A-League clubs deserve credit for shaping future Socceroos after young stars won the U20 Asian Cup, while leaving a young striker out of the next squad seems “near impossible.” More in The Tackle with Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde.
Western Sydney Wanderers overcame a slow start to secure a thumping 4-1 victory over Perth Glory, a result which saw Alen Stajcic’s men move into the top-four. Catch up on all the latest news.
The FA Cup turned nasty on Saturday, with star French striker Jean Philippe-Mateta hospitalised after a red-card challenge dubbed the most reckless of all time.
As Kahli Johnson prepares to depart for Canada, she has revealed a key trait in Western United’s squad which is a “great representation” of the A-Leagues club. Erin Smith brings you the latest in this week’s ALW Tackle.
Kahli Johnson is willing to do anything to achieve her dream of playing football overseas – including moving halfway around the world to an apartment she has only seen via Facetime.
Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde reveal the men who must stand tall in a crucial derby clash, why Zach Clough is so important to Adelaide United’s fortunes, and how the Wanderers can make the most of this week.
Sydney has pulled off another sporting coup by being awarded the final of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with details of the 21-day festival locked in.
There are three glaring questions that need to be answered if the Matildas want to be challengers at the Asian Cup in 12 months time, and they need to move fast, writes ROBBIE SLATER.
Australia weren’t expected to win the SheBelieves Cup – but their shallow showing suggested they are on a slippery slope down the rankings. Every Matilda rated from a disappointing tournament.
The Matildas miserable SheBelieves Cup hit a fresh low, with Colombia slamming home a pair of goals to consign the Australians to a trio of losses.
Ange Postecoglou was left to rue his side’s wastefulness as a three-game winning streak came to a halt against Manchester City – while Arsenal’s title hopes appear dead in the water.
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has hit back at ‘outrageous, unnecessary’ comments from radio star Marty Sheargold, suggesting that the comedian’s comments ‘crossed the line’.
Radio host Marty Sheargold may have apologised for appalling comments about the Matildas and women’s sport. But there is no fine line between comedy and disrespectful comments like this, writes Erin Smith.
Chelsea moved into the Premier League’s top four with a 4-0 demolition of hapless Southampton as the race for Champions League football took a twist. PREMIER LEAGUE WRAP
Western United star and leading league goalscorer Kahli Johnson has signed a deal with a new overseas women’s league.
Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde take a look at the Wanderers’ revival, why Steve Corica has genuine coach of the year claims and referees in the spotlight. It’s all in The Tackle.
The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.
Australia’s SheBelieves Cup campaign is in tatters following a defeat to Team USA. But this was no thrashing. And, thanks to a late Michell Heyman goal, almost became something special.
Mohamed Salah was the star as Liverpool took a giant stride towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester City.
A stunning team goal, which ranks among the best of the A-League season, helped to kickstart Western United’s thumping 3-0 over Adelaide United, but it could have been more. See the latest news from every game.
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