Billionaire gets nod for A-league licence
The billionaire owner of an English Premier League team and the Stanley Cup champions is behind the A-League’s newest team.
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Mariners Central: Fairytale goal breaks 14-year drought
There were milestones galore as the Central Coast Mariners’ ALW side continued its march up the ladder, with a fairytale goal capping off a very special achievement for the club.
ALW Tackle: Rising star’s Matildas dreams crushed in cruel blow
One of Australian football’s brightest stars is fearing the worst following a heartbreaking finish — check out the likes and dislikes from round 5 of the A-League women’s competition.
Matildas star eyes England move after shock exit
New detail reveals Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry’s next move after announcing plans to leave her Swedish club and start a “new adventure”.
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How Wanderers rebuilt an empire in 2016
THAT the Wanderers have reached their third grand final in four seasons is a testament to the culture the club has created in such a short space of time, writes Robbie Slater.
Why Popa turned down $20m China deal
TONY Popovic spurned a three-year deal worth $20 million with a Chinese club. The reason behind his decision is why his players hold him in such high regard.
Ecstasy and agony on grand final menu
BY the final whistle on Sunday one team will have wiped an unwanted blemished off their record, the other, however, will be labelled as serial chokers.
Bozza: Wanderers in a goal-fest
AHEAD of Sunday’s A-League grand final, former Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Bosnich looks at the tactics that could decide the match.
Gunners locked in for Sydney
THERE might be a few uncertainties swirling around Arsenal, but next year’s two-match tour to Sydney isn’t one of them.
No cracks in Wanderers defensive wall
ONE of the most secure defences in the A-League conceded four goals last weekend. But there is no panic among Western Sydney Wanderers’ experienced back four.
Austin tipped to swap Coast for Adelaide
THE Mariners are officially on holiday as of Saturday but one of them is likely to be taking a very close interest in the grand final.
The reason Melbourne City fell apart
GOALS galore, class across the board and the ‘keeper of the season. City looked set to claim its maiden title, yet couldn’t surpass last season’s semi-final effort. Why?
Plenty of money, why no money man?
THAT Melbourne City could finish the season without an international marquee player is inexplicable and might have cost the club a chance at A-League glory, writes Matt Windley.
W-League recognised on level playing field
IT is only fitting that during a time when the Matildas are in top form, the FFA decided to combine and rename their annual awards and give the women’s game the same level of recognition as the men’s.
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