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Under-fire Veart won't change how Adelaide play

Under-fire Veart won't change how Adelaide play

Seemingly coaching for his future, Adelaide United coach Carl Veart says he won't change the way his team plays or his willingness to deploy youngsters.

A-League star striker cleared of raping woman

A-League star striker cleared of raping woman

A-League star striker cleared of raping woman

A-League star striker cleared of raping woman

Central Coast Mariners' star striker Angel Torres has been cleared of all charges, including rape, after a jury spent hours deliberating.

Depleted Matildas reboot for South Korea friendly

Depleted Matildas reboot for South Korea friendly

Depleted Matildas reboot for South Korea friendly

Depleted Matildas reboot for South Korea friendly

Already without stars Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso, Matildas coach Tom Sermanni is doubtful Mackenzie Arnold will be fit to play against South Korea.

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Jets boot coach Stanton with ex-Socceroo tipped for job

Jets boot coach Stanton with ex-Socceroo tipped for job

Rob Stanton will depart as coach of the Newcastle Jets A-League Men's side at the end of the season, with former Socceroo Mark Milligan set to take the role.

A-league star 'never worried' about rape claim

A-league star 'never worried' about rape claim

Central Coast Mariners' star striker Angel Torres, who is on trial for rape, has told a jury he denies all the allegations made against him.

Matildas back captain Kerr after UK court case

Matildas back captain Kerr after UK court case

Matildas star Emily van Egmond has thrown her support behind Sam Kerr, saying there's no need for the injured striker to stand down from her captaincy role.

Matildas see Japan as team to beat ahead of Asian Cup

Matildas see Japan as team to beat ahead of Asian Cup

Matildas vice-captain Emily van Egmond knows that a good performances against South Korea will set the Australians up for Asian Cup success.

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Kerr keeps Matildas captaincy after FA board meeting

Kerr keeps Matildas captaincy after FA board meeting

Kerr keeps Matildas captaincy after FA board meeting

Kerr keeps Matildas captaincy after FA board meeting

Sam Kerr has met with the Football Australia board, who decided she will retain the Matildas captaincy, with the injured striker joining the team training camp.

Kerr's Chelsea held by West Ham but stay top of WSL

Kerr's Chelsea held by West Ham but stay top of WSL

Kerr's Chelsea held by West Ham but stay top of WSL

Kerr's Chelsea held by West Ham but stay top of WSL

Arsenal's trio of Matildas have narrowed the gap on Chelsea but Sam Kerr's team remain favourites to retain the Women's Super League title.

City extend ALW lead, four teams locked into finals

City extend ALW lead, four teams locked into finals

City extend ALW lead, four teams locked into finals

City extend ALW lead, four teams locked into finals

Four teams are locked into the A-League Women finals, led by Melbourne City, while the jostle for the final two berths will go down to the wire.

Auckland beat Brisbane to close on ALM premiership

Auckland beat Brisbane to close on ALM premiership

Auckland beat Brisbane to close on ALM premiership

Auckland beat Brisbane to close on ALM premiership

Nando Pijnaker and Hiroki Sakai have scored to deliver A-League Men leaders Auckland FC a 2-0 win over Brisbane as they close on the premiership.

Central Coast fire to keep Perth bottom of ALM ladder

Central Coast fire to keep Perth bottom of ALM ladder

Central Coast fire to keep Perth bottom of ALM ladder

Central Coast fire to keep Perth bottom of ALM ladder

Central Coast have found their mojo in front of goal to beat Perth Glory 3-1 at home with Christian Theoharous lighting up the match with a wonder strike.

City's young gun filling the boots of Socceroos

City's young gun filling the boots of Socceroos

City's young gun filling the boots of Socceroos

City's young gun filling the boots of Socceroos

Aurelio Vidmar's faith in Max Caputo has paid off as the 17-year-old netted his third goal in seven matches for Melbourne City

Red-hot Boyle scores again as a ton of Hibs goals looms

Red-hot Boyle scores again as a ton of Hibs goals looms

Red-hot Boyle scores again as a ton of Hibs goals looms

Red-hot Boyle scores again as a ton of Hibs goals looms

Martin Boyle has continued his terrific club form, scoring his 15th goal of the season for Hibs as he helps his Scottish side home in on a European place.

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Spiralling Adelaide need to find a way to win: Veart

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart says his team need to be more resolute defensively and start finding a way to win or their season will slip away.

Sky Blues lick wounds as ALM finals race heats up

At risk of missing the A-League Men finals, Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay admits his side is feeling the heat after a 3-2 home loss to Melbourne City.

Reds coach fumes over penalty in dramatic Victory loss

Melbourne Victory have fought out a dramatic 5-3 win over fierce A-League Men rivals Adelaide United, with Reds coach Carl Veart incensed by a penalty.

Victory beat Adelaide to stay in ALW premiership race

Melbourne Victory are well and truly in the A-League Women premiership plate race after beating Adelaide United 2-1 thanks to Nickoletta Flannery's double.

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Lopane stars for City as Sky Blues finals hopes dampen

Alessandro Lopane has scored the matchwinner in his first A-League Men game back from a serious injury to launch Melbourne City to a win over Sydney FC.

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Socceroos hopeful Nicolas Milanovic's fourth goal in as many appearances has helped Western Sydney salvage a 2-2 draw with Wellington Phoenix.

Jets lick wounds after fumbling early lead in ALM draw

Newcastle coach Rob Stanton is embracing the pressure as the A-League Men finals race heats up, refusing to let frustration seep in after a draw with Macarthur.

Hawkesby stars as Sky Blues flex muscles in ALW derby

Sydney FC star Mackenzie Hawkesby has scored to help launch her side to victory over Western Sydney in their bottom-of-the-table A-League Women derby.

Bulls lock in Mile Sterjovski as ALM coach until 2028

Macarthur FC have added three more seasons to coach Mile Sterjovski's contract, tying him to the A-League Men club until the end of the 2027/28 season.

Arsenal and Lyon set up Aussie Euro semi-final showdown

Arsenal's trio of Matildas will meet Ellie Carpenter's Lyon in the last four of the Women's Champions League after both teams won their quarter-finals.

McNamara strikes as City strengthen grip on ALW lead

Holly McNamara struck for the 11th time this season as Melbourne City extended their record A-League Women unbeaten run with a 4-0 away win over Brisbane Roar.

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