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Sydney FC’s season on the line

It’s the fortnight that Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque admits will define their season — and could frame his career.

Tom Smithies

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Western Sydney Wanderers German star Alex Baumjohann, in Rooty Hill, today.Picture: Justin Lloyd.

A-League ’different and fun’

Alex Baumjohann admits that when he was first approached to play in Australia, he had the same ideas of many foreign players

Ray Gatt

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FFA Chairman Chris Nikou addresses media in Sydney, Thursday, December 13, 2018. The A-League will expand to 12 teams in the next two seasons after FFA decided to award licences to new teams based in Western Melbourne and South West Sydney. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING

New league ‘not ready’ for spring

FFA chairman Chris Nikou has admitted there is still some way to go before there can be an independent A-League.

Ray Gatt

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Fox flags lower A-League fee

Fox Sports have warned Australian soccer to sort out the A-League or risk a significant decrease in the next TV rights deal.

RAY GATT and John Stensholt

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Football Federation Australia Chief Executive Officer David Gallop speaks at a press conference in Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on February 21, 2019. - Australian football chiefs on February 21 ruled out any review into the controversial sacking of national women's coach Alen Stajcic, as his successor Ante Milicic said the team must move on with the World Cup looming. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

A-League given warning shot

Details of a long-awaited report into the struggling competition show its current path is untenable.

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, and Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrate after Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld scores an own goal past his goalkeeper during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Liverpool top with late winner

Liverpool have snatched a last-gasp winner as they beat Spurs 2-1 to give themselves a massive boost to their EPL title hopes.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Keisuke Honda of Melbourne Victory points to the sky after his goal during round 23 match between Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory at HBF Park on March 30, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Glory still in box seat

Perth coach Tony Popovic isn’t about to lose any sleep after Saturday night’s loss home loss to Melbourne Victory.

Ray Gatt

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Goal Keeper Ben Kennedy of the Central Coast Mariners misses as Isaias of Adelaide United scores to put Adelaide United up 1-0 at half-time during the Round 23 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Sunday, March 31, 2019. (AAP Image/Paul Barkley) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Reds regain winning touch

Adelaide United all but secured their spot in the finals with a 1-0 win at Central Coast Mariners.

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Huddersfield Town fans applaud their team after their relegation was confirmed after the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Huddersfield Town at the Selhurst Park stadium, London. Saturday, March. 30, 2019 (Isabel Infantes/PA via AP)

Huddersfield make early exit

What seems like an inglorious departure from the Premier League is actually far from it for Aaron Mooy’s Huddersfield.

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Manchester United's Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is seen during a photo call at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England, on March 28, 2019 after it was announced that he was appointed as the club’s full-time manager on a three-year contract. - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was

Solskjaer sets high bar

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged his Manchester United players to win the Premier League title next season.

Paul Hirst

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Perth Glory Head Coach Tony Popovic celebrates victory in the round 18 A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and the Perth Glory at AAMI Park on February 10, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

No reason for complacency: Popa

Tony Popovic says there is no danger of complacency creeping into his squad as Perth Glory close in on some silverware.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Milos Ninkovic of Sydney FC kicks the ball during the round 23 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC at Suncorp Stadium on March 29, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

De Jong return inspires Sky Blues

Dutch import Siem De Jong came off the bench to inspire Sydney FC to a 3-1 win over Brisbane.

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Adelaide United head coach Marco Kurz speaks to the media during a press conference at Coopers stadium in Adelaide, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING

Kurz won’t give details on split

Departing Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz is refusing to detail the reasons behind his looming split from the Reds.

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Action during the Round 19 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney, Sunday, February 17, 2019. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Second tier closer to reality

A long-awaited national second division has moved a step closer with a white paper set to be put to the FFA board.

Ray Gatt

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Striker’s golden run with Olyroos

Olyroos ace Nick D’Agostino says anything is possible for after Australia took a big stride towards Olympic qualification.

Tom Smithies

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 15: Micha Kopczynski of the Phoenix competes for the ball against Kosta Barbarouses of the Victory during the A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and the Melbourne Victory at Eden Park on February 15, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

A-League more fun: Polish star

He has played against the world’s best but Michal Kopczynski has nothing but praise for the A-League.

Ray Gatt

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Keisuke Honda of the Victory listens to his interpreter during the A-League Rd 22 match between Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar at Marvel Stadium on March 16, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

No worries over Honda’s absence

Carl Valeri has dismissed suggestions marquee man Keisuke Honda’s absence will affect Victory’s performance.

Ray GATT

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Australia's Nicholas D'Agostino (C) fights for the ball with Cambodia's Tes Sambath (2nd R) during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games men's Asian qualifier football match between Cambodia and Australia in Phnom Penh, on March 22, 2019. (Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP)

Olyroos a step closer to Tokyo

Tournament ends in farce as Olyroos and South Korea protect their qualification positions.

Ray Gatt

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Andrew Redmayne of Sydney FC makes a save during the round 20 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Wellington Phoenix at Campbelltown Stadium on February 23, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

A-League woes ‘must be fixed’

Confusion surrounds the issue of A-League promotion and relegation after comments from FFA chair Chris Nikou.

Ray Gatt

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AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 25: Graham Arnold of Australia gives his team instructions during the AFC Asian Cup quarter final match between United Arab Emirates and Australia at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on January 25, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Olyroos face crunch game

For the Olyroos the maths is simple. Beat South Korea tomorrow night to advance to the next stage of Olympic qualifying.

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