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An artist’s render of Wyndham City Stadium in Tarneit, which is planned to be built in a public-private partnership between the City of Wyndham and the owners of A-Leagues team Western United.

Fledgling soccer club seeks net gain from suburb built around stadium

A rollcall of Australian sporting stars has invested in the project, such as AFL greats Adam Goodes and Scott Pendlebury and tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis.

  • Adam Carey

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Sam Kerr’s wonder strike against England.

‘OMG, what a rush’: The Matildas have made even nihilists believe

The Matildas at the World Cup have even won hearts previously hardened against all sports. But where will it all lead?

  • Greg Baum
Linesman Khodr Yaghi had his jaw broken in Friday night’s incident.

Don’t let violence detract from Australia’s soccer glory

Once again, violence has spilled over at a soccer match at a time when the code should be aiming to unite Australians.

  • The Age's View
Western United’s Hannah Keane celebrates her winning goal.

‘Proving everyone wrong’: How Western United went from nothing to a grand final in a year

Inside Western United’s astonishing journey from infancy to an A-League Women’s grand final within 12 months.

  • Marnie Vinall
Fans swing on the goal after storming the pitch at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

Record financial loss at Melbourne Victory as US ownership looms

Melbourne Victory was in deep financial trouble even before the recent pitch invasion.

  • Ben Schneiders and Vince Rugari
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Welcome shift but 12,000 refugees are still stuck in limbo

Readers discuss the 12,000 refugees whose futures remain uncertain, ambassador Rudd, and tricked up Test wickets.

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Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover was concussed when fans stormed the pitch on Saturday night.

True fans must be heard in soccer’s soul-searching

Football Australia should urgently review the security matters highlighted by Saturday’s disgraceful scenes. But genuine supporters must be at the table in these discussions.

  • The Age's View
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Real supporters, don’t let cowards kill our game

Readers discuss the damage that Saturday’s pitch invasion has done to soccer in Australia.

A bleeding Tom Glover of Melbourne City is escorted from the pitch.

It was my son’s first time at the A-League. Will I let him go again?

He wants to go to another game, but after the violence on Saturday night I will think twice. What parent wouldn’t?

  • Jane Castles
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Finally a PM willing to take on big business

Readers discuss whether Anthony Albanese is “underestimated” and his willingness to take on big business.

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