A-League

Transfer talk The spending spree that could hit the A-League

A-LEAGUE clubs should brace themselves for a renewed poaching effort from cashed-up Chinese teams in January, according to a prominent player manager.

Socceroos striker Roar won’t rush Maclaren back

BRISBANE coach John Aloisi will wait and see before rushing Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren back into the Roar line-up against Sydney FC.

New franchise Dandenong push for A-League licence

VOTE: DANDENONG could be the home to the A-League’s newest club after a push from some of the state’s biggest clubs to secure a licence.

A-League Confidential Glory out to reclaim O’Neill

MILOS Ninkovic and his attacking comrades are taking the headlines at Sydney FC, but the less-heralded contribution of other members of the team hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Dylan McGowan of United competes for the ball with Carl Valeri of the Victory during the Round 3 A-League match between Adelaide United and the Melbourne Victory at Cooper Stadium in Adelaide, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Football Reds need to overcome barriers

Adelaide United face an uphill battle on Friday night after failing to score two goals in any of its six A-League matches this season which has all but robbed the Reds of earning at least a point in four matches.

Socceroos star After 20 years, Cahill to make Sydney debut

THE last time Tim Cahill played club football in his home city was as a skinny teenager for Sydney United but on Friday night he makes his return.

Big game City warned: Beware the walking wounded

MELBOURNE City coach John van ’t Schip knows all too well what it’s like to be in Western Sydney’s shoes and has warned his team of the threat they face.

A-League Postponement won’t interrupt Victory

MELBOURNE Victory players were meant to be flying to Wellington on Thursday and instead will now spend the weekend at home.

Wanderers We must tighten up, says Neville

WANDERERS defender Scott Neville admits his side needs to urgently rectify the mistakes that are “killing us” if Western Sydney are to kickstart their spluttering season into life.

Scoring drought Kamau keen for goals to flow

BRUNO Fornaroli is once again leading the way for Melbourne City, but Bruce Kamau wants to get in on the scoring act.

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True colours Roar draw on Queensland spirit

THE Brisbane Roar will debut their new maroon strip in Saturday’s A-League showdown against Sydney FC, with the kit a nod to their statewide support.

Attacking spark Confident Roar ready to soar

VETERAN defender Jade North is adamant the Roar will find their attacking spark as they prepare for Saturday’s showdown with competition leaders Sydney FC.

Expansion Where will next A-league club come from?

ANOTHER Victorian region has emerged as a genuine contender to join the A-League, as the FFA revealed it would open an official expansion bidding process “early next year”.

360 View Time for Lowy Jr to make his mark

FFA boss Steven Lowy needs to make some big calls to stamp his own mark, and expansion and transition to A-League independence are the two causes he should champion, writes David Davutovic.

Free entry F3 derby priceless for Mariners fans

CENTRAL Coast supporters get free entry into Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday as part of an historic reciprocal deal with the Jets.

Soulless Western Sydney’s new home no Wanderland

WANDERERS fans are not happy about relocating from Pirtek Stadium but the club believes Tim Cahill’s Sydney return will create a great atmosphere this Friday night.

Adelaide United O’Doherty graduate of tough ‘school’

ADELAIDE United’s teenage sensation Jordan O’Doherty says his courage comes from taking on the hardmen of the NPL when he was just 15 years old.

Stadium rocked NZ quake grounds Victory

MELBOURNE Victory won’t fly to New Zealand on the weekend after their match with Wellington Phoenix was postponed, following devastating earthquakes.

Rd 2 Wrap W-League Rd 2: Five minute wrap

THE Newcastle Jets were the stars of the second weekend of W-League action with the most emphatic win of the round. SWOOP five minute wrap.

Injury issues Fyfe set for A-League return with Jets

NEWCASTLE will be forced to field an emergency defence in Sunday’s F3 derby against the Mariners, with former Iain Fyfe poised for a dramatic return to the professional ranks.