Sydney FC boss Ufuk Talay left Douglas Costa on the bench in the absorbing draw with Auckland. Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde argue why it was the right decision in The Tackle.
Western Wanderers have dealt Western United’s A-League premiership hopes a major blow after prevailing 2-0 in a meeting between the competition’s most in-form sides. Catch up on all the news from the weekend.
Melbourne City almost locked up top spot on the A-League Women’s table with their win over Newcastle, but the race is still alive, with their cross town rivals a big threat.
Star playmaker Daniel Arzani is ready to have an ‘impact’ in Melbourne Victory’s bid for A-League glory.
Sydney FC can ill-afford a loss to Auckland FC on Saturday such is the tight battle for an A-League top-six berth.
Carl Veart says “time will tell” whether he coaches elsewhere after being told his Adelaide United coaching contract will not be renewed.
Tom Sermanni’s reign as interim Matildas mentor will continue for another two games – but the latest delay gives the biggest hint yet at who looks set to be announced as the next coach.
Sydney FC have a mountain to climb in the AFC Champions League but their campaign hasn’t been helped by the Australian Professional Leagues’ lack of flexibility.
Adelaide United will have a new coach next season after deciding against offering Carl Veart a new contract.
A strong potential candidate to be the next Matildas’ head coach has been lost to a rival nation leaving three still in the race.
Sky Blues attacker Adrian Segecic continues to stake a claim for a spot in Sydney FC’s starting team.
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.
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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