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Australia U-23's qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

The Australia U-23 men's national football team are heading to the Olympic Games for the first time since 2008 after qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 edition on Saturday. Going into the AFC U-23 Championship third-place play-off needing victory to qualify, Graham Arnold's side c

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Popovic lauds Perth defence as Glory go 35 days without conceding

Perth Glory boss Tony Popovic lauded another sterling defensive display from his side after holding Melbourne City to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night. The reigning Premiers' defence could not be breached for the fourth consecutive game as Perth held City - the Hyundai A-League's

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Wanderers' title hopes dented in stunning loss to Adelaide

Western Sydney Wanderers’ Premiership hopes suffered a severe blow as Adelaide United clung on to a shock 3-2 win to climb off the bottom of the ladder. Chelsie Dawber’s opener and a double from Mallory Weber set the Lady Reds on course for a first victory of the 2019/20 campa

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City halt Glory's winning run but settle for frustrating draw

Melbourne City and Perth Glory both lost further ground on runaway Hyundai A-League leaders Sydney FC after a 0-0 draw on Saturday evening. Both sides traded blows throughout a tense and even contest but neither City or the visiting reigning Premiers were able to muster a bre

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Brown says Brisbane are finding their groove under Fowler

Corey Brown is relishing the chance to work alongside Robbie Fowler and believes Saturday’s 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners is evidence the tide is turning for Brisbane Roar under the Premier League legend. Brown – who was playing his second match back in the colours of Br

Westfield Matildas training camp in Sydney

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Gallery: Inside Westfield Matildas training ahead of China challenge

The Westfield Matildas were mixing it up in camp in Sydney this week to prepare for next month’s 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Back together for the first time since November’s friendlies against Chile, coach Ante Milicic has put his side through a couple of

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Brisbane enter top six as late own goal sinks Mariners

An own goal from Lewis Miller helped Brisbane Roar scrape a 1-0 victory against Central Coast Mariners and stagger into the Hyundai A-League top six. Brisbane full-back Corey Brown struck an 86th minute attempt which ricocheted off the legs of Central Coast defender Miller and

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Arnie reveals Australia Day motivation for AFC U-23 Championship playoff

Graham Arnold says knowing the full-time whistle will come on Australia Day back home will further inspire his side in Saturday night’s AFC U-23 Championship third-place playoff against Uzbekistan. A win against the White Wolves at Rajamangala Stadium will seal Australia’s pla

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Ryan's role in Mooy's Seagulls success

Aaron Mooy says the advice he received from Socceroos teammate Mat Ryan has proved true after securing a permanent switch to Brighton & Hove Albion. The south coast English Premier League club announced on Friday that Mooy had been signed to a three-and-a-half year deal after

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‘No one is happy in the dressing room’ – Salvachua searching for Victory solutions

Melbourne Victory Head Coach Carlos Salvachua says a dissatisfied dressing room mood could be the catalyst for his side to turn their season around. The Victory fell 3-0 to their long-time Hyundai A-League rivals in the at-times fiery derby clash – their fourth straight Big Bl

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‘The boys dug deep’: Talay praises resilient Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix boss Ufuk Talay said his side did what they needed to do as they returned to winning ways over Newcastle Jets on Friday evening. The Phoenix edged out the plucky Jets 2-1 at Sky Stadium courtesy of Ulises Davila’s tenth goal of the season to retain their hol

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‘I know the truth’ - Snakes fly but Barbarouses accepts role as Big Blue villain

Kosta Barbarouses says he is happy to play the part of Big Blue villain after silencing Melbourne Victory fans with a goal on his return to AAMI Park on Friday. Sydney FC striker Barbarouses fuelled the flames of the Victory-Sydney rivalry by signing for the Sky Blues in June

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Signing news: Aaron Mooy pens permanent deal with Brighton

Socceroos midfielder Aaron Mooy has officially joined Brighton & Hove Albion on a permanent deal. Mooy signed for Brighton at the start of the 2019/20 Premier League season on a loan deal from Huddersfield Town, after they were relegated the previous season. The 29-year-o

Coach Graham Arnold issues instructions during the win over Syria

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'When you lose, you learn’: Arnold upbeat ahead of AFC U-23 Championship playoff

Graham Arnold says the lessons his Australia U-23 side learned from their hard-fought semi-final loss will fill them with confidence ahead of their AFC U-23 Championship third-place playoff against Uzbekistan. The Green and Gold approach the contest at Rajamangala Stadium on S

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Foord completes move to English champions Arsenal

Sydney FC striker Caitlin Foord has completed her switch To FA Women’s Super League giants Arsenal FC. The 25-year old Sky Blues striker joins a number of Westfield W-League players to be transferred overseas from a club in Australia. Foord has spent seven and a half season

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Sydney FC go 11 unbeaten after swatting Victory aside

Hyundai A-League frontrunners Sydney FC stretched their unbeaten run to 11 after accounting for Melbourne Victory 3-0 on Friday evening. A poacher's effort from Hyundai A-League Golden Boot leader Adam Le Fondre established a Big Blue foothold for the visitors and after Ola T

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Yallop using Olympic heartbreak and joy to fuel Tokyo 2020 journey

Tameka Yallop has felt the pain of missing an Olympic Games and the euphoria of qualifying – so the Westfield Matildas attacker is drawing on both experiences on the road to Tokyo 2020. Ante Milicic’s 20-strong squad have assembled in Sydney ahead of a trip to China to compet

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Galabadaarachchi faces FA Cup tie against Arsenal

Jacynta Galabadaarachchi will be tested in the pressure-cooker of an all-London cup showdown when she faces Arsenal on Monday morning AEDT. The West Ham United starlet will be eyeing a winning start to her side’s Women’s FA Cup campaign when they tackle the Gunners at Rush Gre

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'I wanted to break up the contract': How 200-game Berisha almost gave up on adventure down under

Besart Berisha says he came close to tearing up his contract with Brisbane Roar before arriving in Australia to make his Hyundai A-League debut. Two hundred games and three clubs later, however, the now-Australian citizen couldn’t dream of a life without his adopted country he

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Davila hits double figures as Phoenix respond to beat Jets

Ulises Davila netted his 10th Hyundai A-League goal as Wellington Phoenix bounced back to down Newcastle Jets, 2-1. The Mexican danger man pounced from close range on 69 minutes to make it 10 goals in 15 matches, only three minutes after Abdiel Arroyo took advantage of poor de

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Elrich leaves Wanderers for new adventure

Western Sydney Wanderers have announced defender Tarek Elrich has left the club to pursue another opportunity. The Wanderers stalwart was one of the club's first three signings, joining the newly-established Hyundai A-League side along with Socceroos star Aaron Mooy and Kwaben

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Westfield W-League Ins and Outs - Round 11

The final teams for Round 11 are in and Adelaide United have been boosted by the return of young gun Mary Fowler as they prepare to tackle the high-flying Western Sydney Wanderers. Fowler has three goals to her name - the most of any Lady Reds player - and will be a massive bo

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Australian match officials appointed to final of AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have announced the appointment of Australian match officials Chris Beath (Referee), Ashley Beecham & Anton Shchetinin (Assistant Referees) and Shaun Evans (Video Assistant Referee (VAR)) to the Final of the AFC U-23 Championship between the

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Irvine eyeing potential Chelsea cupset

Jackson Irvine is eyeing a cupset of epic proportions when Hull City tackle Premier League powerhouse Chelsea in the FA Cup. The Tigers are anticipating the largest cup crowd in the club’s history when they host Frank Lampard’s star-studded Blues at KCOM Stadium on Sunday morn