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Auckland survive late scare to prevail in ALM derby

Auckland survive late scare to prevail in ALM derby

Auckland FC have survived a late scare to remain undefeated in the New Zealand derby, with Sam Cosgrove causing chaos for A-League Men rivals Wellington.

Mountain goat or lion? A-League coach's weird job pitch

Mountain goat or lion? A-League coach's weird job pitch

Mountain goat or lion? A-League coach's weird job pitch

Mountain goat or lion? A-League coach's weird job pitch

Forget about Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Eric Cantona, Perth Glory interim coach Adam Griffiths has delivered a press conference for the ages that is set to go viral.

Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss embraces wild taste of World Cup in USA

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic relished the "grand" experience of the World Cup draw in Washington DC but will now get down to business.

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Socceroos ready to deliver a 'rude shock' at World Cup

Socceroos ready to deliver a 'rude shock' at World Cup

The Socceroos' World Cup glamour date with hosts United States in Seattle is set to be a spiteful affair and coach Tony Popovic is prepared for it.

'It was like a car crash': Stajcic unloads after loss

'It was like a car crash': Stajcic unloads after loss

Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic didn't hold back after watching his side fall to a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Perth Glory.

Glory overcome red card for famous win over Wanderers

Glory overcome red card for famous win over Wanderers

Perth Glory have shot up to fourth on the ladder and posted three wins on the trot for the first time since 2021 with a 1-0 victory over Western Sydney.

Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls

Mata foul denies Victory goal in stalemate with Bulls

Denied a goal after a foul by Juan Mata, struggling Melbourne Victory have drawn with Macarthur FC as pressure mounts on their coach Arthur Diles.

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Victory stunned as Canberra sink rivals in Melbourne

Victory stunned as Canberra sink rivals in Melbourne

Victory stunned as Canberra sink rivals in Melbourne

Victory stunned as Canberra sink rivals in Melbourne

Melbourne Victory striker Kennedy White has continued her barnstorming goalscoring run, but it wasn't nearly enough to avoid a shock defeat to Canberra.

A-League leaders lose rising midfield star to injury

A-League leaders lose rising midfield star to injury

A-League leaders lose rising midfield star to injury

A-League leaders lose rising midfield star to injury

Sydney's hopes of clinging to top spot in the A-League Men have been hampered by an injury to key midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler.

City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

City desperate for solution to Socceroo's injury woes

Powerful Socceroo Mathew Leckie can't get a break from his injury woes, but Melbourne City hope they have gotten to the bottom of his problems.

Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes

Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes

Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes

Socceroo would love another shot at World Cup foes

The Socceroos can't wait to learn their opponents at the upcoming World Cup, especially if it allows them to handle some unfinished business.

Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos

Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos

Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos

Tough World Cup group still a possibility for Socceroos

With US President Donald Trump among those in attendance in Washington, the Socceroos will learn their fate at the draw for next year's World Cup finals.

'Distaste' between players and A-League bosses

'Distaste' between players and A-League bosses

'Distaste' between players and A-League bosses

'Distaste' between players and A-League bosses

The Professional Footballers Australia report into the 2024-25 ALM season has shown more than half of A-League players are upset with the competition's bosses.

Kerr's Chelsea targeted for Australian friendly

Kerr's Chelsea targeted for Australian friendly

Kerr's Chelsea targeted for Australian friendly

Kerr's Chelsea targeted for Australian friendly

Sam Kerr and Women's Super League heavyweights Chelsea are in talks over playing a friendly match against the A-League Women All Stars.

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'A huge difference': Kerr plots Matildas cup glory

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is heartened by her influential outing in a win over New Zealand, but says the best should come in the Asian Cup in March.

Matildas outclass NZ with Kerr on song in home cameo

The Matildas have downed New Zealand 2-0 in their friendly in Adelaide, with captain Sam Kerr showing promising signs in her first home match for two years.

Matildas captain in mix for rare outing on home soil

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro says captain Sam Kerr is in the selection mix for Tuesday night's friendly against New Zealand after battling a calf complaint.

What won't sway Socceroos boss in Cup selection race

The World Cup finals draw is near and the race for Socceroos selection is heating up, with only a handful of locks in the squad.

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'Of course I want it': Griffiths all in on Glory job

Adam Griffiths has enjoyed an excellent start to life as an interim coach, but will it be enough to earn him the full-time role at Perth Glory?

Socceroo Boyle's goal for Hibs can't stop Celtic

Socceroo Martin Boyle has scored his third league goal of the season but it wasn't enough to stop Hibs going down 2-1 to resurgent Scottish champions Celtic.

Interim coach works his magic as Glory win again

Perth Glory have posted back-to-back wins after goals to Nicholas Pennington and Charbel Shamoon lifted them to a 2-0 victory over Macarthur FC.

Matildas ace Kerr faces fitness test for NZ friendly

Matildas star Sam Kerr hopes to prove she has overcome a calf ailment and is fit to play in Australia's second friendly against New Zealand.

Victory cruise past Glory to return to winning ways

Melbourne Victory have beaten Perth Glory 3-0 to return to winning ways and the top of the A-League Women table.

Jets soar through downpour to beat Auckland

The Newcastle Jets have fought through torrential rain to beat Auckland FC 2-1 in the A-League Men and move off the bottom of the table.

What is a handball? Sydney fume after late derby drama

Sydney FC's four-match winning streak has come to a crashing halt, but their 1-0 loss to Western Sydney has sparked debate about what constitutes a handball.

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