“It’s added motivation”, Goodwin out to make statement after Socceroos snub

Snubbed Adelaide United winger Craig Goodwin says Graham Arnold’s decision to not include him in this week’s Socceroos squad has helped drive his recent upturn in form. Goodwin finally broke his 11-game run without a goal from open play when…

Western United 2020/21 Season review

Western United will be extremely disappointed with their 2020-21 season. Almost all their wins have been unconvincing and if it weren’t for last-gasp heroics in victories against Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory, United’s situation would look even more dire. An…

Struggles continue for Western United after thrashing from Victory

Melbourne Victory has ended its seven-game winless run with a first-ever victory over local rivals Western United at AAMI Park tonight. Unsuccessful in its first five clashes against United, Victory put in a dominant display to win 6-1 in front…

OPINION | Fragmentation of sporting rights will be short term pain, long term gain

While the idea of more and more streaming services sounds expensive, football fans stand the most to gain from the increasing fragmentation of sports content and changing broadcast market. Earlier this week, the APL (Australian Professional Leagues) and ViacomCBS announced…

A Fall From Grace: Where did it all go wrong for Melbourne Victory?

Rapturous applause and a cauldron of noise enveloped the likes of Terry Antonis and a battered and bruised Lawrence Thomas as Carl Valeri lifted the title in front of over 10,000 loyal supporters. Despite having finished 4th on the A-League…

“I’m a more confident player here” Roar getting the best out of local boy Brown

One player who has been crucial to the rise of the Roar this season is left back Corey Brown. After finishing 4th last season finish last season, the Brisbane Roar have been a side on the rise this season with…

Riley Warland on playing with “good mate” Harvey Elliott and debuting for Perth Glory

Riley Warland was recently sharing a pitch with some of England’s finest youth talent and now he is back in Australia determined to show off what he learned. It’s been more than 18 months since Warland returned from his spell…

Newcastle Jets 2020/21 season review

Before a ball had even been kicked this season, the Jets were already struggling, with the high profile exits of manager Carl Robinson and star player Bernie Ibini.With losses in their opening 4 matches, it looked like it was going…

Western Sydney Wanderers 2020/21 season review

After missing the finals for 3 seasons in a row, following last season’s 9th place finish, Wanderers fans were hoping new manager Carl Robinson could be the man to break the cycle and bring some much needed stability to the…

Nigel Boogaard on the pride and pressures of living the dream

“I just want to see this club in a better place than it was when I turned up” On street corners and playing fields across the globe, football mad boys and girls dream of guiding their local club to glory.…