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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.
16 Oct 2018
Mariners want Bolt, FFA prepared to make it happen

Mariners want Bolt, FFA prepared to make it happen

Mariners winger Tommy Oar says everyone at the club wants Usain Bolt to stay, while FFA boss David Gallop has revealed financial assistance is available to make it happen.
16 Oct 2018
Mabil's moment nine years in the making

Mabil's moment nine years in the making

In a 4-0 drubbing of Kuwait on Tuesday morning it was the story of two South Sudanese refugees who grabbed headlines for the Socceroos.
16 Oct 2018
Van Egmond names Young Matildas squad

Van Egmond names Young Matildas squad

Young Matildas coach Gary van Egmond today named a 23-player squad to travel to Lebanon this week for the first phase of qualifying for the 2019 AFC U19 Women’s Championship.
16 Oct 2018
Usain Bolt's European suitors named!

Usain Bolt's European suitors named!

Usain Bolt’s A-League adeventure may be over before it began following reports that the eight-time Olympic gold medalist is being lured overseas by a club with Champions League ambitions.
16 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

Socceroos player ratings v Kuwait

Socceroos player ratings v Kuwait

The heat was blistering, the pitch unkempt and unkind, yet Graham Arnold’s Socceroos were relatively untroubled in a 4-0 win.
Buhagiar blow: Sydney forward suffers ACL tear on eve of A-League

Buhagiar blow: Sydney forward suffers ACL tear on eve of A-League

Just days out from the new A-League season, on fire Sydney FC attacker Trent Buhagiar has been sidelined with a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament.
Kerr: I've earnt that marquee title

Kerr: I've earnt that marquee title

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr says she has earned the right to be the competition’s inaugural marquee.
FFA: A-League bidders broke the rules

FFA: A-League bidders broke the rules

A-League boss Greg O’Rourke isn’t impressed with how some of the would be expansion teams have attacked rival bids in public.
FFA: Wage scandal won’t derail South’s A-League bid

FFA: Wage scandal won’t derail South’s A-League bid

A-League boss Greg O’Rourke says allegations concerning South Melbourne FC being accused of wage theft by current and former players and staff won’t affect their top tier aspirations.

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.