Olyroos relying on A-League stars to beat N.Z.

Daniel McBreen is an U15 coach at the Newcastle Jets but that didn’t stop him from punishing them with a worldie as his local side Edgeworth Eagles drew level.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
The newly independent A-League has contributed all but one of the 24 players selected for Australia’s upcoming under-23 internationals against New Zealand.
The matches in Wollongong on Sept. 6 and Campbelltown on Sept. 9 are vital ahead of the Olyroos’ Olympic Games qualification tournament in Thailand in January.
Australia haven’t featured at an Olympic men’s soccer tournament since the Beijing Games in 2008 and the cooperation of A-League clubs in making players available will be crucial to the…

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Dash confirm Polkinghorne’s exit for ‘family reasons’

Reign FC came back from a goal down to force a 1-1 draw with Sky Blue FC at Red Bull Arena.

NWSL: Elizabeth Eddy (36′) Sky Blue FC 1-0 Reign FC

NWSL: Crystal Dunn (4′) Portland Thorns 0-1 North Carolina Courage

NWSL: Rosie White (21′) Houston Dash 0-1 Reign FC

Kristen Hamilton and Jessica McDonald led the way for the Courage, securing a 2-1 win over Utah on the road.

NWSL: Jessica McDonald (54′) Utah Royals FC 1-2 North Carolina Courage

NWSL: Christen Press (13′) Utah Royals 1-0 North Carolina Courage

Matildas captain and star striker Sam Kerr sits down with ESPN to share her journey from Aussie rules to soccer and what coming home to Perth truly means.
Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne’s stint with American club Houston Dash is over with the veteran returning to Australia for personal reasons.
The Dash announced on Thursday that the 30-year-old had been granted an immediate release due to “personal family reasons.”
Capped 118 times by Australia, Polkinghorne has been with the National Women’s Soccer League club since June 2018 and has been an ever-present this season either side of this year’s Women’s World Cup in France.

Clare Polkinghorne’s stint with American club Houston Dash is over with the veteran returning to Australia for personal reasons.
Polkinghorne leaves…

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Netball great Ellis joins review of FFA management

Matildas captain and star striker Sam Kerr sits down with ESPN to share her journey from Aussie rules to soccer and what coming home to Perth truly means.

On the eve of her third World Cup, Sam Kerr has her eyes firmly set on glory, taking down the US and what success would mean for women’s sport back home.
Football Federation Australia has named a three-person panel to review national team management following the controversial sacking of ex-Matildas coach Alen Stajcic in January.
Former Australia netball captain Liz Ellis will sit on the panel along with Sydney Olympics bid mastermind Rod McGeoch.
The panel will be chaired by businesswoman Diane Smith-Gander and investigate decision-making processes and the way in which items are reported to the FFA board within national teams.
It will not review…

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Austrian midfielder Dobras joins Melbourne Victory

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop shares his thoughts on Manchester United’s transfer dealings and their current standing among Europe’s elite.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
Melbourne Victory have signed Austrian attacking midfielder Kristijan Dobras on a one-year A-League deal.
The midfielder has made over 130 appearances in the Austrian Football Bundesliga and scored 15 goals in the first and second divisions since 2012 for Rapid Wien, Grodig, Wiener Neustadt, Sturm Graz and most recently Rheindorf Altach.
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– Newcastle Jets star given leave to pursue rap career
– A-League fixture: Melbourne Derby to open season
Dobras is…

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Jets grant Champness indefinite leave to pursue hip-hop career

Sydney FC players Adam Le Fondre, Rhyan Grant and Ryan McGowan played against 30 school children ahead of the Sky Blue’s friendly against PSG.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
Joe Champness is determined to prove a football pitch isn’t the only place where he’s on-song.
The Newcastle Jets winger and aspiring hip-hop artist has been granted indefinite leave to fulfil his musical ambitions in the United States.
– Robbie Fowler begins Brisbane career with a win
– A-League fixture: Melbourne Derby to open season
Although Champness has a three-year deal with the A-League club, the 22-year-old will instead spend an extended period in Los Angeles. Champness had already missed…

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A-League fixture confirmed: Melbourne Derby to open season

The Melbourne derby highlights round one of this season’s A-League, which includes earlier family-friendly timeslots.
But there’s still no guarantee the competition will be seen on free-to-air television as league chiefs negotiate broadcasting rights.
On Thursday, FFA finally released the draw for the 2019-20 competition which will include an 11th team — Western United.
Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City will be led by new coaches Marco Kurz and Erick Mombaerts respectively in the season’s first…

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Fowler’s Roar beat A-League champions Sydney

Brisbane Roar’s first match under Robbie Fowler ended in victory and cup progress.
Robbie Fowler began his Australian coaching career in perfect fashion as his inexperienced Brisbane Roar side managed an unlikely 2-0 win over A-League champions Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval in the FFA Cup on Wednesday.
Goals either side of half-time from Stefan Mauk and Jay O’Shea were enough to lift the Roar into the round of 16 at the expense of the big-name Sky Blues.
Legendary former Liverpool striker Fowler saw his side turn in a polished and disciplined performance to restrict Sydney FC’s…

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Corica ready to ruin Fowler’s coaching debut

The A-League champions were outclassed by the French heavyweights, going down 3-0 in China.

Sydney FC players Adam Le Fondre, Rhyan Grant and Ryan McGowan played against 30 school children ahead of the Sky Blue’s friendly against PSG.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
He’s known as “God” to Liverpool fans, but Robbie Fowler is just another rookie coach as far as Sydney FC boss Steve Corica is concerned.
The ex-England international faces his first game as Brisbane Roar coach against Corica’s Sky Blues in an FFA Cup round of 32 tie at Leichhardt Oval on Wednesday.
While Fowler holds a worldwide reputation following his celebrated playing career, the clash with Sydney will be his first competitive fixture as a full-time head coach.
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Kurz flags more signings at Melbourne Victory

Paul Mariner rates the latest transfer rumours surrounding Neymar, Mauro Icardi, Leroy Sane, Mesut Ozil and David Neres.

The A-League champions were outclassed by the French heavyweights, going down 3-0 in China.

Sydney FC players Adam Le Fondre, Rhyan Grant and Ryan McGowan played against 30 school children ahead of the Sky Blue’s friendly against PSG.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
Marco Kurz says Melbourne Victory are still in the market for “at least four or five” new signings ahead of the A-League season.
Kurz will make his debut as Victory coach when Melbourne take on Newcastle in the FFA Cup on Wednesday night with just two senior signings made: Returning Socceroos pair Robbie Kruse and Andrew Nabbout.
Kruse has been ruled out with a leg muscle injury while Nabbout will resume his Victory career four years after leaving Melbourne and soaring into the national team with…

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