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.
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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.
Bulls put horror off-season behind them with Cup win
Macarthur FC have beaten Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the Australia Cup final at AAMI Park, with Marin Jakolis scoring the decisive goal in the upset win.
‘Out of gas’: Why Arnold stepped down as Socceroos boss
Graham Arnold has walked away from his dream job of coaching the Socceroos because he no longer has the energy, FA chief exeuctive James Johnson says.
Tony Popovic set to become next Socceroos coach
Former Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic is on the cusp of being installed as the next manager of the Socceros.
Tough-talking Popovic vows to make Socceroos dream
Tony Popovic has promised no Socceroos players will be given a carte blanche pass into his squad after being unveiled as Australia's new coach.
Popovic won’t beg retired duo to make Socceroos U-turn
Tony Popovic won't court the services of Massimo Luongo and Mitch Langerak, saying the retired Socceroos duo can only be considered if they come to him.
Socceroos spots ‘fair game’ as Popovic era begins
Tony Popovic faces a rapid induction as Socceroos boss after replacing Graham Arnold, while his appointment has opened the door for fresh faces.
Matildas interim coach to connect with Kerr
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni will soon reach out to injured skipper Sam Kerr as he prepares to lead the team in upcoming friendlies.
FA to sign new Socceroos coach before crunch qualifiers
James Johnson says Football Australia will appoint a permanent Socceroos head coach before next month's World Cup qualification window.
Raya’s double save rescues Arsenal, Barcelona lose
Arsenal had goalkeeper David Raya to thank for a goalless draw against Atalanta, while 10-man Barcelona were beaten by Monaco in Champions League action.
Postecoglou bemused by ‘second season trophy’ fuss
Tottenham's Aussie manager Ange Postecoglou has said he was not boasting, just stating a fact, when he said he "always wins things" in a second year at a club.
Striker’s signing turns Indonesian eyes on Roar
The Brisbane Roar's social media following has exploded in the hours since the signing of Indonesia striker Rafael Struick for the ALM season.
Sermanni the interim as Matildas coach hunt heats up
Football Australia has appointed former mentor Tom Sermanni as the Matildas' interim coach as the hunt for Tony Gustavsson's permanent replacement continues.
Football Australia CEO backs Arnold as Socceroos coach
The Socceroos' poor World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia have piled pressure on Graham Arnold, but the coach has Football Australia's backing.