Socceroos held to Saudi stalemate in Cup qualifier
The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification still hanging in the balance.
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Asian Cup venue draw forces NRL, AFL clubs to hit road
Football Australia has released the host stadiums for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, which could have a knock-on effect for the country's major football codes.
Socceroos can control own destiny with win over Saudis
The Socceroos can put their hopes of direct World Cup qualification back firmly in their own hands with a victory over Saudi Arabia in Melbourne.
Yengi chasing Socceroos start, in Robertson’s ear
Kusini Yengi wants to show coach Tony Popovic he can lead the Socceroos' attack while he has been in friend Alex Robertson's ear about playing for Australia.
Borrello back for Socceroos, chasing World Cup goal
Brandon Borrello was unsure whether his Socceroos days were up but is back in the frame for two crucial World Cup qualifiers under new coach Tony Popovic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.