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‘You don’t play derbies, you win them’ – Jakoliš’ clear message ahead of Macarthur’s final game

Macarthur’s final game of the 2024/25 season will see them host the Western Sydney Wanderers at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday night. The rivalry with the Wanderers has led to some iconic moments both on and …
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ALW Semi-Finals Preview: Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners

Following their thrilling 2-1 win against Canberra United in the elimination finals, Central Coast Mariners locked in their semi-finals’ opponent, the thus-far invincible Melbourne City. The two sides will now compete in a two-legged semi-final …
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Western United hit with FIFA registration ban

Western United has been hit with an 18-month player registration ban by the game’s governing body. The ban, effective from April 30, 2025, will see Western United’s mens side unable to register new players for …
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South Melbourne to host Sydney Olympic to open the Australian Championship

Football Australia announced on Thursday that the historic game would see NPL Victoria side South Melbourne host NPL NSW side Sydney Olympic at Lakeside Stadium on Friday, October 10. The historic clash will see two …
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‘Experienced’ Pennock brace sees Mariners advance to ALW semi-finals

After a 28-hour delay to the fixture due to a flooded pitch after intense rainfall battered the region, the Central Coast Mariners advanced in the A-League Women finals. The 2-1 victory in a very physical …
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Adelaide celebrate historic first finals win after ‘resilient’ display

Adelaide United came away the 1-0 victors at Coopers Stadium on Sunday, marking the first time that the women’s side has won a finals match. It was a very close-run affair, with the Reds showing …
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ALW Finals Preview: Adelaide United v Western United

The elimination final between Adelaide and Western United marks only the second finals appearance for Adelaide, and third for Western United. Having finished third on the table, Adelaide won the rights to host the game, …
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ALW Finals Preview: Central Coast Mariners v Canberra United

This time two years ago, the Central Coast Mariners didn’t have a women’s side. Now, they prepare to feature in back-to-back finals campaigns when they take on a resurgent Canberra United in the first of …
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Bev Priestman at a press conference in 2024 while she was still coach of Canada. Photo: Wikipedia Commons - Robin Glover CC BY 4.0 cropped.

Five reasons why Bev Priestman could be the next Phoenix coach

After failing to make the A-League Women finals for the fourth straight season, the Wellington Phoenix have elected to move on from current coach Paul Temple. Temple, who was out of contract at the end …
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Australia Cup playoffs back to Darwin but during A-League finals

Football Australia (FA) have announced a change to the domestic calendar, with the Darwin based A-League playoffs to enter the Australia Cup Round of 32 being shifted from July to May, to provide midweek fixtures …
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‘Focusing on winning’: Jets determined for final four games of the season

After arriving at the Newcastle Jets from Macarthur in the off-season, Lachie Rose spent a bit of time injured at the start of the season, but has since hit career-best form in the Hunter. Despite …
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A-League Men Sliding Doors Round 25: The title race is not over yet

As the competition reaches the pointy end and the best start to separate themselves from the rest; Round Ball Australia keeps you up to date with all the big story lines from Round 25 of …
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