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North Korea marks return to the Women’s Asian Cup following age group tournament success
After winning three AFC Women’s Asian Cups in the 2000’s, North Korea will return to the international stage for the first time since the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. After losing to Australia in the …
The Curious Case of Chloe Lincoln
On February 21, Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln was announced as a replacement member of the Matildas’ Asian Cup Squad, with Teagan Micah withdrawing due to injury. Seven days later, she would learn that she …
Brisbane football fans get innovative in petitioning State Government for a boutique stadium
Grassroots football fans in Brisbane are making a stand about a fit-for-purpose stadium for their sport, and are using innovative means to get their point across. Australia’s third largest city currently has just two stadiums …
What the recent UK transfer window means for five English-based Socceroos
January’s UK transfer window created opportunities and obstacles for several Aussies currently plying their trade in England’s second tier, as they bid to be part of Tony Popovic’s Socceroos squad for the upcoming international friendlies …
Socceroos find a World Cup home base, in the city that pro sports left behind
It is September 26, 2024. The Major League Baseball season has just come to a close for the Athletics franchise. Their stadium full to the brim, the players stand in the diamond to salute the …
FIFA World Cup Playoffs 2026: Can Arnie and Iraq book their date with destiny?
Come the international window in late March of 2026, it will have been 23 weeks since Amir Al-Ammari’s penalty sent Graham Arnold’s Iraq through at the expensive of the UAE to an adoring crowd in …
Ante Juric departs Sydney FC following Sydney Derby defeat
After a run of poor form culminating in a 3-2 loss in the Sydney Derby, Ante Juric will depart Sydney FC after eight and a half years in charge. Juric will be replaced by James …
Brisbane Roar announce new coach to head up European style ‘B-team’
Fresh from an opening day win over Macarthur FC to kick off their A-League Men season, Brisbane Roar have added to their coaching ranks this week with the appointment of Borja Souto to head up …
Brisbane’s newest Matilda aims for A-League Women summit
It has been quite a last 12 months for Brisbane Roar striker Grace Kuilamu. The 18-year-old striker broke into the Roar’s A-League Women team last year after coming back from an ACL injury, and by …
‘I want them to come on this journey with us’: Something special is building in Brisbane
The Brisbane Roar have been flying under the radar this A-League Men pre-season. After being out of the Australia Cup after losing to Wellington back in May in a qualifier forced on them by last …
Macarthur ‘in same position as Auckland’ for ALW team
For clubs with academy sides, there is usually a delicate balance to be met. On one hand, you have the player development aspect, so the players can step up and make a seamless transition into …
Who are Melbourne City facing in the Women’s Champions League Group Stage?
Melbourne City have had their Group Stage opponents for the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) confirmed on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at AFC House. The A-League Women Premiers were drawn in Group A, alongside …