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‘This is the best Vietnam team I have ever seen’: No one remembers style, just get Socceroos to World Cup says Darby

‘This is the best Vietnam team I have ever seen’: No one remembers style, just get Socceroos to World Cup says Darby

South-East Asian football expert Steve Darby says the Socceroos will face "the best" Vietnamese national football team he has seen in the past two decades, but admits Vietnam are under pressure heading into this month's vital World Cup qualifier. 5 Jan 2022
‘We’ve actually done pretty well’: Mariners A-League kids aren’t just alright, they’re gunning for the FFA Cup

‘We’ve actually done pretty well’: Mariners A-League kids aren’t just alright, they’re gunning for the FFA Cup

Harry Steele believes Central Coast's youth policy is paying off as the Mariners look to continue their winning run against Brisbane Roar and book a spot in the FFA Cup final. 5 Jan 2022
‘I’m just able to be myself’: Sydney FC’s A-League stalwart aiming for idol’s record

‘I’m just able to be myself’: Sydney FC’s A-League stalwart aiming for idol’s record

Andrew Redmayne admits Sydney FC is like family to him as the goalkeeper targets 200 appearances for the A-League club. 2 Jan 2022
Meet the Aussie breaking through with Bulgaria’s giants that’s dreaming of Socceroos

Meet the Aussie breaking through with Bulgaria’s giants that’s dreaming of Socceroos

Young goalkeeper Iliya Shalamanov-Trenkov is coming through at Bulgarian giants CSKA Sofia but wants to one day represent the Socceroos on the international stage. 31 Dec 2021
‘Low on troops’ Sydney FC say they’re competing for A-League title after ‘benchmark’ Macarthur win

‘Low on troops’ Sydney FC say they’re competing for A-League title after ‘benchmark’ Macarthur win

Andrew Redmayne says criticism of Sydney FC is "white noise" to him and his teammates, and the goalkeeper has insisted his side still has the quality to compete for the A-League title this season. 31 Dec 2021
Lustica relishing Boxing Day derby A-League reunion

Lustica relishing Boxing Day derby A-League reunion

Steve Lustica will come up against a familiar face on Boxing Day when Western United take on Melbourne Victory and goalkeeper Ivan Kelava. 25 Dec 2021
Young on Western's A-League run 'We have surprised people'

Young on Western's A-League run 'We have surprised people'

Jamie Young believes Western United have surprised people this A-League season with their impressive form but says his team has no expectations on what they can achieve this season. 24 Dec 2021
The A-League is doing everything it can to grab our attention

The A-League is doing everything it can to grab our attention

Christmas is fast approaching but already A-League fans have had a decent fix of fun. 16 Dec 2021
Moon not panicking about Roar’s sluggish A-League start

Moon not panicking about Roar’s sluggish A-League start

Brisbane remain winless three rounds into the A-League season but Roar boss Warren Moon insists his team is not panicking. 10 Dec 2021
Aussie kid gets Croatian call-up: ‘It’s a massive achievement’

Aussie kid gets Croatian call-up: ‘It’s a massive achievement’

Australian winger Noah Slunjski has received a call-up to the Croatian national Under-15s team camp after skipping the A-League to join Hadjuk Split. 10 Dec 2021
Exclusive: Turkish giants chase ex A-League winger

Exclusive: Turkish giants chase ex A-League winger

Exclusive: A clutch of Turkey's biggest clubs are eyeing a move for former A-League winger Joey Champness next month. 7 Dec 2021
Former A-League Wanderers winger trialling with Bundesliga club

Former A-League Wanderers winger trialling with Bundesliga club

Exclusive: Australian forward Mohamed Adam has joined Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Furth on trial. 1 Dec 2021
The Aussie ex A-League defender about to star in front of ‘10-13 million viewers’

The Aussie ex A-League defender about to star in front of ‘10-13 million viewers’

After scoring the winning penalty to send his club Kuala Lumpur City into its first Malaysia Cup final in 32 years, former A-Leaguer defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco is hoping his good luck continues in the final. 30 Nov 2021
Aussie ex A-League defender verging on Asian glory: ‘Mean the world to me and my family’

Aussie ex A-League defender verging on Asian glory: ‘Mean the world to me and my family’

Defender Alex Grant knows his Pohang Steelers side will be the underdogs against Al-Hilal in the Asian Champions League final, but insists his team has the belief to be crowned champions of the region. 22 Nov 2021
O’Neill says A-League players ‘very, very lucky’: ‘When we go overseas, we see the cutthroat nature’

O’Neill says A-League players ‘very, very lucky’: ‘When we go overseas, we see the cutthroat nature’

There's no doubt it has been a rough 18 months for Sydney FC midfielder Brandon O'Neill. 21 Nov 2021
A-League’s bottom teams ‘have invested a hell of a lot’ says wary title-winner

A-League’s bottom teams ‘have invested a hell of a lot’ says wary title-winner

Scott Jamieson says Melbourne City has the hunger to defend its maiden A-League title and insists his team is out to get even better this season. 18 Nov 2021
'We have the quality to challenge': Steve's A-League ambition

'We have the quality to challenge': Steve's A-League ambition

Western United's 2020-2021 A-League campaign ended like a damp squib. 17 Nov 2021
'He's got to be a real threat to Rangers': Merrick backs Ange in Celtic challenge

'He's got to be a real threat to Rangers': Merrick backs Ange in Celtic challenge

Ernie Merrick believes Ange Postecoglou is thriving in Scotland and his Celtic team will be a thorn in the side of Rangers this season. 16 Nov 2021
Mariners have one A-League focus: ‘We have to find the next Alou Koul’

Mariners have one A-League focus: ‘We have to find the next Alou Koul’

Nick Montgomery says he won’t be changing the A-League style of play that worked for Central Coast Mariners last season but is hoping to make their attack more potent. 15 Nov 2021
‘There will be some similarities’: A-League’s Newcastle want to be more than a Postecoglou playbook

‘There will be some similarities’: A-League’s Newcastle want to be more than a Postecoglou playbook

Jets head coach Arthur Papas won’t be putting a limit on what his new-look team can achieve this season. 12 Nov 2021
After a cancelled season and training over Zoom, South take on A-League giants with ‘no fear’

After a cancelled season and training over Zoom, South take on A-League giants with ‘no fear’

South Melbourne striker Harry Sawyer has described Friday's FFA Cup clash against Melbourne City is "like a grand final" for his club and says they are ready to "give it everything" to turn over the A-League champions. 11 Nov 2021