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Are European giants exploiting US soccer or improving it?

Alexi Lalas says the likes of Barcelona are on a ‘land grab’. But the clubs say they are helping develop the game in America Joe Bradley had an “a-ha moment” after seeing how three Bayern Munich youth team coaches dealt with losing, all in the same day. This was during his…

FFA Cup final: Perth vie with Adelaide for drought-ending glory

Perth coach Kenny Lowe casts his league-leading team as the underdogs as knockout competition reaches its climax Continue reading...

A-League tactics: Sydney win battles but are undone by Archie Thompson

The Blues’ midfield pairing outpassed Victory and they profited from advanced fullbacks ... until their nemesis intervened Footballers can be sentimental creatures. Cast your mind back to the first ever Big Blue. The source of Melbourne Victory’s opening A-League goal that day?…

Melbourne Victory captain Mark Milligan cited for flying elbow

Midfielder faces ban at crucial point in season as review panel considers clash with Sydney FC’s Terry Antonis Melbourne Victory skipper Mark Milligan faces a ban at a crucial point in his season after being cited by the A-League match review panel. Milligan caught opponent Terry Antonis with…

Telstra increases FFA involvement

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced Telstra as its official telecommunications partner, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/ . read more

FFA Cup final: Adelaide United have learned from mistakes, says Bruce Djite

FFA Cup final offers chance for Reds to prove that they finally have a team to challenge for honours Two goals from Bruce Djite sinks Sydney FC in FFA Cup Slick Adelaide United blow away 10-man Western Sydney Wanderers This A-League season could end up being the tale of two Barcelona alumni. One is…

A-League: five things we learned from round 10

Big step on the world stage; the real Roar; expansion talk; evergreen Archie; ladder gap widens Continue reading...

Auckland City stun African champions Entente Setif

New Zealand part-timers Auckland City defeated the champions of Africa, Entente Setif, 1-0 on Saturday to reach the Fifa Club World Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history. read more

Newcastle, Norwich eyeing Chelsea keeper Schwarzer

Chelsea veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer won't be short of offers in January. The Mail on Sunday says Schwarzer is wanted by Newcastle United . read more