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Wollongong: Our exclusion wasn't unexpected

Wollongong: Our exclusion wasn't unexpected

Failed A-League hopefuls Wollongong Wolves have claimed their unsuccessful bid wasn't unexpected with Football Federation Australia preferring expansion in the capital city markets.
17 Oct 2018
Birighitti reveals why he chose City

Birighitti reveals why he chose City

Melbourne City goalkeeper Mark Birighitti says he is stronger person after his stint in Europe.
17 Oct 2018
Lawrence Thomas: Intense start is key

Lawrence Thomas: Intense start is key

Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas says avoiding a slow start is key against their crosstown rivals Melbourne City on Saturday.
17 Oct 2018
American goalkeeper back for Jets

American goalkeeper back for Jets

The long-awaited signing of American goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom is finally over for Newcastle Jets fans with the club announcing she will be back between the post for the 2018/19 season.
17 Oct 2018
Two bids cut but A-League expansion still hoped for 2019/20

Two bids cut but A-League expansion still hoped for 2019/20

Football Federation Australia (FFA) says expansion for the next A-League season remains the goal but have ruled out Wollongong Wolves and Ipswich Pride's respective bids following Tuesday's Board meeting.
17 Oct 2018

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EXCLUSIVE: A-League hopefuls accused of wage theft

EXCLUSIVE: A-League hopefuls accused of wage theft
Seven imports who'll star in the 2018/19 A-League season

Seven imports who'll star in the 2018/19 A-League season
'Second division will be delivered by 2020'

'Second division will be delivered by 2020'
Ex A-League chief wants back in

Ex A-League chief wants back in

FTBL.Life

Sydney's new stadium a real crowd pleaser

Sydney's new stadium a real crowd pleaser

It's now East Sydney vs Western Sydney for the best stadium, looks like the race is on.
PUMA reveals new 'Stun Pack'

PUMA reveals new 'Stun Pack'

PUMA launches the new stun pack, bringing chrome-like finishes back into the game.
New Balance's Limited Edition Furon

New Balance's Limited Edition Furon

Meet the new look, limited edition Furon 4.0 from the Horizon Pack.
Newcastle Jets release epic, spine-tingling ad

Newcastle Jets release epic, spine-tingling ad

Newcastle Jets' brilliant new ad released on Thursday has fans excited.
The irresistible Mizuno Rebula 2 "Black/Gold"

The irresistible Mizuno Rebula 2 "Black/Gold"

Mizuno's latest drop, the Rebula 2, is classy in every way.

News

'New' recruit named new Central Coast captain

'New' recruit named new Central Coast captain

Central Coast local Matt Simon has been named the Mariners captain ahead of the A-League 2018/19 season.
Five things we learnt from Socceroos v Kuwait

Five things we learnt from Socceroos v Kuwait

While Kuwait were not a strong opponent, much can still be taken from Graham Arnold's first game in charge of the Socceroos
Forget Toivonen and Honda, look at us

Forget Toivonen and Honda, look at us

Melbourne City fullback Ritchie De Laet says his team has no special plans for Ola Toivonen and Keisuke Honda in Saturday's derby.
Latsko joins Adelaide United

Latsko joins Adelaide United

Houston Dash forward Veronica Latsko has joined Adelaide United ahead of the 2018/19 W-league season.
O'Rourke on A-League expansion: We know who we want

O'Rourke on A-League expansion: We know who we want

The FFA knows which two new teams it wants in the A-League, but warns expansion of the topflight may be delayed.

Analysis

Graham Arnold: The Master of Systems

Graham Arnold: The Master of Systems

Okay, Kuwait seemed about as interested in the game as their crowd, but you can only play what’s in front of you. Playing in stifling heat on an over-grassed pitch, the Arnie Era got off to a very solid start.
Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

We all want another Western Sydney Wanderers, but how can A-League expansion clubs get it right? The answer may be hidden within one of Europe’s most unusual teams.
How to fix penalty decisions?

How to fix penalty decisions?

I have a crazy suggestion for a new rule that might improve the game.
The Extra Mile - McKinna on Jedinak

The Extra Mile - McKinna on Jedinak

Lawrie McKinna was the coach who gave Mile Jedinak his first big chance in professional football. The following is an extract from Lawrie's biography (published in 2016) in which he discusses Mile's development and impact on the Mariners before going overseas...
Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

FFA’s war with FIFA. FFA’s war with its own stakeholders. The prospect of a normalisation committee and being turfed out of the Asian Cup. The Socceroos starting life under a coach who divides the fans. Expansion about to delight two and disaffect the rest. And pop music at goal kicks and corners? Some would suggest that Australian football’s traditional death wish is simply ratcheting up a notch, but I reckon this could be the best season ever.

Galleries

Look out Victory: Melbourne City training pics

Look out Victory: Melbourne City training pics

Melbourne City were looking sharp at training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday night's blockbuster derby against Victory.
Brisbane Roar 2018/19: The headshots session

Brisbane Roar 2018/19: The headshots session

Ready to Roar again! Brisbane's players went to Fox Sports studios for their headshots a week out from the 2018/19 season kick-off.
New era, new heroes: Socceroos v Kuwait pic special

New era, new heroes: Socceroos v Kuwait pic special

Graham Arnold's era got off to a winning start with a 4-0 defeat of Kuwait in the early hours of Tuesday morning (AEDT) at a near empty Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium. An own goal started the rout before Apostolos Giannou scored his first Socceroos goal, Tomi Rogic added a third and Awer Mabil capped it off wth a strike on debut.
Show us your colours! A-League & W-league 2018/19 season launch

Show us your colours! A-League & W-league 2018/19 season launch

Only four more sleeps to go! The A-League and W-League 2018/19 season launch took place at Fox Studios on Monday. Photos by Stephanie Meek and Getty Images.

Videos

Watch: Usain Bolt prepares for maiden start

Watch: Usain Bolt prepares for maiden start

Central Coast Mariners coach Mike Mulvey says he's "quietly pleased" with the progress of star recruit Usain Bolt and now football fans will have a chance to judge for themselves.
WATCH! New season TV ad

WATCH! New season TV ad

Football Federation Australia today launched its new season ad for the A-League and W-League with the “Where Heroes Are Made” campaign
WATCH! Now it's Usain Bolt, football analyst...

WATCH! Now it's Usain Bolt, football analyst...

One minute, you're a world record holding 100m sprint superstar. The next you're trialling for the worst A-League club in Australia. And then suddenly you're on TV as a football analyst, assessing Manchester United's progress in Europe. Of course.
WATCH! The A-League bloopers 2017/18

WATCH! The A-League bloopers 2017/18

It's the new season tradition we can all get behind - JayFC's annual A-League blooper tape. Sit back and enjoy the worst of last season...
Watch! Massimo Luongo scores his first of the season

Watch! Massimo Luongo scores his first of the season

After being kept on the bench at the World Cup despite shining for the Socceroos in the pre-tournament warm ups, Massimo Luongo has bounced back for his club QPR and opened his account for the season with this looping header in their 2-0 win over Millwall this morning.