Phoenix shake off virus to focus on Glory ALW clash
Wellington coach Paul Temple is confident his side can put on a winning performance against Perth Glory after a virus swept through the A-League Women club.
Wellington coach Paul Temple is confident his side can put on a winning performance against Perth Glory after a virus swept through the A-League Women club.
The exits have continued at Perth Glory, with Luke Bodnar the latest player to leave the embattled A-League Men club.
Wellington have not defeated Melbourne City at AAMI Park since 2013, but Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano believes their hoodoo can play in their favour.
Melbourne City missed two penalties but still moved three points clear at the top of the A-League Women with a 0-0 away draw against Central Coast Mariners.
Mustafa Amini will take legal action against Perth Glory, with the players' union claiming the A-League Men club unlawfully terminated his contract.
The Socceroos have lost Harry Souttar for up to a year with an achilles tendon injury, in what is a massive blow to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Laini Freier scored another hat-trick and combined with her twin Sharn for five goals in Brisbane's stunning 8-2 A League Women's away win over Western United.
Despite his side adding another unwanted slice of history in their 1-0 A-League Men defeat to Western United, Ruben Zadkovich insists the Roar can recover.
Melbourne's A-League Women's teams occupy the top two places on the table after leaders City beat Wellington 2-1 and Victory triumphed 1-0 at Sydney FC.
Perth Glory have axed three players in December, including former skipper Mustafa Amini, ahead of January's transfer window.
Kosta Barbarouses and Paulo Retre have scored crackers as the Phoenix ended a three-game A-League Men losing streak with a 2-1 win over Newcastle in Wellington.
A potentially serious knee injury to David Williams had added to Perth Glory's misery as the ALM strugglers fell to a home defeat to Macarthur
A second-half goal to sub Erin Healy has helped Adelaide United defeat Western Sydney at Coopers Stadium and move Adrian Stenta's side into the ALW top four.
Sydney FC captain Nat Tobin admits navigating out of their horror A-League Women start will be difficult but insists it's too early to rule out finals.
Sydney FC will be sharpening their focus at the back when they host Melbourne Victory, looking for their first clean sheet of the A-League Men season.
Central Coast have walked away from their clash against 10-man Macarthur FC with a point after 16-year-old Haine Eames levelled scores in the second half.
Ange Postecoglou has told critics he is tired of them questioning Tottenham's attacking approach, adamant his style won't change after a 6-3 loss to Liverpool.
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich remains defiant as his tenure comes under more scrutiny following an ALM record-equalling loss to Perth Glory.
Wellington's losing streak has grown to three matches after going down 4-1 to Western Sydney, with former Phoenix player Bozhidar Kraev among the goalscorers.
Melbourne Victory have fought out a 1-1 draw with A-League Men rivals Melbourne City in their first match since coach Patrick Kisnorbo quit out of nowhere.
Sydney FC's losing run has extended to three matches following a 2-0 loss to Wellington, while Laini Freier scored a hat-trick in Brisbane's win in Newcastle.
Perth Glory have beaten Brisbane 1-0 to give coach David Zdrilic his first victory as coach and heap further pressure on Roar boss Ruben Zadkovich.
Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have plenty to play for when they meet in the first derby since Patrick Kisnorbo quit the Victory.
Club great Archie Thompson has mapped out what Melbourne Victory and players must get right in the aftermath of Patrick Kisnorbo's sudden exit as coach.
Central Coast may be wounded after a 4-0 thrashing by Adelaide United, but Macarthur FC won't be underestimating them in their home clash.
Reigning A-League Women champions Sydney FC may be in the bottom two on the table but they aren't about to push the panic button, says striker Millie Farrow.
Blindsided by Patrick Kisnorbo's sudden exit, Melbourne Victory are confident interim coach Arthur Diles can keep their A-League Men season on track.
Football Australia chief James Johnson says there is no hard deadline on securing the next Matildas coach as the recruiting process drags into 2025.
Coach Patrick Kisnorbo has walked out on the Melbourne Victory men's team after just seven A-League games to take up an opportunity overseas.
A-League Women leaders Melbourne City welcomed back Holly McNamara in their 4-2 win over Canberra while Brisbane beat Central Coast and Perth defeated Adelaide.
Melbourne City are the first team to take points off A-League Men newcomers Auckland FC but a late goalkeeping howler forced them to settle for a 2-2 draw.