the potential to bounce back.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2019
    Van Egmond happy to juggle W-League, NWSL
    Sam Kerr has signed with Chelsea, but Matildas teammate Emily van Egmond says juggling the W-League with America's NWSL is still a good option for some players.
  • Wed, Nov 27, 2019
    Victory drawing A-L 'line in the sand'
    Currently 10th on the A-League table, Melbourne Victory have drawn a line in the sand as they prepare for Friday night's crunch clash with Perth Glory.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2019
    Maclaren not interested in A-League exit
    Jamie Maclaren is scoring goals at will for club and country but the Socceroos striker has no thoughts of leaving the A-League and Melbourne City.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2019
    Mariners out to end another bad streak
    Having ended a 38-game run without an A-League clean sheet, Central Coast will look to break a near two-year spell since last logging successive league wins.
  • Mon, Nov 25, 2019
    Victory chasing AFC women's silverware
    Melbourne Victory's W-League team are in South Korea for the first AFC Women's Club Championship but can only field three of their international stars.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    Banned McGree making Socceroos case
    Riley's McGree's fine A-League form is prompting suggestions the suspended Olyroos captain will be ready for a Socceroos call up after his international ban.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    DeVere hails Taylor's Phoenix influence
    Steven Taylor could be excused for easing up in the latter stages of an accomplished career but he's instead become a leader at A-League side Wellington.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    Fowler fuming after listless Roar loss
    English defenders Tom Aldred and Macaulay Gillesphey haven't escaped the ire of their Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler following the 2-1 loss to Wellington.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    Last-gasp City edge Canberra in W-League
    All-star Melbourne City, with seven Matildas in their XI, were seconds away from continuing a winless start before finding a the game-sealer against Canberra.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    Snapshot of round seven of the A-League
    A look at round seven of the A-League, with Wellington getting their first win, goalscoring records being set and pressure ramping up on some big-name coaches.
  • Sun, Nov 24, 2019
    Sydney beat Glory 3-1 in GF rematch
    Perth Glory have slipped nine points adrift of the top two after slumping to a 3-1 defeat to Sydney FC at HBF Park on Saturday night.
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2019
    Maclaren can play above A-League: City
    Jamie Maclaren has now scored 19 goals in his past 12 games for club or country, and his coach thinks he can still play above the A-League level.
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2019
    Taylor-inspired Phoenix grab first win
    Wellington Phoenix have picked up their first win of the A-League season, beating Brisbane 2-1 through goals to Steven Taylor and Ulises Davila.
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2019
    Desperate Phoenix gamble on Hooper fitness
    Gary Hooper is poised to return to action for last-placed Wellington against Brisbane, despite question marks over the star striker's A-League match fitness.
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2019
    Diego Castro wants Glory to dig deeper
    Perth Glory have posted just one win from five games this season, and they'll face a tough challenge in Saturday's grand final re-match against Sydney.
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2019
    Kurz defends Victory's foreign signings
    Melbourne Victory coach Marco Kurz has defended his foreign signings and is confident the A-League side can turn things around as they get key players back.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2019
    City eye bounce-back against Wanderers
    Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says his team can draw on the frustration of their first A-League loss when they face the Wanderers on Friday night.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2019
    FFA defend Olyroos scandal process
    A vote at Football Federation Australia's AGM has resulted in Robyn Fitzroy and Carla Wilshire being elected to the board.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2019
    Perth Glory seek goals, not GF revenge
    Sydney FC have won 11 of their past 12 games against Perth Glory, including last season's grand final, but coach Tony Popovic isn't focusing on revenge.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2019
    Swaps set to add fuel to A-League rivalry
    James Troisi expects the A-League rivalry between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory to be enhanced on Saturday when he and Marco Kurz face their old clubs.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019
    Banned Olyroos cleared for A-L selection
    Olyroos Riley McGree, Nathaniel Atkinson, Lachlan Wales and Brandon Wilson remain eligible for A-League selection while McGree won't contest his FFA suspension.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019
    Glory defender sorry over mistimed tackle
    Perth's Gregory Wuthrich says he apologised to Wellington David Ball last month after collecting him with a tackle that some believed was worthy of a red card.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019
    Loss an A-League wake-up call for City
    Josh Brillante says Melbourne City's loss to Brisbane is the wake-up call they need and the A-League leaders must be more switched on going forward.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2019