A-League

Bulls star to appeal ban length

An A-League star will fight the length of ban for an offensive gesture that a judiciary ruled was made towards a referee.

Yusuf Ahmed of Avondale FC controls the ball during the round 25 NPL VIC Mens match between Avondale FC and South Melbourne FC at Avenger Park in Parkville, Victoria on August 12, 2023. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

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Football Australia officially unveils long awaited second tier comp

Football Australia’s long awaited national second tier competition has officially been announced with a start date locked in on the 2025 calendar. ERIN SMITH with all the details.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Anthony Caceres of Sydney controls the ball during the round 18 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium, on February 08, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

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Derby saviour ‘in really good place’

A Socceroos midfielder continues to shine for a Sydney FC team keen to taste success in the A-League and the AFC Champions League Two competition.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Lolley of Sydney FC runs with the ball during the round 18 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium, on February 08, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

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Sydney star fit for continental duty

One of Sydney FC’s key players says he’s fit and ready for the challenge that Bangkok United will provide the Sky Blues on Wednesday night.

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Perth favourite set for A-League comeback with Sydney FC

Experienced defender Alex Grant’s next move has been officially confirmed – but it is only a short term deal.

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United move up the ladder with win

A League Women: Western United are in fourth spot after beating the Western Sydney wanderers, while Adelaide beat Sydney FC.

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Wanderers start strong, stay in top six

A league: The western sydney wanderers scored an early goal against Brisbane to help cement their spot in the top six.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Juan Mata of the Wanderers looks on during the round five A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers at Allianz Stadium, on November 23, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Mata hurt in Wanderers win

Western Sydney returned to winning form in Brisbane but it was victory marred by an injury to the club’s biggest star.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Douglas Costa de Souza of Sydney FC warms up during the round four A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC at Allianz Stadium, on November 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Sydney poised to unleash Costa on Reds

Sydney FC’s bid to find some much-needed form against Adelaide United could be aided by the potential return of Brazilian star Douglas Costa.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Melbourne Victory Head Coach Arthur Diles gives instructions during the round 16 A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on January 24, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Huge show of faith in fill-in coach

Despite an ordinary record since taking over as Melbourne Victory’s head coach, Arthur Diles has shown enough to be offered a longer-term deal.

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Scott Neville is seen during a Brisbane Roar training session at the BRFC City of Logan Training Facility in Brisbane, Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

A-League stalwart to retire

One of the A-League’s longest serving players has decided it’s the right time to end his professional career.

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D-Day arrives for Wanderers in desperate finals fight

If the Western Sydney Wanderers are serious about playing finals football in 2025 they have to lift against Brisbane this week. See the latest A-League news in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Rhyan Grant of Sydney FC in action during the round 16 A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on January 24, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Silver lining in Sydney’s patchy season

Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant is embracing his leadership role in a Sky Blues team intent on regaining form.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Thomas Waddingham of the Roar celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League Men round 16 match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Suncorp Stadium, on February 10, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Aloisi: ‘Cut-throat’ A-League needed

Australian talent heading to Europe to play their club football sometimes suffer from a lack of A-League games and the shortage of matches in the national competition with a proper consequence, according to a Socceroos great.

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