Phoenix keep season alive with Distance Derby ALM win
Perth's hopes of avoiding a fourth A-League Men wooden spoon in five years have taken a hit after they were downed 2-0 by fellow strugglers Wellington.
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China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi
China had a goal rubbed off and a penalty saved, but they still did enough to beat Taiwan and set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Australia.
Victory, Phoenix land crucial wins in A-League Women
Melbourne Victory have beaten Western Sydney 1-0, and Wellington claimed a 3-0 win over Brisbane as the A-League Women finals race heats up.
Koreans cruise into Asian Cup semis with Uzbek crushing
South Korea have outclassed Uzbekistan to claim a 6-0 Women's Asian Cup win and advance to the competition's semi-finals.
Matildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final
The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.
More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia
Some of the Iranian women soccer players granted asylum to Australia have reneged on staying and will head back to Iran at a highly volatile time.
Ex-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection
Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.
Japan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing
Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.
Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return
As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.
Raso, Catley pass concussion test, on track for China
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is tight-lipped about what roles Steph Catley and Hayley Raso will play against China after they passed their concussion tests.
Matildas brace for tactical battle against former coach
Ante Milicic led the Matildas to the last 16 at the 2019 World Cup but will be the enemy on Tuesday night in Australia's Asian World Cup semi-final with China.
Socceroos boss sets out Volpato’s path to selection
Cristian Volpato is warming to the prospect of playing for Australia, after recently meeting with Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic.
Pressure not a problem as Matildas brace for dark horse
North Korea are one of the best women's football nations in Asia, but the Matildas are backing themselves to come away with victory in Friday's quarter-final.
Late drama as Iranian player changes mind on asylum
Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia have had to be moved to a safer place after a teammate inadvertently gave away their location.
Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos’ World Cup blueprint
Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.
Bring it on: Matildas brace for physical North Korea
Matildas winger Hayley Raso remains a chance to return for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final, but she will need to brace for a physical North Korea outfit.
Korea give Kerr scope to banish ghosts of sitters past
Sam Kerr remains haunted by a miss against South Korea in he last Women's Asian Cup. Now on home soil, she's desperate to make amends.
Protests follow Iran’s exit in Women’s Asian Cup
Iran's women's soccer team have been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.
Implosion costs Matildas in draw with South Korea
Australia have survived a Women's Asian Cup scare, scoring a late goal to avoid defeat in a 3-3 draw with South Korea.
Protests follow Iran’s exit in Women’s Asian Cup
Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.
Socceroos prove Matildas can still achieve Asian glory
Matildas' boss Joe Montemurro says their Asian Cup dream remains alive after they qualified for the quarter-finals as group runners-up.
Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq’s World Cup dream
Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.
Act now to protect Iranian soccer team, Australia told
Iran's women's soccer team is in a race against time to secure safety, with advocates fearing dire consequences if they're forced to return home from Australia.
Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel
Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia and the prime minister has extended the offer to others who want to stay.
Matildas reveal goalies’ concern after untimely niggle
The Matildas were forced to unleash their fourth-choice goalkeeper in their Asian Cup opener after a rotten run of luck that's cut down three custodians.
Iran’s bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks
Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.
South Korea sound Matildas warning with win over Iran
South Korea's 3-0 win over Iran has put the Matildas on notice that they'll have a challenge on their hands to finish top of Group A at the Women's Asian Cup.
Matildas laud ‘brave’ Iranian opponents amid conflict
Rising Matildas star Amy Sayer says she admires and respects Iran's women for competing at the Women's Asian Cup despite the nation's ongoing conflict.
Title holders China too strong for brave Bangladesh
China joined North Korea as the two undefeated teams in Group B of the Women's Asian Cup but had to work hard to beat impressive Bangladesh 2-0.
Socceroos striker sidelined, keeper stands tall in Cup
Nicholas D'Agostino is the latest Socceroo sidelined by injury, while a forgotten goalkeeper is making his case for selection in World Cup send-off games.
‘We’re concerned’: Iranian star’s tears over conflict
Iran's Sara Didar broke down in tears as she discussed the rapidly moving conflict in her homeland prior to their Women's Asian Cup clash with Australia.