Chief football officer Ernie Merrick has become the latest high-profile figure to depart Football Australia as the organisation experiences further upheaval following the exit of former chief executive James Johnson.
Amid uncertainty around Western United's viability, the club says it's close to striking a deal for coach John Aloisi to return, and a takeover to secure the future of the Tarneit outfit is in its 'final stages'.
A-League boss Stephen Conroy says the competition has yet to receive a formal takeover bid for crisis-stricken Western United, who are facing fresh breach notices from players for unpaid wages.
With the men's and women's A-League seasons completed, once again questions are being raised about the future of football in Australia.
Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni was scathing in his criticism of the A-League Women on Thursday, saying the state of the competition was "just not good enough."
Nicolas Milanovic has signed off from his time in A-League Men in style, the Western Sydney playmaker being crowned the Johnny Warren Medal winner.
If anything abhors a vacuum more than nature, it's Australian football when there's leverage to be seized. Joey Lynch takes a look at the upheaval caused by James Johnson's exit.
Embattled outfit Western United has been hit with fresh turmoil after members of its playing staff lodged breach of contract notices with the club on Tuesday.
Invincible seasons are the stuff of football folklore. For Melbourne City to be denied one by such a blatant offside will go down in infamy.
The group tapped to purchase Western United has told ESPN that an "infrastructure play" drove interest in their new acquisition.
Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has added a minority stake in Australian club Melbourne Victory to his footballing portfolio, purchasing 19.1% of the A-League outfit.
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Just ask Melbourne Victory, who have divested "vampire lenders" 777 Partners and brought in Brighton owner Tony Bloom.
Sydney FC chief Mark Aubrey believes football can play a big role in growing Australian ties in Asia.
A roundtable of ESPN experts gather to discuss the state of women's sports in Australia, what's worked, what hasn't, and where to next to celebrate International Women's Day.
A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia is set to depart his position at the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) multiple sources have told ESPN, leaving the Australian top-flight without leadership heading into a critical juncture.
Brisbane Roar coach Alex Smith says the transfer of Sharn Freier to Wolfsburg shows the A-League Women has become a development league for high-paying overseas clubs.
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?
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 | +34 | 55 |
| Melbourne Victory | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | +21 | 53 |
| Adelaide United | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | +14 | 45 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | +6 | 34 |
| Canberra United | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | -3 | 33 |
| Western United | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | -7 | 33 |
| Brisbane Roar | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | +4 | 26 |
| Sydney FC | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | -6 | 25 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | -5 | 24 |
| Perth Glory | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | -16 | 22 |
| Newcastle Jets | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -24 | 20 |
| Western Sydney | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -18 | 16 |
