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'There are a lot of tired bodies...they've got a million-dollar front line'

'There are a lot of tired bodies...they've got a million-dollar front line'

Sydney FC will welcome back reinforcements when they travel to Perth to face the in-form Glory in the first of three straight A-League Men's games on the road. 14 Jan 2023
Kuol nominated for FIFA's Puskas Award for insane Socceroos goal

Kuol nominated for FIFA's Puskas Award for insane Socceroos goal

Sam Kerr has again been shortlisted for FIFA's 'Best Woman Player' award while Lionel Messi is odds-on favourite to win the equivalent men's gong. 14 Jan 2023
'Jamboroos': Scottish club's sweet dedication to Aussie contingent

'Jamboroos': Scottish club's sweet dedication to Aussie contingent

Australian teen star Garang Kuol says he's thrilled to have sealed his deal to join Scottish Premiership club Hearts on loan from Premier League Newcastle. 14 Jan 2023
Western Sydney: 'We really spoke about how this isn't Formula One'

Western Sydney: 'We really spoke about how this isn't Formula One'

Western Sydney Wanderers manager Kat Smith hopes her side's drought-breaking win can be the spark to their A-League Women campaign. 14 Jan 2023
'Financially, they're very heavy': Victory reeling from A-League sanctions

'Financially, they're very heavy': Victory reeling from A-League sanctions

Bottom-placed Melbourne Victory hope to move on from a drama-filled month as they search for a drought-breaking A-League Men win against Adelaide United. 14 Jan 2023
Brisbane A-League prodigy set to sign for Scottish club

Brisbane A-League prodigy set to sign for Scottish club

Brisbane Roar midfielder Jack Hingert will play his 250th A-League Men game against Wellington Phoenix and hopes teammate Riku Danzaki stays on at the club. 14 Jan 2023
'You get kicked in the teeth': Yorke 'not going to point the finger' at A-League side

'You get kicked in the teeth': Yorke 'not going to point the finger' at A-League side

Goals from Jason Cummings and Marco Tulio have helped Central Coast Mariners to a 2-1 win over Macarthur in the A-League Men. 14 Jan 2023
'20-man brawl': A-League player safety, refereeing under fire

'20-man brawl': A-League player safety, refereeing under fire

Nick Montgomery says he's concerned by the inconsistency of refereeing in the A-League Men following his side's ALM win over Macarthur. 14 Jan 2023
Socceroo Kuol overshadowed by another prodigy in Scottish debut

Socceroo Kuol overshadowed by another prodigy in Scottish debut

Teenage Australian star Garang Kuol came off the bench to debut for Hearts in a 1-0 win over St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. 14 Jan 2023
Wanderers turn to honesty session to spark A-League revival

Wanderers turn to honesty session to spark A-League revival

Western Sydney boss Marko Rudan hopes a heart-to-heart after their loss to Perth will revive their A-League Men form. 14 Jan 2023
'It's devastating': Clock ticking in Glory's A-League finals bid

'It's devastating': Clock ticking in Glory's A-League finals bid

Perth Glory will attempt to overcome the season-ending injury to star A-League Women attacker Rylee Baisden when they host bottom-placed Wellington Phoenix. 14 Jan 2023
Chinese international finally makes A-League return after fractured cheekbone

Chinese international finally makes A-League return after fractured cheekbone

Canberra United will host Newcastle Jets in an ALW clash that both sides must win to keep in touch with the top four. 13 Jan 2023
Matildas' Siemsen joins Leicester in WSL

Matildas' Siemsen joins Leicester in WSL

Australian international Remy Siemsen has signed for struggling Women's Super League outfit Leicester City from Sydney FC in the biggest move of her career. 13 Jan 2023
Socceroos Abroad: Mooy magic, Kisnorbo's historic Ligue 1 debut, and Aussies lighting up the Championship

Socceroos Abroad: Mooy magic, Kisnorbo's historic Ligue 1 debut, and Aussies lighting up the Championship

December was dominated by a breathtaking World Cup in Qatar, but there was still plenty of time for some Australians to make headlines abroad. One Socceroo continued to make giant strides in Scotland, an Aussie made his managerial bow in a top five European league, and a midfield duo found form in the English Championship. FTBL's Christian Marchetti reviews Socceroos and Aussie's Abroad in December. 13 Jan 2023
Yorke homes in on 'the whole DNA here' at A-League's Macarthur

Yorke homes in on 'the whole DNA here' at A-League's Macarthur

Macarthur go in search of their fourth ALM win in five games when they host a Central Coast Mariners side buoyed by two key re-signings in as many days. 13 Jan 2023
Matildas 'have parked' 7-0 thrashing: 'We're one of the best pressing teams in the world'

Matildas 'have parked' 7-0 thrashing: 'We're one of the best pressing teams in the world'

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson says his side won't be haunted by the memories of their 7-0 loss to Spain when the sides meet again next month. 12 Jan 2023
Keeping it in the family: son of Socceroos legend lands Asian deal

Keeping it in the family: son of Socceroos legend lands Asian deal

Julian Schwarzer - son of Socceroos legend Mark - is making inroads of his own as he follows his famous dad’s footsteps between the goalposts. 12 Jan 2023
PSG win, Kisnorbo has first Ligue 1 loss

PSG win, Kisnorbo has first Ligue 1 loss

Ligue 1 leaders PSG have beaten last-placed Angers 2-0, while Patrick Kisnorbo's Troyes lost by the same scoreline at home to title-chasing Marseille. 12 Jan 2023
The A-League coach heading for a championship in his first season

The A-League coach heading for a championship in his first season

Western United coach Mark Torcaso says the A-League Women newcomers can compete for silverware after they beat Sydney FC 2-0 to claim their seventh straight win and go outright top of the table. 12 Jan 2023
'Get it done': Kuol immediately into Hearts' first team

'Get it done': Kuol immediately into Hearts' first team

Garang Kuol is closing in a loan move to Hearts with the Scottish Premiership club hoping to seal the deal with Newcastle in time for their next match. 12 Jan 2023
Mark of the man: Aussie keeper crushing it in Scotland

Mark of the man: Aussie keeper crushing it in Scotland

What a difference a few months can make. Back in August fringe Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Birighitti was a crestfallen figure after his Dundee United debut ended in a crushing 7-0 European Conference League rout against AZ Alkmaar. 11 Jan 2023