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Ties bind Roar coach, keeper in club's revival effort

Ties bind Roar coach, keeper in club's revival effort

Goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis thinks the Brisbane Roar can make immediate A-League progress after being recruited by new coach Michael Valkanis.

Adelaide stalwart makes surprise overseas switch

Adelaide stalwart makes surprise overseas switch

Adelaide stalwart makes surprise overseas switch

Adelaide stalwart makes surprise overseas switch

Adelaide United midfielder Stefan Mauk has made a surprising exit on loan months out from the start of the A-League Men season.

Priestman ready to earn back respect in coaching return

Priestman ready to earn back respect in coaching return

Priestman ready to earn back respect in coaching return

Priestman ready to earn back respect in coaching return

Bev Priestman, who served a one-year FIFA ban over Canada's use of drones to spy on an opponent, will make her coaching return with ALW club Wellington Phoenix.

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Injured Matildas 'X-factor' set for Asian Cup return

Injured Matildas 'X-factor' set for Asian Cup return

Matildas star Mary Fowler is on track to make her comeback from a knee reconstruction in time for the 2026 Women's Asian Cup alongside captain Sam Kerr.

Matildas to face South Korea in Asian Cup group stage

Matildas to face South Korea in Asian Cup group stage

Hosts Australia have been grouped with continental heavyweights South Korea in the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.

World Cup-chasing Socceroo Hrustic seals club move

World Cup-chasing Socceroo Hrustic seals club move

Socceroos playmaker Ajdin Hrustic is determined to hit form ahead of the World Cup and has signed for Dutch club Heracles Almelo.

Sydney FC signs son of former Socceroos star

Sydney FC signs son of former Socceroos star

It's been a good week for Sydney FC, with the Sky Blues snaring the signatures of two of Australia's emerging stars.

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Sky Blues, Roar make moves in ALM rebuilds

Sky Blues, Roar make moves in ALM rebuilds

Sky Blues, Roar make moves in ALM rebuilds

Sky Blues, Roar make moves in ALM rebuilds

Sydney FC have landed former Adelaide United forward Al Hassan Toure on a two-year deal, while an English journeyman will bolster the Roar's front third.

Boost for Socceroos as Irankunda signs five-year deal

Boost for Socceroos as Irankunda signs five-year deal

Boost for Socceroos as Irankunda signs five-year deal

Boost for Socceroos as Irankunda signs five-year deal

Teenage Socceroos striker Nestory Irankunda has signed a five-year contract with English Championship outfit Watford.

Socceroos door open for Irankunda as English move looms

Socceroos door open for Irankunda as English move looms

Socceroos door open for Irankunda as English move looms

Socceroos door open for Irankunda as English move looms

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is playing the waiting game with teen sensation Nestory Irankunda, who is set for a move from Bayern Munich to Watford.

Ryan Hardie on target as Wrexham beat youthful Victory

Ryan Hardie on target as Wrexham beat youthful Victory

Ryan Hardie on target as Wrexham beat youthful Victory

Ryan Hardie on target as Wrexham beat youthful Victory

Wrexham's new striker Ryan Hardie was among the goals against an inexperienced Melbourne Victory line-up in their pre-season friendly.

Italian soccer league match could be set for Australia

Italian soccer league match could be set for Australia

Italian soccer league match could be set for Australia

Italian soccer league match could be set for Australia

A Serie A match could become the first to be staged outside Europe and will be held in Australia if Italian soccer bosses have their way.

Former A-League stars admit roles in betting scandal

Former A-League stars admit roles in betting scandal

Former A-League stars admit roles in betting scandal

Former A-League stars admit roles in betting scandal

Two former A-League players have admitted deliberately getting yellow carded during games in a betting scandal that rocked the sport.

Aloisi to continue as Western United coach

Aloisi to continue as Western United coach

Aloisi to continue as Western United coach

Aloisi to continue as Western United coach

Embattled A-Leagues club Western United have extended John Aloisi's contract as head coach of their men's team for a further two seasons.

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Roar boss hails 'turning point' as club settles dispute

An outstanding seven-figure debt settled, Brisbane Roar boss Kaz Patafta is now eyeing on-field gains at the embattled A-League club.

Heyman, Grant to the rescue as Matildas beat Panama

Veteran striker Michelle Heyman has scored a double before defender Charli Grant popped up for the winner in the Matildas' 3-2 win over Panama.

Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour

Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.

More changes as Matildas aim to rebound from shock loss

The Matildas suffered a shock 1-0 loss to world No.56 Panama on Saturday but have the chance to gain revenge in Tuesday night's rematch in Perth.

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No panic despite Matildas' loss to world No.56 Panama

The world No.15 Matildas have suffered their first loss under new coach Joe Montemurro after slumping to a 1-0 defeat to Panama in windy conditions in Bunbury.

Ex Arsenal player Partey charge with rape of two women

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape against two women.

Former Adelaide coach takes charge of Australia's Joeys

Football Australia has appointed Carl Veart as coach of the national under-17 team in a nod to his renowned work with young players.

Liverpool and soccer world 'devastated' by Jota's death

Liverpool described Diogo Jota's death an "unimaginable loss" as the football world paid tribute after the Portugal star was killed in a car crash in Spain.

Matildas lynchpin Ellie Carpenter signs for Chelsea

Right-back Ellie Carpenter has penned a four-year-deal with Women's Super League giants Chelsea, ending her time with Lyon.

Stan Sport buys rights to air English Premier League

Streaming service Optus Sport will be turned off after Nine's Stan Sport bought out its rights to broadcast English Premier League and FA Cup content.

Kennedy excited for Matildas midfield under Montemurro

Veteran defender Alanna Kennedy has put her hand up for more chances in the Matildas' midfield after being used there by new coach Joe Montemurro.

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