Stajcic opts for youth as Matildas rebuild begins
Its all change at the Matildas as Head Coach Alen Stajcic looks to reinvigorate his squad with a massive injection of youth in a three day training camp at the AIS which kicks off on Wednesday.
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Ajax's defends himself over unsportsmanlike conduct claims
Ajax vice-captain Joel Veltman has defended his 'unsportsmanlike' behavior against Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday when he pretended to stop the game for injured team mate, Bertrand Traore, before sprinting down the line to deliver a cross.
De Vanna charged by FFA nine days after off-the-ball incident
Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna has been cited nine days after charging into Melbourne City's Jess Fishlock off the ball and from behind in Canberra United's W-League semi-final loss.
Kevin Muscat left to lament listless Victory performance
Coach Kevin Muscat was critical of Melbourne Victory's lack of intensity in their laboured scoreless draw away to Newcastle Jets on Monday night, leaving his side 11 points behind league leaders Sydney FC.
Aguero makes striking comeback as City go second
Sergio Aguero roared back into action for Manchester City, claiming a sharp goal and helping them move into position as Chelsea's top challengers for the Premier League title with a crucial 2-0 win at struggling Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Melbourne Victory held to scoreless draw by dominant Newcastle Jets
After a nil-nil draw in Newcastle, Melbourne Victory are now 11 points adrift of A-League leaders Sydney.
Pitch in 'good shape' for Sydney derby despite Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses and extreme heat have failed to damage the pitch at ANZ Stadium ahead of the Saturday night's Sydney derby.
Maher on the verge of Matildas dream
Canberra teen Grace Maher will juggle her final year of school with an Australian Matildas dream.
FFA agrees to widen representation, but opposes more cash for clubs
Soccer's wider constituency is likely to find itself pushing at an open door as it presses the game's ruling body, the FFA, to broaden its governing base and widen representation on the organisation's board.
City's history-making women put club on path for clean sweep of trophies
Melbourne City's history making women 's team needed to draw on all their reserves of physical and mental strength to achieve back to back grand final triumphs in the most difficult of circumstances.
Chelsea go 10 points clear, Leicester lose again
Premier League leaders Chelsea moved 10 points clear at the top on Sunday despite being held by Burnley in an entertaining game played amid flurries of sleet and snow.
Mooy's Huddersfield march on against QPR
Aaron Mooy will take Championship bragging rights into Socceroos camp next month after his Huddersfield side consolidated third place in England's second tier with a 2-1 win away to Massimo Luongo's QPR.
FFA chiefs brace for round of talks on major constitutional reform
Stakeholders are telling the FFA it must do more to market soccer and turn participants into fans, and fans into consumers.
Melbourne City beat Glory to win W-League title
Melbourne City has became the first club to win consecutive W-League titles after beating Perth Glory 2-0 in the grand final at nib Stadium.
Ninkovic's pre-season pledge pushing Sydney towards title
If the Sky Blues go on to win the A-League championship they may well have more reason to thank their Serbian playmaker, and a pre-season chat he had with assistant coach Steve Corica.
Olympic Park curse continues for Wanderers after shock defeat
The curse of Olympic Park continues for Western Sydney Wanderers who are still searching for their first win at their temporary home precinct after being stunned by Central Coast Mariners on Sunday.
Liverpool breaks drought, Sanchez double lifts Arsenal gloom and United make it sweet 16
Liverpool finally kick-started their year and damaged Tottenham Hotspur's slender Premier League title hopes as Sadio Mane struck both goals in a 2-0 victory at Anfield on Saturday.
Muscat sympathises with A-League referees, says more resources needed
Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat has added his voice to the chorus, calling for A-League referees to lift their game, but suggested that better resources are needed if the standard of refereeing is to truly improve.
The kids are all right as City look to kick-start season and build for future
Melbourne City coach Michael Valkanis has hailed the quality, commitment and spirit of his youngsters and squad players after they overhauled a 2-0 half-time deficit to force a 2-2 draw with high-flying Brisbane Roar on Saturday night.
Why this will be a defining week for Steven Lowy's FFA leadership
An inability to sell the message and the increasing unwillingness of the football community to listen has led to this.
Alexis Sanchez hands Arsenal a 2-0 win over Hull
Two goals from Alexis Sanchez – including handball – earned Arsenal a 2-0 win over Hull City and halted their run of defeats.
Stampede at Angolan stadium kills 17, injures scores
At least 17 people died and scores were injured in a stampede at an Angolan soccer match on Friday when hundreds of supporters stormed the stadium gates, a medical official said.
Patched-up City show steely resolve to force draw
If character is shown in adversity then Melbourne City, a club better known for splashing the cash on big name players, showed a steely resolve that few would have expected after their makeshift side slumped to a 2-0 half time deficit against a rampant Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
Mega-rich club to open coffers for Popovic
When Brisbane Roar knocked Shanghai Shenhua out of the ACL, they never expected it could land a lucrative contract on the desk of Wanderers' coach Tony Popovic.
Melbourne City play down W-League money factor
Melbourne City player-coach Jess Fishlock insists it's wrong for people to claim the soccer club's wealth is the reason behind their success, saying money can't buy dedication, hard work and passion.
Mariners goalkeeper emerges from shadows to silence the haters
He copped abuse in public from fans, dealt with an online campaign to have him dropped and his club signed a veteran replacement. Yet, Paul Izzo bounced back to reclaim his starting position and silence his critics.
Women's game needs promotion and marketing to capitalise on soccer's advantages
All sports need to showcase their big occasions. Sunday's W-League grand final is one of those occasions.
Perth trounce defending champs in rampant display
Perth Glory maestro Diego Castro orchestrated a 5-0 belting of a demoralised Adelaide United in Friday night's A-League match.
Argentina, Brazil clash at MCG locked in; Socceroos vie to join action
Two of the biggest names in world football, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar, will be facing each other at the MCG in June, the Victorian Government confirmed on Friday morning.
Wanderers leading race to sign highly-rated Dutch midfielder
Western Sydney Wanderers are set to make a move to sign exciting Dutch midfielder Roly Bonevacia next season with the Wellington Phoenix midfielder set to leave the club at the expiration of his contract in May.