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Redemption, history within reach for Phoenix coach

Redemption, history within reach for Phoenix coach

After serving a one-year suspension, Bev Priestman is on the verge of leading Wellington Phoenix to a historic A-League Women's championship.

'I'm ready': Adelaide star primed for ALM semi-final

'I'm ready': Adelaide star primed for ALM semi-final

'I'm ready': Adelaide star primed for ALM semi-final

'I'm ready': Adelaide star primed for ALM semi-final

Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin says his own World Cup hopes are an afterthought as he aims to lead the Reds to another A-League Men grand final.

Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Socceroos great Cahill in line to net top FA role

Tim Cahill could be in line for a surprise return to Australian football, with the Socceroos great a target to fill a newly created Football Australia vacancy.

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Premier League heartbreak for Boro's Socceroos duo

Premier League heartbreak for Boro's Socceroos duo

Middlesbrough have been beaten 2-1 by Southampton, meaning Socceroos Riley McGree and Sam Silvera's club won't be playing next season in the Premier League.

Glory back in 'The Lion' as ALM coach

Glory back in 'The Lion' as ALM coach

He's already produced a litany of viral press conference moments, and fans can expect more after Perth handed ALM coach Adam Griffiths a two-year extension.

Socceroos No.1 steps up Spanish relegation escape bid

Socceroos No.1 steps up Spanish relegation escape bid

The relegation battle in Spain is the tightest in Europe, but after back-to-back wins Maty Ryan's Levante are hoping to be among the survivors.

World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

World Cup door open for forgotten Socceroos goalkeeper

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has kept the door open for forgotten goalkeeper Joe Gauci to make his World Cup case at a training camp in Florida.

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Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Aussie boss's Seagulls face Fowler's City in Cup final

Ex-Socceroo Dario Vidosic has guided Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final where they'll face Mary Fowler-inspired Manchester City.

Phoenix reach ALW grand final as Woods cuts down Roar

Phoenix reach ALW grand final as Woods cuts down Roar

Phoenix reach ALW grand final as Woods cuts down Roar

Phoenix reach ALW grand final as Woods cuts down Roar

Wellington have reached their first A-League Women grand final after needing extra time to beat Brisbane Roar 3-2 on aggregate.

Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos

Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos

Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos

Arnold reacts as Iraq set Asian Cup date with Socceroos

Australia have drawn fellow World Cup-bound side Iraq, who will be led by the former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold, in next year's Asian Cup.

Jets urged to finish off Sydney after tense first semi

Jets urged to finish off Sydney after tense first semi

Jets urged to finish off Sydney after tense first semi

Jets urged to finish off Sydney after tense first semi

The two A-League semi-finals are delicately poised, with Sydney and Newcastle fighting out a 1-1 draw just hours after Auckland and Adelaide did the same.

McGree goes close but it's advantage Saints in playoff

McGree goes close but it's advantage Saints in playoff

McGree goes close but it's advantage Saints in playoff

McGree goes close but it's advantage Saints in playoff

Riley McGree's Middlesbrough have dominated their Championship playoff semi-final first leg against Southampton but failed to break through in a goalless draw.

Late drama as Sydney, Jets fight out semi-final draw

Late drama as Sydney, Jets fight out semi-final draw

Late drama as Sydney, Jets fight out semi-final draw

Late drama as Sydney, Jets fight out semi-final draw

Sydney FC have coughed up a lead and had a late penalty shout denied in an entertaining 1-1 A-League Men semi-final draw with Newcastle.

Auckland, Adelaide draw in tense semi-final first leg

Auckland, Adelaide draw in tense semi-final first leg

Auckland, Adelaide draw in tense semi-final first leg

Auckland, Adelaide draw in tense semi-final first leg

A spot in the A-League Men's grand final remains wide open after Auckland FC and Adelaide United drew in the first leg of their semi-final.

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City sink rivals Victory, secure ALW grand final spot

Melbourne City have booked the first spot in the ALW grand final with a fine goal from teenager Shelby McMahon settling the second leg against the Victory.

Sky Blues keep door open for Lolley's semi-final return

Making his injury return as an unused elimination-final substitute, winger Joe Lolley could finally hit the park in Sydney FC's semi-final against Newcastle.

Common sense scores as Socceroos screening ban scrapped

Fans are rejoicing after a state premier reversed a decision to not screen Socceroos matches at Federation Square this World Cup.

Aussie star celebrates first Women's Super League title

Australian star Mary Fowler has become an English soccer champion with Manchester City after Arsenal blew their WSL title hopes with a draw at Brighton.

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FA unhappy with Fed Square live site World Cup ban

Football Australia has asked the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reconsider its decision to prevent live screening of FIFA World Cup matches at Federation Square.

Irankunda interest a positive for Socceroos boss

As far as coach Tony Popovic is concerned, whispers that big clubs are circling Nestory Irankunda can only be good news ahead of the World Cup.

US political climate won't worry Socceroos boss

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic isn't worried about how the US political climate will affect his team at the World Cup.

World Cup heroes get shot at Socceroos squad

World Cup heroes Mathew Leckie and Harry Souttar will get their chance to push for last-ditch selection for this year's squad at a Socceroos training camp.

'Most special': Sam Kerr savours historic Chelsea goal

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr has become Chelsea's all-time league top scorer on a day when Mary Fowler moved to the verge of winning the WSL title with Man City.

Red-hot Roar to take ALW finals lead to Wellington

Goals to Momo Hayashi and Daisy Brown secured Brisbane a 2-1 win over Wellington in the first leg of their A-League Women semi-final in Brisbane.

Sydney youngster leading charge as ALM stars eye Cup

Sydney FC young gun Paul Okon Jnr is among the A-League Men stars jostling for Socceroos selection and showed his worth against Melbourne Victory and Juan Mata.

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