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‘We were our own worst enemy’

‘We were our own worst enemy’

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou says his side invited Thailand into the game and lost control in the 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw. 16 Nov 2016

Fury calls for expansion clarity

Fury calls for expansion clarity

Northern Fury chairman Rabieh Krayem has called on Football Federation Australia to clarify the process for A-League expansion bids. 14 Nov 2016

Ryan glad to get away from Valencia

Ryan glad to get away from Valencia

Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan says it’s good to get into Socceroos camp and away from his frustrating situation at Spanish club Valencia. 14 Nov 2016

'Expansion needed for Oz youth'

'Expansion needed for Oz youth'

Central Coast Mariners and former Young Socceroos coach Paul Okon says the A-League needs to expand for the sake of Australia’s troubled youth development set-up. 14 Nov 2016

Thwaite: Expand in Queensland!

Thwaite: Expand in Queensland!

Brisbane-born, Cairns-raised, former Gold Coast United captain Michael Thwaite believes Queensland is ready for a second A-League club. 11 Nov 2016

Injury fears for Boogaard

Injury fears for Boogaard

Newcastle Jets appear set to lose skipper Nigel Boogaard for an extended period of time due to an ankle injury in another blow to their defensive stocks. 11 Nov 2016

Matildas duo up for AFC gong

Matildas duo up for AFC gong

The Socceroos have missed out but Matildas pair Caitlin Foord and Lisa de Vanna have been nominated for the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) Player of the Year award. 10 Nov 2016

Kruse's game-time juxtaposition

Kruse's game-time juxtaposition

Robbie Kruse is one of only four Socceroos to take part in every Australia match this calendar year despite barely playing at club level. 9 Nov 2016

Juric to miss 4-6 weeks

Juric to miss 4-6 weeks

Socceroos striker Tomi Juric will miss four to six weeks after sustaining medial ligament damage to his right knee. 9 Nov 2016

Socceroos talk surprises Grant

Socceroos talk surprises Grant

Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant admits speculation about his Socceroos chances took him by surprise. 7 Nov 2016

Ligament damage fears for Juric

Ligament damage fears for Juric

Socceroo Tomi Juric’s participation in next week’s World Cup qualifier against Thailand is in doubt after sustaining a knee injury overnight. 7 Nov 2016

Progress & point pleases Popa

Progress & point pleases Popa

Western Sydney Wanderers may only have one win in five matches but coach Tony Popovic is happy with their progress. 7 Nov 2016

Glory eyes Sydney challenge

Glory eyes Sydney challenge

Perth Glory travels to runaway league leaders Sydney FC next weekend knowing it’s a game where they can prove their title credentials. 7 Nov 2016

Okon hails 'league best' Mariners

Okon hails 'league best' Mariners

Central Coast coach Paul Okon isn’t getting ahead of himself after his club’s breakthrough win but says they’re “playing the best football in the competition”. 7 Nov 2016

W-League wrap: Goals galore

W-League wrap: Goals galore

Champions Melbourne City continued their winning ways as 16 goals were scored in a thrilling opening round of the 2016/17 W-League season. 6 Nov 2016

Relegation for Aussie duo

Relegation for Aussie duo

Former A-League duo Bruce Djite and Adrian Leijer suffered relegation in Korea’s K-League on Saturday. 6 Nov 2016

Rogic scores again for Celtic

Rogic scores again for Celtic

Tom Rogic came off the bench to score his eighth goal of the season as Celtic defeated Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the SPL overnight. 6 Nov 2016

'Carney used two hands'

'Carney used two hands'

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat was left fuming at David Carney’s equalizer in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Sydney FC. 5 Nov 2016

Arnold: We rode our luck

Arnold: We rode our luck

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold concedes his side rode luck in the first half of Saturday’s 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory. 5 Nov 2016

Goodwin's goal of fortune

Goodwin's goal of fortune

Craig Goodwin scored one goal and provided the assist for another as Sparta Rotterdam defeated Heerenveen 3-1 in the Dutch Eredivisie overnight. 5 Nov 2016

Glory's 'kick up the arse'

Glory's 'kick up the arse'

Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe says his players needed a “kick up the arse” after last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar. 5 Nov 2016

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