A-League

Aloisi laments ‘poor’ United display

Having been in A-League premiership contention two weeks ago, Western United’s top-two hopes have dipped after successive losses.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Douglas Costa of Sydney FC reacts to the referee during the AFC Champions League 2 Semi Final match between Sydney FC and Lion City Sailors at Allianz Stadium on April 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

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The true cost of Sydney’s embarrassing Champions League exit

Sydney FC’s loss in their AFC Champions League Two semi-final could be costly in more ways than one given a pending revamp of the A-League Men’s salary cap.

Adelaide United's Dylan Holmes will play her 100th ALW game this weekend in the club's final regular fixture of the season, and Isaias Sanchez is to become the clubs longest serving player with his next game. Holmes has been there since 2014 and has played a huge role in guiding the team from wooden spooners to finals contenders. 17 April 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

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Reds stalwart desperate to celebrate milestone with a win

A new record for most appearances for Adelaide United is likely to be set at Coopers Stadium on Friday night.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 29: Juan Mata of the Wanderers attempts to evade Lukas Kelly-Heald of the Phoenix during the round 24 A-League Men match between Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers at Sky Stadium, on March 29, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Sport

Players hit out at ‘half-baked’ A-League salary cap shake-up

The PFA has slammed the A-Leagues’ bosses “half-baked cost-cutting” salary cap plan, saying it breaches the CBA and would “weaken the product”.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Carl Veart United coach during the round 19 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium, on February 15, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

‘Never easy’: Reds coach shown the door

Adelaide United will have a new coach next season after deciding against offering Carl Veart a new contract.

Women's Football

Matildas assistant coach Melissa Andreatta in 2023. Picture: Supplied

Contender for Matildas’ head coach snapped up by Scotland

A strong potential candidate to be the next Matildas’ head coach has been lost to a rival nation leaving three still in the race.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Adrian Segecic of Sydney FC celebrates after scoring his teams third winning goal during the round 25 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Sydney FC at Coopers Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Sydney supersub continues to impress

Sky Blues attacker Adrian Segecic continues to stake a claim for a spot in Sydney FC’s starting team.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Konstantinos Barbarouses of the Phoenix scores a goal during the round 25 A-League Men match between Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix at McDonald Jones Stadium, on April 06, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Last gap save gets Phoenix back on the winners’ list

Wellington Phoenix picked up its first win in nine matches after overcoming the Newcastle Jets as goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi went from villain to matchwinner with a last gasp save.

A-League

Sydney FC aiming to ‘balance’ Asian glory with domestic hopes

While they remain in the hunt for the A-League finals series, continental glory has become the main goal for Sydney FC and coach Ufuk Talay. Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde dive into the big issues in The Tackle.

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