Back in business! Sam Kerr to make Chelsea return
Sam Kerr will feature for Chelsea in their Women's Super League season-opener, playing her first soccer match since December 2023.
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The change Socceroos boss sees in recalled Irankunda
In his first call-up in close to a year, Nestory Irankunda has impressed Socceroos coach Tony Popovic with his new-found maturity.
Balard strikes on debut as Socceroos down New Zealand
Max Balard has hit the ground running for the Socceroos, netting the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over New Zealand.
Socceroos win – but here’s why Popovic isn’t satisfied
Tony Popovic will cop the teething pains of ugly Socceroos performances if it means they learn and are ready to rise to a higher level at next year's World Cup.
‘False promises’: players fume over Western United woes
Western United players have become free agents after their club was placed into A-Leagues hibernation, with the players' union demanding action.
Fireworks and feuds with fans fuel rise of new Socceroo
New Socceroo Anthony Kalik has been out of sight in the Croatian league, but the intensity of club football has propelled him on to Tony Popovic's radar.
Socceroos boss excited to see ‘maturing’ starlet shine
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has named his squad for Australia's friendlies against New Zealand, with breakout attackers called up and a young gun returning.
Embattled A-Leagues expansion club wound up by courts
An eleventh-hour bid to save Western United has failed with the Federal Court ordering the wind-up of the embattled A-Leagues club.
A-Leagues move forward as United fight wind-up order
Western United intend to appeal the Federal Court's wind-up order as the A-Leagues prepare for the seasons, with or without them.
De Minaur matches Sinner-like feat with US Open charge
Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is a win away from a third US Open quarter-final after taking down injured German Daniel Altmaier.
Show us the money: global union’s call for Asian Cup
Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament.
‘Betrayal’: soccer players convicted over betting fraud
Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.
ALW star announces shock retirement at 24
One of the A-League Women's best goal-scoring talents has retired less than six months after making her Matildas debut.
Western Utd given boost in A-Leagues licence fight
Embattled Western United have received an extension to their appeal against having their A-Leagues licence stripped as they attempt to keep their club alive.
A-League Men great comes full circle at Mariners
Veteran goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is back at the Central Coast Mariners, who will attempt to return to the A-League Men finals.
Davidson returns to Victory in search of silverware
Melbourne Victory haven't won a title since 2022, but Jason Davidson hopes his return will help spark another silver-coated era.
Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay
An ex-Western United soccer player claims his embattled club's late payments were a factor in his yellow card betting fraud, which netted him about $16,000.
Roar young gun, golden boot secure MLS transfers
Brisbane Roar defender, Lucas Herrington and Adelaide goal sneak Archie Goodwin have both been bought by MLS clubs.
Two men charged over interstate soccer match-fixing bid
Two men have been granted bail by a court after being charged with attempting to match fix soccer games for financial benefit.
Aussie captain short-listed for soccer’s Ballon d’Or
Arsenal's Steph Catley has been rewarded for her continuing excellence for club and country as the lone Australian to be nominated in the Ballon d'Or awards.
Battling A-Leagues club to fight licence stripping
Embattled football club Western United is at risk of folding after Football Australia stripped them of their licence for both the A-League Men and Women.
Ties bind Roar coach, keeper in club’s revival effort
Goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis thinks the Brisbane Roar can make immediate A-League progress after being recruited by new coach Michael Valkanis.
Injured Matildas ‘X-factor’ set for Asian Cup return
Matildas star Mary Fowler is on track to make her comeback from a knee reconstruction in time for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup alongside captain Sam Kerr.
Sky Blues, Roar make moves in ALM rebuilds
Sydney FC have landed former Adelaide United forward Al Hassan Toure on a two-year deal, while an English journeyman will bolster the Roar's front third.
Matildas to face South Korea in Asian Cup group stage
Hosts Australia have been grouped with continental heavyweights South Korea in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.
Iran beat Jordan to complete Women’s Asian Cup line-up
Iran have scored a 2-1 win over Jordan to clinch the final spot at next year's Women's Asian Cup finals in Australia.
Socceroos door open for Irankunda as English move looms
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is playing the waiting game with teen sensation Nestory Irankunda, who is set for a move from Bayern Munich to Watford.
Heyman, Grant to the rescue as Matildas beat Panama
Veteran striker Michelle Heyman has scored a double before defender Charli Grant popped up for the winner in the Matildas' 3-2 win over Panama.
We have more work to do: Matildas get wake-up call
The Matildas were lucky to escape with a 3-2 win over world No.56 Panama on Tuesday night, and coach Joe Montemurro knows he has plenty of work ahead of him.
Roar boss hails ‘turning point’ as club settles dispute
An outstanding seven-figure debt settled, Brisbane Roar boss Kaz Patafta is now eyeing on-field gains at the embattled A-League club.
Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour
Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.