Schoolmates relishing partnership in Sydney defence
Teenage pair Jake Girdwood-Reich and Hayden Matthews have the job of stopping a Melbourne City attack with a Socceroos flavour on Saturday night.
A-League
Roar held to draw by cellar dwellers
A-League battlers Western United came within a whisker of beating Brisbane Roar for a second time this season.
The Tackle: Inside Aussie soccer’s TV rights mess
Broadcast rights, the Matilda’s Uzbekistan prospects and Jamie Maclaren’s form are under the microscope as ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE tackle all the biggest issues in football.
Mariners end Bulls’ Asian adventure
It seemed a penalty shootout would be needed to find a winner in the all-A-League AFC Cup zonal final until a smashing volley secured victory for the Central Coast Mariners.
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McCormack heads home into limbo
A-LEAGUE goal machine Ross McCormack will return to the UK on Friday with his Melbourne City future still unresolved, as the club grapples with an excessive loan fee.
True Blue Bruno wants to be a Roo
BRUNO Fornaroli wants to become an Australian citizen and play for the Socceroos — but that’s after he gets back on the pitch in time to boost Melbourne City’s premiership charge.
Berisha: It’s now or never for Victory
BESART Berisha concedes that Melbourne Victory must claim Sydney FC’s scalp during the season if they want to avenge last season’s grand final defeat.
Studs Up: How FIFA breaks can transform football
LIVE CHAT: THE introduction of FIFA international windows in the A-League has the potential to propel Australia’s youth teams back into the international spotlight, writes DAVID DAVUTOVIC.
Cap in question after Milligan saga
MELBOURNE Victory were within their rights to dig heels in on Mark Milligan but it is another example of why the salary cap is reaching its expiry date, writes DAVID DAVUTOVIC.
City frees up cap space to keep Ross
MELBOURNE City will launch a last-ditch attempt to keep prolific striker Ross McCormack until the end of the season and freeing up crucial salary cap funds.
Budzinski not finished with City yet
FRESH from his two-goal heroics, Melbourne City marquee player Marcin Budzinski has vowed to see out the club’s title challenge.
Victory refuse to let Milligan go
MELBOURNE Victory has declared that Socceroos star Mark Milligan is not for sale, in reaction to an offer from Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli.
Five-star Arzani paints town Red
MELBOURNE City has had an unhealthy reliance on Ross McCormack – until now. Teenager Daniel Arzani starred in the 5-0 demolition of fellow finals contender Adelaide United.
Why football life isn’t always rosy
THE words of David Bentley will ring true at Sydney FC, amid the bewilderment at Seb Ryall’s decision to walk away from the game. Bentley did the same, even as the heir-apparent to David Beckham.
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