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At just 17, Grace Maher has captained the Young Matildas and been earmarked as a future captain for Canberra United. ...

Born to lead

Grace Maher isn't the only exceptionally young player making an impact with the W-League's Canberra United, but even in this group she's a stand out.

Victory's riches up against stricken Jets

Red hot: Victory star Marco Rojas has returned from international duty with New Zealand for Saturday's clash with the Jets.

There's more talent in the Newcastle Jets treatment ward than at coach Mark Jones' disposal for Saturday's trip to AAMI Park, but Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has vowed not to underestimate their deflated A-League opponents.

Neymar faces call for two-year prison sentence

Neymar reacts during the La Liga match against Malaga.

Spain's public prosecutor has called for Barcelona soccer player Neymar to be sent to prison for two years for his part in a corruption case over his transfer from Brazilian club Santos to the Liga champions in 2013, said a court filing on Wednesday.

Victory needed week's break, says Troisi

Melbourne Victory's James Troisi says his side has benefited from a short break.

Melbourne Victory needed a week off and will be fully recharged for Saturday night's home A-League clash with the injury-ravaged Newcastle Jets, star attacker James Troisi says.

Klinsmann sacked as US coach

Sacked: Jurgen Klinsmann.

Jurgen Klinsmann is out as coach of the US national soccer team, fired after starting the final round of World Cup qualifying with losses to Mexico and Costa Rica.