Sydney FC teen star breaks Kerr's ALW record
Teenager Willa Pearson has broken Sam Kerr's 17-year-old record in becoming the youngest player to score in the A-League Women as Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 4-0.
Teenager Willa Pearson has broken Sam Kerr's 17-year-old record in becoming the youngest player to score in the A-League Women as Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 4-0.
Makala Woods' stocks continue to rise at Wellington Phoenix, while Brisbane Roar shipped five unanswered goals.
It was derby delight for the Western Sydney Wanderers while Sydney FC witnessed the end of an era in more ways than one.
Ante Juric's glory-laden reign in charge of Sydney FC's A-League Women side is over after the coach agreed to part ways with the Sky Blues.
Matildas bolter Annalise Rasmussen hopes her midseason switch to Italian giants Juventus doesn't limit her chances of a call-up to Australia's Women's Asian Cup squad.
Rado Vidošić will be remembered not just as a font of footballing wisdom, but also as a kind man, with a warm presence and a sense of care for, and belief, in others.
Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out the prospect of a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, while interest to purchase the Mariners builds.
Former A-League coach Rado Vidosic has died at the age of 64 after a short battle with cancer.
Matildas veteran Chloe Berryhill has been forced into early retirement after a horror knee injury shattered her dream of making the AFC Women's Asian Cup squad.
Adelaide may be sitting third-last, but the Reds are just two wins away from A-League Women leaders Melbourne City. Plus: Canberra's missed opportunity and agony for Chloe Logarzo Berryhill.
Melbourne City picked up four wins over the festive period while Sydney FC are looking to avoid equalling an unwanted winless streak.
Western United are set to avoid liquidation and keep their hopes of returning to the A-Leagues alive after securing the funds required to pay off a heavy tax debt.
The Phoenix put seven past Sydney FC, giving Wellington their best ever win and the Sky Blues their worst ever defeat.
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The Newcastle Jets impressed against Brisbane Roar, while Melbourne City's 30-game regular season undefeated run came to an end.
Western United has received a legal lifeline and holds out hope of returning to the A-Leagues after reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up by the ATO.
Canberra earned a first win over Melbourne Victory since 2017, while Adelaide United couldn't keep pace with Brisbane Roar.
Disillusioned A-League players would prefer the competition to be run by an AFL or NRL-style independent commission, according to a report released on Thursday by the players' union.
Sam Kerr's all-conquering Chelsea side are in line for a cameo appearance on Australian shores.
While New Zealand offered minimal resistance, the Matildas are taking to Joe Montemurro's game plan well with a five star performance to show for it.
The Wellington Phoenix's "Bev-olution" has begun while the lopsided ladder fails to describe the full picture of the season so far.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +10 | 26 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +17 | 24 |
| Canberra United | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | +6 | 24 |
| Adelaide United | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 23 |
| Brisbane Roar | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 22 |
| Melbourne Victory | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | +2 | 20 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +1 | 19 |
| Newcastle Jets | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 17 |
| Perth Glory | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 17 |
| Western Sydney | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -12 | 16 |
| Sydney FC | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -8 | 15 |