A-League makes key rule change
A rule that angered many A-League clubs has been altered ahead of the new season that kicks off on Friday night.
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‘Star power’: Headline acts top best-30 list
The A-League needed some star power to elevate the competition back to its heyday and two international veterans could be game changers.
A-League stars set for derby battle
The A-League’s two prized off-season recruits are relishing the prospect of an intense Sydney derby on Saturday night.
’United’ Reds confident of success
Adelaide United will ‘fight to win the whole thing’ this season after a disappointing 2023-24 A-League campaign.
Victory star eager to ‘get better’
One of Melbourne Victory’s star players has had to adjust to the different tactics of the club’s new coach.
Wanderers weighing up use of Mata
Western Sydney Wanderers are taking a ‘one game at a time’ approach with their star import.
A-League new boys finalise squad
It has taken several months, but the A-League’s newest club has finally completed its playing roster just days out from debuting in the competition.
Stalwart eyeing ‘Roos return
He has been missing from the past couple of Socceroos squads, but one of Australia’s best players remains hopeful of being recalled to the national team.
A-League Women stars call for ‘relaunch’
As a longtime teammate announced her retirement, a Melbourne Victory star has called for an “extremely important” change.
Football legend wins $300k A-League stoush
Rather than be banned by FIFA until mid-2026 from signing players, Macarthur FC will pay the club’s former high-profile coach a compensation fee.
Rookie winger’s pleasant selection ‘shock’
A potential Socceroos debutant’s coffee plans quickly changed after he was notified he had been chosen in the national squad.
Victory reacts to shareholder’s collapse
Melbourne Victory isn’t concerned by the collapse of one of the A-League club’s shareholders.
Matildas production line in peril
There are fears that the A-League women’s competition will fail to produce future Matildas or attract top quality players unless it turns professional.
Wanderers star races clock for derby
With the start of the A-League season and a Sydney derby looming, an injured Wanderers star is running out of time to prove his fitness.
‘Really poor’ Mariners beaten
The Central Coast Mariners have plenty of work ahead of them if they want to match the success they had last season.
Aussie strike stuns Mariners in shock Champions League defeat
An Australian once on the books of a Premier League club has sunk Central Coast Mariners in a stunning AFC Champions League Elite defeat to Thai club Buriram United.
Victory star’s Australia Cup absence explained
Sources have revealed the real reason former prodigy Daniel Arzani wasn’t in Melbourne Victory’s squad for the Australia Cup final.
Mariners to clash with Socceroos pair
A couple of Aussies will be keen to get the better of the Central Coast Mariners in AFC Champions League Elite action on Tuesday night.
Victory keen for final redemption
Having lost last season’s A-League grand final, Melbourne Victory don’t want to waste another chance to lift a trophy in Sunday night’s Australia Cup decider.
Bulls question Australia Cup change
A monster truck show has forced the date of the Australia Cup final to be moved, and it’s a decision that hasn’t pleased Macarthur FC coach Mile Sterjovski.
Star striker keen for Matildas recall
A Matildas great believes the A-League women’s competition’s leading coach has what it takes to guide the national team.
Brazilian star shines in Aussie debut
One of two massive A-League signings showed what he can bring after turning out for the first time in a huge Sydney FC win.
Roar booted off home ground by concert
An A-League club wants to move one of their home games to a much smaller venue after being forced to play it midweek due to the scheduling of a concert.
Brazilian star ready for Sky Blues debut
Sydney FC is intent on growing its ‘brand’ and ‘reputation’ throughout Asia with good performances that will also reward the Sky Blues financially.
Socceroo hoping to revive career in Adelaide
Surplus to requirements at Melbourne Victory, a one-time Socceroo is hoping to kickstart his career with Adelaide United.
Brazilian star ready to shine in new strip
Sydney FC’s star signing Douglas Costa has promised to ‘deliver’ for the Sky Blues.
Spanish star ‘hungry’ for A-League stint
Western Sydney Wanderers’ prized recruit has arrived in Australia ready to star in the A-League.
Deep Cup run could help Socceroos ambitions
At least one Melbourne Victory player has extra reason for wanting his team to progress to the Australia Cup final.
Free-to-air boost for women’s A-League
More A-League women’s matches will be shown on free-to-air television this season.
Former Celtic striker joins Sydney FC
Having already secured the services of Brazilian star Douglas Costa, Sydney FC has added more firepower to its attacking arsenal.
Man U, Chelsea champ signs in A-League coup
World Cup champion, Champions League winner and English Premier League star Juan Mata is officially heading down under.
Sydney’s Brazilian star setting new standards already
New A-League star Douglas Costa has wasted little time in setting a new standard at Sydney FC.
Star keeper free to play for new A-League club
In good news for new A-League club Auckland, one of its star recruits has been cleared to play following a key change to a controversial loan clause.
Once a foe, Brazilian star now a friend of Sydney pair
The chance to play alongside, rather than against Brazilian star Douglas Costa, is a welcome relief for two Sydney FC players.
Why Cup clash is important for Socceroo
An Australia Cup clash on Wednesday night will have extra significance for a Socceroos striker.
Brazilian coup ‘on par’ with Del Piero feat
The A-League’s profile is set to grow following Sydney FC’s signing of a Brazilian star rated “on par” with one of the competition’s greats.
Ex-Socceroo returns to A-League
Central Coast Mariners’ A-League title defence will be boosted by the return of a former Socceroo.
Socceroo’s ‘test of character’
Chasing game time, a Socceroos attacking weapon rejected the chance to return to Europe, instead opting to stay in the A-League.
A-League club snares Austrian midfielder
Melbourne City has signed an Austrian midfielder to help fill the gap left by former star Tolgay Arslan.
Aussie club’s pre-season ‘like no other’
A pre-season “like no other” has led to an A-League club accepting an offer to play in a tournament in India.
Sky Blues snare Brazilian midfielder
Sydney FC’s A-League title hopes have been boosted by the signing of a Brazilian midfielder with Italian top-flight experience.
Star keeper makes swift A-League return
The rivalry between New Zealand’s two A-League clubs has been further intensified by a controversial loan move that is yet to gain the approval of Football Australia.
Central Coast latest major Cup casualty
The Australia Cup round-of-32 provided its fair share of upsets with prominent A-League clubs among the casualties.
Greek striker heading to A-League
Melbourne Victory’s attacking depth is set to be boosted by the signing of a Greek striker.
Star keeper confirms A-League return
One of Australia’s finest goalkeepers is returning to the A-League after a lengthy spell in Europe and Japan.
Blockbuster A-League games revealed
The opening weekend of the new A-League men’s season will feature a grand final rematch and the competition’s biggest derby.
Shocked Sky Blues to bolster squad
With Sydney FC’s Australia Cup defence already over, the Sky Blues have switched their focus to the start of their AFC Champions League Two campaign.
Sydney FC’s Cup defence ends in shock loss
Sydney FC’s Australia Cup defence is already over, with the Sky Blues beaten by a NPL Victoria club.
Reds won’t risk Dutch star in Cup
Adelaide United will take no chances with the fitness of a key off-season recruit in an Australia Cup match being played on artificial turf.
Ex-Socceroo to captain Sky Blues
Following the departure of midfielder Luke Brattan, A-League club Sydney FC has named a new captain.
A-League star’s shock move after leaving club
Officials from an A-League club aren’t pleased after one of their former stars joined a team in Japan.
Glory silence Roar in Cup playoff
Having made last year’s Australia Cup final, Brisbane Roar’s hopes of another good run in the knockout competition have come unstuck in Darwin.
A-League great confirms next move
The most prolific striker in A-League history has confirmed his next career move.
Socceroo leaves A-League for Scotland
A Socceroos and A-League All-Stars striker has left Newcastle to move to the Scottish Premiership.
Argentine to entertain A-League fans
Melbourne City has added a versatile former Argentina under-17 international to its squad.
A-League start date revealed
A-League men’s teams will play one less regular season match this season despite the addition of a new club.
Wanderers snare A-League All-Star
Western Sydney Wanderers have lured an A-League All-Stars representative from Wellington Phoenix.
Injured Kerr misses chance for third straight PFA award
Seven Matildas have been nominated for the PFA women’s player of the year award, but one superstar isn’t among them.
Plea from players after cash cutbacks
The future of the A-League is a concern for players who are demanding feedback about ways the competition can move forward.
Major changes coming to showpiece event
One of the A-League’s greatest rivalries will be on show in the re-worked Unite Round for next season after a disappointing first try.
A-League star’s shock departure
Melbourne City has been left stunned by the sudden exit of an A-League All-Star.
Ex-Socceroo’s A-League return looms
With one star goalkeeper having departed Melbourne Victory, another standout gloveman has moved closer to returning to the A-League club.
A-League bosses confront 12 burning questions facing football
Club funding has been slashed, TV deals have backfired and the board room has been reshuffled. How did football in Australia get here and what’s still to come?
Olympian denies A-League betting scandal
An Olympian has pleaded not guilty to claims he was involved in a criminal syndicate that manipulated yellow cards for financial benefit.
Victory locks in major coaching move
A former A-League title-winning coach is back in Australia and will take charge of the biggest club in the land in search of the ultimate success.
Star accused of spot-fixing leaves club
One of the A-League’s biggest stars has fronted court for the first time over his alleged role in a spot-fixing scandal.
Shattering news for Socceroo legend’s son
Socceroo legend Tim Cahill’s son Shae has hit a major speed bump as he battles to follow in his famous dad’s footsteps.
Star defender goes amid Victory exodus
The fallout from Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic’s departure may have led to a key player’s departure.
Matildas star leaving Sydney FC
A member of the Matildas’ Olympic Games squad is leaving Sydney FC to join an American club.
Lederer quits as Wanderers chairman following split
Alen Stajcic is set to become the new coach of Western Sydney Wanderers, a decision which has played a factor in the decision of the club’s high-profile chairman to stand down.
Canberra’s A-League entry on hold
The A-League men’s competition will expand by one only team next season rather than two, as had been announced last year.
Popovic leaves Melbourne Victory
Less than a month after guiding Melbourne Victory to the A-League grand final, Tony Popovic has parted ways with the club, and there is a title-winning mentor waiting in the wings to replace him.
A-League club thrown a lifeline
A “new era” looms for the Newcastle Jets after the club’s future was guaranteed by the confirmation of new owners.
Evergreen goalkeeper signs new City deal
One of the A-League’s most experienced players has recommitted to Melbourne City for another season, but the club has parted ways with a championship-winning defender.
Ex-Socceroo returns to Roar
A member of the Socceroos’ 2014 World Cup squad has returned to Brisbane Roar following his departure from Adelaide United.
A-League star joins Bournemouth
One of the A-League’s best young talents is moving to an English Premier League club.
Referees boss secures English FA role
Football Australia must find a replacement for referees boss Nathan Magill, who will leave next month to join the English Football Association.
Sky Blues score record fee
Sydney FC has cashed in on one of its best young talents, who has joined an American Major League Soccer club.
Bulls axe two players linked with betting scandal
The fallout continues from the yellow card betting scandal that has rocked the A-League.
Cup playoffs return to Darwin
Brisbane Roar, Newcastle Jets, Western United and Perth Glory are heading to Darwin in the hope of securing a berth in the main draw of the Australia Cup.
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