A-League Men
Blame-game culture holding Australian soccer back, says FA chairman
Speaking to this masthead to mark the end of his first year as FA chairman, Anter Isaac said he and his board are not satisfied with the lack of progress made by the sport.
- by Vince Rugari
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Wild brawl at Cremorne pub between soccer fans sparks investigation
Almost 20 A-League fans stormed a pub in inner Melbourne on Saturday afternoon but made a hasty retreat after a brawl with other patrons.
- by Cameron Houston
‘Cowardly’: Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat
Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has launched an extraordinary attack on the agent of marquee recruit Juan Mata amid continued questioning over his use of the Spanish veteran.
- by Vince Rugari
As it happened: Sky Blues too good for Wanderers again in 4-2 derby rout
Sydney FC have won their fourth straight A-League Men’s derby, outclassing Western Sydney Wanderers 4-2 in Saturday night’s Unite Round clash at Allianz Stadium.
- by Vince Rugari
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Rivals playing golf together? In Sydney derby week? The game’s gone
You can draw a line between a famous professional wrestling moment from 1996 and a round of golf involving Sydney FC and Wanderers players this week.
- by Vince Rugari
The train shutdown could derail the weekend. This is how one business is coping
Ahead of the looming rail shutdown, Rose Valente has hired a private bus to get her patrons to and from major football matches. Others are less optimistic.
- by Alyssa Talakovski and Anthony Segaert
He’s won World Cups and Champions Leagues. But he can’t get a start in the A-League
The player agent who brought Juan Mata to the A-League has teed off at Western Sydney Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic for failing to build his team around the Spanish star.
- by Vince Rugari
Reviving ‘Angeball’: How a Socceroo plans to give Roar back their bite
A giant of Brazilian soccer is uncertain of lining up, but a returning Brisbane star believes whether he is there or not, the “Roarcelona days” may return.
- by Nick Wright
Kisnorbo, Victory score 3-1 win in Melbourne derby; City coach back Israeli ‘hard nut’ after boos
Melbourne Victory scored a 3-1 win over Melbourne City in Saturday night’s derby at AAMI Park with 20,093 in attendance.
- by Roy Ward
He could have been like Ange, but this Aussie coach copped a furious backlash from French fans
Patrick Kisnorbo made history when he took charge of French club Troyes but unlike fellow Australian Ange Postecoglou, he was let go after one year. Now he is back down under, coaching Melbourne Victory as they look to return to contention in the A-League.
- by Roy Ward
On a statement day for the A-League, Sydney FC made the strongest one
Day two of season 20 was another strong reminder that this competition, for all its faults and quirks, can absolutely still deliver the goods.
- by Vince Rugari
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