Australia's football pyramid is one step closer to reality. Now what?
The success or failure of the National Second Tier will ultimately boil down the clubs themselves. So has Football Australia given them the best chance to thrive?
Introducing Bayern Munich's next prodigy: Nestory Irankunda
New Bayern signing Nestory Irankunda is a "generational talent" with immense potential. But patience will needed with the Tanzania-born Australian.
Auckland A-Leagues team confirmed for 2024-25
Auckland's new A-League team has a kick-off date, a website and a chief executive officer, but still no word on a name, colours or home ground.
Football Australia confirms 8 clubs for second tier
Preston, South, Avondale, APIA, Marconi Stallions, Sydney Olympic, Sydney United, and Wollongong have been named as the foundation clubs of Football Australia's national second tier.
Graham Arnold on national second tier & Australia's trajectory (3:31)
Bayern sign Australian teenage star Irankunda
Bayern Munich have signed 17 year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda on a "long-term contract", the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.
Glory back on the market as sale deal terminated
Perth Glory are again on the lookout for new owners after the sale of the club sensationally fell through less than a month after it was announced.
Sources: Bayern set to sign 17yo A-League star
Bayern Munich are set to win the race to sign Nestory Irankunda from Adelaide United on a deal that would smash the Australian national league record.
Sydney FC hires Talay to replace Corica
Former Wellington Phoenix boss Ufuk Talay has agreed to become Sydney FC coach on a two-year deal.
Football Australia seals CBA, eyes record TV deal
After signing off on a record-breaking CBA, Football Australia will move to lock down a new long-term TV deal before turning its attention to a possible contract extension for Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson.
Socceroos Depth Chart: Is Fornaroli a Socceroos bolter?
With Australia's first competitive matches since the 2022 World Cup next week, Joey Lynch runs the rule over the next potential Socceroos squad.
Sky Blues blues: Corica sacked after three games
Steve Corica has been sacked by Sydney FC following the Sky Blues' winless start to the A-League Men season.
A-League 2? National second tier to kick-off in '25
Football Australia has confirmed that a national second tier competition will commence in early 2025, with a list of participating clubs and the league's format to be announced on Nov. 20.
Melbourne City sack Vidosic 2 games into season
Melbourne City have sacked coach Rado Vidosic just two games into the A-League Men season. City announced in a statement on Wednesday that Aurelio Vidmar would take the reins at the club until the end of the current campaign.
Who's on course and who's in trouble at halfway mark of the ACL group stage?
With the 2023-24 AFC Champions League group stage at its halfway mark, who's on course for the last 16? And who's in danger of missing out?
A-League set to sell Newcastle Jets by Christmas
The firm in charge of selling the Newcastle Jets has told ESPN that its "absolute focus" is to complete the sale of the A-League club by Christmas.
A-League club Newcastle Jets put up for sale
The Newcastle Jets have been put up for sale in a bid to secure a long-term, sustainable future for the financially troubled A-League club.
Victory's new 'Zizou' shines in A-League opener
It's a tough act to follow if you're French with a bit of flair and you go by the name of Zinedine, but Victory new boy Zinedine Machach looks like he will make a good fist of it.
Noah Botic one among many young strikers in A-League Men
Just when you feared for the development of young strikers in Australian football, we see a crop of rising stars headlined by Noah Botic.
A-League kit rankings: The best and worst jerseys for 2023-24
The 2023-24 A-League season brings a new host of kits from all 14 clubs. Which tops the style chart, and which has the worst fashion faux pas?
A-League Men 2023-24 season preview: Key players, questions
Key players? Breakout star potential? Worst-case scenarios? ESPN's Joey Lynch runs the rule over all 12 teams ahead of the 2023-24 A-League Men season.
A Lge Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 12 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 11 |
| Brisbane Roar | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Adelaide United | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 10 |
| Melbourne Victory | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Macarthur FC | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +2 | 9 |
| Newcastle Jets | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| Perth Glory | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| Melbourne City FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 4 |
| Sydney FC | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 3 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| Western United | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 3 |