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Wellington backed for A-League licence (Mar 1, 2007 03:59 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer (NZS) says it is backing Wellington as the new home of the New Zealand-based A-League franchise.
Carle takes out Johnny Warren Medal (Feb 27, 2007 10:03 GMT)
Newcastle Jets midfielder Nick Carle has taken out the prestigious Johnny Warren Medal for the players' player of 2006/07.
NZ soccer boss positive about A-League (Feb 27, 2007 06:26 GMT)
NZ Soccer chief Graham Seatter remains cautiously optimistic of having a team in the A-League after meeting the competition's heavyweights in Sydney.
Victory set to shine in Warren Medals (Feb 26, 2007 21:59 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's domination looks set to continue on Tuesday, with Archie Thompson up for Australian soccer's most prestigious individual award.
Rivals battle for NZ A-League licence (Feb 26, 2007 09:09 GMT)
Two groups, one in Auckland and the other in Wellington, have restated their desire to run a New Zealand team in soccer's A-League.
Adelaide United lures Agostino home (Feb 24, 2007 02:55 GMT)
Beleaguered A-League grand finalists Adelaide United have finally got some good news, luring former Socceroo Paul Agostino home from Europe on a two-year deal.
Adelaide's Valkanis banned over outburst (Feb 23, 2007 10:06 GMT)
A contrite Michael Valkanis has received a three-match ban for his outburst at match officials after Adelaide United's A-League grand final loss.
Adelaide United trio sweats it out (Feb 23, 2007 08:28 GMT)
Three Adelaide A-League players must wait until Saturday to find out their fate for post-grand final outbursts at the referees.
Sydney FC says Kosmina not on radar (Feb 23, 2007 07:25 GMT)
Sydney FC have distanced themselves from mounting speculation controversial ex-Adelaide United boss John Kosmina will coach the club next season.
NZ Soccer goes back to original bidders (Feb 23, 2007 05:23 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer will ask the original groups that bid to run a New Zealand-based A-League club to present a full business plan by late Monday afternoon.
Perth Glory announce new owners (Feb 23, 2007 03:27 GMT)
Perth Glory have solved their long-time ownership issues, with three local businessmen announced as the A-League soccer club's new owners.
McKay scoops pool of Roar awards (Feb 22, 2007 12:31 GMT)
Rising midfielder Matt McKay has pulled off an amazing clean sweep of the Queensland Roar's best-player awards.
Valkanis cleared over abuse claims (Feb 22, 2007 08:42 GMT)
Adelaide received some good news with defender Mike Valkanis cleared of abusing match officials during the A-League grand final.
I was not pushed, says departing Kosmina (Feb 22, 2007 08:04 GMT)
Amid a storm of controversy Adelaide United soccer coach John Kosmina has quit, denying that he jumped before he was pushed.
Perth Glory to announce new ownership (Feb 22, 2007 07:23 GMT)
Perth Glory fans will find out on Friday who the new owners of the A-League football club will be as chosen by the FFA.
Iain Fyfe signs extension with Sydney FC (Feb 22, 2007 06:32 GMT)
Sydney FC defender Iain Fyfe has extended his contract and re-signed for another two years with the A-League club.
Kosmina resigns as Adelaide United coach (Feb 22, 2007 04:42 GMT)
John Kosmina has resigned as coach of Adelaide United, ending days of speculation that he would be sacked.
Valkanis cited, Kosmina faces sack (Feb 22, 2007 01:45 GMT)
Adelaide United player Mike Valkanis has been cited to appear before a disciplinary hearing as the fallout from the club's A-League grand final loss continues.
Kosmina's fate set to be revealed (Feb 22, 2007 00:23 GMT)
The Adelaide United board has emerged from a mammoth three hour meeting with speculation mounting that coach John Kosmina will be sacked.
Kosmina can stay if he changes: Bianco (Feb 21, 2007 06:29 GMT)
Adelaide owner Nick Bianco says John Kosmina could save his job if he is willing to guarantee he will act more professionally.
Adelaide's Valkanis facing six-match ban (Feb 20, 2007 09:24 GMT)
Adelaide United defender Michael Valkanis is facing the biggest suspension ever metered out in the A-League for his verbal assault on grand final officials.
Veart defiant - Aloisi, Valkanis sorry (Feb 20, 2007 08:26 GMT)
Defiant Adelaide United veteran Carl Veart has refused to join his teammates and coach in apologising for criticising the A-League grand final referees.
Victory bolsters squad with Milicevic (Feb 20, 2007 05:15 GMT)
A-League champion Melbourne Victory have bolstered their squad for next season's title defence by signing Socceroo Ljubo Milicevic.
Adelaide players charged over comments (Feb 20, 2007 04:34 GMT)
Three Adelaide United A-League players - Ross Aloisi, Carl Veart and Michael Valkanis - have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute.
Van Egmond re-signs as coach of Jets (Feb 19, 2007 09:02 GMT)
Newcastle Jets have re-signed coach Gary van Egmond to a three-year deal reportedly worth more than $350,000.
Adelaide's Grand Finals claims slammed (Feb 19, 2007 06:28 GMT)
A-League boss Matt Carroll has slammed Adelaide United's post-match blast at the referees following Sunday night's grand final.
Mariners re-sign four including Kwasnik (Feb 19, 2007 05:44 GMT)
Central Coast have re-signed four players - including the club's leading goalscorer last season Adam Kwasnik.
Melbourne celebrates a famous victory (Feb 18, 2007 20:43 GMT)
Archie Thompson is the toast of Melbourne after scoring a record five goals in Sunday night's 6-0 trouncing of arch-rival Adelaide United.
Adelaide irate at referees' performances (Feb 18, 2007 12:51 GMT)
Adelaide United turned their post-match venom on the referees after their A-League grand final drubbing.
Victory crush Adelaide as Thompson stars (Feb 18, 2007 11:18 GMT)
Melbourne Victory unleashed one of the great grand final demolitions to beat Adelaide United 6-0 in the A-League decider.
Flares, pitch invasion mar A-League GF (Feb 18, 2007 10:59 GMT)
Flares and a one-man pitch invasion were the only events that marred the A-League soccer grand final in Melbourne, police say.
Melbourne runs riot to sink Adelaide 6-0 (Feb 18, 2007 09:17 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson scored five goals as his side destroyed Adelaide United 6-0 in the A-League grand final.
Melbourne flogs Adelaide to win A-League (Feb 18, 2007 09:09 GMT)
Archie Thompson has scored five of Melbourne's goals in a crushing 6-0 win over Adelaide United in the A-League grand final.
Victory will gamble on injured Brebner (Feb 17, 2007 03:59 GMT)
Melbourne Victory are set to throw injured midfielder Grant Brebner into Sunday night's A-League grand final against Adelaide United.
Ceccoli leaving Sydney for Japan (Feb 16, 2007 09:09 GMT)
Sydney FC's Alvin Ceccoli will rejoin Pierre Littbarski in Japan after being granted a release from the A-League club.
FFA bullish about Perth and NZ Knights (Feb 16, 2007 09:08 GMT)
A-League bosses are confident the future of the Perth Glory and NZ Knights will be secured within the next fortnight.
Victory's Brebner may miss grand final (Feb 16, 2007 06:51 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Grant Brebner's hopes of playing in Sunday's A-League grand final have received a major setback.
NZ Soccer offered A-League licence (Feb 15, 2007 11:48 GMT)
NZ Soccer chief executive Graham Seatter said "all options" will be explored now that it has been offered a licence to run a team in the Australian A-League.
Kosmina hit with five-match A-League ban (Feb 15, 2007 06:30 GMT)
Adelaide United's John Kosmina will be forced to coach his side from the grandstand in Sunday's A-League grand final after being suspended for five matches.
Kosmina hit with five-match A-League ban (Feb 15, 2007 05:24 GMT)
Adelaide United's John Kosmina will be forced to coach his side from the grandstand in Sunday's A-League grand final after being suspended for five matches.
NZ Soccer offered A-League licence (Feb 15, 2007 05:23 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer has been offered a licence for a team in the A-League.
Kosmina cool ahead of A-League ruling (Feb 15, 2007 03:56 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has again brushed off the possibility that he may have to watch the A-League grand final on Sunday from the grandstand.
Roar sign ex-Socceroo dynamo Tiatto (Feb 15, 2007 01:25 GMT)
Queensland Roar have lured former Socceroos midfield dynamo Danny Tiatto home from England to the A-League.
Security tight for A-League soccer final (Feb 14, 2007 12:29 GMT)
Victorian police have promised tight security for Sunday's soccer A-League grand final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United in Melbourne.
NZ A-League club bid to be delayed (Feb 14, 2007 08:57 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer boss Graham Seatter remains confident the hurdles can be overcome for a New Zealand franchise to be included in next season's A-League.
Kosmina 'could coach from a coffee shop' (Feb 14, 2007 06:41 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has shrugged off his likely sideline ban for the A-League grand final, saying he could coach his side from a coffee shop.
Week off has stunted Victory: Kosmina (Feb 14, 2007 05:46 GMT)
Melbourne's momentum has been stunted by a weekend off before Sunday's A-League grand final, Adelaide United coach John Kosmina says.
Wilkinson to lead Mariners in 2007-08 (Feb 14, 2007 02:42 GMT)
Central Coast have appointed young defender Alex Wilkinson as captain for the next A-League season.
NZ to seek more time for A-League entry (Feb 13, 2007 21:41 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer's (NZS) involvement in the A-League hinges on a trans-Tasman teleconference call on Wednesday.
Culina promises fresh start at Sydney FC (Feb 13, 2007 08:29 GMT)
Branko Culina has promised a clean slate for Sydney FC and its players after being unveiled as the A-League club's coach for the Asian Champions League.
Auckland A-League consortium pulls out (Feb 13, 2007 08:18 GMT)
An Auckland consortium has pulled out of its bid to field a franchise in the A-League.
Kemp calls for A-League appeals process (Feb 13, 2007 06:37 GMT)
Distraught Adelaide United defender Matthew Kemp has called for the introduction of an appeal process after being suspended from the A-League grand final.
No frills for A-League decider: Allsopp (Feb 13, 2007 06:37 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Danny Allsopp does not expect Sunday's A-League grand final against Adelaide to be a free-flowing contest with lots of goals.
A-League grand final a sellout (Feb 13, 2007 03:04 GMT)
Telstra Dome will be packed for Sunday's A-League grand final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United after the last remaining tickets sold out.
Sydney confirms Culina as interim coach (Feb 12, 2007 23:59 GMT)
Sydney FC has confirmed the appointment of Branko Culina as the A-League club's interim coach for the Asian Champions League.
Adelaide's Veart says experience counts (Feb 12, 2007 23:33 GMT)
Carl Veart, the old man of Adelaide United, is adamant that experience counts, ahead of the A-League Grand Final on Sunday.
Final ticket scalpers 'face big fines' (Feb 12, 2007 23:08 GMT)
Scalpers caught selling tickets at this Sunday's A-League soccer grand final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United could face fines of up to $535.
FFA investigating Adelaide coach Kosmina (Feb 12, 2007 08:33 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina could be banned from Sunday's A-League grand final against Melbourne Victory.
Kosmina probed over referee incident (Feb 12, 2007 06:57 GMT)
Feisty Adelaide United coach John Kosmina is under investigation for an incident with the referee after Sunday's A-League preliminary final win over Newcastle.
A-League heat on Victory, says Kosmina (Feb 12, 2007 05:53 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina insists all the pressure is on fancied Melbourne Victory in the A-League grand final.
Victory's Sarkies in doubt for decider (Feb 12, 2007 02:58 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's worst fears have been realised, with midfielder Kristian Sarkies in doubt for the A-League grand final after being injured on national duty.
Petrovski signs with Mariners (Feb 12, 2007 02:10 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners have kick-started their 2007-08 season recruitment campaign by signing Socceroo striker and Sasho Petrovski.
Newcastle coach Van Egmond praises team (Feb 11, 2007 11:57 GMT)
Gutted Newcastle Jets coach Gary Van Egmond has praised his players' spirit after a gut-wrenching preliminary loss on penalties to Adelaide United.
Kosmina relaxed ahead of Newcastle clash (Feb 9, 2007 05:55 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina denies he feels under any personal pressure to succeed against Newcastle in Sunday's A League preliminary final.
Culina talks down Sydney FC speculation (Feb 8, 2007 09:00 GMT)
Branko Culina says talk of him replacing sacked Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher is news to him because he hasn't "heard a thing" from the club.
Butcher gets chop as Sydney FC coach (Feb 8, 2007 05:17 GMT)
Sydney FC has finally confirmed the sacking of coach Terry Butcher after days of speculation.
Butcher 'gets chop from Sydney FC' (Feb 7, 2007 12:42 GMT)
Sydney FC has reportedly sacked coach Terry Butcher following the club's disappointing exit from the A-League finals.
Jets' North guilty of violent conduct (Feb 7, 2007 09:22 GMT)
Newcastle Jets defender Jade North will miss this weekend's A-league preliminary final against Adelaide United after being found guilty of violent conduct.
Victory's Brebner boasts over A-League (Feb 7, 2007 08:15 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's newly re-signed Scottish midfielder Grant Brebner says playing in the A-League has been the experience of his professional career.
Jets' defender North awaits finals fate (Feb 6, 2007 23:45 GMT)
Jets defender Jade North will learn whether he can play in Sunday's A-League preliminary final when he fronts a FFA disciplinary hearing on Wednesday night.
Team wants Sydney FC coach decision made (Feb 6, 2007 22:37 GMT)
Sydney FC players want a decison to be made on Terry Butcher, with concerns more delays could have a poor effect on their Asian Champions League chances.
Sydney FC players want coach call made (Feb 6, 2007 08:07 GMT)
Sydney FC players have called on executives to get on with the job of deciding the future of embattled coach Terry Butcher.
Grella throws support behind Melbourne (Feb 6, 2007 03:32 GMT)
Influential Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella will be keeping a close eye on the A-League final outcome hoping Melbourne Victory prevails.
Grella throws support behind Melbourne (Feb 6, 2007 00:19 GMT)
Influential Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella will be keeping a close eye on the A League final outcome hoping Melbourne Victory prevails.
Jet fullback North cited by A-League (Feb 5, 2007 08:21 GMT)
Newcastle Jets fullback Jade North is in danger of missing his side's A-League preliminary final on Sunday after being cited on a violent conduct charge.
Victory's A-League approach 'vindicated' (Feb 5, 2007 05:26 GMT)
Melbourne skipper Kevin Muscat has slammed critics of his team's shaky late season form following the Victory's heroics to make the A-League grand final.
Jets fullback North cited by A-League (Feb 5, 2007 05:21 GMT)
Newcastle Jets fullback Jade North is in danger of missing his side's A-League preliminary final on Sunday after being cited on a violent conduct charge.
Adelaide vow to channel their anger (Feb 4, 2007 20:12 GMT)
Angry Adelaide United have vowed to bounce back against Newcastle in the A-League preliminary final, then exact revenge upon Melbourne Victory in the final.
Police praise Vic soccer crowd behaviour (Feb 4, 2007 11:43 GMT)
Police have praised the behaviour of the crowd at the A-League football semi-final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United in Melbourne.
Brosque apologises after clash with Okon (Feb 3, 2007 03:36 GMT)
Alex Brosque has apologised to Paul Okon after felling the Newcastle skipper in Saturday night's spiteful A-League semi at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Knives out for Butcher as Sydney bow out (Feb 3, 2007 03:19 GMT)
Sydney FC may have crashed out of the A-League championship race, but for under siege Blues coach Terry Butcher the battle has only just begun.
'Headbutt' may sideline key Jets player (Feb 3, 2007 02:37 GMT)
Key Newcastle Jets defender Jade North is in danger of missing next weekend's A-League preliminary final after appearing to headbutt a Sydney FC player.
Increased squads to fix player problems (Feb 2, 2007 08:32 GMT)
FFA has played down concerns about A-League clubs signing players simply for finals, saying increased squad numbers next season will fix the problem.
Heat will favour us, says Kosmina (Feb 2, 2007 05:37 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina reckons the Victory will be ill-prepared to handle the boiling conditions expected for Sunday's A-League major semi-final.
A-League expansion timing not guaranteed (Feb 2, 2007 04:57 GMT)
Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley has refused to guarantee the A-League will expand beyond eight teams by its fourth year.
Farina re-signs with Roar (Feb 2, 2007 02:07 GMT)
Former Socceroos coach Frank Farina has put to bed rumours he was set to leave Queensland by re-signing with the Roar for the next two seasons.
Sydney FC coach praises Salley's steel (Feb 1, 2007 11:49 GMT)
He's only been with Sydney FC for two days, but already Jonas Salley has made his presence felt at the A-League champions.
NZ Knights bidders merge (Feb 1, 2007 08:00 GMT)
Two of the three bidders for the New Zealand Knights' A League soccer franchise have merged.
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Wellington backed for A-League licence (Mar 1, 2007 03:59 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer (NZS) says it is backing Wellington as the new home of the New Zealand-based A-League franchise.
Carle takes out Johnny Warren Medal (Feb 27, 2007 10:03 GMT)
Newcastle Jets midfielder Nick Carle has taken out the prestigious Johnny Warren Medal for the players' player of 2006/07.
NZ soccer boss positive about A-League (Feb 27, 2007 06:26 GMT)
NZ Soccer chief Graham Seatter remains cautiously optimistic of having a team in the A-League after meeting the competition's heavyweights in Sydney.
Victory set to shine in Warren Medals (Feb 26, 2007 21:59 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's domination looks set to continue on Tuesday, with Archie Thompson up for Australian soccer's most prestigious individual award.
Rivals battle for NZ A-League licence (Feb 26, 2007 09:09 GMT)
Two groups, one in Auckland and the other in Wellington, have restated their desire to run a New Zealand team in soccer's A-League.
Adelaide United lures Agostino home (Feb 24, 2007 02:55 GMT)
Beleaguered A-League grand finalists Adelaide United have finally got some good news, luring former Socceroo Paul Agostino home from Europe on a two-year deal.
Adelaide's Valkanis banned over outburst (Feb 23, 2007 10:06 GMT)
A contrite Michael Valkanis has received a three-match ban for his outburst at match officials after Adelaide United's A-League grand final loss.
Adelaide United trio sweats it out (Feb 23, 2007 08:28 GMT)
Three Adelaide A-League players must wait until Saturday to find out their fate for post-grand final outbursts at the referees.
Sydney FC says Kosmina not on radar (Feb 23, 2007 07:25 GMT)
Sydney FC have distanced themselves from mounting speculation controversial ex-Adelaide United boss John Kosmina will coach the club next season.
NZ Soccer goes back to original bidders (Feb 23, 2007 05:23 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer will ask the original groups that bid to run a New Zealand-based A-League club to present a full business plan by late Monday afternoon.
Perth Glory announce new owners (Feb 23, 2007 03:27 GMT)
Perth Glory have solved their long-time ownership issues, with three local businessmen announced as the A-League soccer club's new owners.
McKay scoops pool of Roar awards (Feb 22, 2007 12:31 GMT)
Rising midfielder Matt McKay has pulled off an amazing clean sweep of the Queensland Roar's best-player awards.
Valkanis cleared over abuse claims (Feb 22, 2007 08:42 GMT)
Adelaide received some good news with defender Mike Valkanis cleared of abusing match officials during the A-League grand final.
I was not pushed, says departing Kosmina (Feb 22, 2007 08:04 GMT)
Amid a storm of controversy Adelaide United soccer coach John Kosmina has quit, denying that he jumped before he was pushed.
Perth Glory to announce new ownership (Feb 22, 2007 07:23 GMT)
Perth Glory fans will find out on Friday who the new owners of the A-League football club will be as chosen by the FFA.
Iain Fyfe signs extension with Sydney FC (Feb 22, 2007 06:32 GMT)
Sydney FC defender Iain Fyfe has extended his contract and re-signed for another two years with the A-League club.
Kosmina resigns as Adelaide United coach (Feb 22, 2007 04:42 GMT)
John Kosmina has resigned as coach of Adelaide United, ending days of speculation that he would be sacked.
Valkanis cited, Kosmina faces sack (Feb 22, 2007 01:45 GMT)
Adelaide United player Mike Valkanis has been cited to appear before a disciplinary hearing as the fallout from the club's A-League grand final loss continues.
Kosmina's fate set to be revealed (Feb 22, 2007 00:23 GMT)
The Adelaide United board has emerged from a mammoth three hour meeting with speculation mounting that coach John Kosmina will be sacked.
Kosmina can stay if he changes: Bianco (Feb 21, 2007 06:29 GMT)
Adelaide owner Nick Bianco says John Kosmina could save his job if he is willing to guarantee he will act more professionally.
Adelaide's Valkanis facing six-match ban (Feb 20, 2007 09:24 GMT)
Adelaide United defender Michael Valkanis is facing the biggest suspension ever metered out in the A-League for his verbal assault on grand final officials.
Veart defiant - Aloisi, Valkanis sorry (Feb 20, 2007 08:26 GMT)
Defiant Adelaide United veteran Carl Veart has refused to join his teammates and coach in apologising for criticising the A-League grand final referees.
Victory bolsters squad with Milicevic (Feb 20, 2007 05:15 GMT)
A-League champion Melbourne Victory have bolstered their squad for next season's title defence by signing Socceroo Ljubo Milicevic.
Adelaide players charged over comments (Feb 20, 2007 04:34 GMT)
Three Adelaide United A-League players - Ross Aloisi, Carl Veart and Michael Valkanis - have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute.
Van Egmond re-signs as coach of Jets (Feb 19, 2007 09:02 GMT)
Newcastle Jets have re-signed coach Gary van Egmond to a three-year deal reportedly worth more than $350,000.
Adelaide's Grand Finals claims slammed (Feb 19, 2007 06:28 GMT)
A-League boss Matt Carroll has slammed Adelaide United's post-match blast at the referees following Sunday night's grand final.
Mariners re-sign four including Kwasnik (Feb 19, 2007 05:44 GMT)
Central Coast have re-signed four players - including the club's leading goalscorer last season Adam Kwasnik.
Melbourne celebrates a famous victory (Feb 18, 2007 20:43 GMT)
Archie Thompson is the toast of Melbourne after scoring a record five goals in Sunday night's 6-0 trouncing of arch-rival Adelaide United.
Adelaide irate at referees' performances (Feb 18, 2007 12:51 GMT)
Adelaide United turned their post-match venom on the referees after their A-League grand final drubbing.
Victory crush Adelaide as Thompson stars (Feb 18, 2007 11:18 GMT)
Melbourne Victory unleashed one of the great grand final demolitions to beat Adelaide United 6-0 in the A-League decider.
Flares, pitch invasion mar A-League GF (Feb 18, 2007 10:59 GMT)
Flares and a one-man pitch invasion were the only events that marred the A-League soccer grand final in Melbourne, police say.
Melbourne runs riot to sink Adelaide 6-0 (Feb 18, 2007 09:17 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Archie Thompson scored five goals as his side destroyed Adelaide United 6-0 in the A-League grand final.
Melbourne flogs Adelaide to win A-League (Feb 18, 2007 09:09 GMT)
Archie Thompson has scored five of Melbourne's goals in a crushing 6-0 win over Adelaide United in the A-League grand final.
Victory will gamble on injured Brebner (Feb 17, 2007 03:59 GMT)
Melbourne Victory are set to throw injured midfielder Grant Brebner into Sunday night's A-League grand final against Adelaide United.
Ceccoli leaving Sydney for Japan (Feb 16, 2007 09:09 GMT)
Sydney FC's Alvin Ceccoli will rejoin Pierre Littbarski in Japan after being granted a release from the A-League club.
FFA bullish about Perth and NZ Knights (Feb 16, 2007 09:08 GMT)
A-League bosses are confident the future of the Perth Glory and NZ Knights will be secured within the next fortnight.
Victory's Brebner may miss grand final (Feb 16, 2007 06:51 GMT)
Melbourne Victory midfielder Grant Brebner's hopes of playing in Sunday's A-League grand final have received a major setback.
NZ Soccer offered A-League licence (Feb 15, 2007 11:48 GMT)
NZ Soccer chief executive Graham Seatter said "all options" will be explored now that it has been offered a licence to run a team in the Australian A-League.
Kosmina hit with five-match A-League ban (Feb 15, 2007 06:30 GMT)
Adelaide United's John Kosmina will be forced to coach his side from the grandstand in Sunday's A-League grand final after being suspended for five matches.
Kosmina hit with five-match A-League ban (Feb 15, 2007 05:24 GMT)
Adelaide United's John Kosmina will be forced to coach his side from the grandstand in Sunday's A-League grand final after being suspended for five matches.
NZ Soccer offered A-League licence (Feb 15, 2007 05:23 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer has been offered a licence for a team in the A-League.
Kosmina cool ahead of A-League ruling (Feb 15, 2007 03:56 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has again brushed off the possibility that he may have to watch the A-League grand final on Sunday from the grandstand.
Roar sign ex-Socceroo dynamo Tiatto (Feb 15, 2007 01:25 GMT)
Queensland Roar have lured former Socceroos midfield dynamo Danny Tiatto home from England to the A-League.
Security tight for A-League soccer final (Feb 14, 2007 12:29 GMT)
Victorian police have promised tight security for Sunday's soccer A-League grand final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United in Melbourne.
NZ A-League club bid to be delayed (Feb 14, 2007 08:57 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer boss Graham Seatter remains confident the hurdles can be overcome for a New Zealand franchise to be included in next season's A-League.
Kosmina 'could coach from a coffee shop' (Feb 14, 2007 06:41 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has shrugged off his likely sideline ban for the A-League grand final, saying he could coach his side from a coffee shop.
Week off has stunted Victory: Kosmina (Feb 14, 2007 05:46 GMT)
Melbourne's momentum has been stunted by a weekend off before Sunday's A-League grand final, Adelaide United coach John Kosmina says.
Wilkinson to lead Mariners in 2007-08 (Feb 14, 2007 02:42 GMT)
Central Coast have appointed young defender Alex Wilkinson as captain for the next A-League season.
NZ to seek more time for A-League entry (Feb 13, 2007 21:41 GMT)
New Zealand Soccer's (NZS) involvement in the A-League hinges on a trans-Tasman teleconference call on Wednesday.
Culina promises fresh start at Sydney FC (Feb 13, 2007 08:29 GMT)
Branko Culina has promised a clean slate for Sydney FC and its players after being unveiled as the A-League club's coach for the Asian Champions League.
Auckland A-League consortium pulls out (Feb 13, 2007 08:18 GMT)
An Auckland consortium has pulled out of its bid to field a franchise in the A-League.
Kemp calls for A-League appeals process (Feb 13, 2007 06:37 GMT)
Distraught Adelaide United defender Matthew Kemp has called for the introduction of an appeal process after being suspended from the A-League grand final.
No frills for A-League decider: Allsopp (Feb 13, 2007 06:37 GMT)
Melbourne Victory striker Danny Allsopp does not expect Sunday's A-League grand final against Adelaide to be a free-flowing contest with lots of goals.
A-League grand final a sellout (Feb 13, 2007 03:04 GMT)
Telstra Dome will be packed for Sunday's A-League grand final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United after the last remaining tickets sold out.
Sydney confirms Culina as interim coach (Feb 12, 2007 23:59 GMT)
Sydney FC has confirmed the appointment of Branko Culina as the A-League club's interim coach for the Asian Champions League.
Adelaide's Veart says experience counts (Feb 12, 2007 23:33 GMT)
Carl Veart, the old man of Adelaide United, is adamant that experience counts, ahead of the A-League Grand Final on Sunday.
Final ticket scalpers 'face big fines' (Feb 12, 2007 23:08 GMT)
Scalpers caught selling tickets at this Sunday's A-League soccer grand final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United could face fines of up to $535.
FFA investigating Adelaide coach Kosmina (Feb 12, 2007 08:33 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina could be banned from Sunday's A-League grand final against Melbourne Victory.
Kosmina probed over referee incident (Feb 12, 2007 06:57 GMT)
Feisty Adelaide United coach John Kosmina is under investigation for an incident with the referee after Sunday's A-League preliminary final win over Newcastle.
A-League heat on Victory, says Kosmina (Feb 12, 2007 05:53 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina insists all the pressure is on fancied Melbourne Victory in the A-League grand final.
Victory's Sarkies in doubt for decider (Feb 12, 2007 02:58 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's worst fears have been realised, with midfielder Kristian Sarkies in doubt for the A-League grand final after being injured on national duty.
Petrovski signs with Mariners (Feb 12, 2007 02:10 GMT)
Central Coast Mariners have kick-started their 2007-08 season recruitment campaign by signing Socceroo striker and Sasho Petrovski.
Newcastle coach Van Egmond praises team (Feb 11, 2007 11:57 GMT)
Gutted Newcastle Jets coach Gary Van Egmond has praised his players' spirit after a gut-wrenching preliminary loss on penalties to Adelaide United.
Kosmina relaxed ahead of Newcastle clash (Feb 9, 2007 05:55 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina denies he feels under any personal pressure to succeed against Newcastle in Sunday's A League preliminary final.
Culina talks down Sydney FC speculation (Feb 8, 2007 09:00 GMT)
Branko Culina says talk of him replacing sacked Sydney FC coach Terry Butcher is news to him because he hasn't "heard a thing" from the club.
Butcher gets chop as Sydney FC coach (Feb 8, 2007 05:17 GMT)
Sydney FC has finally confirmed the sacking of coach Terry Butcher after days of speculation.
Butcher 'gets chop from Sydney FC' (Feb 7, 2007 12:42 GMT)
Sydney FC has reportedly sacked coach Terry Butcher following the club's disappointing exit from the A-League finals.
Jets' North guilty of violent conduct (Feb 7, 2007 09:22 GMT)
Newcastle Jets defender Jade North will miss this weekend's A-league preliminary final against Adelaide United after being found guilty of violent conduct.
Victory's Brebner boasts over A-League (Feb 7, 2007 08:15 GMT)
Melbourne Victory's newly re-signed Scottish midfielder Grant Brebner says playing in the A-League has been the experience of his professional career.
Jets' defender North awaits finals fate (Feb 6, 2007 23:45 GMT)
Jets defender Jade North will learn whether he can play in Sunday's A-League preliminary final when he fronts a FFA disciplinary hearing on Wednesday night.
Team wants Sydney FC coach decision made (Feb 6, 2007 22:37 GMT)
Sydney FC players want a decison to be made on Terry Butcher, with concerns more delays could have a poor effect on their Asian Champions League chances.
Sydney FC players want coach call made (Feb 6, 2007 08:07 GMT)
Sydney FC players have called on executives to get on with the job of deciding the future of embattled coach Terry Butcher.
Grella throws support behind Melbourne (Feb 6, 2007 03:32 GMT)
Influential Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella will be keeping a close eye on the A-League final outcome hoping Melbourne Victory prevails.
Grella throws support behind Melbourne (Feb 6, 2007 00:19 GMT)
Influential Socceroos midfielder Vince Grella will be keeping a close eye on the A League final outcome hoping Melbourne Victory prevails.
Jet fullback North cited by A-League (Feb 5, 2007 08:21 GMT)
Newcastle Jets fullback Jade North is in danger of missing his side's A-League preliminary final on Sunday after being cited on a violent conduct charge.
Victory's A-League approach 'vindicated' (Feb 5, 2007 05:26 GMT)
Melbourne skipper Kevin Muscat has slammed critics of his team's shaky late season form following the Victory's heroics to make the A-League grand final.
Jets fullback North cited by A-League (Feb 5, 2007 05:21 GMT)
Newcastle Jets fullback Jade North is in danger of missing his side's A-League preliminary final on Sunday after being cited on a violent conduct charge.
Adelaide vow to channel their anger (Feb 4, 2007 20:12 GMT)
Angry Adelaide United have vowed to bounce back against Newcastle in the A-League preliminary final, then exact revenge upon Melbourne Victory in the final.
Police praise Vic soccer crowd behaviour (Feb 4, 2007 11:43 GMT)
Police have praised the behaviour of the crowd at the A-League football semi-final between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United in Melbourne.
Brosque apologises after clash with Okon (Feb 3, 2007 03:36 GMT)
Alex Brosque has apologised to Paul Okon after felling the Newcastle skipper in Saturday night's spiteful A-League semi at EnergyAustralia Stadium.
Knives out for Butcher as Sydney bow out (Feb 3, 2007 03:19 GMT)
Sydney FC may have crashed out of the A-League championship race, but for under siege Blues coach Terry Butcher the battle has only just begun.
'Headbutt' may sideline key Jets player (Feb 3, 2007 02:37 GMT)
Key Newcastle Jets defender Jade North is in danger of missing next weekend's A-League preliminary final after appearing to headbutt a Sydney FC player.
Increased squads to fix player problems (Feb 2, 2007 08:32 GMT)
FFA has played down concerns about A-League clubs signing players simply for finals, saying increased squad numbers next season will fix the problem.
Heat will favour us, says Kosmina (Feb 2, 2007 05:37 GMT)
Adelaide United coach John Kosmina reckons the Victory will be ill-prepared to handle the boiling conditions expected for Sunday's A-League major semi-final.
A-League expansion timing not guaranteed (Feb 2, 2007 04:57 GMT)
Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley has refused to guarantee the A-League will expand beyond eight teams by its fourth year.
Farina re-signs with Roar (Feb 2, 2007 02:07 GMT)
Former Socceroos coach Frank Farina has put to bed rumours he was set to leave Queensland by re-signing with the Roar for the next two seasons.
Sydney FC coach praises Salley's steel (Feb 1, 2007 11:49 GMT)
He's only been with Sydney FC for two days, but already Jonas Salley has made his presence felt at the A-League champions.
NZ Knights bidders merge (Feb 1, 2007 08:00 GMT)
Two of the three bidders for the New Zealand Knights' A League soccer franchise have merged.
