AFC cops the blame as Serie A game in Perth scrapped
The Asian Football Confederation has been blamed for setting "impossible" conditions for a Serie A game to be played in Perth, forcing the match to be scrapped.
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‘Unsafe’: Sydney FC’s Leichhardt fixtures postponed
Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.
Bulls hold City despite Behich stunner
Melbourne City has missed out on the chance to bounce back from their derby defeat and move into third after being held to a 1-1 draw by Macarthur.
Socceroo to make up for lost time in World Cup audition
Nishan Velupillay is back from injury and ready to return to his best with Victory as the battle for spots in Australia's World Cup squad intensifies.
Star substitute Sawyer sends Bulls to ALM win over Roar
An hour-long lightning delay couldn't stop Harrison Sawyer, with the substitute scoring two penalties in Macarthur's upset 2-1 win over Brisbane.
Young gun hands Victory derby win at the death
Matt Grimaldi has scored a 91st-minute winner to hand Melbourne Victory a derby triumph over City in front of former coaches Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat.
Socceroos gun suffers fresh injury setback
Middlesbrough dynamo Riley McGree has suffered another injury and the Socceroos will hope his latest setback isn't serious.
Phoenix bounce back with big win over Mariners
Wellington are back to winning ways in the ALM after claiming a comprehensive 3-1 victory over the struggling Central Coast Mariners.
Hearts pumping as Socceroo Devlin leads historic push
Cammy Devlin has Hearts dreaming as they're top of the tree in Scotland at Christmas -- and the Socceroos' midfielder is at the centre of their historic quest.
Kerr heroics send Chelsea into Champions League QF
Chelsea are into the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League after Matildas captain Sam Kerr scored the winner in a comeback 2-1 victory over Wolfsburg.
Uncertainty over World Cup tickets after FIFA backflip
Football Australia will receive discounted $A90 World Cup tickets after FIFA responded to the outcry at high prices, but fans remain uncertain about access.
Injury heartbreak for Matildas veteran before Asian Cup
Matildas veteran Tameka Yallop will require surgery on a serious hamstring injury, all but ending her hopes of playing at the Women's Asian Cup.
Australia among countries for most Cup ticket requests
Australia are among the countries with the most ticket requests for next year's World Cup, despite an outcry about high prices and concerns over visas.
Wanderers left frustrated after dull draw with Roar
Brisbane Roar have extended their unbeaten run to six matches, but it wasn't a pretty sight as they struggled to fire in a 0-0 draw with Western Sydney.
Canberra slay another giant to go top in A-League Women
Canberra United have stunned Melbourne City to go top of the A-League Women, while Melbourne Victory and Newcastle also enjoyed wins.
Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow
Socceroos veteran Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery and is facing a race against the clock to realise his dream for a fourth World Cup appearance.
Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure
The Socceroos' North American west coast adventure at the World Cup has been confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.
Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar climb up ALW ladder
Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar have recorded Sunday victories in the A League Women's competition while Sydney FC and Western Sydney drew.
Roar striker’s last-gasp ALM match-winner sinks Reds
Brisbane Roar are second on the A-League Men's ladder after Chris Long scored a spectacular last-gasp goal against Adelaide United.
Matildas sweat on stalwart’s hamstring scans before Cup
Brisbane Roar and Matildas attacking midfielder Tameka Yallop is hoping to receive good news after suffering a hamstring injury ahead of the Asian Cup.
Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos
With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.
Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes
The Socceroos can't wait to learn their opponents at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.
Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls
Denied a goal after a foul by Juan Mata, struggling Melbourne Victory have drawn with Macarthur FC as pressure mounts on their coach Arthur Diles.
Socceroos ready to deliver a ‘rude shock’ at World Cup
The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.
‘A huge difference’: Kerr plots Matildas cup glory
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is heartened by her influential outing in a win over New Zealand, but says the best should come in the Asian Cup in March.
‘Shouldn’t be allowed’: Matilda’s fixture frustration
Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman has lamented the A-League Women opting not to go on hiatus to observe FIFA's latest international window.
It’s pot luck for Socceroos ahead of World Cup draw
Australia have avoided some of soccer's most powerful nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, which features new tennis-style seeded tournament brackets.
Matildas to ramp up Asian Cup prep in NZ friendlies
While their immediate sights are on friendlies against New Zealand, star Caitlin Foord says the Matildas are focused on their final Asian Cup preparations.
Sam Kerr to make final call on Matildas minutes
After missing Chelsea's last two games, Sam Kerr will determine how many minutes she will play in the Matildas' clashes against New Zealand.
Wanderers ready for Joe Lolley threat in Sydney derby
Looking to finally jump start their season, Western Sydney defender Alex Gersbach says he's ready to contain the A-League Men's most in-form player.
Matildas belt NZ for biggest win under Montemurro
The Matildas have registered a huge win over New Zealand in their penultimate game before next year's home Asian Cup.