Change of date for Cup playoffs
The decision to contest the Australia Cup playoffs in May rather and July has been well-received by A-League clubs
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The Tackle: Why leaving Costa on the bench was the best decision
Sydney FC boss Ufuk Talay left Douglas Costa on the bench in the absorbing draw with Auckland. Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde argue why it was the right decision in The Tackle.
Wanderers strike blow to Western’s premiership hopes
Western Wanderers have dealt Western United’s A-League premiership hopes a major blow after prevailing 2-0 in a meeting between the competition’s most in-form sides. Catch up on all the news from the weekend.
A-League Women’s premiership race set for photo finish
Melbourne City almost locked up top spot on the A-League Women’s table with their win over Newcastle, but the race is still alive, with their cross town rivals a big threat.
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Arzani in a ‘really good spot’ after Popovic blast
Star playmaker Daniel Arzani is ready to have an ‘impact’ in Melbourne Victory’s bid for A-League glory.
Sky Blues seeking revenge on A-League leaders
Sydney FC can ill-afford a loss to Auckland FC on Saturday such is the tight battle for an A-League top-six berth.
‘Done my best’ says departing Reds coach
Carl Veart says “time will tell” whether he coaches elsewhere after being told his Adelaide United coaching contract will not be renewed.
Secret hint in Matildas coach hunt revealed as favourite firms
Tom Sermanni’s reign as interim Matildas mentor will continue for another two games – but the latest delay gives the biggest hint yet at who looks set to be announced as the next coach.
Sydney FC cops raw deal in Champions League push
Sydney FC have a mountain to climb in the AFC Champions League but their campaign hasn’t been helped by the Australian Professional Leagues’ lack of flexibility.
‘Never easy’: Reds coach shown the door
Adelaide United will have a new coach next season after deciding against offering Carl Veart a new contract.
Contender for Matildas’ head coach snapped up by Scotland
A strong potential candidate to be the next Matildas’ head coach has been lost to a rival nation leaving three still in the race.
Sydney supersub continues to impress
Sky Blues attacker Adrian Segecic continues to stake a claim for a spot in Sydney FC’s starting team.
Last gap save gets Phoenix back on the winners’ list
Wellington Phoenix picked up its first win in nine matches after overcoming the Newcastle Jets as goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi went from villain to matchwinner with a last gasp save.
Sydney FC aiming to ‘balance’ Asian glory with domestic hopes
While they remain in the hunt for the A-League finals series, continental glory has become the main goal for Sydney FC and coach Ufuk Talay. Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde dive into the big issues in The Tackle.
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