Matildas thumped 7-0, coach defends plan
An under-strength Matildas team have been trounced 7-0 by Spain in Hueva, piling more pressure on coach Tony Gustavsson.
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Roar sign ex-EPL striker Charlie Austin
Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin has signed a multi-year deal with A-League Men's club Brisbane Roar as they seek a finals return.
Barbarouses returns to Phoenix in ALM
New Zealand international Kosta Barbarouses has signed with hometown club Wellington Phoenix for a third time, on a two-year deal.
WC reality yet to hit Socceroos: Cahill
Socceroo great Tim Cahill says the magnitude of Australia's World Cup qualification will still be sinking for Graham Arnold and his players.
Arnie’s Redmayne surprise gets Roos to WC
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold's stroke of genius has transformed Andrew Redmayne into a penalty-saving national hero to get Australia to the World Cup.
Young Roos back themselves for Peru task
Young Socceroos defenders Nathaniel Atkinson and Kye Rowles have said they are ready to face the pressure of next week's World Cup play-off against Peru.
Peru game as big as ’05 for Arnold’s Roos
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says only one game compares to the importance of the World Cup play-off against Peru - the famous win over Uruguay in 2005.
Key Matildas rested for Spain, Portugal
The Matildas will take a squad full of young and fringe players to Europe for friendly matches against Spain and Portugal, with Sam Kerr among those rested.
Socceroos ready to make history: Arnold
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says his players couldn't be any clearer of mind heading into their winner-take-all World Cup play-off against Peru.
All eyes on Peru for excited Socceroos
Socceroos forward Jamie Maclaren says he and his teammates are ready to seize their chance when they face Peru in next week's World Cup play-off.
Kerr hailed as players’ Player of the Year
Australian captain Sam Kerr has been honoured again for her remarkable English season as the Professional Footballers' Association women's player of the year.
Robbie Kruse to leave Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory have announced that former Socceroo Robbie Kruse will be leaving the A-League Men club.
Hrustic fires Roos to WC play-off win
Goals from Jackson Irvine and Ajdin Hrustic have fired the Socceroos to a 2-1 win in their World Cup play-off against the UAE in Qatar.
Socceroos suffer setback before play-off
The Socceroos have suffered a double blow ahead of their must-win World Cup playoff against the UAE, with Trent Sainsbury and Adam Taggart set to miss the game.
WC qualification ‘everything’ for Arnold
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is focused on a goal which looked like he might not get the chance to realise less than three months ago, World Cup qualification.
World Cup spot huge for ‘Roos: Milligan
Former Socceroos captain Mark Milligan says the importance of reaching a fifth-straight World Cup cannot be overstated as Australia face a must-win play-off.
Big year not done for Socceroo Genreau
Socceroo Denis Genreau is eyeing off more success in 2022 at the World Cup play-offs after a season - and pitch invasion - to remember in France with Toulouse.
Mooy minutes vital for Socceroos: Milligan
Former Socceroos captain Mark Milligan believes Aaron Mooy's hour-long effort in a friendly against Jordan is vitally important for Australia's World Cup hopes.
Work to do for Roos despite friendly win
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold admits there's work to do after Australia warmed-up for next week's World Cup play-off with a 2-1 friendly win over Jordan.
Rowles hungry for more after Roos debut
Defender Kye Rowles has capped off a big week, making his Socceroos debut as Australia warmed up for their World Cup play-off with a win over Jordan.
Matilda Caitlin Foord in new Arsenal deal
Matildas forward Caitlin Foord has signed a new deal with English club Arsenal, and is optimistic of a trophy-laden future with the Gunners.
Davidson returns to do job for Socceroos
Having played a crucial role in Melbourne Victory's A-League Men's revival, Jason Davidson is eyeing a similar success story on his Socceroos return.
Hrustic the key as Rogic out for Socceroos
Former Socceroo Alex Brosque says Ajdin Hrustic has to be the man to step up and star in Australia's World Cup play-offs after Tom Rogic's shock withdrawal.
Reprieved Arnold up for WC play-off task
Having been backed to see the job through, Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is determined to make the most of a second chance to qualify for this year's World Cup.
ALM shares grief for Macarthur’s Davila
Australia's football community has expressed its shock and sympathy to Macarthur FC captain Ulises Davila following the sudden death of the Mexican star's wife.
ALM triumph just the start for Aloisi, Utd
Western United coach John Aloisi has said he believes a maiden A-League Men championship can help the fledgling club grow.
Taggart itching for second World Cup taste
It's eight years since Adam Taggart played in a World Cup for Australia and the Socceroos forward is as desperate as anyone to qualify for this year's finals.
Real Madrid undisputed kings of Europe
Real Madrid have become European champions for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League final.
Roos coach hails Aaron Mooy’s WC sacrifice
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is backing Aaron Mooy to make a huge impact in the World Cup play-off matches after a torrid couple of years.
Western Utd stun City for first ALM title
Western United have won their first A-League Men championship by stunning Melbourne City 2-0 in the grand final, completing John Aloisi's redemption arc.
ALM decider should stand alone: coaches
Melbourne City and Western United coaches Patrick Kisnorbo and John Aloisi say all football should pause to give the A-League Men grand final the spotlight.