Ben Somerford

Fit-again Ikonomidis ready for impact

Fit-again Ikonomidis ready for impact

Socceroo Chris Ikonomidis has overcome a groin injury and set himself for a big second-half of the 2016-17 season after scoring on the resumption of the Danish Superliga. 22 Feb 2017
'There must be action, not just talk'

'There must be action, not just talk'

The president of Sydney’s first gay football team wants action not just “tokenistic” talk from Football Federation Australia (FFA), Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC in light of the homophobic banner displayed at Saturday’s derby. 21 Feb 2017
Isaias out for up to five weeks

Isaias out for up to five weeks

Adelaide United has confirmed Spanish midfielder Isaias will miss up to five weeks with a knee injury sustained in Friday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets. 21 Feb 2017
Jedinak return boost for Roos

Jedinak return boost for Roos

Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak returned to action overnight after injury and appears certain to be part of the Australia squad for two upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers after a strong display. 21 Feb 2017
Popa urges Wanderers to move on

Popa urges Wanderers to move on

Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic has urged his side to quickly move on from the high of Saturday’s derby triumph ahead of Tuesday’s AFC Champions League opener. 20 Feb 2017
Mabil on fire for Esbjerg

Mabil on fire for Esbjerg

Awer Mabil scored one goal and set up two others as Esbjerg defeated SonderjyskE 3-0 upon the resumption of the Danish Superliga overnight. 18 Feb 2017
'Maclaren loves playing Glory'

'Maclaren loves playing Glory'

Look out Perth Glory, Jamie Maclaren is coming for you. That’s the message from Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi ahead of Saturday’s crunch clash at nib Stadium. 17 Feb 2017
Uncertainty reigns at Phoenix

Uncertainty reigns at Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix are no closer to resolving the future of a number of off-contract players with interim co-coach Chris Greenacre admitting he’s only advising the club about direction. 17 Feb 2017
Ryan can't prevent late leveller

Ryan can't prevent late leveller

Socceroo Mat Ryan couldn’t prevent Romanian club Astra Giurgiu from equalising late in Genk’s 2-2 away draw in their Europa League first leg overnight. 17 Feb 2017
McGowan to play despite father's conviction

McGowan to play despite father's conviction

Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor expects Dylan McGowan to play in Friday’s clash with Newcastle United despite his father being found guilty of murder this week. 16 Feb 2017
Mooy assists Town promotion hopes

Mooy assists Town promotion hopes

Socceroo Aaron Mooy provided a crucial assist as Huddersfield made it five straight Championship wins with a 3-2 victory at Rotherham United overnight further boosting their promotion hopes. 15 Feb 2017
Talks ongoing over O'Donovan stay

Talks ongoing over O'Donovan stay

Off-contract Central Coast striker Roy O’Donovan has provided an update on talks over a new deal and insists speculation about his future won’t affect his performances. 14 Feb 2017
Finkler out, Nix friendly no nuisance

Finkler out, Nix friendly no nuisance

Wellington Phoenix have lost Gui Finkler for Saturday’s clash with Melbourne City and insist a midweek friendly is no “nuisance” to their plans for the crunch game. 14 Feb 2017
Wanderers pair back 'positive' Popa

Wanderers pair back 'positive' Popa

Western Sydney Wanderers players have thrown their support behind embattled coach Tony Popovic who they say is a hugely positive influence. 14 Feb 2017
Aussie rejoins Korean club

Aussie rejoins Korean club

Australian defender Aleksandar Jovanovic has left Chinese outfit Tianjin Teda and rejoined Korean club Jeju United on a free transfer. 11 Feb 2017
Amor: I don't deserve new deal

Amor: I don't deserve new deal

The pressure is mounting on Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor and he admits he doesn’t deserve a new contract following Friday’s 5-0 home loss to Perth Glory. 11 Feb 2017
Rogic out for 'next few months'

Rogic out for 'next few months'

Socceroos midfielder Tom Rogic has undergone an ankle operation and will be out of action for two to three months, says Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers. 10 Feb 2017
Rhys to finally start for Glory

Rhys to finally start for Glory

Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe has all but confirmed Socceroo Rhys Williams will start for the first time since early December when they face Adelaide United on Friday night. 9 Feb 2017
Amor coy on Galekovic replacement

Amor coy on Galekovic replacement

Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor has refused to give away whether he’ll start John Hall or Daniel Margush in the absence of injured goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic. 9 Feb 2017
Kim's burning desire

Kim's burning desire

Former South Korea international Kim Jae-Sung says his burning desire to play overseas led to his move to join Adelaide United. 8 Feb 2017
Axed Cisak not seeking Orient exit

Axed Cisak not seeking Orient exit

Socceroos goalkeeper Alex Cisak has not asked to leave Leyton Orient despite being left out for the second successive game overnight. 8 Feb 2017