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Hendrix could be Wanderers' answer to any Marcelo woes

Hendrix could be Wanderers' answer to any Marcelo woes

Wanderers coach Marko Rudan may have discovered an alternative in Dutchman Jorrit Hendrix to cover for Marcelo if a suspected Achilles injury sidelines him. 2 Dec 2023
Marcelo hurt as Wanderers roar back to draw in Brisbane

Marcelo hurt as Wanderers roar back to draw in Brisbane

Western Sydney recovered a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 at Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men despite losing captain Marcelo to a suspected Achilles injury. 1 Dec 2023
Missing firepower: Arnold's Asian Cup quandary

Missing firepower: Arnold's Asian Cup quandary

Amidst all the optimism ahead of Australia’s looming Asian Cup adventure lies one sobering fact: Graham Arnold is almost bereft of options up front. 1 Dec 2023
Torcaso quits as Western ALW coach, Kat Smith appointed

Torcaso quits as Western ALW coach, Kat Smith appointed

Former Western Sydney coach Kat Smith will take on the Western United ALW head coach role after Mark Torcaso stepped down to focus on coaching the Philippines. 1 Dec 2023
Glory keen to discard A-League Men roadkill stigma

Glory keen to discard A-League Men roadkill stigma

Perth Glory will be aiming to snap a 13-month A-League Men winless streak on the road when they take on Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium. 1 Dec 2023
Time for Western United's players to step up: Wales

Time for Western United's players to step up: Wales

Western United have lost four games on the bounce and attacker Lachie Wales says players need to take responsibility for their goal-scoring woes. 1 Dec 2023
Gustavsson future speculation not distracting Matildas

Gustavsson future speculation not distracting Matildas

Coach Tony Gustavsson's future has been a talking point ahead of the Matildas' friendlies against Canada, but he says his players haven't been distracted. 1 Dec 2023
No malice in Brattan tackle on WSW's Borrello: Caceres

No malice in Brattan tackle on WSW's Borrello: Caceres

Brandon Borrello faces three months out of action but Sydney FC's Anthony Caceres insists there was no deliberate targeting of the Wanderers and Socceroos star. 30 Nov 2023
Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Perth Glory are still without an owner after Tony Sage handed back the licence in July and a bid by the Primeland Group to buy the club fell through. 30 Nov 2023
Jay O'Shea key for injury-hit Roar against Wanderers

Jay O'Shea key for injury-hit Roar against Wanderers

Brisbane Roar have suffered a midfield blow with Florin Berenguer out of the clash with Western Sydney, but ageless Jay O'Shea's form has won high praise. 30 Nov 2023
Wellington midfielder quits ALW for financial reasons

Wellington midfielder quits ALW for financial reasons

Just six weeks into the A-League Women season, Wellington's Chloe Knott has put her professional career on hold due to financial constraints. 30 Nov 2023
Liverpool goalkeeper Micah ready to take Matildas shot

Liverpool goalkeeper Micah ready to take Matildas shot

With Mackenzie Arnold sidelined through injury, fellow Matildas goalkeeper Teagan Micah is ready to step up and show her wares in games against Canada. 30 Nov 2023
Melbourne City denied ACL control by goalkeeping error

Melbourne City denied ACL control by goalkeeping error

Melbourne City's hopes of automatic qualification for the Asian Champions League knockout stages have been dashed by a late equaliser in a 3-3 draw at Kofu. 30 Nov 2023
TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

In an age of ever-increasing technology and innovation the beautiful game has become a game of millimetres. Boots are no exception to the march of progress and since the 1970s there have been myriad futuristic materials tested, weight reduction strategies implemented and occasionally outlandish panels applied. So where in this colourful and storied space does the eye-catching ASICS Swift Strike land? 30 Nov 2023
Socceroo Borello out of Asian Cup after derby injury

Socceroo Borello out of Asian Cup after derby injury

Socceroos forward Brandon Borello will be sidelined for a minimum three months after suffering a foot injury early in the Wanderers' ALM win against Sydney FC. 29 Nov 2023
From heaven to Hellas: Socceroo looking to end Italian nightmare

From heaven to Hellas: Socceroo looking to end Italian nightmare

Forgotten Socceroo Ajdin Hrustic is looking to escape his Hellas Verona hell in January, in a bid to reignite his stallled career. 28 Nov 2023
Injured Kerr to miss Matildas friendlies against Canada

Injured Kerr to miss Matildas friendlies against Canada

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been sidelined with a foot injury, ruling her out of Australia's two friendlies against Canada. 28 Nov 2023
Bulls' AFC Cup clash moved to Thailand over visa issues

Bulls' AFC Cup clash moved to Thailand over visa issues

Macarthur's AFC Cup opponents, Shan United FC of Myanmar, have not been granted visas to Australia, forcing their game to be moved to Thailand. 27 Nov 2023
'He's a Houdini': Breakthrough Socceroo tips Irankunda to star in Europe

'He's a Houdini': Breakthrough Socceroo tips Irankunda to star in Europe

Bayern Munich-bound Nestory Irankunda is a footballing “Houdini” who will go on to become the Aussie Jude Bellingham, according to fledgling Socceroos striker Mohamed Toure. 27 Nov 2023
Kisnorbo sacked as manager of French club Troyes

Kisnorbo sacked as manager of French club Troyes

Melbourne-born coach Patrick Kisnorbo has been axed by French club Troyes after a difficult year in charge. 27 Nov 2023
Injury forces Arnold, Grant out of Matildas squad

Injury forces Arnold, Grant out of Matildas squad

Injuries have forced goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold and defender Charlotte Grant out of the Matildas squad to meet Canada in two friendlies. 27 Nov 2023