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Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite

Football Australia face redundancies as finances bite

More than 20 per cent of net staff at Football Australia are set to be made redundant as soccer's governing body faces another heavy financial loss.

'Proven winner': Sky Blues end head coach speculation

'Proven winner': Sky Blues end head coach speculation

'Proven winner': Sky Blues end head coach speculation

'Proven winner': Sky Blues end head coach speculation

Guiding the club to an A-League Men grand final berth, Patrick Kisnorbo's six-game audition as interim coach has been enough to persuade Sydney FC.

Cup giantkillers Heidelberg's ACL2 dream crumbles

Cup giantkillers Heidelberg's ACL2 dream crumbles

Cup giantkillers Heidelberg's ACL2 dream crumbles

Cup giantkillers Heidelberg's ACL2 dream crumbles

After a fairytale run to the Australia Cup final, semi-professional club Heidelberg United have lost a direct spot to the AFC Champions League Two.

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Australian attacker on standby for Croatia's World Cup

Australian attacker on standby for Croatia's World Cup

A Sydney-born attacker, who's played for Australia's three junior national teams, is among seven players on standby for Croatia's World Cup challenge.

Victory axe Diles, hunt for new A-League Men coach

Victory axe Diles, hunt for new A-League Men coach

Melbourne Victory are on the hunt for a new A-League Men coach after parting ways with Arthur Diles following their elimination final loss to Sydney FC.

Homework or grand final? Sky Blues teen to set record

Homework or grand final? Sky Blues teen to set record

Celebrating his birthday during grand final week, Sydney FC teen Akol Akon will become the youngest player to feature in an A-League Men championship decider.

Socceroo U-turn to stay at Hibs - thanks to daughter

Socceroo U-turn to stay at Hibs - thanks to daughter

Martin Boyle has revealed how a bedtime chat with one of his daughters prompted him to change his mind and sign a new contract with Scottish club Hibernian.

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'It's the right time': Kerr ready for life after Blues

'It's the right time': Kerr ready for life after Blues

'It's the right time': Kerr ready for life after Blues

'It's the right time': Kerr ready for life after Blues

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr, who's signed off from Chelsea in style, says she knew it was time to leave the club and focus on a new soccer adventure.

Broken Hearts as Socceroo's side cruelly miss out

Broken Hearts as Socceroo's side cruelly miss out

Broken Hearts as Socceroo's side cruelly miss out

Broken Hearts as Socceroo's side cruelly miss out

Cammy Devlin and his Hearts side have been left shattered by defeat amid a bitter, chaotic ending to their Scottish title showdown with Celtic.

'Remember this': Jets coach on ALM finals pain

'Remember this': Jets coach on ALM finals pain

'Remember this': Jets coach on ALM finals pain

'Remember this': Jets coach on ALM finals pain

Falling short of a grand final berth after defeat to Sydney FC, Newcastle coach Mark Milligan is urging his side to embrace the heartbreak.

Sam Kerr leaves Chelsea with record-equalling goal

Sam Kerr leaves Chelsea with record-equalling goal

Sam Kerr leaves Chelsea with record-equalling goal

Sam Kerr leaves Chelsea with record-equalling goal

Matildas ace Sam Kerr has enjoyed the perfect farewell to Chelsea, scoring a winning goal against Man Utd to make her the club's all-time joint top scorer.

Full circle for Garuccio as Sky Blues reach grand final

Full circle for Garuccio as Sky Blues reach grand final

Full circle for Garuccio as Sky Blues reach grand final

Full circle for Garuccio as Sky Blues reach grand final

Ben Garuccio was crucial in guiding Sydney FC to a grand final, but it's not the first time he's reached the decider alongside his club coach Patrick Kisnorbo.

City's McNamara pondering future, wants another trophy

City's McNamara pondering future, wants another trophy

City's McNamara pondering future, wants another trophy

City's McNamara pondering future, wants another trophy

Fresh off her A-League Women grand final heroics, Melbourne City gun Holly McNamara insists she hasn't made a decision on her future as she chases a treble.

Jets treble dream over as Sky Blues soar to grand final

Jets treble dream over as Sky Blues soar to grand final

Jets treble dream over as Sky Blues soar to grand final

Jets treble dream over as Sky Blues soar to grand final

Sydney FC have punched their ticket to the A-League Men grand final, winning a pulsating semi-final against premiers Newcastle on penalties.

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Grand final loss can be making of Phoenix: Priestman

Wellington suffered a 3-1 loss to Melbourne City in the A-League Women grand final, but coach Bev Priestman believes they will be better for it.

Scary McNamara delivers more Melb City ALW glory

Melbourne City have claimed a record-equalling fifth A-League Women championship after Holly McNamara's double inspired a 3-1 grand final win over Wellington.

Cammy's dream: Socceroo aims at Scottish title history

Socceroo Cammy Devlin could become a soccer champion in Scotland this weekend -- in front of his watching Australian family in Glasgow.

Samford Bridge: Kerr out to cap Blues reign with record

Australia captain Sam Kerr could finish her Chelsea career with a record while another Matilda Katrina Gorry is set for a tearful English farewell too.

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Heartbreak spurs Auckland FC to power into grand final

Steve Corica reckoned his Auckland side had learned from last year's near-miss as they roared into the A-League Men grand final.

Auckland lock in grand final berth after routing Reds

Auckland FC are into the A-League Mens grand final after powering past Adelaide United.

Jets set for Rose boost to cement ALM grand final spot

After erring on the side of caution, Newcastle coach Mark Milligan will welcome back a star inclusion in attack for the semi-final decider against Sydney FC.

'Gut feeling': Rising Socceroos star on why he moved

Rising Socceroos striker Mo Toure says a "gut feeling" was the reason behind his wildly successful move to the English Championship.

Phoenix relish ALW underdog tag as City eye treble

Treble-hunting Melbourne City will start warm favourites in the A-League Women's grand final when they take on first-time finalists Wellington Phoenix.

'I just feel happy': Sam Kerr to end Chelsea career

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is to end her glittering Chelsea career at the end of the season, the Women's Super League giants have announced.

Redemption, history within reach for Phoenix coach

After serving a one-year suspension, Bev Priestman is on the verge of leading Wellington Phoenix to a historic A-League Women's championship.

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