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Kyah Simon spends up to 4 hours a day in the gym rehabbing from a calf injury. Picture supplied: Sydney FC

The Matilda in the best shape of her career… except she can’t run

Kyah Simon has opened up about her ongoing injury battles, why she refuses to give up and the lengths she is going to make sure her she is fit for an A-League return.

SHENZHEN, CHINA - MARCH 01: Players of Australia celebrate the champion during ceremony of the AFC U20 Asian Cup final between Australia v Saudi Arabia at the Shenzhen Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)

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How A-League’s secret gift landed historic Asian Cup triumph

A-League clubs deserve credit for shaping future Socceroos after young stars won the U20 Asian Cup, while leaving a young striker out of the next squad seems “near impossible.” More in The Tackle with Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Bozhidar Kraev of the Wanderers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 21 A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Perth Glory at CommBank Stadium, on March 02, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Clinical Wanderers climb into A-League top-four

Western Sydney Wanderers overcame a slow start to secure a thumping 4-1 victory over Perth Glory, a result which saw Alen Stajcic’s men move into the top-four. Catch up on all the latest news.

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ALW Tackle: No fairytale exit for Johnson, huge broadcast win

As Kahli Johnson prepares to depart for Canada, she has revealed a key trait in Western United’s squad which is a “great representation” of the A-Leagues club. Erin Smith brings you the latest in this week’s ALW Tackle.

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Perth favourite set for A-League comeback with Sydney FC

Experienced defender Alex Grant’s next move has been officially confirmed – but it is only a short term deal.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Juan Mata of the Wanderers looks on during the round five A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium, on November 23, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Mata hurt in Wanderers win

Western Sydney returned to winning form in Brisbane but it was victory marred by an injury to the club’s biggest star.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Douglas Costa de Souza of Sydney FC warms up during the round four A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC at Allianz Stadium, on November 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Sydney poised to unleash Costa on Reds

Sydney FC’s bid to find some much-needed form against Adelaide United could be aided by the potential return of Brazilian star Douglas Costa.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Melbourne Victory Head Coach Arthur Diles gives instructions during the round 16 A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on January 24, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Huge show of faith in fill-in coach

Despite an ordinary record since taking over as Melbourne Victory’s head coach, Arthur Diles has shown enough to be offered a longer-term deal.

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Scott Neville is seen during a Brisbane Roar training session at the BRFC City of Logan Training Facility in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

A-League stalwart to retire

One of the A-League’s longest serving players has decided it’s the right time to end his professional career.

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D-Day arrives for Wanderers in desperate finals fight

If the Western Sydney Wanderers are serious about playing finals football in 2025 they have to lift against Brisbane this week. See the latest A-League news in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Rhyan Grant of Sydney FC in action during the round 16 A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on January 24, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Silver lining in Sydney’s patchy season

Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant is embracing his leadership role in a Sky Blues team intent on regaining form.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Thomas Waddingham of the Roar celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League Men round 16 match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Suncorp Stadium, on February 10, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Aloisi: ‘Cut-throat’ A-League needed

Australian talent heading to Europe to play their club football sometimes suffer from a lack of A-League games and the shortage of matches in the national competition with a proper consequence, according to a Socceroos great.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: James Temelkovski and Alexander Bonetig of the Wanderers compete with Oliver Jones of the Bulls during the round 11 A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur FC at CommBank Stadium, on January 01, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Young Bull headed for Europe

European clubs continue to show interest in emerging A-League defenders during the January transfer window.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Tommy Smith of Auckland FC takes a 'selfie' with his team mates at full-time during the round 16 A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Auckland FC at CommBank Stadium, on January 26, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Auckland goes top of the A-League in last minute thriller

Auckland FC has climbed to the top of the A-League table with a stunning 95th minute winner against the Western Sydney Wanderers in a game full of opportunities.

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