Sparse crowds and obligations: What to make of the A-League's Unite Round
Born out of an uneasy truce, Unite Round continues to divide fans and pundits. So, is there a future for it in the A-League?
TFP: 'Urgent' change needed in A-League Women (1:25)
A-League Women burning questions: Can anyone stop Sydney FC?
Can Sydney FC defend their crown? Who will win the Julie Dolan medal? Marissa Lordanic tackles the A-League Women's biggest questions ahead of season 17.
A-League to revert to goal difference for 2024-25 season
The A-League Men and A-League Women are set to dump the prioritising a club's number of wins as its preferred league tiebreaker for the 2024-25 season and instead revert to the goal difference.
A-League kit ranking: Which club has 2024-25's best jerseys?
With designs inspired by everything from centuries-old cathedrals to the Heart's former glories, which club has the best (and worst) kits in the A-League this season?
Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'
Central Coast chairman Richard Peil has quit, declaring A-League funding cuts have made it "extremely financially challenging for small clubs to survive".
The Misery Index: Australia's unhappiest sports fans
Sport is cruel. For every joyous, electric high comes with it dark, heartbreaking lows. For some, it's absolute misery.
Matildas coach search narrows before friendlies
Football Australia will begin speaking with candidates for the vacant Matildas role in the coming weeks, with an interim coach for coming European-based friendlies to be named imminently.
New A-League Women fixture tackles heat issues
There will be no 3 p.m. A-League Women games between December and March to protect players from taking the field in extreme heat.
The Ladies League, Australia's first women's sports venue, is finally open
The Ladies League is a brand new women's sports and dining venue in Sydney where anyone and everyone is welcome and women's sport is always on TV.
PFA: Australian football needs "stability" (2:41)
PFA: Football Australia 'needs players' for NST
PFA co-chief executive Beau Busch has called for a renewed, whole-of-game approach to the introduction of Football Australia's NST, saying that players "haven't been involved" in the process.
Cash-strapped A-League clubs welcome FIFA aid
The legacy of the 2023 Women's World Cup continues to be felt Down Under, with cash-strapped A-League sides netting tens of thousands of dollars as part of FIFA's club benefits programme.
Tensions rise over second division's potential 'Champions League' switch
Football clubs have reacted with disappointment and anger at suggestions a national second tier (NST) could shift to a 'Champions League' style model.
Funding cuts and austerity: What's next for the 'right-sized' A-League?
Following the A-League's decision to slash funding to all clubs, Joey Lynch takes a look at what's next for the Australian top flight.
A-League confirms club funding cut to $530k
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) are upbeat that all A-Leagues clubs will survive a fresh wave of financial turbulence after they were told their central distribution for the 2024/25 season will be slashed by close to 75%.
Matilda Cortnee Vine quits ALW for US move
Cortnee Vine, the most recognisable star in the A-League Women, has dealt the competition a significant blow by leaving Sydney FC to take up a contract in the USA's National Women's Soccer League.
The 10 major questions Football Australia must answer
ESPN's team of football writers have sat down to examine 10 of the most pressing issues facing Football Australia this offseason.
The 10 major questions the A-League and APL must answer
ESPN's team of football writers have sat down to examine 10 of the most pressing issues facing the A-Leagues this offseason.
A-League club Newcastle Jets secures new owners
Newcastle Jets are now owned by Maverick Sports Partners, the A-Leagues club has announced.
Arsenal edge A-League Women in friendly
The A-League Women All Stars have battled hard against Arsenal and their Matildas Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross but fallen to a 1-0 loss in their friendly.
Where to next for Cortnee Vine? (1:42)
The winning culture of Sydney FC (1:59)
Two minutes for five titles: Sydney FC's record-breaking A-League Women championship
A season of moments was decided by just two minutes of football as Sydney FC claimed a record-breaking fifth A-League Women championship.
A-League Women Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 17 |
| Brisbane Roar | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +12 | 15 |
| Melbourne Victory | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Adelaide United | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| Perth Glory | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 8 |
| Western United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 8 |
| Newcastle Jets | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 |
| Canberra United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| Western Sydney | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 5 |
| Sydney FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 4 |