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City star could play grand final after ban downgraded

City star could play grand final after ban downgraded

If Melbourne City reach the A-League Women grand final they will be able to call on Chinaza Uchendu after the striker had her ban cut from four games to three.

'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid

'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid

'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid

'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid

Two Iranian players have expressed their gratitude for being offered a safe haven in Australia after seeking asylum following the Asian Cup tournament.

Mariners star declares for Arnold's Iraq World Cup push

Mariners star declares for Arnold's Iraq World Cup push

Mariners star declares for Arnold's Iraq World Cup push

Mariners star declares for Arnold's Iraq World Cup push

Ali Auglah has declared himself available for Graham Arnold's Iraqi World Cup squad after a stunning career revival at the Central Coast Mariners.

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Socceroos face final European test ahead of World Cup

Socceroos face final European test ahead of World Cup

Australia will conclude their build-up to the World Cup with a match against the world's 19th-ranked side Switzerland, a rare outing against European opponents.

75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

The Matildas have completed a victorious FIFA Series trip to Africa, beating Kenya 2-0 in a testing final, fired by Sam Kerr's 75th international goal.

Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset

Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset

He rewrote history by taking Iraq to the World Cup and now Graham Arnold wants to cause an upset in North America as he contemplates his coaching future.

Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition

Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition

Veteran Socceroo Craig Goodwin is ramping up his bid to return from injury in time to audition for a World Cup berth in Adelaide United's finals campaign.

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'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.

We need a miracle: Macarthur rue shock loss to Glory

We need a miracle: Macarthur rue shock loss to Glory

We need a miracle: Macarthur rue shock loss to Glory

We need a miracle: Macarthur rue shock loss to Glory

Macarthur's finals hopes are all but up in smoke after they suffered an upset 3-1 loss to Glory just hours after Melbourne City beat Wellington.

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

The Matildas have quickly got back into their stride after their Asian Cup let-down, with coach Joe Montemurro sure they're helping grow soccer in Africa.

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Tony Popovic's son the hero as Glory upset Macarthur

Macarthur's finals hopes are hanging by a thread after their 3-1 loss to Perth Glory left them four points adrift of sixth spot with only two rounds remaining.

Younis scores as City beat Phoenix in heated battle

Younis scores as City beat Phoenix in heated battle

Younis scores as City beat Phoenix in heated battle

Younis scores as City beat Phoenix in heated battle

Melbourne City's destiny is in their own hands after last season's champions gave their finals hopes a huge boost with a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix.

Back after injury hell: big Harry boost for Socceroos

Back after injury hell: big Harry boost for Socceroos

Back after injury hell: big Harry boost for Socceroos

Back after injury hell: big Harry boost for Socceroos

Harry Souttar was back in Leicester's match-day squad in the English Championship after a 15-month injury nightmare in a World Cup boost for the Socceroos.

Sydney win to send Wanderers closer to ALM spoon

Sydney win to send Wanderers closer to ALM spoon

Sydney win to send Wanderers closer to ALM spoon

Sydney win to send Wanderers closer to ALM spoon

Sydney FC have claimed a 2-0 win that means Western Sydney Wanderers remain on course for the A-League Men's wooden spoon.

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Jets zoom in to snatch point with injury-time equaliser

A 94th-minute goal by the Jets ensured a point against Adelaide United after an entertaining A-League Men clash in Newcastle on Saturday.

Corica sees red as Auckland falter in ALM title race

Steve Corica is facing a ban for Auckland's run towards the A-League Men finals after his side lost ground on Newcastle in a 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory.

Late draw drives dagger into A-League finals hopes

A 2-2 draw in Gosford has delivered massive blows to the A League Men finals hopes of the Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar.

'Disappointed' Sydney FC imports react to axing

Victor Campuzano and Pierro Quispe have impressed Patrick Kisnorbo after being dumped to the bench by the interim Sydney FC manager.

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Redmayne ignores retirement call to reach milestone

Urged to retire by Sydney FC last year, goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne tells AAP why he defied the advice to bring up 300 A-League Men games.

Duke to retire from Socceroos after World Cup bid

Socceroos veteran Mitch Duke is hoping for a World Cup swansong to his international career, saying he'll retire whether or not he makes the squad.

City dash Mariners’ finals hopes; keep their own alive

Socceroo attacker Daniel Arzani’s big game and goals from Andreas Kuen and Andrew Nabbout have lifted Melbourne City to a 2-1 win over Central Coast.

Injured Mata in race to make ALM finals for Victory

Melbourne Victory could start their A-League Men finals campaign without Juan Mata after the superstar midfielder suffered an elbow fracture.

Mata picks up niggle, Phoenix beat Victory late

Melbourne Victory's 1-0 loss against a dominant Wellington Phoenix has been compounded by a potential injury to their star Juan Mata.

City steal win over Jets to end ALW regular season

Newcastle have been unable to end their A-League Women's season on a high, going down to Melbourne City at Maitland Sports Ground.

Injury hits City ahead of key ALM clash

Melbourne City will be without the suspended Marcus Younis against Central Coast, while two other key players are in doubt for the pivotal ALM clash.

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