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SoccerCoach Italiano warns against early Unite Round games

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says Sydney's hot conditions played a big part in his side's Unite Round match against Melbourne Victory.

Jasper Bruce

SoccerMary Fowler shocks fans as she withdraws from Matildas games

Matildas star Mary Fowler has withdrawn from international friendlies against Brazil and Chinese Taipei, citing mental and physical fatigue.

Joanna Guelas

SoccerPremiumKeeper’s hat-trick seals historic Australian World Cup win

Not many people can say they have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. Even fewer can say they have done it while playing goalkeeper. But Perth’s own ParaMatildas co-captain Katelyn Smith can.

Ben Smith

SoccerA snapshot of round four of the A-League Women season

Wellington scored their first win of the season, Matildas hopefuls went down injured and Brisbane hammered Western Sydney at the A-League Women's Unite Round.

Joanna Guelas and Jasper Bruce

SoccerBarbarouses stars for 'Nix, WSW coach blasts Mata agent

A veteran Kiwi's match-winner, a war of words between a coach and an agent and a controversial round of golf were among the talking points from Unite Round.

Joanna Guelas and Jasper Bruce

SoccerLowry injury caps horror weekend for Matildas hopefuls

Sydney FC's Hana Lowry has become the latest player to suffer an injury only days after being called up to the Matildas for the first time.

Jasper Bruce and Joanna Guelas

SoccerAuckland beat Bulls, go top with fourth-straight win

A-League Men expansion club Auckland FC are on top of the table after defeating Macarthur FC, with Guillermo May scoring the only goal in the Unite Round match.

Joanna Guelas

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory share points as Stanic-Floody strike prevents win

Perth Glory have drawn for the first time this A-League Women’s season, despite a bright showing in their 1-1 draw with Canberra United at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.

Ben Smith

SoccerBarbarouses strike seals Wellington's A-League Men win

Kosta Barbarouses has sealed a 1-0 win for Wellington Phoenix over Melbourne Victory at A-League Men's Unite Round in Sydney.

Jasper Bruce

SoccerPremiumBanda's goal leads Orlando Pride to NWSL championship

Zambia's Barbra Banda proved the difference as the Orlando Pride won the National Women's Soccer League championship with a 1-0 victory over Washington.

Avery Osen

SoccerPremiumCelta Vigo shock 10-man Barcelona in 2-2 draw

Spnish league leaders Barcelona suffered a setback when held to a 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo after taking a 2-0 lead.

Joseph Wilson

SoccerArgentina's Racing win Copa Sudamericana title

Argentina's Racing won their first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final in Asuncion, Paraguay.

Staff Writers

SoccerMarseille's 3-1 win at Lens comes with VAR assist

Third-placed Marseille had to overcome some tense late moments to beat Lens 3-1 in the French league.

Staff Writers

SoccerPremiumSurprise packets Atalanta go to the top of Serie A

Atalanta moved atop Serie A following a 3-1 win at Parma for their seventh straight win in the Italian league

Andrew Dampf

SoccerCommentsMan City rout a 'significant' step for Spurs - Ange

Manager Ange Postecoglou has urged Tottenham to maintain standards they set in Saturday's stunning 4-0 win at Manchester City.

Simon Peach

SoccerPremiumAnge's Spurs stun City to pile pressure on Guardiola

The worst run of Pep Guardiola's managerial career continues after Manchester City were hammered 4-0 in the EPL by Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham.

AP

SoccerPremiumSchick hat-trick helps Leverkusen to big Bundesliga win

Patrik Schick's hat-trick has helped champions Bayer Leverkusen to all three points against Heidenheim in the German Bundesliga.

Ciaran Fahey

Soccer'Cowardly': WSW coach Stajcic backs Mata bench decision

Western Sydney coach Alen Stajcic has defended leaving high-profile signing Juan Mata on the bench, blasting criticism from Mata's player agent as "cowardly".

Joanna Guelas

SoccerSuper sub Ouahim stars in Sky Blues' ALM derby win

Sydney FC have claimed a fourth-straight ALM derby win over Western Sydney, with substitute Anas Ouahim notching a goal and two assists in the 4-2 triumph.

Joanna Guelas

SoccerHistory lesson gives Roar hope of salvaging ALM season

Brisbane Roar have slumped to their fourth loss from as many games this A-League Men season, this time falling to Adelaide United in Unite Round.

Jasper Bruce

SoccerInjury casts doubt on Gomez, Prior's Matildas hopes

Central Coast's Isabel Gomez and Newcastle's Natasha Prior have suffered injuries in their A-League Women matches, only days after their first Matildas call-up.

Jasper Bruce and Joanna Guelas

SoccerPremiumPostecoglou's Spurs hoping to feast over Christmas

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is aware the next month is crucial for Spurs as the Londoners hope to improve on their mid-table position.

George Sessions

SoccerPremiumYoung Glory defender excited for Matildas forward test

It will be a case of Young Matilda vs senior Matilda when Perth Glory take on Canberra United on Sunday, and Glory centre-back Naomi Chinnama has admitted the prospect of taking on Michelle Heyman is exciting.

Ben Smith

SoccerTrent Sainsbury no 'basket case' as comeback nears

Veteran defender Trent Sainsbury has assured Central Coast Mariners he has plenty left to contribute in the A-League Men.

Jasper Bruce