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From Manchester City to NPL 2: The rollercoaster career of Louis Khoury

From Manchester City to NPL 2: The rollercoaster career of Louis Khoury

At just 11 years old, Louis Khoury looked like he had achieved every kid's dream when he signed for Manchester City. At 11. 11. But it wasn't to be. 6 Mar 2020
Sydney derby: Three things we learned

Sydney derby: Three things we learned

Western Sydney Wanderers snatched a crucial 1-0 win against Sydney FC in the local derby with flares and chances aplenty. Here are three things we learnt from the Sydney derby at Jubilee Oval. 28 Feb 2020
Best 5 players from Round 14 of the A-League

Best 5 players from Round 14 of the A-League

The A-League viewership might not be reaching the heights of yesteryear, but on the pitch, we still continue to enjoy ‘peak A-league’. 13 Jan 2020
Best 5 players from Round 13

Best 5 players from Round 13

As we approach the half-way mark, the A-League is finally starting to show some clear differences between the teams. 5 Jan 2020
Retre: 'You make a couple of runs and feel out of breath'

Retre: 'You make a couple of runs and feel out of breath'

The intense heat in Sydney on Saturday night, with temperatures still at almost 35 degrees at 9pm, lead Sydney FC midfielder Paulo Retre to admit it was "up there" with the toughest conditions he’s played in. 5 Jan 2020
3 Things We Learned: Sydney FC vs Adelaide United

3 Things We Learned: Sydney FC vs Adelaide United

Sydney FC once again showed their dominance as they defeated Adelaide United 2-1 at Netstrata Jubilee Oval courtesy of a rare brace from Paulo Retre. Here are three thoughts from Sydney’s victory against Adelaide… 4 Jan 2020
Barbarouses on Sydney's style: We suffocate, win it back, slow it down

Barbarouses on Sydney's style: We suffocate, win it back, slow it down

As Sydney FC move nine points above their nearest challenger, striker Kosta Barbarouses believes that the squad harmony is the reason for the team’s success so far this season. 30 Dec 2019
3 Things We Learned: Sydney FC vs Melbourne City

3 Things We Learned: Sydney FC vs Melbourne City

Sydney FC produced a heroic 2-1 win with an early red card to take down Premiership contender Melbourne City as they leaped to 9 points ahead in the ladder. Here are three thoughts from Sydney’s victory against Melbourne City… 29 Dec 2019
5 standout performances from A-League round 11

5 standout performances from A-League round 11

The A-League might have found the most realistic competitor to Sydney FC as Wellington Phoenix exposed the chinks in the Sky Blue armour, with both teams ultimately sharing the spoils in an exhilarating 2-2 draw. 23 Dec 2019
Our five man of the matches

Our five man of the matches

The two sides of Sydney are at different ends of the spectrum at the moment – Sydney FC sit at the top of the table with a comfortable lead following their win over Central Coast Mariners while Western Sydney Wanderers are staggering, punchdrunk after a fifth successive loss, this time to Perth Glory. 16 Dec 2019
What's stopping Baumjohann from being the A-League's best...

What's stopping Baumjohann from being the A-League's best...

Although Sydney FC’s Alexander Baumjohann has shown his quality this season, the midfielder says there is still room for improvement if he is to be the best in the league. 15 Dec 2019
Three thoughts from Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners

Three thoughts from Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners

Sydney FC made it six wins from six as they defeated Central Coast Mariners 1-0 courtesy of a Kosta Barbarouses goal at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Here are three thoughts from Sydney’s victory against Central Coast Mariners… 14 Dec 2019
Le Fondre: I'm focused on winning titles not individual awards

Le Fondre: I'm focused on winning titles not individual awards

Adam Le Fondre took the lead in the Golden Boot race his first A-League hat-trick in Sydney FC’s 5-1 demolition of Brisbane Roar, but the forward says he’s solely focused on the team rather than individual awards. 9 Dec 2019
Five star standouts from A-League Round 9

Five star standouts from A-League Round 9

As the rest of the league duke it out in a uber competitive midtable, Sydney FC extended their lead at the top to five points, thumping Brisbane Roar 5-1 on Saturday night. 9 Dec 2019
Three takeaways from Sydney vs Brisbane

Three takeaways from Sydney vs Brisbane

Sydney FC retained top position in the league as they comfortably despatched Brisbane Roar 5-0 with an Adam Le Fondre hat-trick at the Nestrata Jubilee Stadium. 7 Dec 2019
The standout stars of the weekend

The standout stars of the weekend

The A-League is showing a newfound competitive spirit this season, with the quality difference between the teams minimal, as seen by multiple results over the weekend. 2 Dec 2019
Kamau hopes to reignite Western Sydney Wanderers flame

Kamau hopes to reignite Western Sydney Wanderers flame

Bruce Kamau returned from his injury in style, showing exactly the flair and creativity that Western Sydney Wanderers have been desperately searching for in recent weeks. 26 Nov 2019
Five heroes from round seven

Five heroes from round seven

Another memorable week of the A-League with Central Coast Mariners managing to keep their first clean sheet in more than 600 days Western United to leapfrog into the top six of the table. 25 Nov 2019
Three big talking points from Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City

Three big talking points from Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City

Melbourne City took the three points right from Western Sydney Wanderers noses as Jamie Maclaren – who else – found the back of the net in the final moments. 23 Nov 2019
Barbarouses has the last laugh in Sydney win

Barbarouses has the last laugh in Sydney win

Kosta Barbarouses might be getting a few more jeers and hisses the next time he travels down south after Sydney FC’s win as he scored the winner against his former team, Melbourne Victory at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. 18 Nov 2019
The heroes of this weekend...

The heroes of this weekend...

A shortened A-League week with only four fixtures, as Perth Glory, Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers all enjoyed a week off. There was still plenty of action to make up for the lost game, Robbie Fowler’s first managerial win in the A-League came after a scintillating comeback to win 4-3 against league leaders Melbourne City. 18 Nov 2019