Matildas boss: A-League W 'just not good enough'

Interim Matildas boss Tom Sermanni was scathing in his criticism of the A-League Women on Thursday, saying the state of the competition was "just not good enough."

Milanovic, Chidiac take out A-League awards

Nicolas Milanovic has signed off from his time in A-League Men in style, the Western Sydney playmaker being crowned the Johnny Warren Medal winner.

Football Australia's Game of Thrones: Picking James Johnson's heir

If anything abhors a vacuum more than nature, it's Australian football when there's leverage to be seized. Joey Lynch takes a look at the upheaval caused by James Johnson's exit.

Western Utd players hit club with breach notice

Embattled outfit Western United has been hit with fresh turmoil after members of its playing staff lodged breach of contract notices with the club on Tuesday.

Gossy good times: Central Coast seal maiden A-League Women title with shootout win

Offside goal ruins City's invincible season

Invincible seasons are the stuff of football folklore. For Melbourne City to be denied one by such a blatant offside will go down in infamy.

US real estate mogul new Western United owner

The group tapped to purchase Western United has told ESPN that an "infrastructure play" drove interest in their new acquisition.

Brighton owner buys stake in Melbourne Victory

Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has added a minority stake in Australian club Melbourne Victory to his footballing portfolio, purchasing 19.1% of the A-League outfit.

Bloom's arrival gives lucky Melbourne Victory a second chance

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Just ask Melbourne Victory, who have divested "vampire lenders" 777 Partners and brought in Brighton owner Tony Bloom.

Sydney FC chief Aubrey reiterates positives of Australia's role in Asian football

Sydney FC chief Mark Aubrey believes football can play a big role in growing Australian ties in Asia.

IWD Roundtable: How can women's sport thrive in Australia into the future

A roundtable of ESPN experts gather to discuss the state of women's sports in Australia, what's worked, what hasn't, and where to next to celebrate International Women's Day.

A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia set to depart

A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia is set to depart his position at the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) multiple sources have told ESPN, leaving the Australian top-flight without leadership heading into a critical juncture.

Roar coach Smith backs ALW to be export league

Brisbane Roar coach Alex Smith says the transfer of Sharn Freier to Wolfsburg shows the A-League Women has become a development league for high-paying overseas clubs.

Sparse crowds and obligations: What to make of the A-League's Unite Round

Born out of an uneasy truce, Unite Round continues to divide fans and pundits. So, is there a future for it in the A-League?

A-League Women burning questions: Can anyone stop Sydney FC?

Can Sydney FC defend their crown? Who will win the Julie Dolan medal? Marissa Lordanic tackles the A-League Women's biggest questions ahead of season 17.

A-League to revert to goal difference for 2024-25 season

The A-League Men and A-League Women are set to dump the prioritising a club's number of wins as its preferred league tiebreaker for the 2024-25 season and instead revert to the goal difference.

A-League kit ranking: Which club has 2024-25's best jerseys?

With designs inspired by everything from centuries-old cathedrals to the Heart's former glories, which club has the best (and worst) kits in the A-League this season?

Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

Central Coast chairman Richard Peil has quit, declaring A-League funding cuts have made it "extremely financially challenging for small clubs to survive".