After 17 years away, Auckland returns to A-Leagues
Once said to be the biggest city in the world without a professional soccer team, the arrival of Auckland FC in the A-Leagues changes all that.
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Auckland enjoy home success on A-League Men debut
Harry Van Der Saag's own goal and Logan Rogerson's sidefoot volley ensured Auckland FC's debut A-League Men outing was a winning one.
Klimala strikes to help Sydney sink Wanderers in ALM
Patryk Klimala has starred to give Sydney FC a 2-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Men.
Macarthur hammer Perth Glory 6-1 to go top of ALM
Marin Jakolis and Jake Hollman have helped Macarthur run roughshod over Perth Glory in a 6-1 A-League Men win.
Chelsea roar on with Fowler’s Man City on their heels
Even without Sam Kerr, Chelsea are dominating the start of the Women's Super League season in England with Mary Fowler's Man City their nearest chasers.
Why Sydney passed on chance to sign Wanderers star Mata
Western Sydney Wanderers' big-name recruit Juan Mata could have been a Sydney FC player before the Sky Blues made other transfer moves.
New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is in talks with Sam Kerr regarding potentially coming into camp before games against Switzerland and Germany.
Win for banks over fugitive’s ‘audacious’ $500m fraud
Westpac and two other banks can recoup funds taken through a $500 million fraud perpetrated by a fugitive former football club owner and his associates.
‘Point to prove’: Socceroos set for mission impossible
Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their record in Japan while Lewis Miller says his team have a point to prove after their struggles earlier this year.
Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine
Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.
Luke Brattan relishing long-awaited Socceroos recall
Luke Brattan's decorated club career hasn't been recognised with a Socceroos cap yet but he is still dreaming after receiving a recall under Tony Popovic.
Socceroos out to defy history in Japan blockbuster
Coach Tony Popovic says a drought-breaking Socceroos victory in Japan would make him smile as much as their 2006 World Cup win over the Samurai Blue.
New-look Socceroos confident fresh style can beat Japan
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is determined to build on a new playing style against Japan and believes it can deliver a breakthrough win.
Auckland FC arrive, set on making big A-League splash
After 18 years at Sydney FC, new Auckland FC coach Steve Corica returned to start-up life as he helped to build New Zealand's second A-League club.
Glory’s nervous wait until star ALW goalkeeper arrives
Perth Glory's star goalkeeping recruit Casey Dumont is still tied up on AFLW duties and is set to miss the first four games of the A-League Women season.
Popovic proud after Socceroos draw with Japan away
The Socceroos have fallen short of beating Japan away, but fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw to claim a crucial World Cup qualifying point in Saitama.
How Socceroos will attack crunch World Cup qualifier
The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
Auckland to confirm ALM squad with Colombian Moreno
With Latin flair, Kiwi internationals and confirmed Australian winners, Auckland FC have an inaugural ALM squad among the most valuable in the competition.
Macarthur face transfer ban over Yorke sacking payout
Dwight Yorke's wait for unfair dismissal compensation could lead to A-League Men club Macarthur being placed under a transfer embargo.
Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history
Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.
Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China
Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree says new coach Tony Popovic will have plans to break through a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier.
New Socceroos coach Popovic demands intensity lift
Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine says new coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact by demanding greater intensity ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifier.
Popovic expects instant happiness as Socceroos coach
Tony Popovic expects to be instantly happy when he makes his debut as Socceroos coach in a World Cup qualifier against China in Adelaide.
Popovic’s Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope
The Socceroos have downed China 3-1 in Tony Popovic's first game as coach to revive Australia's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup.
Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin
Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.
Luongo back in Popovic’s first squad as Socceroos boss
Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos coach for two World Cup qualifiers features midfielder Massimo Luongo, who has come out of international retirement.
Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial
Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.
Kennedy backs ‘legend’ Sermanni as Matildas interim
Alanna Kennedy is preparing to face European champions Barcelona next week, but she's also looking forward to a Matildas reunion with her old boss Tom Sermanni.
Veteran Polkinghorne retires from Matildas football
Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne has called time on her 19-year international football career.
Roar confident young gun can handle ‘next Viduka’ hype
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich will keep putting rising striker Thomas Waddingham "in the deep end" as overseas and Socceroos opportunities beckon.
Don’t rely on grit: Coach’s plea to next Matildas boss
Brisbane Roar women's coach Alex Smith has implored whoever takes over the Matildas to embrace the squad's brilliance, and Kyah Simon agrees.