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Holger's Young Team

Holger's Young Team

HOLGER Osieck has heeded criciticism of his recent ageing Socceroos squads and introduced a string of new faces for next week's friendly against Korea. 7 Nov 2012
Red Hot Rojas Punishes Late-Finishing Phoenix

Red Hot Rojas Punishes Late-Finishing Phoenix

MELBOURNE Victory had a late scare after apparently demolishing Wellington Phoenix only for Jeremy Brockie to singlehandedly mount a comeback from 3-0 down to score twice in the last ten minutes. 5 Nov 2012
Young Socceroos Taste First Blood

Young Socceroos Taste First Blood

THE YOUNG Socceroos defeated Qatar 1-0 in their opening match of the AFC U19 Championship in very hot and humid conditions at the Fujairah Stadium, UAE last night. 5 Nov 2012
W-League Wrap: Canberra & Sydney Win

W-League Wrap: Canberra & Sydney Win

CHAMPIONS Canberra United and Sydney FC stormed to the top of the Westfield W-League thanks to impressive comeback wins, with Perth Glory knocked off the summit after losing their unbeaten record. 4 Nov 2012
Futsalroos Thrashed By Italy In World Cup Opener

Futsalroos Thrashed By Italy In World Cup Opener

ITALY showed just why they are regarded as one of the favourites to claim the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup by outplaying the Qantas Futsalroos with a comprehensive 9-1 victory in their opening Group D match at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok. 3 Nov 2012
Last Chance To Enter

Last Chance To Enter

YOU and three mates flown to London to watch a UEFA Champions League game. And become a 442 star reporter. Sound good? Well, today's the last day to enter. 2 Nov 2012
US Headhunt Matildas Coach

US Headhunt Matildas Coach

MATILDAS coach Tom Sermanni is quitting Australia after he was headhunted to be the new coach of world number one the USA Women's National Team. 31 Oct 2012
Records Tumble As Marquees Light Up A-League

Records Tumble As Marquees Light Up A-League

SYDNEY FC v Newcastle Jets drew the biggest TV audience of any regular season A-League match with a massive viewership of 164,367, figures just out have revealed 30 Oct 2012
Phoenix To Launch Red Card Appeal

Phoenix To Launch Red Card Appeal

WELLINGTON Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has confirmed that the club will appeal against the 77th minute red card shown to Ben Sigmund in the 3-1 loss to Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium. 28 Oct 2012
Twitter Hero Ryan Hoping For Quieter Rematch

Twitter Hero Ryan Hoping For Quieter Rematch

SHOTSTOPPER Mathew Ryan hopes he's not as busy as the last time Central Coast Mariners clashed with Melbourne Heart in a memorable encounter at AAMI Park last season. 25 Oct 2012
Melbourne Victory Snap Up Nathan Coe

Melbourne Victory Snap Up Nathan Coe

MELBOURNE Victory have picked up free agent fringe Socceroo Nathan Coe on a three year deal as an experienced pair of gloves to bolster their leaky backyline. 24 Oct 2012
Socceroos to Play Korea In Friendly

Socceroos to Play Korea In Friendly

COACH Holger Osieck will have a chance to test new players and tactics when the Socceroos play a newly-announced friendly with South Korea next month. 22 Oct 2012
Arnie: We Were Great, Ref Was Average

Arnie: We Were Great, Ref Was Average

MARINERS head coach Graham Arnold has issued a damning assessment of referee Ben William’s performance in the season’s first F3 derby on Saturday describing it as “pretty average”. 21 Oct 2012
Heart Puts Grella Back On The Football Map

Heart Puts Grella Back On The Football Map

MIDFIELD enforcer Vince Grella revealed his decision to return to Australia was strongly influenced by former Socceroo team-mate and Melbourne Heart Head Coach John Aloisi. 21 Oct 2012
Grella Touches Down In Australia

Grella Touches Down In Australia

SOCCEROO legend Vince Grella flew into Australia this morning and went straight to Melbourne Heart’s training facilities to meet up with his new team-mates. 20 Oct 2012
Wilkshire Avoids Fans' Paintball Fury

Wilkshire Avoids Fans' Paintball Fury

SOCCEROOS star Luke Wilkshire has narrowly avoided a paintball attack orchestrated by supporters of his club Dynamo Moscow who shot players with paintball guns during a training session to protest at the side's worst-ever start to the season. 20 Oct 2012
Emmo Set To Take Derby Armband

Emmo Set To Take Derby Armband

SOCCEROO Brett Emerton is tipped to take the skipper's armband in the first A-League Sydney derby with Terry McFlynn expected to watch from the bench. 19 Oct 2012
Victory: Allsopp Quits Immediately

Victory: Allsopp Quits Immediately

MELBOURNE Victory striker Danny Allsopp has retired, effective immediately, the club announced this evening as new coach Ange Postecoglou stamps his mark on the side. 18 Oct 2012
Tim and Archie Save The Socceroos

Tim and Archie Save The Socceroos

VINTAGE stars Tim Cahill and Archie Thompson combined with the next gen Roos to save the Socceroos World Cup dream with a come from behind 2-1 win against Iraq this morning. 17 Oct 2012
Sydney Derby A Sell-Out Already

Sydney Derby A Sell-Out Already

SYDNEY'S historic first ever A-League Derby is already a sell-out, with all public allocated tickets now sold, days before kick-off. 16 Oct 2012
Nike's New 11-Year Socceroo Deal

Nike's New 11-Year Socceroo Deal

NIKE today revealed a new 11 year deal with Football Federation Australia to confirm a 20 year long partnership. 15 Oct 2012