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'They’re different to any other team...' - Why Western United reckon City are the special ones

'They’re different to any other team...' - Why Western United reckon City are the special ones

His side’s first regular season will end against Melbourne City tomorrow evening - and Western United coach Mark Rudan can't wait to unlock his local rivals' unique tactical challenges. 18 Aug 2020
Jamieson to miss City's title tilt

Jamieson to miss City's title tilt

Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson will not participate in this year's A-League finals series after electing not to return to the NSW hub. 17 Aug 2020
Blog: Controversial ideas to change football’s financial model

Blog: Controversial ideas to change football’s financial model

While COVID19 has caused all kinds of chaos for Australian football, the blessing is that it has underlined the need for fiscal discipline by all clubs involved in the A-League and indeed the lower tiers. 16 Aug 2020
Western United opponents beware: Rudan

Western United opponents beware: Rudan

Western United coach Mark Rudan says the A-League newcomers are the team no one wants to play during the finals. 16 Aug 2020
Western lay down marker with Sydney win

Western lay down marker with Sydney win

Western United continued their recent progression with the A-League newcomers set to give the finals a shake after a 2-1 win over Sydney FC on Saturday. 15 Aug 2020
FFA clears McDonald to return to Roar

FFA clears McDonald to return to Roar

Brisbane Roar's Scott McDonald has been cleared of a potential breach of A-League COVID-19 protocol during his involvement in TV commentary work this week. 14 Aug 2020
'From that moment, the plan started...' - How Western United engineered their hub-based form

'From that moment, the plan started...' - How Western United engineered their hub-based form

Western United coach Mark Rudan has revealed the advance thinking that saw his side swing into pandemic mode early to became one of the form teams of the A-League. 14 Aug 2020
Western ring changes for Sydney clash

Western ring changes for Sydney clash

Western United coach Mark Rudan has flagged changes to his team to face Sydney FC on Saturday ahead of a hectic lead-in to the A-League finals. 14 Aug 2020
Newcastle Jets set for new finals approach

Newcastle Jets set for new finals approach

Strong end-of-season form and a full pre-season are reasons why Newcastle Jets can be a force in the A-League next year, according to coach Carl Robinson. 14 Aug 2020
Phoenix crash to ash as Jets strike

Phoenix crash to ash as Jets strike

Newcastle Jets have ended their A-League season on a high with a 3-0 win that ended Wellington Phoenix's hopes of finishing in the top two. 13 Aug 2020
A-League needs international break: Corica

A-League needs international break: Corica

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica is calling for international breaks in the A-League amid a crammed soccer calendar next year. 13 Aug 2020
Sydney need to shake off complacency, says Grant

Sydney need to shake off complacency, says Grant

Sydney FC defender Rhyan Grant says it's time for his teammates to shake off their complacency in their last game before the A-League finals. 13 Aug 2020
'It’s been really tough' - Rudan lauds Western United finals qualification

'It’s been really tough' - Rudan lauds Western United finals qualification

Western United Head Coach Mark Rudan has lauded his club's "massive" achievement in qualifying for finals football in their first A-League season. 13 Aug 2020
Smash it down! Victory steel for crucial A-League rebuild

Smash it down! Victory steel for crucial A-League rebuild

After one of the worst A-League seasons in their history, Melbourne Victory are determined to nail their rebuild - starting with appointing their next coach. 13 Aug 2020
Wanderers end season on a high

Wanderers end season on a high

Western Sydney Wanderers have held off a late Melbourne Victory fightback to finish their A-League season with a 2-1 win at Bankwest Stadium. 12 Aug 2020
Western United beat Glory, make A-L finals

Western United beat Glory, make A-L finals

Besart Berisha's brace has led Western United to a 2-0 win over Perth Glory, with the A-League newcomers set to play finals in their first season. 12 Aug 2020