Fleeing the death and destruction of Iraq as a baby, rising A-League star Frans Deli tells ERIN SMITH the story of how he arrived in Australia as a refugee to now living his dream as a professional footballer.
Western United playmaker Chloe Logarzo reveals that time away from the game and a reality TV stint has rejuvenated her after a horror run of injuries.
The new Head of Referees, former EPL official Jon Moss is set to shake up how the A-Leagues is officiated with more physicality allowed, much less VAR intervention and a few other rule changes, writes ERIN SMITH.
Bouncing back from one of the most difficult 12 months in its history, the A-League has landed on its feet – with star signings and new leadership triggering a dramatic revival. Here’s how they did it.
It wasn’t pretty but a masterful tactical display from Tony Popovic delivered Australia a shock draw, but it was far from the finished product as Japan proved they are clearly a class above.
Richard Peil has quit the Central Coast Mariners, with drastic funding cuts made by the governing body making it impossible for him to keep the club afloat from his own pocket.
Where to play football sensation Mary Fowler was a problem former Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson struggled with – interim coach Tom Sermanni is on a mission to find the answer.
Sam Kerr isn’t ready to take the pitch but interim Matildas coach Tom Sermanni revealed he is trying to convince the captain to join the squad for their upcoming camp.
Experts questioned if Holly McNamara would recover from her third ACL tear but the City striker never once doubted her ability to return to the pitch during her most gruelling rehab yet.
New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wasn’t scared to shake things up in his first match at the helm and while his side played with a spark he needs to make sure it turns into a fire, writes ERIN SMITH.
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