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Minimal preparation doesn't faze Matildas goalkeeper

Minimal preparation doesn't faze Matildas goalkeeper

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is still in pre-season with her club but believes she has the game time behind her to deliver at the Asian Cup.

A man named Tracy helps Milicic solve a Chinese puzzle

A man named Tracy helps Milicic solve a Chinese puzzle

A man named Tracy helps Milicic solve a Chinese puzzle

A man named Tracy helps Milicic solve a Chinese puzzle

A refreshed Ante Milicic is eager to return to Australia with China at the Women's Asian Cup. But one key member of staff holds the key to his success.

'He's brilliant': Boro coach hails in-form Socceroo

'He's brilliant': Boro coach hails in-form Socceroo

'He's brilliant': Boro coach hails in-form Socceroo

'He's brilliant': Boro coach hails in-form Socceroo

In-form Socceroo Riley McGree has scored again for Middlesbrough in the English Championship to earn fresh praise from his coach.

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Matildas have had enough time together to deliver: Raso

Matildas have had enough time together to deliver: Raso

Hayley Raso is confident the Matildas can meet high expectations at the Asian Cup despite limited time under coach Joe Montemurro.

'Silencing mechanism': ex-Matildas slam new FA platform

'Silencing mechanism': ex-Matildas slam new FA platform

Relations between ex-Matildas and Football Australia have soured further on the eve of the Women's Asian Cup over the introduction of a new ticketing platform.

Kerr and Fowler boost for Matildas before Asian Cup

Kerr and Fowler boost for Matildas before Asian Cup

Sam Kerr has found her goalscoring touch and Mary Fowler was back in business in a double boost for the Matildas before the Women's Asian Cup.

Elation and devastation: Lincoln nabs Matildas call-up

Elation and devastation: Lincoln nabs Matildas call-up

Teagan Micah's ongoing concussion issues means 21-year-old goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln has been handed a late Matildas call-up for the Women's Asian Cup.

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Adelaide up to third after 2-0 ALW win over Brisbane

Adelaide up to third after 2-0 ALW win over Brisbane

Adelaide up to third after 2-0 ALW win over Brisbane

Adelaide up to third after 2-0 ALW win over Brisbane

Defender Emily Hodgson and Ella Tonkin got on the scoresheet to lift Adelaide to a deserved 2-0 away win over Brisbane.

Eight straight: Jets roll on as Bayliss tames Bulls

Eight straight: Jets roll on as Bayliss tames Bulls

Eight straight: Jets roll on as Bayliss tames Bulls

Eight straight: Jets roll on as Bayliss tames Bulls

Lachlan Bayliss has helped Newcastle to an eighth-straight A-League win with a well-taken goal in a 1-0 victory over Macarthur.

Spoon looms after rudderless Wanderers fall to Mariners

Spoon looms after rudderless Wanderers fall to Mariners

Spoon looms after rudderless Wanderers fall to Mariners

Spoon looms after rudderless Wanderers fall to Mariners

A late goal from James Donachie has given the Central Coast Mariners a 3-2 A-League Men win over Western Sydney Wanderers.

Bennie belter, but goals dry up for World Cup hopefuls

Bennie belter, but goals dry up for World Cup hopefuls

Bennie belter, but goals dry up for World Cup hopefuls

Bennie belter, but goals dry up for World Cup hopefuls

A host of Australian internationals have continued to push their case for World Cup selection as one young gun had a night to remember in the Championship.

The missing piece: magic Mata can make Victory soar

The missing piece: magic Mata can make Victory soar

The missing piece: magic Mata can make Victory soar

The missing piece: magic Mata can make Victory soar

Juan Mata is in vintage form and has Melbourne Victory believing he can lead them towards elusive A-League Men silverware.

Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win

Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win

Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win

Mata magic lights up spectacular Victory derby win

Juan Mata has scored a brace, including one of the great A-League Men goals, to lead Melbourne Victory to a masterful 3-1 derby win over Melbourne City.

A-League coach resigns after 'unacceptable' derby loss

A-League coach resigns after 'unacceptable' derby loss

A-League coach resigns after 'unacceptable' derby loss

A-League coach resigns after 'unacceptable' derby loss

Giancarlo Italiano has resigned as Wellington Phoenix coach after his charges were humbled 5-0 in an A-League Men derby loss to Auckland.

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Quintal's quality helps Sydney sneak past Roar

Sydney FC have teenager Tiago Quintal to thank after he helped steer them to a 1-0 A-League Men win over Brisbane Roar.

Canberra go second in ALW as Aulicino, Heyman star

Canberra United asserted their ALW premiership credentials with a 3-0 win over Western Sydney, as Perth Glory went fifth with a comeback 3-2 win over Newcastle.

Fresh Matildas blow as star pulls out of Asian Cup

Teagan Micah's unfortunate run with concussion has forced the goalkeeper to pull out of Australia's Women's Asian Cup squad.

Reds run riot, go third in ALM after thumping Glory

Adelaide United have dismantled Perth 4-0, with four different goal-scorers, in a near-flawless home ALM performance.

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City tighten grip on ALW top spot, Victory beat Phoenix

A-League Women leaders Melbourne City have beaten Central Coast 3-1, while Melbourne Victory drew 1-1 with second-placed Wellington.

'I embrace it': Socceroo Arzani ready for Victory boos

Socceroos World Cup hopeful Daniel Arzani is back in the A-League Men with Melbourne City and ready for a hostile reception from former club Melbourne Victory.

'I should never have gone there': Ange on Forest job

Ange Postecoglou says he "was lost" being out of work when he took his short-lived role as Nottingham Forest manager.

Bulls miss out on big Asian payday after ACL2 loss

Macarthur FC have crashed out of the Asian Champions League Two round of 16 with a 4-2 aggregate loss to Bangkok United.

'Buzz in the air': Matildas settle Asian Cup squad

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is dismissing any concern about a star player's limited preparation for the looming Asian Cup.

'Fiery': Abandoned friendly fuels Sydney-Roar rivalry

Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar have yet to meet this A-League Men season, but already there is plenty of bad blood between the sides.

Melbourne City ready to handle fixture pinch in derby

Melbourne City are confident they can handle a tight turnaround between their Asian Champions League match and their derby clash with Victory.

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