Socceroos want Irankunda to develop at Bayern: Popovic
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has dropped Nestory Irankunda but says that is to help the teenager to "grow and settle" at German club Bayern Munich.
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Oceania looks to Australia for new Pacific League
As World Cup qualifying resumes in Oceania, global football's minnows have also invited participation from Australia in a new professional Pacific league.
My form wasn’t up to scratch, says Bulls star Brattan
Macarthur Bulls veteran Luke Brattan will have a point to prove when he faces his former Sydney FC teammates in Sunday's A-League Men clash at Allianz Stadium.
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, dozens hurt
Dutch and Israeli leaders have denounced attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam after five people were hospitalised in the violence.
Roar beat Sky Blues, City snatch tough ALW derby win
A Chelsea Blissett goal secured a 1-0 win for Brisbane over Sydney, while Melbourne City have beaten Melbourne Victory 3-2 in a spiteful A-League Women derby.
Socceroos pair fire Victory past Roar, to top of ALM
Melbourne Victory have beaten Brisbane Roar 2-0 through goals to Socceroos Nishan Velupillay and Jason Geria to go top of the A-League Men.
City, Canberra firing in ALW as Sydney struggle
Canberra United have joined Melbourne City in a perfect start to the A-League Women season while Adelaide notched their first win.
Nix find scoring boots, Western fume over non-penalty
Wellington Phoenix are off the mark in the A-League Men while Western United were left to lament a penalty they were controversially denied against Adelaide.
Victory’s Gielnik chasing derby win, Matildas recall
Melbourne Victory star Emily Gielnik is determined to break back into the Matildas, but first has her sights set on a derby win over Melbourne City.
Victory recruit Piscopo wants to build on wonder goal
Melbourne Victory's Reno Piscopo scored a wonderful goal for his new club but has his sights set on bigger and better things.
Sydney FC fall short as Sanfrecce snatch 1-0 win
J-League heavyweights Sanfrecce Hiroshima came to Sydney and put a dent in the Sky Blues' AFC Champions League Two campaign.
A-League Men players set for Socceroos mix
Tony Popovic has already shown he is not afraid to call on A-League Men players in his Socceroos squad and is expected to do so again in his second camp.
Sydney FC’s Douglas Costa cleared of serious injury
Sydney FC's star recruit Douglas Costa could be back within a week after missing the Sky Blues' last ALM clash with a hamstring issue.
FA reveals format, start date of national second tier
Australian football is set to get its long-awaited national second tier (NST) in 2025 after a competition format and start date was confirmed.
Waddingham to leave Roar only if price is right: coach
Brisbane striker Tom Waddingham is in demand but coach Ruben Zadkovich has contingencies if he moves on and has outlined the conditions for that to occur.
Hungry Western United out to grab elusive silverware
Western United are determined to claim their first A-League Women silverware with young forward Kahli Johnson ready to lead the charge.
Rufer sidelined as all-NZ A-League clash arrives
Paulo Retre will make his Wellington Phoenix debut and Marco Rojas will return in the first "Kiwi clasico" against Auckland FC on Saturday.
Kucharski late strike lifts Sydney to win over Roar
Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-2 at Suncorp Stadium as a late strike by Jaiden Kucharski gave the Sky Blues their second win of the ALM season.
Would-be lawyer Italiano defying odds at Wellington
Giancarlo Italiano's A-League Men win rate is better than Graham Arnold, Kevin Muscat and Ange Postecoglou. But the Wellington boss is an atypical head coach.
ALW Mariners stun Sydney as Canberra, Victory also win
Jade Pennock has starred in her A-League Women debut to help Central Coast beat Sydney FC, while Melbourne Victory and Canberra also had opening wins.
Piscopo can bring more after ALM stunner: Kisnorbo
A world-class goal from recruit Reno Piscopo has steered Melbourne Victory to a comeback 2-1 A-League Men win over Macarthur FC.
Players union lashes poor quality of A-Leagues pitches
The pitch quality of two grounds in the A-League Women and Men competitions have come under fire from soccer's players union.
Emotional Postecoglou honoured at Australia House
The nation's great soccer export Ange Postecoglou has been moved by tributes on a special celebration night at the Australian High Commission in London.
Cooney-Cross dream goal helps Matildas to beat Germany
The Matildas have earned a remarkable 2-1 friendly win over Germany in Duisburg with maiden international goals from Kyra Cooney-Cross and Clare Hunt.
Post-Olympic hangover for Matildas in draw with Swiss
The Matildas have been held to a fairly unimpressive 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Zurich as the post-Olympics hangover lingered in Zurich.
Kisnorbo makes happy City return with ALM derby win
Patrick Kisnorbo has claimed a 3-1 win over former club Melbourne City in his first A-League Men derby as Melbourne Victory coach.
Sydney FC count injuries after dramatic Auckland loss
Auckland FC have claimed a dramatic late 1-0 win over Sydney FC while Sky Blues pair Joe Lolley and Corey Hollman both suffered injuries.
Matildas want Fowler’s best against Germany
After Mary Fowler's tough outing against Switzerland, interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is determined to put her in more dangerous positions against Germany.
Globetrotting Sawyer finds new adventure with Macarthur
Late bloomer Harrison Sawyer wants to make the most of his A-League Men lifeline after being signed by Macarthur.
No Kerr in camp as Matildas chase winning ways
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is determined to get the team back to winning ways, while Sam Kerr won't be joining her teammates in camp in Europe.
Sermanni challenges young guns to step up for Matildas
Interim coach Tom Sermanni has challenged young guns like Mary Fowler to step up for the Matildas against Switzerland.