A-League

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Cortnee Vine of Sydney FC speaks to the media during a Sydney FC Women's Football Legacy Announcement at Sky Park on September 05, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Matildas star’s big raps for A-League

Matildas star Cortnee Vine is preparing for what could be her farewell women’s A-League season.

Matildas players Indiana Dos Santos at Alliance Stadium. Picture by Renee Nowytarger / 23/06/23

Record-breaking teen could be Australia’s next Sam Kerr

A number of Matildas’ stars were just 15-years old when they made their A-Leagues debut – now a Sydney teen is on the same path.

Hollie Palmer (left) of the Roar in action during the W-League Semi Final match between the Brisbane Roar and the Sydney FC at Dolphin Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, February 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Future Matildas? The next wave set to take Australia by storm

Fresh off the back of the Matildas’ World Cup success, a host of new names are ready to announce themselves to the country. ERIN SMITH names the next wave of players to watch.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire May 17th, 2023: **MAY HAVE CHARGES PENDING, KEEP 'ALLEGED' IN CAPTION. Soccer hooligans charged over the alleged AAMI Park pitch invasion at the Victory vs Melbourne City game in December, appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates court today. Alex Angelopoulous leaves the Melbourne Magistrates court., Picture: NCA NewsWire / Wayne Taylor

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‘Bucket Man’ pitch invader sentenced to jail

A pitch invader known as “Bucket Man” has left former Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover with a “permanent reminder” of his act.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: Rhyan Grant of Sydney FC and Luke Brattan of Sydney FC celebrate with Kosta Barbarouses of Sydney FC and Alex Wilkinson of Sydney FC celebrating a goal by Barbarouses during the round 6 A-League match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Dumb, stupid’: FFA hubris could bring down the A-League

The A-League faces its most critical 12 months next year as it attempts to pull itself out of the COVID black hole, but it won’t thrive unless the FFA changes its approach to the world game in Australia.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Kristian Popovic of Perth Glory reacts to a missed penalty during the round 29 A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Central Coast Mariners at Central Coast Stadium on July 18, 2020 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Super embarrassing: A-League’s ratings disaster

The A-League has been dealt a harsh reminder of the challenges it faces in the Australian sporting landscape – with its season restart getting hammered in the ratings by Super Rugby and Formula One.

NSW

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Reno Piscopo of the Phoenix is tacked by Joel King of Sydney FC during the round 21 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on July 17, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Teen Joel King on edge of history with Sydney FC

Former fan turned Sydney FC regular Joel King and his teammates are just a win away from a record fourth Premiers Plate on Tuesday night if they avoid defeat against Newcastle Jets.

A-League

Generation game as Popovic clan shares in glory

The Mariners had to deal with not one, not two but three members of the Popovic dynasty as Perth Glory edged closer to a finals berth in an extraordinary delayed A-League clash.

A-League

DAILY TELEGRAPH - Pictured at Sydney FC training in Macquarie Park today are coaching duo Ufuk Talay and Steve Corica. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Nutmegs, titles and betrayal: A-League’s friendliest rivals

Sydney FC’s 3-1 win over Wellington served as a potential grand final preview – but the controversy that surrounded it wouldn’t have rattled either coach. They’ve already been through plenty in 30 years of friendship.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Trent Buhagiar of Sydney FC celebrates scoring a goal during the round 21 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on July 17, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Sky Blues start with a bang as luck deserts Phoenix

Sydney FC all but sealed the Premier’s Plate on the opening night of the A-League’s return, but FFA’s decision to shelve the VAR for the rest of regular season didn’t help Wellington Phoenix.

Western Sydney Wanderers

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 12: Mitchell Duke of the Wanderers celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the round one A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and the Central Coast Mariners at Bankwest Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Slater: Sky Blues should be looking over shoulder

Let’s make one thing clear … the Sky Blues are going to win the Premier’s Plate in a canter, but when it comes to the A-League Championship, there’s an outsider back in the pack with a real chance.

Brisbane Roar