Tag: A-League
Victory slump to second ACL defeat
Over-scheduled and undermanned, Melbourne Victory face a difficult task to advance further in the Asian Champions League after slumping to a second defeat in two group matches.[MORE]
Award-winning Lavicka earns praise
The superlatives were running thick and fast for Sydney FC's Vitezslav Lavicka after he was voted PFA coach of the year.[MORE]
Phoenix push Champions League claims
Wellington Phoenix claims it should be entitled to qualify for the Asian Champions League, claiming it is no different to any other side in the A-League.[MORE]
Everything's Archie for Victory
Melbourne Victory strike duo Archie Thompson and Robbie Kruse are expected to back up from their A-League semi-final win over Sydney for the Asian Champions League match at Docklands on Tuesday night.[MORE]
Brosque to face Phoenix
Sydney FC have received a boost ahead of Saturday's A-League preliminary final against Wellington Phoenix with striker Alex Brosque cleared of serious injury.[MORE]
Glory make key re-signings
Perth Glory have re-signed former English Premier League defender Andy Todd for a further A-League season and Scottish midfielder Steven McGarry for two more years.[MORE]
Sydney aims for grand final revenge
Sydney FC striker John Aloisi says his team can still win the A-League championship despite losing to Melbourne Victory 4-3 on aggregate in the major semi-final on Sunday.[MORE]
Thompson brings final home for Victory
Melbourne will host its second consecutive A-League decider after Archie Thompson's extra-time strike sealed a major semi-final win over Sydney FC on Sunday. [MORE]
Ifill, Dadi keep Phoenix alive
A weary Wellington outfit led by Paul Ifill and Eugene Dadi buckled down in extra-time to snatch a 3-1 minor semi-final victory over Newcastle at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.[MORE]
Muscat keen to settle Sydney score
Melbourne Victory skipper Kevin Muscat has vowed to make amends for missing his side's last defeat in Sydney through suspension and bring the A-League grand final back to Docklands.[MORE]
Coyne heads off to China
Perth Glory defender Chris Coyne has secured a loan deal with Chinese Super League club Liaoning in a bid to boost his chances of selection for this year's World Cup in South Africa.[MORE]
Injured Victory duo complete training
Melbourne Victory strikers Archie Thompson and Robbie Kruse both trained strongly on Friday, buoying hopes they will be fit enough to play in their side's A-League major semi-final against Sydney FC on Sunday.[MORE]
Glimmer of hope for Fury
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has entered talks with business and community leaders in Townsville in a bid to help save embattled A-League club North Queensland Fury.[MORE]
Matheson won't desert struggling Fury
The future might look grim for the North Queensland Fury A-League club, but its chairman Don Matheson says he will not walk away until he has secured more investment.[MORE]
Mrdja's two-match ban upheld
The A-League disciplinary committee has upheld the two-match ban handed out to Melbourne Victory striker Nik Mrdja.[MORE]
Oar set to paddle abroad
Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has given Tommy Oar his full support as the young star pursues a transfer to a European football club.[MORE]
Bridge back to boost Sydney
Sydney FC striker Mark Bridge is dying to get back on the park and confident he can handle the high intensity of the A-League finals despite being out injured for more than a month.[MORE]
Thompson and Kruse a chance for Victory
Melbourne Victory footfall manager Gary Cole says suspended striker Nik Mrdja will definitely miss Sunday's second leg of the A-League major semi-final against Sydney FC, despite an upcoming appeal.[MORE]
Fowler sweeps Fury awards
Former England international Robbie Fowler has carried off a hat-trick of honours at the A-League club's end-of-season awards night.[MORE]
Heart sign Dutch winger Worm
New Australian A-League team Melbourne Heart have signed former Dutch youth international winger Rutger Worm, the club announced on Thursday.[MORE]
Van Dijk ponders long-term Reds deal
Not only has Adelaide United's surprise first-up victory in the Asian Champions League brought a fresh sense of purpose to the club, it has also pushed striker Sergio van Dijk closer to signing on for the long term.[MORE]
Adelaide shocks ACL champions Pohang
Adelaide United sees off defending champion Pohang Steelers 1-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium.[MORE]
Roar bring Aussie Paartalu back home
The Queensland Roar have wasted no time bolstering their roster for next season, signing Scottish-based Australian midfielder Eric Paartalu to a three-year contract.[MORE]
Culina tight-lipped on club switch
Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina says he has sorted out a post-A-League deal to keep his World Cup hopes alive, but will not yet say which club it is with.[MORE]
Brutal schedule taking its toll on Victory
The reality of a brutal schedule and a star-studded injury list is biting the Melbourne Victory, with coach Ernie Merrick admitting the A-League champions face a critical crossroads.[MORE]
