Football Australia's second tier to start Oct. 2025
Australian football is moving a step closer to a fully-fledged national second tier after a start date and competition format was finally released.
Sydney FC star Costa cleared of serious injury
Sydney FC have received a welcome boost with star signing Douglas Costa cleared of a serious hamstring injury.
The A-League has struck the right chord; now let the clubs play
On the eve of its 20th season, Joey Lynch takes a look at why the A-League is so loved, and what the competition needs to do to thrive.
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?
Taggart: A-League finals a 'minimum' for Glory
Perth Glory's Adam Taggart reckons his team can be the A-League's surprise packets this season, declaring finals as a minimum target.
A-League 2024-25 season preview: All you need to know
Which Victorian team is the strongest? Why are Sydney FC favourites? Who is the next wonderkid? Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's A-League opener.
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".
A-League's Bulls banned for axing Dwight Yorke
Macarthur FC have labelled a FIFA-enforced transfer ban a "non-event" as the A-League Men club faces the prospect of being suspended from signing players following the sacking of former manager Dwight Yorke.
Colombian winger Moreno joins Auckland FC
New Zealand's A-League Men clubs are finalising their squads this week by signing pacy wingers.
Australia Cup symbolic of football's great divide
After 11 years, the Australia Cup is still trying to create a bridge between two football worlds built without connection in mind.
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.
A-League player set for trial after rape denial
Star A-League Men striker Angel Torres has formally denied allegations he raped, assaulted and intimidated a woman.
Roar's Waddingham unfazed by 'next Viduka' tag
Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich expects Thomas Waddingham to feature in national team conversations this year.
A-League transfer window round up: Who will shine?
Can Juan Mata and Douglas Costa deliver on their box-office status? Joey Lynch breaks down the A-League transfer window.
Struick deal turns Indonesian eyes on Brisbane
The Brisbane Roar will be banking on similar on-field impact from Indonesia striker Rafael Struick after his signing sent the A-League club's social media following soaring.
Poland's Klimala to 'reboot' career at Sydney FC
Former Celtic striker Patryk Klimala is confident he can rediscover his best form and deliver for Sydney FC.
Ex-Chelsea, Utd star Juan Mata joins West Sydney
Australian side the Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the signing of World Cup-winner Juan Mata ahead of the 2024-24 A-League Men season.
Douglas Costa officially arrives in Sydney (0:23)
A-Leagues to review salary cap, transfer fees as it dumps 'Caceres Clause'.
Football Australia, Australian Professional Leagues, and the Professional Footballers Australia are reviewing the A-Leagues' salary cap, exploring introduction of transfer fees, abandoning the 'Caceres Clause' that barred loans between multi-club groups.
Irankunda in strong Socceroos squad for WCQ
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold was genuinely baffled by reports of injury to Bayern Munich excitement machine Nestory Irankunda, who is already on the plane home for next week's World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.
Brazil star Douglas Costa joins Sydney FC
Sydney FC have signed former Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa in a massive recruitment coup for the A-League Men.
Former Socceroo Sainsbury returns to Mariners
The Central Coast's championship defence has received a mighty boost with former Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury returning to the A-League Men club that launched his career.
A-League Men Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Melbourne Victory | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Sydney FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Adelaide United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Macarthur FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 3 |
| Newcastle Jets | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Melbourne City FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Western United | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Perth Glory | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
| Brisbane Roar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |