Tribalism, spite and bragging rights: It's Sydney Derby time
Few matches in Australian sport can match the rivalry that has been built between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers.
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Few matches in Australian sport can match the rivalry that has been built between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers.
With the "unbundling" of the A-League and W-League from Football Australia official, it's time for those who promised so much to start to deliver.
Two second-half goals helped guide Adelaide United to a 2-0 win over 10-man Melbourne City at Coopers Stadium.
The A-League's makeshift season opener delivered plenty of action but no goals as Western United and Adelaide United settled for a 0-0 draw.
Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the leaders of each A- and W-League team sat down with ESPN to discuss the culture of Australia's top-flight clubs.
After an offseason of twists and turns, the A-League is finally set to return on Dec. 27. Here's all you need to know ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
After 12 months like no other, the A-League returns this week. And while it may be crazy, chaotic and in flux, it's ours, writes Joey Lynch.
With 10 days until football returns, Joey Lynch looks at the race to be Mat Ryan's successor, the A-League "launch" and Sydney FC's forward line.
James Troisi will play for his third A-League club in as many seasons after completing his switch from Adelaide United to Western Sydney Wanderers.
For too long, some of the A-League's loudest and most passionate advocates have been alienated from the game. Season 16, however, offers a new hope.
As the debate over the future of Australian football rages, the PFA has made its stance on one battlefront clear: Scrap the A-League salary cap.
Fringe Socceroos striker Tomi Juric is returning to the A-League with Adelaide United.
Adelaide United playmaker Riley McGree has been bought by new U.S. franchise Charlotte FC, which is due to enter Major League Soccer in 2022.
Perth Glory CEO Tony Pignata has told ESPN that A-League clubs will push ahead and stage the next season without a new CBA in place.
Carl Veart was widely expected to secure the role on a full-time basis after impressing during the Reds' final weeks of the 2019-20 A-League season.
Western United's Alessandro Diamanti was crowned A-League Player of the Year after an impressive debut campaign.
The A-League season is over, but the action behind the scenes is heating up! Joey Lynch caps off yet another tumultuous week in Australian football.
It's a juicy A-League Wrap this week, with exclusives with the new FFA technical director, AAFC boss Nick Galatas and a word on Sydney's rivals.
The A-league's regular season is coming to an end. Before finals football and a topsy-turvy offseason, it's time for another recap.
Ten-man Melbourne City blew their chance to claim second spot in the A-League, drawing 2-2 with Adelaide after dropping a 2-0 lead at ANZ Stadium.
With every team back in action, movers and shakers, contenders and pretenders, buyers and sellers have all begun to appear. It's the A-League recap!
Adelaide United's bid for an A-League finals berth remains precariously placed after a 1-1 draw with Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium.
Saturday's 1-1 draw between Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United ensured the defending champions would finish top of the table.
The A-League is back after a 4-month hiatus. What went on in the interim? How will a condensed season work? Here's what you need to get up to speed.
The FFA has confirmed that the A-League will resume on Friday after a 4-month hiatus, with three Melbourne teams in quarantine at a hub in Sydney.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Sydney Wanderers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
Macarthur FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Brisbane Roar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
Central Coast Mariners | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
Melbourne City FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Adelaide United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
Sydney FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
Wellington Phoenix FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Western United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Perth Glory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Melbourne Victory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Newcastle Jets | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |