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Talking Points: Can City’s resolute defence take them all the way to the title?

Melbourne was the centre of the Westfield W-League universe over the weekend as both City and Victory showed they are very much in the title conversation. As both Harbour City clubs – Sydney FC (match postponed) and Western Sydney Wanderers (bye) watched on – the two Melbourne

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Ernie Merrick fired by Newcastle Jets

Newcastle Jets have fired Ernie Merrick after the club's poor start to the Hyundai A-League campaign. Merrick, 66, joined the helm in 2017 and took the Jets to the Grand Final in his inaugural 2017/18 season. However, a string of poor results and performances, culminating i

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Westfield Matildas in the Westfield W-League: Luik sends City to six on the spin

Aivi Luik played a starring role as Westfield W-League leaders Melbourne City opened up a three-point gap at the top with a 2-0 win against Brisbane Roar. The Westfield Matildas midfielder netted for the first time in almost two years in the 74th minute to clinch the victory a

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Talking Points: Phoenix fever building with Wellington's best ever season in their sights

Wellington Phoenix are a team reborn and re-energised under Ufuk Talay, who has the New Zealanders on course for their best season yet. Competing for Hyundai A-League silverware, while not a pipe dream, seemed a long way off when Talay took the helm of the Kiwi outfit in May –

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Jenkins says title underdogs Victory will never give up the fight

Darian Jenkins insists Melbourne Victory have a ‘chip on our shoulder’ as they fight to keep their hopes of Westfield W-League silverware alive. The American celebrated her 25th birthday by scoring what turned out to be the decisive second goal in the 2-1 win against Newcastle

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Signing news: Phoenix swoop for ex-Glory man Wilson

Wellington Phoenix have signed Brandon Wilson following the midfielder's departure from Perth Glory last week. Wilson, 22, left Perth after the reigning Premiers terminated his contract by mutual consent. Formerly of Burnley and Stockport County in England, Wilson played 4

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Aussies Abroad: Kerr produces backheel assist in action-packed Chelsea debut

Westfield Matildas captain Sam Kerr provided a magical assist and was heavily involved in a strong debut for Chelsea, who beat Reading 3-1 overnight in the Women's Super League. Kerr, the all-time top scorer in the Westfield W-League and the National Women's Soccer League, ca

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Westfield W-League Team of the Week - Round 8

Melbourne City were the big winners in Round 8 as their title rivals Western Sydney Wanderers were on bye and Sydney FC's clash against Canberra United was postponed.

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How to watch Westfield W-League Round 9

Every minute, every goal, every game of every round in what should be the biggest Westfield W-League campaign yet. Don't miss a single kick of Round 9.

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Watch all the McDonald’s Mini Matches from Round 13

Need to catch up on any of the Hyundai A-League action from Round 13?

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How to watch Hyundai A-League Round 14

Every minute, every goal, every thrilling Hyundai A-League moment. Don't miss a single kick of Round 14.

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Kruse stakes claim to fill injured Toivonen’s role as Victory striker

Robbie Kruse admits he has big boots to fill in captain Ola Toivonen’s absence but believes he can flourish as Melbourne Victory’s new number nine. The 75-cap Socceroos illuminated the 4-0 thumping of Newcastle Jets, scoring the opener and having a hand in each of the followin

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Hyundai A-League Team of the Week - Round 13

Attacks were on full display in the Hyundai A-League this week as Melbourne Victory wrapped up the round with a dominant win, so how many of their stars made the Round 13 Team of the Week? Victory thumped the Newcastle Jets 4-0 after the form teams in the competition, Sydney F

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Birthday girl Jenkins off the mark as Victory floor Jets

Darian Jenkins scored her first Westfield W-League goal on her 25th birthday as Melbourne Victory edged ahead in the chase for fourth place with a 2-1 win against Newcastle Jets. Captain Natasha Dowie gave the Premiers an ideal start when she netted a 10th-minute header to not

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Victory hit Kruse control to power past Jets

Robbie Kruse stole the show as Melbourne Victory earned back-to-back wins for the first time this season by hammering Newcastle Jets, 4-0. In the absence of suspended captain Ola Toivonen, Kruse played through the middle and ensured Victory did not miss their top goalscorer wh

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Victory's Hoogland sidelined with knee injury

Melbourne Victory have suffered a blow ahead of their Round 13 clash with Newcastle Jets, with defender Tim Hoogland a late withdrawal from their squad. The 34-year-old German drops out of Marco Kurz’s line-up after experiencing discomfort in his knee during training this week

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Aussies Abroad: Luongo and Irvine advance in FA Cup

Massimo Luongo and Jackson Irvine are eyeing FA Cup Fourth Round ties as the fabled knockout competition took centre stage in England. Luongo played a full 90 minutes for Sheffield Wednesday as they upset Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 at the AMEX, with fellow Socceroos Aaron Mooy

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Talay uncertain on Ball injury prognosis

Wellington Phoenix boss Ufuk Talay concedes the extent of the injury to forward David Ball remains unclear following his side’s 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners. The injury uncertainty casts a shadow on an otherwise positive afternoon for Phoenix fans, with Englishman in el

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Upcoming Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League Rounds dedicated to Bushfire and Drought Relief

Following the devasting bushfires that have recently affected much of Australia and on the back of a long and arduous drought for our rural communities Football Federation Australia (FFA) will dedicate the upcoming two Rounds of the Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League to ackn

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‘He wasn’t criticised by me’: Corica praises redeemed Retre

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica says he is not surprised by the star turn of recently re-signed Paulo Retre following his match-winning brace against Adelaide United. Revelling in his preferred midfield role, Retre doubled his all-time Hyundai A-League goals tally with strikes in

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Retre strikes twice as Sydney FC break Hyundai A-League home winning record

Paulo Retre hit a double as Sydney FC edged past Adelaide United, 2-1, in the Sky Blues’ record-smashing 10th straight Hyundai A-League home win. With marquee man Milos Ninkovic handed a rest, Retre stepped into an unlikely starring role and grabbed two goals in the space of e

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Phoenix record in sight as Ball shines in Mariners win before injury exit

David Ball starred before limping off as Wellington Phoenix reached the brink of a club record undefeated steak following a 2-1 win against Central Coast Mariners. The English striker opened up the visitors’ defence as compatriot Gary Hooper stroked Ufuk Talay’s team ahead on

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‘We got what we deserved’: Despotovski hails Glory’s spirited fightback

Bobby Despotovski feels his Perth Glory players got reward for their tireless effort as they came from behind to draw with Adelaide United on Friday night. Second-half goals from American duo Crystal Thomas and Morgan Andrews – the latter a stoppage-time penalty – earned Glory

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‘We only wants players who want to be here’: Rudan confirms McDonald ‘wants out’ of United

Mark Rudan has confirmed Scott McDonald has asked to be released from his Western United FC contract but denied a denied a deal has been done to join a Hyundai A-League rival. McDonald was left out of the United squad which lost 3-2 against Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Frida