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Hyundai A-League Ins and Outs: Round 22

A blockbuster top-of-the-table clash highlights the first half of Round 22 with Newcastle Jets playing host to Sydney FC at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Elsewhere, Melbourne City meet cross-town rivals Victory in a huge Melbourne Derby, while a desperate Bris

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Wanderers attacker Ikonomidis February nominee for NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and NAB, together with the Western Sydney Wanderers FC are proud to announce Chris Ikonomidis as the February nominee for the Hyundai A-League, NAB Young Footballer of the Year 2017/18 Award. This is Chris’ first ever nomination for the Hyun

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'To hell and back': Wayne Rooney, England and Jamie Young

EXCLUSIVE | Brisbane Roar's Jamie Young was on the radar of the England national team long before he became a star in the Hyundai A-League. Young's story started in Brisbane at the turn of the new millennium. When he was a teenager, he was part of the well-respected Queensl

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Kalezic to depart Wellington Phoenix

Darije Kalezic’s tenure in the Hyundai A-League as Wellington Phoenix coach will last just one season. The club has issued a statement on behalf of Kalezic this morning. In it, they say Kalezic wishes to announce he will not be continuing as Head Coach next season. “The

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Matildas edge Norway in seven-goal thriller

Larissa Crummer nabbed a 95th-minute winner as the Westfield Matildas opened their Algarve Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Norway. With time almost up, the striker nodded the ball home from a corner in the final act of a pulsating encounter. Sam Kerr also set

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WATCH: All the goals from the Westfield Matildas' thrilling win over Norway

The Westfield Matildas have got off to the perfect start the 2018 Algarve Cup after defeating Norway 4-3 in a thrilling encounter on Thursday morning (AEDT). After going behind early, Australia clicked into gear and raced to a 3-1 at half-time courtesy of goals to Clare Polki

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Westfield Matildas continue winning streak with late goal against Norway

The Westfield Matildas scored with virtually the last play of the match to earn a pulsating 4-3 win over Norway in their Algarve Cup opener on Thursday morning (AEDT). Larissa Crummer's 95th-minute goal ensured Australia continued their impressive run of form following a sens

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Sam Kerr sets new Westfield Matildas record in Norway win

Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr was on the scoresheet in Australia's thrilling Algarve Cup win over Norway on Thursday, setting a new national team record in the process. The attacker scored her side's third goal in a last gasp 4-3 victory, the seventh consecutive internatio

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Algarve Cup preview: Westfield Matildas vs Norway

History beckons for the Westfield Matildas as they eye a fast start to an important 2018 in their opening Algarve Cup match against Norway. Fans will be tuning in to see whether the team and superstar striker Sam Kerr can both carry on their dazzling displays of last year.

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Westfield Matildas: Your guide to the 2018 Algarve Cup

The Westfield Matildas will be attempting to win the Algarve Cup for the first time when the prestigious tournament gets underway in Portugal this week. Australia finished fifth in 1999 and fourth last year, ensuring there is plenty of motivation to sound another warning to th

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Van Egmond tips tough Algarve Cup test for Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond expects a demanding Algarve Cup schedule to serve as the perfect preparation for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup. Australia are set to play four games in seven days starting against 14th-ranked Norway on Thursday morning (AEDT)

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Hyundai A-League goal of the week: George's free-kick magic

Melbourne Victory's Leroy George has claimed the Hyundai A-League Goal of the Week for Round 21, as voted by the fans. The Dutchman claimed the award for his stunning free-kick in Victory's 3-0 win over Adelaide United on Saturday night. With the Big V awarded a free-kick

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Opponent Watch: Leckie clash delivers France blow

France talisman Antoine Griezmann is looming as the Caltex Socceroos' trickiest group stage threat at the FIFA World Cup after continuing his exceptional club form. But it wasn't all good news for Les Bleus over the weekend as an in-form attacking weapon's availability was cas

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Carpenter eyes exciting times ahead for Westfield Matildas

Westfield Matildas prodigy Ellie Carpenter has one eye on the present and one looking expectantly towards the future. The teenage defender is currently in Portugal ahead of Australia's first game of the Algarve Cup against Norway on Thursday morning (AEDT). It will be Carpe

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EXCLUSIVE: Sydney FC star Mierzejewski opens up on World Cup 'dream'

Sydney FC star Adrian Mierzejewski still harbours hopes of representing Poland at the upcoming FIFA World Cup even if he believes his "dream" remains unlikely. The Johnny Warren Medal contender has been a peripheral figure since winning his last cap in a 2-0 defeat to England

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Westfield Matildas nominated for 2018 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award

The Westfield Matildas have been announced as one of the finalists in the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards! The Matildas have been nominated in the Favourite Squad category after a superb 12 months for Alen Stajcic's side. The other finalists in their category are 5 Se

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Westfield Matildas stronger for injury setbacks: Kennedy

Westfield Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy believes the injuries which have robbed the national team of three experienced stars can be transformed into a long-term positive. Kyah Simon, Caitlin Foord and Emily Gielnik were all forced to withdraw from the Algarve Cup squad, ope

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Brewer buzzing to be back in Westfield Matildas mix

Newcastle Jets defender Hannah Brewer is intent on making a second chance with the Westfield Matildas count after winning her first call-up in four years. The 24-year-old hasn't featured on the international scene since the 2014 Cyprus Cup, where she made a solitary appearance

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Hyundai A-League Performers of the Week: Round 21

Which players stood out from a thrilling round of action in the Hyundai A-League? Based on a range of metrics provided by Opta, the A-League’s official data provider, here are the best-performing individuals from Round 21. KEEPER Jamie Young (Roar) - Made a remarkabl

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‘High-octane’ Westfield Matildas seeking mental edge: Butt

Tameka Butt says the Westfield Matildas will be out to gain a psychological edge on their opponents by continuing their high-octane performances at the Algarve Cup. Heading into the tournament in Portugal, Alen Stajcic’s side will start favourites after jumping to fourth in th

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Hyundai A-League Team of the Week: Round 21

Some huge games and big wins. Here's the 11 who made the Team of the Week for Hyundai A-League Round 21. KEEPER Jamie Young (Roar) In a season where the keeping has been at an all-time high, Young stands out.

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ICYMI: Hyundai A-League Round 21 wrap

What happened over the weekend?

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FFA launches rebel Female Football Week

The Australian football community will once again celebrate the outstanding contributions made by females towards the betterment of football during the upcoming rebel Female Football Week. With leading Australian sports goods retailer, rebel, coming onboard as the naming right

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Championship wrap: Luongo scores, wins for Cahill, Jedinak

Caltex Socceroos midfielder Massimo Luongo found the target but couldn’t prevent QPR from falling to a heavy loss in the English Championship overnight. The Aussie scored his side’s first goal in a 5-2 loss at home to Nottingham Forrest. With his side trailing 3-0, Luongo r