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Foord sparks Arsenal as Kerr goes goalless again

Foord sparks Arsenal as Kerr goes goalless again

Caitlin Foord has helped provide an early spark for Arsenal in their 1-0 win over Brighton but Sam Kerr's wait for another goal for champs Chelsea goes on.

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

After beating Indonesia, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold will lead Iraq at the 2026 World Cup if his side can see off Saudi Arabia next up in qualifying.

Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda

Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda

Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda

Socceroos boss proud of match-winner Irankunda

The Socceroos have beaten Canada 1-0 in their friendly match, with teen star Nestory Irankunda scoring the winner and Paul Izzo making multiple saves.

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Izzo makes case to dislodge Roos skipper at World Cup

Izzo makes case to dislodge Roos skipper at World Cup

Paul Izzo has made a compelling case to become the Socceroos first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Maty Ryan with a starring performance against Canada.

'Quick trajectory': teen hailed as new Sky Blues star

'Quick trajectory': teen hailed as new Sky Blues star

A teenager will be key for Sydney FC's ALW side this season as the Sky Blues look to bounce back from their last campaign, says coach Ante Juric.

Mariners bombshell: coach quits on eve of ALM kick off

Mariners bombshell: coach quits on eve of ALM kick off

Central Coast are on the lookout for a new coach after Mark Jackson quit just nine days before the Mariners' season opener against Newcastle.

'Stingy' Socceroos set sights on taking down Canada

'Stingy' Socceroos set sights on taking down Canada

The Socceroos are on a 10-match unbeaten run under coach Tony Popovic, but they'll receive a huge test when they take on Canada and the US over the coming week.

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Matildas confirm Kerr's return, Vine and Gorry back

Matildas confirm Kerr's return, Vine and Gorry back

Matildas confirm Kerr's return, Vine and Gorry back

Matildas confirm Kerr's return, Vine and Gorry back

Sam Kerr has returned to the Matildas for upcoming friendlies against Wales and England, with Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry also bolstering the squad.

'Go-to man': Sydney FC out to stop returning Socceroo

'Go-to man': Sydney FC out to stop returning Socceroo

'Go-to man': Sydney FC out to stop returning Socceroo

'Go-to man': Sydney FC out to stop returning Socceroo

Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant is looking forward to a fresh A-League season after a frustrating end to the Sky Blues' last campaign.

Push to go pro: Calls ramp up ahead of new ALW season

Push to go pro: Calls ramp up ahead of new ALW season

Push to go pro: Calls ramp up ahead of new ALW season

Push to go pro: Calls ramp up ahead of new ALW season

Sydney FC's Bianca Galic wants the A-League Women to become fully professional, saying players are bearing the brunt of having to work outside of football.

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

A-League captain’s sly code in betting corruption scam

An award-winning A-League Men’s captain used an unusual symbol when coordinating with a shadowy overseas figure to enact a lucrative soccer betting scam.

'Target on your back': City brace for ALM title fight

'Target on your back': City brace for ALM title fight

'Target on your back': City brace for ALM title fight

'Target on your back': City brace for ALM title fight

Melbourne City veteran Aziz Behich expects fierce competition as Aurelio Vidmar's side shoots for back-to-back A-League Men championships.

Victory heartbreak to drive new ALW title push

Victory heartbreak to drive new ALW title push

Victory heartbreak to drive new ALW title push

Victory heartbreak to drive new ALW title push

Kayla Morrison says Melbourne Victory are still stinging from their A-League Women grand-final loss to Central Coast as the new season approaches.

Focus on football helps Thurgate make the great escape

Focus on football helps Thurgate make the great escape

Focus on football helps Thurgate make the great escape

Focus on football helps Thurgate make the great escape

Western Sydney Wanderers recruit Angus Thurgate wasn't even signed with the side at the start of September, and now he plans to line up for them next week.

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Matildas coach's bold ideas to boost A-League Women

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro believes allowing investment solely in A-League Women clubs could help open the door to making it fully professional.

New Watford boss could spell good news for Socceroo

Watford have sacked their manager Paulo Pezzolano - just a week after Socceroo Nestory Irankunda had offered a very public show of discontent against him.

Kerr back in European action but draws blank again

Sam Kerr has returned to European action for the first time since her injury layoff but couldn't find the net for Chelsea in their 1-1 draw in the Netherlands.

'Totally crazy': Milan star slams Perth Serie A plan

Adrien Rabiot, AC Milan's French midfielder, has been scolded by Italy's Serie A chief for calling their planned league match in Australia "totally crazy".

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Socceroos' Bos living the dream at boyhood club

Feyenoord defender Jordy Bos is emerging as one of the Socceroos' standout players in Europe, starring for his boyhood club under Robin van Persie.

Matildas set for huge Kerr boost in key Asian Cup prep

A long-awaited international comeback for Sam Kerr looms while Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is excited by Mary Fowler's progress in her return from injury.

Arsenal's Aussie trio start ECL title defence with loss

Arsenal have begun the defence of their Women's Champions League crown with a home defeat to record eight-time winners Lyon.

Why one match is stuck in the front of Wanderers minds

The Western Sydney Wanderers are using their wounds to create a premiership-winning season as the A-League prepares for kick-off next Friday.

Italian giants head for Perth in historic soccer first

European giants AC Milan are to play Como at Perth's Optus Stadium, the first time a regular Serie A league match will be staged outside Italy.

Kerr seeking to dethrone Arsenal's Matildas in Europe

Nine Matildas are involved in this season's revamped Women's Champions League with six seeking to deny a repeat success for Arsenal's Australian trio.

Popovic delighted with Irankunda's response to blow-up

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic believes Nestory Irankunda is more mature and resilient based on the way he handled being dragged at club level.

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