Rookie Socceroos taking Thai chance to impress Ange
Aspiring Socceroos are seizing a rare extended opportunity to impress coach Ange Postecoglou ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Thailand, uncapped midfielder Jimmy Jeggo says.
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Beister clearance comes through so German in line for Victory debut
Melbourne Victory's German import Maxi Beister approached training on Friday with more than the average gusto that might be expected of a player a day before a game.
Big Melbourne and Sydney teams couldn't cope: Merrick
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says "no one's listening" when he talks about international breaks.
Connor hoping to give Phoenix Pain with another cracker
Connor Pain would love to replicate last week's stunning strike against Adelaide in Canberra on Sunday.
Liverpool favourite won't rule out Southeast Asian swansong
Former England goalkeeper David James refuses to rule out the possibility of following the lead of Luis Garcia this year in turning an appearance at an over-age exhibition game into an Asian swansong.
The final stage of the Wanderers' evolution
A club whose history is steeped in the success delivered by experienced players and elder statesmen is aiming to be the refinery of Australian football's richest talent reserves, and not just the shopfront.
The world game needs an Indigenous boost
Self-help is a theme which has run through Indigenous affairs throughout its long and often tortured white-funded history. Easy to imagine, hard to achieve. But maybe, just maybe, football has finally made a breakthrough.
For Victory's Active fans, silence is now eloquent
Will it suddenly all go quiet at Etihad Stadium when Melbourne Victory face Western Sydney on Saturday night?
City coach laughs off 12-man formation against Jets
Melbourne City briefly bring the phrase "tactical overload" to a new level.
City up to second after holding off determined Jets
Melbourne City moved into second position on the A-League table after seeing off a determined challenge from Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park in the first of this A-League season's Thursday fixtures.
Powell says Mariners win crucial to laying down anchor in Canberra
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick might have helped resurrect Blake Powell's A-League career, but the Central Coast Mariners attacking midfielder won't be doing his old coach any favours.
Sydney FC star hints at exit
After being denied a chance to pursue a lucrative offer in the Middle East during pre-season, Milos Ninkovic may not re-sign with Sydney FC
US, Mexico to play World Cup qualifier in shadow of Trump presidency
While the world awaits how Donald Trump's shock election as US president truly affects relations between America and Mexico - and mostly whether The Wall becomes a reality - there's set to be some extra spice in the two nations' upcoming World Cup qualifier.
Montgomery backs Rogic for EPL
Having spent a season in the English Premier League with Sheffield United, Central Coast Mariners captain Nick Montgomery thinks Canberra star Tom Rogic is good enough to play there.
FFA decides on Tasmanian A-League bid after meetings
Football Federation Australia will fast track the expansion of the A-League and invite bids for new licences after meeting representatives from Tasmania this week.
Santalab won't sacrifice aggressive game
Western Sydney striker Brendon Santalab has pledged not to sacrifice his aggressive playing style after explaining himself following another contentious tackle.
Socceroos striker Juric out for 4-6 weeks
Socceroos striker Tomi Juric will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a knee injury that has forced him out of next week's World Cup qualifier against Thailand.
City must play to Cahill, Fornaroli's strengths: van 't Schip
When you have a well-earned reputation for free flowing, rollicking soccer, it's hardly surprising that teams take a cautious approach and try to shut you down.
Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip advocates regular match timeslot
Melbourne City boss John van 't Schip might, in his own words, be merely a coach, but he knows how to get fans to matches to support teams.
Chelsea and Oxford in record-breaking shootout
The EFL Trophy has been so messed about by the Football League's preposterous decision to invite 16 Premier League and Championship teams to field academy sides in the group stages, it seems inevitable that something odd would happen in this farcical year for the competition.
Severed bull's head earns club $86,000 fine
BERLIN, Nov 8 (Reuters) - German second division club Dynamo Dresden have been fined 60,000 euros and will have parts of their tribune shut out for spectators for one game following violent behaviour of their fans that included throwing a severed bull's head into the stadium area.
Mariners consider Canberra for A-League finals
In a sign of the Central Coast Mariners' commitment to making Canberra their home-away-from-home, they're considering playing any potential A-League finals games in the nation's capital, says former A-League4Canberra bid leader Ivan Slavich.
Okon expecting tough game despite absence of Phoenix five
The Wellington Phoenix might be missing five of their first-choice XI, but Central Coast Mariners coach Paul Okon is still expecting them to have a strong team at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.
Juric ruled out of Socceroos' World Cup qualifier
First-choice striker Tomi Juric has been ruled out of the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Thailand after scans confirmed the extent of his knee injury.
Van Persie cleared of serious damage to eye after on-field collision
Fenerbahce forward Robin van Persie has reassured supporters that his eye was not damaged after he was carried off the pitch bleeding during their 3-1 win over Akhisar Belediyespor on Sunday.
Victory skipper Valeri ready for A-League return
Melbourne Victory skipper Carl Valeri has declared himself fit to make his A-League return.
Luongo, Langerak ruled out for Socceroos' Thailand qualifier
Brisbane striker Jamie Maclaren looks set to play his first competitive international, while Melbourne City midfielder Luke Brattan will vie for a maiden cap as injuries force a squad reshuffle for the Socceroos' World Cup qualifier against Thailand.
FFA backs Britain in FIFA poppy row with Remembrance Day celebration
The FFA is set to follow the English and Scottish football associations towards a possible collision with FIFA over poppies on shirts decision.
Muscat backs video referee trial in A-League
One man who cannot wait for the FFA's video trial to be implemented is Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat.
Sydney FC 'horrified' as Zullo escapes injury in freak accident
Michael Zullo escaped a potentially life-threatening head injury after landing on the side of the table and now Sydney FC want officials' furniture removed from games.