Given the problems rugby union faces in contracting the number of teams in the SANZAAR competition and the ambitions of the football dreamers for an increase in the A-League, we're entitled to ask: haven't they heard of the Super League war?
Ange Postecoglou has gone from unemployable to unwavering, and there's no chance he'll back down from his ultra-attacking style of play despite the looming risk of Australia not reaching the 2018 World Cup.
Sydney FC may have fallen marginally short of replicating Arsenal's Invincibles run. Yet captain Alex Brosque senses a rare opportunity that, if seized, could see his newly crowned premiers revered within A-League circles in much the same way.
Australia has never had any shortages of good quality goalkeepers, but rarely has the national team had all its best shot-stoppers fit, in form and playing regularly at their clubs.
Premier's Plate secured, now Sydney FC have the chance to prove themselves one of the greatest teams in A-League history.
AMSTERDAM:Â Netherlands coach Danny Blind was sacked on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 2-0 defeat away to Bulgaria left the team floundering in fourth place in World Cup qualifying Group A.
England striker Jermain Defoe made a scoring return to the international stage and substitute Jamie Vardy added a second goal as the hosts laboured to a 2-0 victory over Lithuania in World Cup qualifying.
Andre Schuerrle scored twice and set up another goal as world champions Germany cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Azerbaijan on Sunday to stay on track for a spot in next year's World Cup in Russia.
Coach won't be happy with the scoreline but will take plenty of positives from performance of his undermanned squad.
Sydney FC have celebrated winning the A-League Premiers' Plate in style with a decisive 3-0 victory over Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Sunday.
Ange Postecoglou likes living on the edge. No, let me re-phrase that. He loves it. So he's got what he wished for. A loss to United Arab Emirates in Sydney, and the prospect of the Socceroos missing out on the World Cup is better than real. The pressure pot is boiling. Let's see if anyone gets burned.
Tim Cahill will definitely play against UAE in Tuesday night's vital World Cup Qualifier, but Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is yet to decide whether the star forward will start or come off the bench.
The Socceroos have thrown their support behind coach Ange Postecoglou's controversial tactics, despite the new attacking system failing to deliver in their disappointing 1-1 draw with Iraq.
Brisbane sharpshooter Jamie Maclaren delivered a reminder of his quality to Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou with an A-League wonder-goal to sink Melbourne Victory and deliver the Premiers' Plate to Sydney FC.
Brisbane sharpshooter Jamie Maclaren delivered a timely reminder of his quality to Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou with an A-League wonder-goal to sink Melbourne Victory and deliver the Premiers' Plate to Sydney FC.
Baba Diawara has inspired a 3-2 comeback win for Adelaide United over Central Coast to lift the Reds off the bottom of the A-League table for the first time since January.
Capital Football chief Phil Brown has confirmed rumours that a secret bid for a new A-League franchise in Canberra is being put together.
Video Assistant Referees will come into effect on April 7 in the A-League and no time limit has been put in place for decision making.
Is there a more frustrating team in the A-League than Melbourne City?
Halfway through European qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, there is little to divide some of the teams. Spain and Italy continued their tense battle for top spot in their group with comfortable victories
Western Sydney Wanderers' veteran striker boasts the best goal to minute ratio in the A-League but is not considering a late charge for the Socceroos
A Brendon Santalab hat-trick puts the struggling Wanderers on the cusp of a finals birth following a 3-1 win over Melbourne City
The players and leaders manage an exceptional team culture at Brisbane Roar. But the off-field incident has raised questions whether that is mirrored in the club's coaching culture and football operations staff.
Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is making no apologies for introducing a brand new formation at a critical stage of their World Cup qualification campaign as pressure on his team increases.
Does the A-League have the worst behaviour on the sidelines in the world? Could be. Six of the 10 clubs have now had their coaches banned or fined during the season. And it's not just coaches.
Staying unbeaten and picking up points in every game is all well and good, but not very helpful when all you do is draw -- especially while your key opponents are winning.
Brisbane assistant coach suspended for "unnecessary and forceful" contact with Adelaide United assistant coach during Sunday's post-match altercation.
The Socceroos have escaped with a nerve-wracking 1-1 draw against Iraq amid dreadful conditions in Tehran to leave their World Cup qualification hopes in the balance.
Can Australia find a way back into the top two in the group?
Canberra teams want more information before joining the Australian Association of Football Clubs.
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