Traore's journey proves A-League has plenty to offer

He may not be one of us – at least in a football sense – but there's a lot to be proud of in the ascension of Adama Traore at the African Cup of Nations.

Australia's chance to kick-start evolution

If Australia is ever to return to the Oceania Football Confederation it helped form in 1966, it's now-or-never. So why not test the lie of the land.

Sydney derby is perfect time for Kusukami to come of age in A-League

The word is Tony Popovic didn't sign Jumpei Kusukami because he was Japanese. He signed him because he was a good player. But as Western Sydney Wanderers prepare to salvage some pride in the Asian Champions League, the passport definitely helps.

Why Australia should consider going back to Oceania

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FIFA's landmark decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams finally gives Oceania - the game's orphan child - direct entry. That one spot has taken 51 years.

Football failing to take advantage of the African revolution

What's happened to the African revolution? Two decades after the first tide of African migration lapped our shores, we were expecting, and hoping, to see the fruits by now.

Roar set perfect example by honouring past

The Roar have proved how an ethnic DNA can successfully evolve into a broad-based, multicultural one – inclusive rather than exclusive.

Regional games will have no impact on A-League expansion plans

It's generally a good time of year to be taking a holiday on the Surf Coast if you're a Melbourne Victory supporter. A day at the beach, and a balmy evening at Simonds Stadium. Monday night will be the fifth time Geelong will have hosted a Victory match, and the expectations are of a 15,000-plus crowd. Everyone wins. Or do they?

Trouble with football and the media

My New Year's wish for football? I'll make it personal. Football needs to reboot its relationship with professional media, a fourth estate which, believe it or not, still has a vital role to play in shaping the destiny of the game.

Why Sydney FC could be the A-League's Invincibles

Graham Arnold might get to write his own headline after all. So far Sydney FC are living up to the 'Invincibles' tag given to them by their coach, and while it still remains a herculean challenge to go through the season unbeaten, the Sky Blues are looking more unbeatable by the day. Maybe, just maybe, they'll pull it off.