Friday night was another case of close but not close enough for Western Sydney, held to a 1-1 A-League draw by Brisbane.

The A-League is preparing an audacious raid on Hollywood after targeting former Los Angeles stars Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane as potential guest player signings during the upcoming January transfer window.

John Aloisi reckons Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold is worried a maroon-clad Brisbane Roar will end their unbeaten A-League run on Saturday.

Adelaide United have snapped a run of four straight losses with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brisbane in Friday night's A-League clash at Coopers Stadium.

Adelaide United have snapped a run of four straight losses with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brisbane in Friday night's A-League clash at Coopers Stadium.

Brisbane Roar has issued an A-League statement of intent with a clinical 1-0 win over Melbourne City.

Simulating is as bad as boots-up tackling saus coach ahead of clash with Melbourne City.

Jamie Maclaren broke his A-League scoring drought and set up another goal as Brisbane Roar booked an impressive 2-1 win over Perth Glory on Sunday.

SYDNEY, Oct 22 AAP - A first half strike from Thomas Kristensen has helped a wasteful Brisbane hold off Central Coast 1-0 and claim their first win of the A-League season.

A consortium is in place that is prepared to bankroll a second A-League team in Brisbane, according to Miron Bleiberg.

Mark Jones waited 15 years to coach the Newcastle Jets. It took the proud Novocastrian just two games to win his first game in charge.

A sensational 96th-minute Luke DeVere equaliser has saved Matt McKay's blushes to earn Brisbane a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory on the A-League's opening night.

It's time to bury the hatchet for the two sides of the ugly separation which has blighted Brisbane Roar's A-League journey. Eight years after the split, a renewal of vows between the Roar and their founders, the Lions Club, can be a win-win for all concerned if egos and agendas can be put aside. As the three-times champions scrounge around Brisbane looking for a home – and a heart and soul – the solution is where it's always been. Right under their nose.

Former international midfielder replaces player of the year Corona.

Brisbane coach puts on another stoic front amid turmoil.

Brisbane confirms fan favourite has joined Negeri Sembilan.

​The Bakrie Group's tumultuous reign over Brisbane Roar is almost over with the A-League club poised to be sold to a consortium led by Melbourne businessman Daniel Cobb.

Bakrie Group at risk of breaching A-League licence after delaying response to leadership crisis.

We knew we signed a fantastic player but got so much more: coach.

Western Sydney Wanderers are at risk of playing the grand final without their second top scorer with Mitch Nichols facing a possible suspension for making offensive gestures towards rival fans.

Five things we learned from Wanderers v Brisbane Roar - and what they might mean for the grand final.

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Finals football, for better or worse, has a knack of delivering the unexpected - not least when Brisbane Roar are involved. And a 3-0 lead - inside 23 minutes - was as unbelievable a scenario as we've seen.

It's been the highlight of the finals series thus far, but Thomas Broich says his side's comeback against Melbourne Victory counts for nothing.

Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar

The five areas where the A-League semi final will be won and lost.

Western Sydney Wanderers are not a club which stands still.

The decision of three Australian clubs to adopt a Spanish style has proven remarkably successful in an incredibly short space of time.

Melbourne Victory's heart-breaking exit from the A League finals will be no excuse not to be ready for this week's crucial ACL clash in China, says Kevin Muscat.

Brisbane Roar have done it again, clawing back from a goal down with just minutes remaining to beat Melbourne Victory 2-1 and keep their A-League finals hopes alive.