Matt Encarnacion

What's the buzz?

What's the buzz?

From coaching rows to talking point tweets, we reveal what the buzz was in round ten of the A-League. 16 Dec 2019
Former Spurs keeper holds keys to City

Former Spurs keeper holds keys to City

He's the former Tottenham youth product that could hold the keys to the City. 16 Dec 2019
Merrick hints at Jets changes

Merrick hints at Jets changes

Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick has hinted at a raft of changes to his starting line-up following their blowout A-League loss to Melbourne City. 16 Dec 2019
Ernie: It was a comedy of errors...

Ernie: It was a comedy of errors...

Melbourne City have wasted little time bouncing back from last week's shock A-League loss to Perth by routing a hapless Newcastle 4-0. 15 Dec 2019
Ninkovic's exit decision deadline

Ninkovic's exit decision deadline

Sydney FC star Milos Ninkovic is aiming to reveal over the next fortnight whether he'll make a stunning switch to A-League newcomers Macarthur FC next season. 8 Dec 2019
'That 45 minutes shouldn't be acceptable for anyone...'

'That 45 minutes shouldn't be acceptable for anyone...'

Brisbane coach Robbie Fowler concedes his team's 5-1 pasting against Sydney FC has given him an indication of where they sit in the A-League pecking order. 8 Dec 2019
Sydney sink Roar with Le Fondre hat-trick

Sydney sink Roar with Le Fondre hat-trick

Sydney FC striker Adam Le Fondre has netted a hat-trick in their 5-1 A-League rout of Brisbane. 7 Dec 2019
A-League job pressure is normal: Babbel

A-League job pressure is normal: Babbel

With pressure mounting on Western Sydney Wanderers after a disappointing month, coach Markus Babbel says only winning will end speculation about his A-League future. 5 Dec 2019
Wanderers' Babbel fumes over penalty call

Wanderers' Babbel fumes over penalty call

A fuming Markus Babbel has lashed out at the contentious penalty decision that denied Western Sydney a share of the points against Melbourne City on Friday. 23 Nov 2019
Maclaren can play above A-League: City

Maclaren can play above A-League: City

Jamie Maclaren's remarkable goalscoring run is proof he can play at a level higher than the A-League, according to coach Erick Mombaerts. 23 Nov 2019
Babbel fury: I'm not saying anything about the referees. But we are not blind here, no?

Babbel fury: I'm not saying anything about the referees. But we are not blind here, no?

Jamie Maclaren has continued his remarkable goalscoring run with two goals in Melbourne City's controversial 3-2 A-League win over Western Sydney. 22 Nov 2019
Harrison goal edges Wanderers past Jets

Harrison goal edges Wanderers past Jets

A second-half penalty from Amy Harrison has given Western Sydney a 1-0 win over Newcastle in the W-League at a storm-hit Bankwest Stadium. 22 Nov 2019
Deputy 'lapsed' as FFA defend Olyroos scandal process

Deputy 'lapsed' as FFA defend Olyroos scandal process

Football Federation Australia has defended the decision not to report the Olyroos' sex scandal in Cambodia to the board until the investigation commenced, saying it was "proper process". 21 Nov 2019
Adelaide Utd close to peak: Maria

Adelaide Utd close to peak: Maria

He's followed Gertjan Verbeek from Germany to Holland and Australia, so Michael Maria knows exactly what the rookie Adelaide United coach wants. 18 Nov 2019
Mariners sign former Jets attacker Jair

Mariners sign former Jets attacker Jair

Central Coast have filled their fifth and final import spot after confirming the signing of former Newcastle attacker Jair for the rest of the A-League season. 18 Nov 2019
Mariners closing in on signing Jets flop

Mariners closing in on signing Jets flop

Central Coast are closing in on signing former Newcastle import Jair as their fifth import signing. 17 Nov 2019
Scorching Reds turn focus to home run

Scorching Reds turn focus to home run

Adelaide United have won three in a row after beating Central Coast 3-1 on Saturday, and now head home for three straight games at Coopers Stadium. 17 Nov 2019
Reds cruise to third win in a row

Reds cruise to third win in a row

Adelaide United have made it three A-League wins in a row with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Central Coast in Gosford. 16 Nov 2019
Sky Blues set for Kruse control

Sky Blues set for Kruse control

Melbourne Victory star Robbie Kruse is set to make an anticipated return to the A-League when his team face Sydney FC in the Big Blue on Sunday. 16 Nov 2019
Misfiring Jets refuse to panic in A-League

Misfiring Jets refuse to panic in A-League

Newcastle midfielder Steven Ugarkovic is adamant more composure will cure their goalscoring woes and ignite their frustrating start to the season. 15 Nov 2019
Stajcic: Don't get burned again...

Stajcic: Don't get burned again...

Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic has warned his team against getting burned by Riley McGree for a second time this summer. 15 Nov 2019