South Melbourne push A-League case as broadcast tops 93,000 views
The FFA might have put the idea of A-League expansion on the backburner for a couple of years, but that hasn't stopped those pressing their claims from making their case.
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Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Even the best have moments of doubt, but Rawiller now back on track
Even the leading jockeys are not immune from self doubt and reflection, particularly when they get a public bake from their main retainer.
Matildas' newbie has bright future if she works hard
Jacynta Galabadaarachchi's name might be hard to pronounce, but callers and fans of women's soccer might have to get used to it.
New York, Manchester beckon, but Melbourne is where Jess Fishlock wants to be
Melbourne City's history making captain coach Jess Fishlock could yet return to try to lead the team to a triple W-League title next season although no new deal has yet been confirmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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