Melbourne City
Who is Melbourne City’s new captain?
HE was the main event in Melbourne City’s 2015-16 campaign and now he will lead a star-studded cast into the new A-League season.
New men Colazo, Cahill strike in friendly
MELBOURNE City’s new guns Nicolas Colazo and Tim Cahill have given another taste of what fans have to look forward to, leading the side to a 2-0 win over Auckland City.
Slater’s A-League club-by-club guide
ROBBIE Slater gives a team-by-team breakdown of what every club can expect in the upcoming A-League season, with TAB odds and key men for each club.
Has City found perfect position for Cahill?
WITH A-League golden boot winner Bruno Fornaroli leading City’s attack, Tim Cahill is set to return to his old role where he made a name for himself at Everton.
City slickers prove their worth
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip said his radical off-season overhaul couldn’t have got off to a better start after the club’s mauling of Western Sydney.
Video: Cahill scores, stars in City win
IN his home debut for Melbourne City, Tim Cahill netted his first goal for his new club as the hosts ran riot over Western Sydney. CHECK OUT THE HIGHLIGHTS.
Youth love football, but not A-League
CAN you imagine a kid at a local Auskick clinic not supporting an AFL side? Matt Windley wonders why the A-League hasn’t caught on with the next generation.
A-League marquee fund set to increase
A-LEAGUE clubs could have a multimillion-dollar marquee slush fund to attract more star arrivals.
D-Day looming for Essien’s move to Victory
MELBOURNE Victory expects to know within 48 hours if it has successfully snared Michael Essien on a 12-month guest marquee deal.
Pacy pair flying under the radar
THEY’VE been involved in two of the biggest moments in recent soccer history yet James Troisi and Bruce Kamau have snuck into Melbourne in relative anonymity.
Cahill’s pledge: I won’t be stopping
TIM Cahill is in an excellent mood, relaxed and reflective on a blistering morning in Abu Dhabi.
Cahill’s home City debut locked in
TIM Cahill will make his home debut on September 21 after it was confirmed Melbourne City would host Western Sydney at AAMI Park in an FFA Cup quarter-final.
Can Dane stiffen City’s back half?
MELBOURNE City hope former Danish international defender Michael Jakobsen will be the answer to the club’s defensive woes.
Melbourne City sign Kilkenny
SOCCEROO Neil Kilkenny is coming home to the A-League. But then again, Australia isn’t exactly home for the midfielder who has spent all but seven years of his life in England.
Cahill looking headed to City
THE deadline for Tim Cahill to extend his contract with Hangzhou Greentown has passed — with all signs now pointing to a hugely-anticipated A-League move.
FFA chief met with Cahill’s manager
FOOTBALL Federation Australia boss David Gallop says he has met with Tim Cahill’s management in a bid to lure the star to the A-League, as Melbourne City looms.
Why City-Cahill partnership is risky business
IF Tim Cahill does come to Melbourne City, and he scores goals, then it’s a match made in heaven. But the club has buried high-profile Socceroos in the past.
City drums beat for Argentinian mid
MELBOURNE City’s South American influence is set to increase, with the club on the verge of signing Argentinian attacking midfielder Fernando Brandan on a one-year deal.
Footy Show’s loss is Melbourne City’s gain
MELBOURNE City has secured Nissan as its major sponsor, with the carmaker expected to pull out of its deal with Channel 9’s The Footy Show.
City kit switch to mirror ‘big brother’
MELBOURNE City maintains it is not about to completely ditch its red and white Melbourne Heart roots but a “City Blue” change is on the horizon.
Where next for emerging Mooy?
AARON Mooy had outgrown the A-League and needed to challenge himself. But what comes next is the interesting part and is very much in his own hands, writes Matt Windley.
Aaron Mooy signs with EPL giants
SOCCEROO star Aaron Mooy has swapped one city for another, moving to English Premier League outfit Manchester City from A-League club Melbourne City.
Etihad the perfect host for double header
FFA boss David Gallop insists football will not suffer big game fatigue when Melbourne hosts a World Cup qualifier and an A-League derby inside a week.
Melbourne City sign Luke Brattan
MELBOURNE City has signed former Brisbane Roar midfielder Luke Brattan for next season while extending the loan deal of Anthony Caceres.
A-League’s bid to counteract Big Bash summer
THE A-League has moved to counteract the Big Bash summer juggernaut by scheduling more games across more days over the school holiday period.
Victory go prime time for new season
MELBOURNE Victory remain the draw card with 13 of its 27 games in the blockbuster Saturday night slot in fixtures released for the 2016-17 A-League season.
Tim + Bruno = headache for City
GOODNESS only knows what Bruno Fornaroli thought when he saw the headlines about Melbourne City allegedly chasing Tim Cahill, but it’s doubtful the theme was unalloyed joy.
Calm before the storm for Aussie sides
THEY dominate for Melbourne City.
Now Aaron Mooy and Steph Catley have their green and gold-tinged sights set on conquering the world.
A-League not much slower than UK: Mooy
HE’S on the verge of his biggest career move yet, with a shift to Europe a near-certainty.
But Aaron Mooy’s impending leap mightn’t be as large as he first thought.
