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Honesty still the policy for Colosimo (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
After his brutally honest assessment of Perth Glory's effort last weekend, skipper Simon Colosimo admits three points against Wellington is a must.
Big crowd tipped for Jets-Sydney clash (Oct 30, 2007 06:35 GMT)
Newcastle are anticipating a bumper crowd for Saturday's huge NSW A-League derby against a resurgent Sydney FC at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Pantelidis handed three-match ban (Oct 30, 2007 04:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory defender Steve Pantelidis has been banned for three A-League matches after being sent off for elbowing Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths.
Injured Reds 'keeper to miss eight weeks (Oct 30, 2007 04:04 GMT)
Adelaide United goalkeeper Daniel Beltrame says he's gutted at being told he'll miss the next eight weeks of the A-League season because of a thigh injury.
Injuries threaten to derail Roar (Oct 29, 2007 08:01 GMT)
Injury threatens to derail the Queensland Roar's unbeaten four-game run with ex-Socceroo Danny Tiatto out for at least a fortnight.
Brosque plays down Sydney FC's form (Oct 29, 2007 06:22 GMT)
Top-scoring A-League striker Alex Brosque has warned Sydney FC not to get carried away with their return to form under new coach John Kosmina.
Glory coach calls for rule overhaul (Oct 28, 2007 00:12 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Ron Smith has launched a scathing attack on soccer's governing body and called for an overhaul of the rules.
Glory snatch draw in Brisbane goal fest (Oct 27, 2007 11:48 GMT)
Perth Glory snatched a last-minute equaliser to salvage a remarkable 3-3 draw against the Queensland Roar at Suncorp Stadium.
Injuries a 'headache' for Vidmar (Oct 27, 2007 06:13 GMT)
Injuries among Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar's concerns ahead of Sunday's A-League date with the Phoenix at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Sydney ready to get on with it: Milligan (Oct 27, 2007 03:38 GMT)
Defender Mark Milligan says Sydney FC have put one of the club's most eventful weeks behind them and are ready to rescue their dwindling season.
Milicevic back on agenda for Victory (Oct 26, 2007 23:48 GMT)
A-League champions Melbourne Victory face a season-defining question whether to bring out-of-favour Ljubo Milicevic in from the cold?
Jets leave Victory's title hopes reeling (Oct 26, 2007 13:16 GMT)
Newcastle punched a gaping hole in Melbourne's A-League title defence with a clever, hard-fought 2-0 win over a 10-man Victory at Telstra Dome.
Adelaide United sign Victorian defender (Oct 25, 2007 09:47 GMT)
Adelaide United have shored up their defensive stocks by signing Victorian Premier League stopper Tomi Milardovic on a short-term contract.
Kosmina era begins at Sydney FC (Oct 25, 2007 09:31 GMT)
New Sydney FC coach John Kosmina might not plan to change things drastically, but there was still a notable difference at his first training session.
Milicevic and Victory buy more time (Oct 25, 2007 08:30 GMT)
A minor knee injury has bought Melbourne Victory and Ljubo Milicevic at least another week before their uneasy truce is tested at the selection table.
Farina questions Culina's A-League axing (Oct 25, 2007 05:58 GMT)
Coaching's cut-throat nature is nothing new to Queensland Roar mentor Frank Farina but even he is bemused by Sydney FC's axing of Branko Culina.
Moore missing, McKay ruled out for Roar (Oct 25, 2007 04:17 GMT)
A bout of tonsilitis has sidelined Craig Moore but the former Socceroos captain is expected to be in full cry for Queensland's A-League clash on Saturday night.
Milicevic misses out but Muscat returns (Oct 25, 2007 02:57 GMT)
Melbourne Victory have left Ljubo Milicevic out of their A-League squad to play Newcastle on Friday night, but skipper Kevin Muscat will return from injury.
Sydney deny La Paglia rumours (Oct 24, 2007 14:00 GMT)
Sydney FC have denied suggestions Hollywood star and club director Anthony La Paglia is unhappy with the A-League club over the sacking of coach Branko Culina.
Adelaide says no to Ljubo (Oct 24, 2007 11:23 GMT)
Melbourne Victory pariah Ljubo Milicevic looks to have lost one possible parachute out of his A-League club to Adelaide United.
Kosmina ready to turn Sydney FC fortunes (Oct 24, 2007 09:51 GMT)
A refreshed John Kosmina is confident he can turn around Sydney FC's fortunes and guide them to this year's A-League finals.
New recruit Aloisi trains with Mariners (Oct 24, 2007 09:10 GMT)
John Aloisi may have scored the most famous penalty goal in Australian soccer history, but the new Central Coast recruit may not get the job in the A-League.
Jets star Jardel out of Victory game (Oct 24, 2007 08:53 GMT)
Newcastle star Mario Jardel has suffered another setback in his disappointing A-League season after being ruled out of the Jets' match with Melbourne.
McKay not a certain starter for Roar (Oct 24, 2007 06:45 GMT)
Key Queensland midfielder Matt McKay is rated only a "50-50" chance of playing in Saturday night's home A-League clash against Perth after rolling his ankle.
Sydney FC unveil Kosmina as new coach (Oct 24, 2007 05:06 GMT)
Sydney FC have officially appointed John Kosmina as the new coach of the A-League club.
Mariners recruit Aloisi raring to go (Oct 23, 2007 11:16 GMT)
Star Central Coast Mariners recruit John Aloisi has touched down in Australia determined to help carry the competition leaders to their first A-League title.
I want to play on Sunday: Aloisi (Oct 23, 2007 02:19 GMT)
Star Central Coast Mariners recruit John Aloisi says he hopes to play for the competition leaders in their next A-League match against Sydney FC on Sunday.
Archie awarded Victory goal after review (Oct 22, 2007 10:23 GMT)
Archie Thompson has been credited with Melbourne's second goal from their 2-1 win over Perth after Football Federation Australia reviewed footage of the game.
FFA has no problem with Aloisi loophole (Oct 22, 2007 09:56 GMT)
Football Federation Australia has hailed Central Coast Mariners' signing of Socceroo John Aloisi as a great result for club and country.
Kosmina favoured as Sydney FC coach (Oct 22, 2007 09:55 GMT)
Sydney FC will this week appoint their fourth coach in little more than two seasons after sensationally sacking Branko Culina.
Adelaide's Costanzo out for one month (Oct 22, 2007 07:58 GMT)
Adelaide United must negotiate another injury hurdle in their A-League season of promise after Angelo Costanzo was ruled out for a month due to knee surgery.
Sydney FC sack coach Culina after two months (Oct 22, 2007 07:56 GMT)
Sydney FC have sacked coach Branko Culina just two months in to the A-League season. Former Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has been tipped to take over.
Sydney FC coach Culina under pressure (Oct 22, 2007 06:56 GMT)
Speculation is growing that Sydney FC coach Branko Culina will be sacked by the A-League club, possibly as early as today.
Mariners on a high as they surge ahead (Oct 21, 2007 10:57 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners have moved three points clear at the top of the A-League table after a thrilling two-one away win over the Wellington Phoenix.
Red-hot Reds hoping third times a charm (Oct 21, 2007 04:28 GMT)
Adelaide United star Travis Dodd believes the Reds have the makings of a team capable of taking out this year's A-League championship.
Popovic calls for Sydney to stick it out (Oct 21, 2007 03:23 GMT)
Sydney FC's season is quickly slipping away, but skipper Tony Popovic insists the inaugural A-League champions can still be a force in the competition.
John Aloisi bound for the Mariners (Oct 20, 2007 05:47 GMT)
John Aloisi may take on Sydney FC next weekend after Central Coast pulled off one of the A-League's greatest recruitment coups by signing the Socceroos star.
Muscat remains uncertain starter (Oct 20, 2007 03:31 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat looks likely to miss a second successive A-League match with a thigh injury.
Mariners confirm signing John Aloisi (Oct 20, 2007 03:27 GMT)
Central Coast have confirmed one of the biggest recruitment coups in A-League history by signing Socceroos star John Aloisi for the remainder of the season.
Mariners boss preaches patience (Oct 20, 2007 01:40 GMT)
Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna has preached the virtue of patience as his Mariners bid to end a three-game winless streak.
A-League: Jets and Roar draw 1-1 in Newcastle (Oct 19, 2007 13:23 GMT)
The Newcastle Jets have recovered from an early Queensland Roar goal to salvage a 1-1 draw in an entertaining A-League match at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Sydney FC, Adelaide to resume rivalry (Oct 19, 2007 09:30 GMT)
Sydney FC skipper Tony Popovic has called on his players to lift for Saturday night's crunch clash with Adelaide United as the two clubs resume a tense rivalry.
Felipe to miss Mariners clash (Oct 19, 2007 07:24 GMT)
Brazilian Felipe looks set to miss a second consecutive match for the Wellington Phoenix when they play A-League leaders Central Coast on Sunday.
Milicevic closer to Victory departure (Oct 18, 2007 10:36 GMT)
Socceroo Ljubo Milicevic has almost certainly played his last A-League match for Melbourne Victory after he was axed from the squad to play Perth Glory.
Glory coach sanctioned for remarks (Oct 18, 2007 09:41 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Ron Smith was sanctioned and fined by Football Federation Australia for a code of conduct breach in relation to disparaging remarks.
Bridges not in Sydney for a jolly (Oct 18, 2007 09:08 GMT)
Former Leeds United star Michael Bridges made at immediate impression as he took to the training track for the first time with the Sydney FC.
Mariners bracing to be undermanned (Oct 18, 2007 07:56 GMT)
Injury-ravaged Central Coast will travel to Wellington with just 14 fit players on Friday if striker Adam Kwasnik fails a morning fitness test.
Phoenix not far off consistency: Aloisi (Oct 18, 2007 07:31 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix captain Ross Aloisi says his team is not too far from producing more consistent results in the A-League.
Jets keen to soar against Roar (Oct 18, 2007 07:24 GMT)
Newcastle coach Gary van Egmond says Friday night's clash against the Qld Roar could go a long way to helping book a finals spot.
Uncertain future for Victory's Milicevic (Oct 17, 2007 09:46 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson has made up with the club, but fellow breakfast dodger Ljubo Milicevic's future remains clouded.
Bridges on the brink of move to Sydney (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Michael Bridges was today undergoing his medical at Sydney FC after joining the Australian club on loan from Hull.
Bridges arrives to join Sydney FC (Oct 17, 2007 03:36 GMT)
Sydney FC expect new recruit Michael Bridges to be available for the A-League club's clash with Central Coast next week after the striker arrived in Australia.
Thompson apologises, ban lifted (Oct 17, 2007 02:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson has had a club-imposed suspension lifted after apologising to team-mates and club officials.
Melbourne's banned players set to learn fate (Oct 16, 2007 10:19 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's Archie Thompson and Ljubo Milicevic are set to learn their fate on Wednesday for missing breakfast.
Juninho's fitness giving Culina headache (Oct 16, 2007 07:52 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina admits he faces a massive dilemma in whether to continue playing a half-fit Juninho or cut his losses with the Brazilian star.
A-league: Victory banish breakfast skipping pair (Oct 15, 2007 09:00 GMT)
The fate of Archie Thompson and Ljubo Milicevic has been left to their Victory teammates after the A-League club suspended the pair for skipping breakfast.
Mariners brought back to A-League pack (Oct 14, 2007 11:36 GMT)
Central Coast had their competition lead shaved to just one point as fans were treated to a goal-fest in round eight of the A-League.
Elrich pumped for long-awaited return (Oct 13, 2007 00:24 GMT)
Former Socceroos winger Ahmad Elrich is set to end a long-running exile from first team football in Wellington's A-League clash with Newcastle.
Mariners' depth to be tested by Roar (Oct 12, 2007 23:45 GMT)
Depleted A-League leaders Central Coast face their toughest test so far this season when they host Queensland at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday.
Draw a heart-breaker for Glory (Oct 12, 2007 19:54 GMT)
It was not a scoreless stalemate, but the 3-3 draw with Sydney FC at Members Equity Stadium would break Perth Glory's heart even more.
Adelaide end Melbourne's unbeaten run (Oct 12, 2007 13:10 GMT)
Adelaide United have ended the unbeaten run of reigning A-League champions Melbourne Victory in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 win.
Aloisi found guilty but free to play (Oct 12, 2007 06:47 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix captain Ross Aloisi has been found guilty of violent conduct but will be free to play in Sunday's A-League match at Newcastle.
Rising stars stay grounded at Qld Roar (Oct 12, 2007 04:39 GMT)
Staying grounded won't be a problem for Queensland Roar's rising stars Michael Zullo and Robbie Kruse.
Mariners lose defender Osman for season (Oct 12, 2007 02:58 GMT)
A-League leaders Central Coast have suffered a blow with defender Matthew Osman ruled out for the rest of season with a knee injury.
Yellow Fever enjoys spike in membership (Oct 11, 2007 22:41 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix soccer supporters' club, Yellow Fever, have enjoyed an increase in membership following the All Blacks' defeat at the Rugby World Cup.
Sorry for linesman lash: Griffiths (Oct 11, 2007 08:15 GMT)
Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has apologised for lashing out at a linesman during the Jets' A-League draw with Central Coast.
Giraldi 'fills Adelaide striker's void' (Oct 11, 2007 07:12 GMT)
Adelaide United has heaped pressure on novice Dez Giraldi to fill a striker's void in A-League grudge match against Melbourne Victory.
Glory's Smith not worrying about job (Oct 11, 2007 05:22 GMT)
Under-fire Perth Glory coach Ron Smith says he isn't thinking about pressure on his job ahead of the A-League game with Sydney FC.
Mrdja fears another season slipping away (Oct 11, 2007 05:15 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners striker Nik Mrdja fears his chronic knee problem could send another season in an already injury-plagued career down the drain.
Elrich bursting for A League debut (Oct 11, 2007 01:28 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Ahmad Elrich is eagerly anticipating a return to action against Newcastle United in an A-league soccer match on Sunday.
Corica fined as FC's woes continue (Oct 10, 2007 11:10 GMT)
Sydney FC's woes continue to mount with Football Federation Australia announcing that veteran midfielder Steve Corica had been fined.
Robson looking for more A-League talent (Oct 10, 2007 07:29 GMT)
Sheffield United manager Bryan Robson already has other A-League players on his radar.
Muscat in doubt for A-League clash (Oct 10, 2007 03:17 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat has broken down at training and looks unlikely to play in Friday night's A-League match against Adelaide United.
Adelaide striker Djite out with injury (Oct 10, 2007 00:11 GMT)
Scans have confirmed Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite will miss up to six weeks with an ankle injury.
FFA fines Culina for conduct breach (Oct 9, 2007 09:46 GMT)
Football Federation Australia (FFA) on Tuesday came down hard on Sydney FC, fining coach Branko Culina for breaching the A-League's code of conduct.
FFA fines Culina for breach of conduct (Oct 9, 2007 08:50 GMT)
Football Federation Australia (FFA) fined Sydney FC coach Branko Culina for breaching the A-League's code of conduct.
Loss to Melbourne my fault: Corica (Oct 9, 2007 07:46 GMT)
Midfielder Steve Corica has taken took responsibility for Sydney FC's 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory.
Sydney FC battle injuries, investigation (Oct 9, 2007 07:24 GMT)
Under investigation from Football Federation Australia on two fronts, Sydney FC are also battling a series of injury dramas ahead of Friday's match in Perth.
Corica suspended for two matches (Oct 9, 2007 02:53 GMT)
Veteran Sydney FC midfielder Steve Corica will serve a two-match ban after receiving a red card in his side's 1-0 A-League loss to reigning premiers Melbourne.
Adelaide striker Djite out with injury (Oct 9, 2007 00:19 GMT)
Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite is likely to be sidelined for four weeks with an ankle injury.
Griffiths escapes A-League sanction (Oct 8, 2007 09:28 GMT)
A yellow card has turned into a get-out-of-jail free card for Newcastle player Joel Griffiths.
No further penalty for linesman strike (Oct 8, 2007 02:33 GMT)
Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has escaped any further penalty for lashing out at a linesman during the Knights' 1-1 A-League draw with Central Coast.
FFA to investigate A-League incidents (Oct 7, 2007 13:58 GMT)
Football Federation Australia will on Monday investigate several alleged off-field incidents from Melbourne Victory's controversial 1-0 win over Sydney FC.
Perth draw 0-0 with Adelaide United (Oct 7, 2007 11:57 GMT)
The pressure on Perth coach Ron Smith is sure to rise this week after the Glory played out yet another 0-0 draw against Adelaide United in Perth.
Mariners and Jets draw 1-1 (Oct 7, 2007 09:49 GMT)
Central Coast had their lead at the A-League summit shaven to three points after a late Mark Bridge strike secured Newcastle a 1-1 draw.
Victory beat Sydney FC 1-0 (Oct 6, 2007 12:29 GMT)
Melbourne have continued their unbeaten start to the A-League season with a 1-0 win for the Victory against a 10-man Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Aurelio Vidmar wary of under-siege Perth (Oct 6, 2007 01:57 GMT)
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar is wary of the threat posed by a cornered Perth Glory side in Sunday's A-League match.
Debutant Kruse seals win for Roar (Oct 5, 2007 12:56 GMT)
A goal on debut by birthday boy Robbie Kruse have combined to earn Queensland Roar a much needed 2-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix.
Culina urges attack against Victory (Oct 5, 2007 05:49 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina is urging his players to take an attacking approach to Saturday night's A-League clash with premiers Melbourne Victory.
Mariners' Kwasnik 'doesn't like Jets' (Oct 4, 2007 09:16 GMT)
In-form Central Coast midfielder Adam Kwasnik has added further edge to his side's A-League clash with Newcastle on Sunday, admitting he doesn't like the Jets.
Sydney FC eyeing veteran defender Wright (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina has confirmed his interest in 36-year-old veteran English defender Alan Wright as a potential signing for the A-League club.
Phoenix not rushing signing Elrich (Oct 3, 2007 03:43 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix's new signing Ahmad Elrich will not be rushed into the team to replace suspended midfielder Daniel.
Sydney FC yet to turn the corner: Culina (Oct 2, 2007 06:51 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina says Saturday's A-League match with Melbourne will determine whether they had turned the corner after a slow start to the season.
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Honesty still the policy for Colosimo (Oct 30, 2007 07:00 GMT)
After his brutally honest assessment of Perth Glory's effort last weekend, skipper Simon Colosimo admits three points against Wellington is a must.
Big crowd tipped for Jets-Sydney clash (Oct 30, 2007 06:35 GMT)
Newcastle are anticipating a bumper crowd for Saturday's huge NSW A-League derby against a resurgent Sydney FC at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Pantelidis handed three-match ban (Oct 30, 2007 04:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory defender Steve Pantelidis has been banned for three A-League matches after being sent off for elbowing Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths.
Injured Reds 'keeper to miss eight weeks (Oct 30, 2007 04:04 GMT)
Adelaide United goalkeeper Daniel Beltrame says he's gutted at being told he'll miss the next eight weeks of the A-League season because of a thigh injury.
Injuries threaten to derail Roar (Oct 29, 2007 08:01 GMT)
Injury threatens to derail the Queensland Roar's unbeaten four-game run with ex-Socceroo Danny Tiatto out for at least a fortnight.
Brosque plays down Sydney FC's form (Oct 29, 2007 06:22 GMT)
Top-scoring A-League striker Alex Brosque has warned Sydney FC not to get carried away with their return to form under new coach John Kosmina.
Glory coach calls for rule overhaul (Oct 28, 2007 00:12 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Ron Smith has launched a scathing attack on soccer's governing body and called for an overhaul of the rules.
Glory snatch draw in Brisbane goal fest (Oct 27, 2007 11:48 GMT)
Perth Glory snatched a last-minute equaliser to salvage a remarkable 3-3 draw against the Queensland Roar at Suncorp Stadium.
Injuries a 'headache' for Vidmar (Oct 27, 2007 06:13 GMT)
Injuries among Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar's concerns ahead of Sunday's A-League date with the Phoenix at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Sydney ready to get on with it: Milligan (Oct 27, 2007 03:38 GMT)
Defender Mark Milligan says Sydney FC have put one of the club's most eventful weeks behind them and are ready to rescue their dwindling season.
Milicevic back on agenda for Victory (Oct 26, 2007 23:48 GMT)
A-League champions Melbourne Victory face a season-defining question whether to bring out-of-favour Ljubo Milicevic in from the cold?
Jets leave Victory's title hopes reeling (Oct 26, 2007 13:16 GMT)
Newcastle punched a gaping hole in Melbourne's A-League title defence with a clever, hard-fought 2-0 win over a 10-man Victory at Telstra Dome.
Adelaide United sign Victorian defender (Oct 25, 2007 09:47 GMT)
Adelaide United have shored up their defensive stocks by signing Victorian Premier League stopper Tomi Milardovic on a short-term contract.
Kosmina era begins at Sydney FC (Oct 25, 2007 09:31 GMT)
New Sydney FC coach John Kosmina might not plan to change things drastically, but there was still a notable difference at his first training session.
Milicevic and Victory buy more time (Oct 25, 2007 08:30 GMT)
A minor knee injury has bought Melbourne Victory and Ljubo Milicevic at least another week before their uneasy truce is tested at the selection table.
Farina questions Culina's A-League axing (Oct 25, 2007 05:58 GMT)
Coaching's cut-throat nature is nothing new to Queensland Roar mentor Frank Farina but even he is bemused by Sydney FC's axing of Branko Culina.
Moore missing, McKay ruled out for Roar (Oct 25, 2007 04:17 GMT)
A bout of tonsilitis has sidelined Craig Moore but the former Socceroos captain is expected to be in full cry for Queensland's A-League clash on Saturday night.
Milicevic misses out but Muscat returns (Oct 25, 2007 02:57 GMT)
Melbourne Victory have left Ljubo Milicevic out of their A-League squad to play Newcastle on Friday night, but skipper Kevin Muscat will return from injury.
Sydney deny La Paglia rumours (Oct 24, 2007 14:00 GMT)
Sydney FC have denied suggestions Hollywood star and club director Anthony La Paglia is unhappy with the A-League club over the sacking of coach Branko Culina.
Adelaide says no to Ljubo (Oct 24, 2007 11:23 GMT)
Melbourne Victory pariah Ljubo Milicevic looks to have lost one possible parachute out of his A-League club to Adelaide United.
Kosmina ready to turn Sydney FC fortunes (Oct 24, 2007 09:51 GMT)
A refreshed John Kosmina is confident he can turn around Sydney FC's fortunes and guide them to this year's A-League finals.
New recruit Aloisi trains with Mariners (Oct 24, 2007 09:10 GMT)
John Aloisi may have scored the most famous penalty goal in Australian soccer history, but the new Central Coast recruit may not get the job in the A-League.
Jets star Jardel out of Victory game (Oct 24, 2007 08:53 GMT)
Newcastle star Mario Jardel has suffered another setback in his disappointing A-League season after being ruled out of the Jets' match with Melbourne.
McKay not a certain starter for Roar (Oct 24, 2007 06:45 GMT)
Key Queensland midfielder Matt McKay is rated only a "50-50" chance of playing in Saturday night's home A-League clash against Perth after rolling his ankle.
Sydney FC unveil Kosmina as new coach (Oct 24, 2007 05:06 GMT)
Sydney FC have officially appointed John Kosmina as the new coach of the A-League club.
Mariners recruit Aloisi raring to go (Oct 23, 2007 11:16 GMT)
Star Central Coast Mariners recruit John Aloisi has touched down in Australia determined to help carry the competition leaders to their first A-League title.
I want to play on Sunday: Aloisi (Oct 23, 2007 02:19 GMT)
Star Central Coast Mariners recruit John Aloisi says he hopes to play for the competition leaders in their next A-League match against Sydney FC on Sunday.
Archie awarded Victory goal after review (Oct 22, 2007 10:23 GMT)
Archie Thompson has been credited with Melbourne's second goal from their 2-1 win over Perth after Football Federation Australia reviewed footage of the game.
FFA has no problem with Aloisi loophole (Oct 22, 2007 09:56 GMT)
Football Federation Australia has hailed Central Coast Mariners' signing of Socceroo John Aloisi as a great result for club and country.
Kosmina favoured as Sydney FC coach (Oct 22, 2007 09:55 GMT)
Sydney FC will this week appoint their fourth coach in little more than two seasons after sensationally sacking Branko Culina.
Adelaide's Costanzo out for one month (Oct 22, 2007 07:58 GMT)
Adelaide United must negotiate another injury hurdle in their A-League season of promise after Angelo Costanzo was ruled out for a month due to knee surgery.
Sydney FC sack coach Culina after two months (Oct 22, 2007 07:56 GMT)
Sydney FC have sacked coach Branko Culina just two months in to the A-League season. Former Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has been tipped to take over.
Sydney FC coach Culina under pressure (Oct 22, 2007 06:56 GMT)
Speculation is growing that Sydney FC coach Branko Culina will be sacked by the A-League club, possibly as early as today.
Mariners on a high as they surge ahead (Oct 21, 2007 10:57 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners have moved three points clear at the top of the A-League table after a thrilling two-one away win over the Wellington Phoenix.
Red-hot Reds hoping third times a charm (Oct 21, 2007 04:28 GMT)
Adelaide United star Travis Dodd believes the Reds have the makings of a team capable of taking out this year's A-League championship.
Popovic calls for Sydney to stick it out (Oct 21, 2007 03:23 GMT)
Sydney FC's season is quickly slipping away, but skipper Tony Popovic insists the inaugural A-League champions can still be a force in the competition.
John Aloisi bound for the Mariners (Oct 20, 2007 05:47 GMT)
John Aloisi may take on Sydney FC next weekend after Central Coast pulled off one of the A-League's greatest recruitment coups by signing the Socceroos star.
Muscat remains uncertain starter (Oct 20, 2007 03:31 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat looks likely to miss a second successive A-League match with a thigh injury.
Mariners confirm signing John Aloisi (Oct 20, 2007 03:27 GMT)
Central Coast have confirmed one of the biggest recruitment coups in A-League history by signing Socceroos star John Aloisi for the remainder of the season.
Mariners boss preaches patience (Oct 20, 2007 01:40 GMT)
Central Coast coach Lawrie McKinna has preached the virtue of patience as his Mariners bid to end a three-game winless streak.
A-League: Jets and Roar draw 1-1 in Newcastle (Oct 19, 2007 13:23 GMT)
The Newcastle Jets have recovered from an early Queensland Roar goal to salvage a 1-1 draw in an entertaining A-League match at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Sydney FC, Adelaide to resume rivalry (Oct 19, 2007 09:30 GMT)
Sydney FC skipper Tony Popovic has called on his players to lift for Saturday night's crunch clash with Adelaide United as the two clubs resume a tense rivalry.
Felipe to miss Mariners clash (Oct 19, 2007 07:24 GMT)
Brazilian Felipe looks set to miss a second consecutive match for the Wellington Phoenix when they play A-League leaders Central Coast on Sunday.
Milicevic closer to Victory departure (Oct 18, 2007 10:36 GMT)
Socceroo Ljubo Milicevic has almost certainly played his last A-League match for Melbourne Victory after he was axed from the squad to play Perth Glory.
Glory coach sanctioned for remarks (Oct 18, 2007 09:41 GMT)
Perth Glory coach Ron Smith was sanctioned and fined by Football Federation Australia for a code of conduct breach in relation to disparaging remarks.
Bridges not in Sydney for a jolly (Oct 18, 2007 09:08 GMT)
Former Leeds United star Michael Bridges made at immediate impression as he took to the training track for the first time with the Sydney FC.
Mariners bracing to be undermanned (Oct 18, 2007 07:56 GMT)
Injury-ravaged Central Coast will travel to Wellington with just 14 fit players on Friday if striker Adam Kwasnik fails a morning fitness test.
Phoenix not far off consistency: Aloisi (Oct 18, 2007 07:31 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix captain Ross Aloisi says his team is not too far from producing more consistent results in the A-League.
Jets keen to soar against Roar (Oct 18, 2007 07:24 GMT)
Newcastle coach Gary van Egmond says Friday night's clash against the Qld Roar could go a long way to helping book a finals spot.
Uncertain future for Victory's Milicevic (Oct 17, 2007 09:46 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson has made up with the club, but fellow breakfast dodger Ljubo Milicevic's future remains clouded.
Bridges on the brink of move to Sydney (Oct 17, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Michael Bridges was today undergoing his medical at Sydney FC after joining the Australian club on loan from Hull.
Bridges arrives to join Sydney FC (Oct 17, 2007 03:36 GMT)
Sydney FC expect new recruit Michael Bridges to be available for the A-League club's clash with Central Coast next week after the striker arrived in Australia.
Thompson apologises, ban lifted (Oct 17, 2007 02:25 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson has had a club-imposed suspension lifted after apologising to team-mates and club officials.
Melbourne's banned players set to learn fate (Oct 16, 2007 10:19 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's Archie Thompson and Ljubo Milicevic are set to learn their fate on Wednesday for missing breakfast.
Juninho's fitness giving Culina headache (Oct 16, 2007 07:52 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina admits he faces a massive dilemma in whether to continue playing a half-fit Juninho or cut his losses with the Brazilian star.
A-league: Victory banish breakfast skipping pair (Oct 15, 2007 09:00 GMT)
The fate of Archie Thompson and Ljubo Milicevic has been left to their Victory teammates after the A-League club suspended the pair for skipping breakfast.
Mariners brought back to A-League pack (Oct 14, 2007 11:36 GMT)
Central Coast had their competition lead shaved to just one point as fans were treated to a goal-fest in round eight of the A-League.
Elrich pumped for long-awaited return (Oct 13, 2007 00:24 GMT)
Former Socceroos winger Ahmad Elrich is set to end a long-running exile from first team football in Wellington's A-League clash with Newcastle.
Mariners' depth to be tested by Roar (Oct 12, 2007 23:45 GMT)
Depleted A-League leaders Central Coast face their toughest test so far this season when they host Queensland at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday.
Draw a heart-breaker for Glory (Oct 12, 2007 19:54 GMT)
It was not a scoreless stalemate, but the 3-3 draw with Sydney FC at Members Equity Stadium would break Perth Glory's heart even more.
Adelaide end Melbourne's unbeaten run (Oct 12, 2007 13:10 GMT)
Adelaide United have ended the unbeaten run of reigning A-League champions Melbourne Victory in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 win.
Aloisi found guilty but free to play (Oct 12, 2007 06:47 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix captain Ross Aloisi has been found guilty of violent conduct but will be free to play in Sunday's A-League match at Newcastle.
Rising stars stay grounded at Qld Roar (Oct 12, 2007 04:39 GMT)
Staying grounded won't be a problem for Queensland Roar's rising stars Michael Zullo and Robbie Kruse.
Mariners lose defender Osman for season (Oct 12, 2007 02:58 GMT)
A-League leaders Central Coast have suffered a blow with defender Matthew Osman ruled out for the rest of season with a knee injury.
Yellow Fever enjoys spike in membership (Oct 11, 2007 22:41 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix soccer supporters' club, Yellow Fever, have enjoyed an increase in membership following the All Blacks' defeat at the Rugby World Cup.
Sorry for linesman lash: Griffiths (Oct 11, 2007 08:15 GMT)
Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has apologised for lashing out at a linesman during the Jets' A-League draw with Central Coast.
Giraldi 'fills Adelaide striker's void' (Oct 11, 2007 07:12 GMT)
Adelaide United has heaped pressure on novice Dez Giraldi to fill a striker's void in A-League grudge match against Melbourne Victory.
Glory's Smith not worrying about job (Oct 11, 2007 05:22 GMT)
Under-fire Perth Glory coach Ron Smith says he isn't thinking about pressure on his job ahead of the A-League game with Sydney FC.
Mrdja fears another season slipping away (Oct 11, 2007 05:15 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners striker Nik Mrdja fears his chronic knee problem could send another season in an already injury-plagued career down the drain.
Elrich bursting for A League debut (Oct 11, 2007 01:28 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Ahmad Elrich is eagerly anticipating a return to action against Newcastle United in an A-league soccer match on Sunday.
Corica fined as FC's woes continue (Oct 10, 2007 11:10 GMT)
Sydney FC's woes continue to mount with Football Federation Australia announcing that veteran midfielder Steve Corica had been fined.
Robson looking for more A-League talent (Oct 10, 2007 07:29 GMT)
Sheffield United manager Bryan Robson already has other A-League players on his radar.
Muscat in doubt for A-League clash (Oct 10, 2007 03:17 GMT)
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat has broken down at training and looks unlikely to play in Friday night's A-League match against Adelaide United.
Adelaide striker Djite out with injury (Oct 10, 2007 00:11 GMT)
Scans have confirmed Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite will miss up to six weeks with an ankle injury.
FFA fines Culina for conduct breach (Oct 9, 2007 09:46 GMT)
Football Federation Australia (FFA) on Tuesday came down hard on Sydney FC, fining coach Branko Culina for breaching the A-League's code of conduct.
FFA fines Culina for breach of conduct (Oct 9, 2007 08:50 GMT)
Football Federation Australia (FFA) fined Sydney FC coach Branko Culina for breaching the A-League's code of conduct.
Loss to Melbourne my fault: Corica (Oct 9, 2007 07:46 GMT)
Midfielder Steve Corica has taken took responsibility for Sydney FC's 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory.
Sydney FC battle injuries, investigation (Oct 9, 2007 07:24 GMT)
Under investigation from Football Federation Australia on two fronts, Sydney FC are also battling a series of injury dramas ahead of Friday's match in Perth.
Corica suspended for two matches (Oct 9, 2007 02:53 GMT)
Veteran Sydney FC midfielder Steve Corica will serve a two-match ban after receiving a red card in his side's 1-0 A-League loss to reigning premiers Melbourne.
Adelaide striker Djite out with injury (Oct 9, 2007 00:19 GMT)
Adelaide United striker Bruce Djite is likely to be sidelined for four weeks with an ankle injury.
Griffiths escapes A-League sanction (Oct 8, 2007 09:28 GMT)
A yellow card has turned into a get-out-of-jail free card for Newcastle player Joel Griffiths.
No further penalty for linesman strike (Oct 8, 2007 02:33 GMT)
Newcastle striker Joel Griffiths has escaped any further penalty for lashing out at a linesman during the Knights' 1-1 A-League draw with Central Coast.
FFA to investigate A-League incidents (Oct 7, 2007 13:58 GMT)
Football Federation Australia will on Monday investigate several alleged off-field incidents from Melbourne Victory's controversial 1-0 win over Sydney FC.
Perth draw 0-0 with Adelaide United (Oct 7, 2007 11:57 GMT)
The pressure on Perth coach Ron Smith is sure to rise this week after the Glory played out yet another 0-0 draw against Adelaide United in Perth.
Mariners and Jets draw 1-1 (Oct 7, 2007 09:49 GMT)
Central Coast had their lead at the A-League summit shaven to three points after a late Mark Bridge strike secured Newcastle a 1-1 draw.
Victory beat Sydney FC 1-0 (Oct 6, 2007 12:29 GMT)
Melbourne have continued their unbeaten start to the A-League season with a 1-0 win for the Victory against a 10-man Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Aurelio Vidmar wary of under-siege Perth (Oct 6, 2007 01:57 GMT)
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar is wary of the threat posed by a cornered Perth Glory side in Sunday's A-League match.
Debutant Kruse seals win for Roar (Oct 5, 2007 12:56 GMT)
A goal on debut by birthday boy Robbie Kruse have combined to earn Queensland Roar a much needed 2-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix.
Culina urges attack against Victory (Oct 5, 2007 05:49 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina is urging his players to take an attacking approach to Saturday night's A-League clash with premiers Melbourne Victory.
Mariners' Kwasnik 'doesn't like Jets' (Oct 4, 2007 09:16 GMT)
In-form Central Coast midfielder Adam Kwasnik has added further edge to his side's A-League clash with Newcastle on Sunday, admitting he doesn't like the Jets.
Sydney FC eyeing veteran defender Wright (Oct 4, 2007 07:00 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina has confirmed his interest in 36-year-old veteran English defender Alan Wright as a potential signing for the A-League club.
Phoenix not rushing signing Elrich (Oct 3, 2007 03:43 GMT)
Wellington Phoenix's new signing Ahmad Elrich will not be rushed into the team to replace suspended midfielder Daniel.
Sydney FC yet to turn the corner: Culina (Oct 2, 2007 06:51 GMT)
Sydney FC coach Branko Culina says Saturday's A-League match with Melbourne will determine whether they had turned the corner after a slow start to the season.
