Welcome to The Lead Up, Kick360‘s Live Blog that keeps you informed with everything from injury updates, team news and general news within Australian football ahead of the upcoming A-Leagues match-day!
Having made Matildas bow, Bryleeh Henry hungry for success with the Wanderers
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has made a point of bringing a fresh injection of youth into the recent Matildas fixtures, as he looks to foster in the next generation of young talent ahead of hosting the 2023 Women’s World Cup.…
Shannon Cole: Socceroo, Novelist, Asian Champion
To say that Shannon Cole’s career has been unique is a bit of an understatement. After all, his youth days spanned three continents, he was a part of the most remarkable Asian Champions League victory and he experienced the worst…
Key Takeaways: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets
The Western Sydney Wanderers have celebrated their 250th A-League Men match with a point, holding the Newcastle Jets 2-2 at CommBank Stadium in an entertaining clash to close out Round 2. Angus Thurgate’s early darting run and cut back nearly…
“I want to win things here” – Tass Mourdoukoutas on a new role and his aspirations for the Wanderers and beyond
Tass Mourdoukoutas may only be 22 years of age, but believe it or not, he is entering his 5th season in the Red and Black of the Western Sydney Wanderers. Having made his debut under Markus Babbel in 2019, he…
Key Takeaways: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC
Sydney FC will have to wait once again for their first win at the Commbank Stadium in the derby as they were held by their cross city rivals Western Sydney Wanderers. Both goalkeepers were the stars of the match, equal…
Robinson experimented in the FFA cup, but could inverting a fullback work in the derby?
Western Sydney Wanderers’ FFA cup match against Broadmeadow Magic spelled a significant tactical change, with Carl Robinson moving from a three-man defence, which was present throughout the previous campaign, to a back four. The Wanderers, on paper, played a 4-2-3-1/4-3-3…
“A little more bitterness between the clubs” – Sydney Derby enters new chapter
By Patrick Brischetto and Jack George Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero said the emotions and atmosphere produced were comparable to the biggest games in Europe. Former Dinamo Zagreb player Mateo Poljak said that the atmosphere was the best…
“We need the supporters to get behind us” – Robinson issues rallying cry to the Wanderers faithful
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Carl Robinson has called on the people of Western Sydney to get behind their team as they gear up for the round one Sydney Derby. In this, the club’s 10th season and after four seasons out…
“We want to be fighting for the league” – Baccus confident ahead of new campaign
Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Keanu Baccus spoke to Kick360 to reflect on the previous campaign, and look forwards to the upcoming season.