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Asia update: Ex-A-League striker poised for double success

Asia update: Ex-A-League striker poised for double success

Former Roar and Jets striker Harry Sawyer is poised for a double celebration ahead of his Hong Kong club’s trip to China this weekend. 1 May 2019
Another A-League legend confirms Aussie citizenship

Another A-League legend confirms Aussie citizenship

Another bow in the Socceroos attacking arsenal? If only Besart Berisha hadn't notched all those caps for Albania way back when... 6 Apr 2019
'They smash you': Aussie prodigy's brutal J-League regime

'They smash you': Aussie prodigy's brutal J-League regime

Swapping the relative safety zone of the A-League for a brutal three-session-a-day pre-season at J-League outfit Cerezo Osaka has taken Olyroo striker Pierce Waring’s fitness and power to a new level. 12 Mar 2019
Young Aussie coach links with J-League side

Young Aussie coach links with J-League side

Rising star of Australian coaching Arthur Papas has signed with J-League club Yokohama Marinos as an assistant to former Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou, the club has announced. 22 Jan 2019
Ange: J-League does it better than the A-League

Ange: J-League does it better than the A-League

Former Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou says his experience coaching in the J-League has opened his eyes to talent that is right on Australia’s doorstep. 19 Dec 2018
Nabbout clinches trophy, concerns remain

Nabbout clinches trophy, concerns remain

One of last season's feel good stories has picked up a prestigious domestic trophy, but it's hardly positive news. 10 Dec 2018
Billy the Kid’s Greek and Japanese Odyssey

Billy the Kid’s Greek and Japanese Odyssey

Australia striker Billy Konstantinidis talks to us about his more than a decade long career in Greece and his recent relegation heartbreak in Japan. 5 Dec 2018
Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad: Weekend Wrap

Ange Postecoglou has one hand on the J-League Cup Trophy as his Yokohama F Marinos advanced to the final, and some new young faces sprung to life while the big boys were on international break. Here is your Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap. 15 Oct 2018
Fernando Torres joins J-League strugglers

Fernando Torres joins J-League strugglers

Football Federation Australia has lost an audacious bid to lure striker Fernando Torres Down Under, with the Spanish superstar heading to Japan instead. 10 Jul 2018
Degenek scores again as Yokohama build momentum

Degenek scores again as Yokohama build momentum

Yokohama F Marinos have secured back-to-back wins to build some momentum heading into the mid-way point of the season. 20 May 2018
Nabbout makes J-League debut

Nabbout makes J-League debut

Andrew Nabbout made his long-awaited debut for J-League club Urawa Red Diamonds in their 2-1 loss to Jubilo Iwata overnight. 2 Apr 2018
Postecoglou win shatters Nabbout's Diamonds

Postecoglou win shatters Nabbout's Diamonds

Ange Postecoglou's Yokohama F Marinos earned a desperate first win of the season overnight against Andrew Nabbout's Urawa Red Diamonds, which now sit second-last. 19 Mar 2018
Melbourne Victory v Kawasaki Frontale pic special

Melbourne Victory v Kawasaki Frontale pic special

A late Kosta Barbarouses goal proved the difference as Melbourne Victory defeated Kawasaki Frontale in their AFC Champions League clash. Sam Anfield was at AAMI Park on Tuesday night to capture the action. 14 Mar 2018
Kashima Antlers v Sydney FC pic special

Kashima Antlers v Sydney FC pic special

A Matt Simon goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Sydney FC with Kashima Antlers in Japan on Tuesday night. 14 Mar 2018
ACL: Sydney FC player ratings

ACL: Sydney FC player ratings

With a stockpile of firepower missing from Sydney FC’s squad against Kashima Antlers, Graham Arnold’s second string side have pulled off an exceptional result as Matt Simon earned the Sky Blues a 1-1 draw in Japan. 13 Mar 2018
Simon salvages draw for Sydney FC

Simon salvages draw for Sydney FC

Sydney FC striker Matt Simon has broken his goal scoring drought with a crucial equaliser against Kashima Antlers in Japan on Tuesday night. 13 Mar 2018