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Socceroos young gun makes Bundesliga debut

Socceroos young gun makes Bundesliga debut

Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler has made his Bundesliga debut, joining several other Socceroos impressing in Europe's top leagues.

Son-of-a-gun Neill wants to make his own journey

Son-of-a-gun Neill wants to make his own journey

Son-of-a-gun Neill wants to make his own journey

Son-of-a-gun Neill wants to make his own journey

The son of former Socceroos captain and defender Lucas Neill, 18-year-old Sunderland striker Marcus Neill is forging his own journey with the Young Socceroos.

Perth Glory captain Taggart set to make bombshell exit

Perth Glory captain Taggart set to make bombshell exit

Perth Glory captain Taggart set to make bombshell exit

Perth Glory captain Taggart set to make bombshell exit

Perth Glory captain Adam Taggart is set to link up with former Socceroos star Harry Kewell in a bombshell move away from the A-League.

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Matildas look to return to Australia amid pay dispute

Matildas look to return to Australia amid pay dispute

An upgraded pay agreement would revive the A-League Women, but a Matildas player reveals it could also lure big-name Australian stars back to the competition.

Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup

The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and are also looking to address their future sooner rather than later.

Matildas' mixed fortunes in Europe, star scores stunner

Matildas' mixed fortunes in Europe, star scores stunner

Ellie Carpenter can look forward to joining several fellow Matildas in the Champions League group stage, but Hayley Raso and Jessica Rankin face an uphill task.

Socceroo suffers spot-kick nightmare in European KO

Socceroo suffers spot-kick nightmare in European KO

Gianni Stensness can look forward to Champions League action with Viking but fellow Australia international Marco Tilio had a night to forget with Rapid Vienna.

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Australian veteran stands firm for Spanish shut-out

Australian veteran stands firm for Spanish shut-out

Australian veteran stands firm for Spanish shut-out

Australian veteran stands firm for Spanish shut-out

The only Australian in the Spanish League, goalkeeper Mat Ryan, has kept a clean sheet for Levante while Paul Okon-Engstler has made his debut for Cologne.

Matildas star makes Arsenal return after family tragedy

Matildas star makes Arsenal return after family tragedy

Matildas star makes Arsenal return after family tragedy

Matildas star makes Arsenal return after family tragedy

Matildas midfielder Kyra Cooney-Cross played her first game since March after taking time off to be with her mother, who passed away from terminal cancer.

Herrington's dream start to life in Premier League

Herrington's dream start to life in Premier League

Herrington's dream start to life in Premier League

Herrington's dream start to life in Premier League

Lucas Herrington, the only Australian playing in England's top-flight, has enjoyed a dream debut, coming on as sub in Hull's win over Manchester United.

Mariners confirm new A-League Women coach

Mariners confirm new A-League Women coach

Mariners confirm new A-League Women coach

Mariners confirm new A-League Women coach

Former Central Coast Mariners men's player Dean Heffernan has been announced as the A-League Women team's new coach.

Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war

Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war

Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war

Fresh twist in A-League v national team tug of war

The complex relationship between Football Australia and A-Leagues clubs has triggered another swathe of national team withdrawals.

Former Socceroo takes charge at A-League's Bulls

Former Socceroo takes charge at A-League's Bulls

Former Socceroo takes charge at A-League's Bulls

Former Socceroo takes charge at A-League's Bulls

Two days after parting ways with Mile Sterjovski, A-League Men club Macarthur FC have turned to another former Socceroo as their next coach.

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Star Socceroo seals money-spinning move to Benfica

Alessandro Circati is the latest Socceroo to move clubs in the post-World Cup money-go-round, after Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed his transfer from Parma.

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Late payment could cost A-League clubs in new pay deal

A-League clubs who fail to meet payroll requirements on time could be sanctioned as part of a proposal put forward in collective bargaining negotiations.

World Cup Socceroo snapped up by German club

Melbourne Victory's Nishan Velupillay has become the latest World Cup Socceroo to be snapped up by a European club, moving to the German third division.

Why Matildas had to decline clash with world superpower

The Matildas were set to face one of the superpowers of women's football in the run towards next year's World Cup but a scheduling clash has forced a change.

Longest-serving A-League coach quits on eve of season

Mile Sterjovski has stood down as head coach of A-League club Macarthur FC after two consecutive seasons without a finals appearance.

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Confidence grows as Socceroo scores again in Italy

Two Australian young guns have continued to impress in Europe, with Cristian Volpato scoring a Cup goal and Marcus Younis helping his team go top of the league.

Socceroo makes sorry start to new La Liga season

Veteran Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan has begun his new La Liga campaign in Spain for Levante with an away defeat to Espanyol.

Ange aide off to rocky start with star-powered Salford

Ange Postecoglou's long-time managerial assistant Peter Cklamovski has suffered defeat in his first match as boss of star-powered Salford City.

Irankunda dances his way to spectacular Sporting move

Young Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda has celebrated his blockbusting move to Portuguese giants Sporting -- with a Michael Jackson dance routine.

Socceroo back after double heartbreak to boost Boro

Riley McGree, who missed the World Cup with injury, has quickly bounced back to inspire the start of Middlesbrough's latest push for the Premier League.

Socceroo Herrington in a league of his own at Hull

Socceroos teenager Lucas Herrington has signed with the English Premier League's Hull City for what's understood to be a record transfer fee for an Australian.

How teen prodigy caused ALM great to consider retiring

Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant has warned rival A-League Men defenders that teenager Akol Akon is ready to go up a notch this season.

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