Coach urges City to attack
Melbourne City coach John van’t Schip has challenged his players to be more daring against defensive A-League tactics.
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Maclaren vows to strike hard
Jamie Maclaren says he’s ready to spearhead the Socceroos’ attack in their World Cup qualifying clash against Thailand.
No fist pumps for Cheika
Michael Cheika says he took no pleasure watching the All Blacks lose to Ireland last weekend.
Valeri urges Victory to refocus
Melbourne Victory’s Carl Valeri has urged his teammates not to waste time playing the victim over the loss to Sydney.
Ange’s overseas options fall
Australia’s preparation for the qualifier against Thailand has got off to a stuttering start with injuries to several players.
A hazard for defences
Eden Hazard’s dazzling double sent Chelsea surging to the top of the English Premier League.
Carney in trophy hunt
David Carney says he senses “something special” about Sydney FC this season.
Red letter day for Mariners
Central Coast were lambasted at the start of the season and were every critic’s choice to finish with the wooden spoon.
City start title defence well
Melbourne City began their W-League title defence with a gritty win over Newcastle Jets.
Santalab on target again
Brendon Santalab has continued his rich form, helping Western Sydney score a well deserved 2-2 draw against Perth Glory.
FA bans player for 12 matches
A brutal hit to an opponent’s head with his elbox has earned soccer player Calvin Andrew a 12-match spell on the bench.
Youth machine runs out of gas
They were heady days when Australian youth soccer was the talk of the football world.
Roar stifle City strikepower
Brisbane Roar have issued an A-League statement of intent with a clinical 1-0 win over Melbourne City.
Muscat happy to be underdog
Kevin Muscat says Victory are the underdogs for tonight’s match against A-League frontrunners Sydney FC.
Women face increasing scrutiny
I wrestled with how to describe Alanna Kennedy’s failed attempt in the shootout against Brazil in Rio.
‘Some fear us but not Victory’
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold claims some A-League sides are “in awe” of his team but not Melbourne Victory.
Thailand fans cleared to cheer
The Thai government has eased the mourning restrictions on soccer fans in place since the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Maclaren’s homing in on Cahill
Jamie Maclaren has tried to deflect suggestions he’ll attempt to fill Tim Cahill’s role for the Socceroos.
Tim Cahill rested for qualifier
Ange Postecoglou has admitted he could have rested a number of players, and not just Tim Cahill.
Cahill misses World Cup qualifier
Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says nothing should be read into his decision to leave Tim Cahill out of World Cup qualifier.
Reject seeks Ange’s attention
Brisbane’s Jack Hingert is determined to show Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou what he is missing out on.
Teenage star set to join Ajax
Melbourne Victory sensation Sebastian Pasquali is set to leave the A-League club to join Dutch powerhouse AFC Ajax.
Matildas begin a new journey
Sport has a unique knack of healing the very people it has wounded.
Victory hammer hapless Phoenix
Melbourne Victory have cut 10-man Wellington Phoenix to size in a 6-1 thrashing at Etihad Stadium.
Diving scourge threatens A-League
After some embarrassing theatrics in the national competition, the time has come to take a hard line on diving.
Mariners call for more officials
Central Coast chief Shaun Mielekamp will raise the possibility of having a fifth official at A-League games.
Troisi off Victory injury list
Melbourne Victory attacker James Troisi has made a rapid recovery to be in contention to play against Phoenix tonight.
Roar supersub steals the glory
Brisbane’s Brandon Borrello wasted no time to make an impact at Suncorp Stadium last night.
Mariners hold the Wanderers
Brendon Santalab scored Western Sydney’s fastest-ever goal but Central Coast held the match to a 1-1 draw.
Sky Blues in cruise control
Ladder leaders Sydney FC have continued their perfect start to the season with a comfortable 2-0 win over Newcastle.
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