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Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Souttar in from the cold, ready to make Socceroos shine

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar is finally back playing club football again and Australia should benefit from his match sharpness ahead of facing Japan.

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Socceroos embracing new-look backline for Japan test

Tony Popovic turned to a back three against China with success, and his defenders will be happy to implement that again when they face Japan.

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Gauci not locked in for start against Japan

Joe Gauci was picked ahead of captain Mat Ryan to start against China but is adamant his spot isn't locked in ahead of the blockbuster clash with Japan.

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Foord's WSL stunner in vain as Arsenal lose to Chelsea

Foord's WSL stunner in vain as Arsenal lose to Chelsea

Caitlin Foord has scored a superb goal for Arsenal in the Women's Super League derby with Chelsea but it didn't prevent another loss for the struggling Gunners.

'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their record in Japan while Lewis Miller says his team have a point to prove after their struggles earlier this year.

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

The chairman of Central Coast Mariners has quit on the eve of the season, citing funding cuts made by A-League bosses earlier this year.

Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos must back up China win against Japan: Goodwin

Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says the win over China will count for nothing if Australia can't produce a strong display against Japan in a World Cup qualifier.

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Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud

Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud

Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud

Win for banks over fugitive's 'audacious' $500m fraud

Westpac and two other banks can recoup funds taken through a $500 million fraud perpetrated by a fugitive former football club owner and his associates.

New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp

New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp

New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp

New era: Matildas interim coach wants Sam Kerr in camp

Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni is in talks with Sam Kerr regarding potentially coming into camp before games against Switzerland and Germany.

Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Ryan faces uncertain future with Socceroos

Captain Maty Ryan is facing an uncertain Socceroos future after the goalkeeper was overlooked by Tony Popovic for his first game as coach.

Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Popovic sets sights on creating Socceroos history

Tony Popovic has set his sights on being the first Socceroos coach to beat Japan on the Samurai Blues' home turf as Australia's World Cup qualifiers continue.

Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

Popovic's Socceroos sink China to revive World Cup hope

The Socceroos have downed China 3-1 in Tony Popovic's first game as coach to revive Australia's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup.

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Socceroo Leckie touch-and-go for ALM season opener

Melbourne City attacker Mathew Leckie is no certainty to feature in their A-League Men season opener but is confident he can quickly hit his straps.

Rejuvenated Simon, Gielnik aim to earn Matildas recalls

Rejuvenated Simon, Gielnik aim to earn Matildas recalls

Rejuvenated Simon, Gielnik aim to earn Matildas recalls

Rejuvenated Simon, Gielnik aim to earn Matildas recalls

New Sydney FC striker Kyah Simon wants to force her way back into the Matildas' set-up after a wretched run with injury, as does Emily Gielnik.

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Macarthur face transfer ban over Yorke sacking payout

Dwight Yorke's wait for unfair dismissal compensation could lead to A-League Men club Macarthur being placed under a transfer embargo.

Auckland to confirm ALM squad with Colombian Moreno

With Latin flair, Kiwi internationals and confirmed Australian winners, Auckland FC have an inaugural ALM squad among the most valuable in the competition.

Popovic expects instant happiness as Socceroos coach

Tony Popovic expects to be instantly happy when he makes his debut as Socceroos coach in a World Cup qualifier against China in Adelaide.

Mata's arrival can bring glitz back to ALM: Borrello

Western Sydney's Brandon Borrello says the arrival of Sydney FC's Douglas Costa and new Wanderers teammate Juan Mata can rekindle interest in the A-League.

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New Socceroos coach Popovic demands intensity lift

Socceroos stalwart Jackson Irvine says new coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact by demanding greater intensity ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifier.

Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China

Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree says new coach Tony Popovic will have plans to break through a defence-minded China in their vital World Cup qualifier.

Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin

Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.

'As bad as it gets': Ange slams Spurs after collapse

Ange Postecoglou cut a dejected figure after watching his Spurs side switch from 45 brilliant minutes to 45 minutes of dross in the shocking loss at Brighton.

Mary Fowler on target in Man City's Super League win

Matildas' Mary Fowler has netted in Man City's WSL win over Katrina Gorry-led West Ham, while Caitlin Foord came close to a fine winner in an Arsenal stalemate.

Vidosic's Brighton win again in Women's Super League

Brighton's Australian boss Dario Vidosic has continued his fine start to life in the Women's Super League in England, overseeing a 4-2 win against Aston Villa.

Luongo back in Popovic's first squad as Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos coach for two World Cup qualifiers features midfielder Massimo Luongo, who has come out of international retirement.

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