Do Sydney FC need to win the A-League Women Grand Final to be considered successful?
The word dynasty can be misused in sports a lot. But there is an undeniable pull to use the word when inspecting the upcoming A-League Women's Grand Final.
The word dynasty can be misused in sports a lot. But there is an undeniable pull to use the word when inspecting the upcoming A-League Women's Grand Final.
A rare return to a TV spot, and all its associated perks, for the A-League Women has provided a reminder that while this season has been one of tremendous growth, there is still some catching up to do.
After being clubless five rounds into the season, Sarina Bolden is taking the A-League Women's finals by storm. The Philippines striker speaks to ESPN about the Newcastle Jets, the national team, and being a part of the growth of women's football.
Wellington Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser has joined NWSL club the Utah Royals for what the New Zealand club believe is a record A-League Women transfer fee.
The first week of A-League Women's finals did not disappoint, with Casey Dumont, Melina Ayres and Sarina Bolden all showing their star quality.
Sacked by the Wanderers, advice from Ange Postecoglou, and self-belief: Here's the story of how Kat Smith led Western United into the A-League Women finals.
The A-League is hoping to recuperate close to $1 million from broadcast production partner Global Advance, which has gone into administration and sent the competition scrambling to find a last-minute replacement.
The A-League's pivot towards a "football focus" will bolster the competition's status as a breeding ground for players, according to APL commissioner Nick Garcia.
Nick Garcia says talks to sell a licence for a Canberra franchise remain ongoing, but the A-League will need surety over its status "one way or the other, in the next two to three weeks."
The future of the Newcastle Jets and Canberra United beyond this season lies in the hands of their current owners, with the A-League no longer in a position to prop up struggling clubs.
The A-League's new expansion side will be known simply as Auckland FC, donning an "electric blue" and black kit and with the nickname of the Black Knights.
The A-League needs to work with and chase the Australian mainstream. Yet it cannot appeal to that audience without its core fanbase providing the point of difference football holds.
For Melby City duo James Jeggo and Rebekah Stott, both blood cancer survivors, the message that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to define your life is one close to their hearts.
Australia showed there is life without Sam Kerr in defeating Uzbekistan, but time will tell whether the fresh combination of players is right for the Matildas as they search for that elusive Olympic medal.
Melbourne property developer Ross Pelligra has set his sights on returning Perth Glory to their powerhouse status after being unveiled as the new owner of the A-League club.
Western Sydney boss Marko Rudan has been handed a three-match suspension for his attack on A-League Men referees.
James Johnson is vowing to come down hard on the abuse of match officials as Football Australia launches an investigation into the conduct of Wanderers chairman Paul Lederer.
Tony Gustavsson insists Michelle Heyman's age shouldn't count against her after handing the 35-year-old striker a shock recall as he seeks to fill the Sam Kerr-shaped void in his squad.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne City | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | +11 | 41 |
Sydney FC | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +11 | 39 |
Western United | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | +3 | 36 |
Melbourne Victory | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | +15 | 36 |
Central Coast Mariners | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | +7 | 35 |
Newcastle Jets | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | +7 | 33 |
Western Sydney | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 33 |
Wellington Phoenix | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | +3 | 28 |
Brisbane Roar | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 26 |
Perth Glory | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 24 |
Canberra United | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 24 |
Adelaide United | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | -35 | 15 |