A-League

The Socceroos will play the United States in Johannesburg on June 5, eight days before their opening World Cup Group D match against Germany.
The friendly match at Ruimsig Stadium in the suburb of Roodeport was announced by the US Soccer Federation and American coach Bob Bradley welcomed the clash with a “quality opponent” before his [...]

Socceroos midfielder Jason Culina is confident he’s made the right decision to prepare for the World Cup by training with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven rather than playing in Asia or the Middle East.
National team coach Pim Verbeek made no secret of his belief that A-League players contending for the World Cup squad should stay active [...]

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) boss Brendan Schwab says a schedule which has A-League grand final hosts Melbourne Victory leaving the country within hours of the decider is unacceptable.
Schwab said the combination of big matches a few days apart, interspersed with a long haul flight, was a recipe for bad injuries and a poorer quality of [...]

A-League grand finalists Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC have had their successful seasons reflected in the players’ team of the season.
The Victory have four members of the 16-man squad, including skipper Kevin Muscat being named captain, while the Sky Blues have three, including their retired leader Steve Corica.
The Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) team was voted [...]

I can see it now, when the microphones are turned off, perhaps many in the Sydney-based football media will be kicking every ball as it passes from the feet of the likes of Kisel, Bridge and Brosque hoping for a Sydney win.
And just as Mike Tuckerman’s article suggests, perhaps the FFA are as well [...]

I can see it now: Karol Kisel finds Mark Bridge in midfield, and the Sydney striker jinks past his marker. Bridge looks up and sees Alex Brosque in space to his left, and lays off an inch-perfect pass that bobbles horribly on the Etihad Stadium surface as the chance is lost.
It’s been an up-and-down [...]

David Beckham’s career, internationally and at the elite club level (the MLS doesn’t count, no disrespect intended) appears over having snapped his Achilles tendon over the weekend. But don’t fear England fans. England’s chances at the World Cup will only be minimally impacted by his absence.
At 34 years of age, Beckham’s presence at the [...]

An 86th minute goal from youngster Mitchell Stamatelis was enough to earn Sydney Olympic a 2-2 draw against Bankstown at Jensen Park last night.
Olympic found themselves 2-1 behind, following goals from Tallan Martin and Robbie Mileski, only to sneak a share of the spoils with only minutes on the clock.
Following the match, Olympic coach Pat [...]

Chris Payne channelled Thierry Henry on Saturday night at the Sydney Football Stadium to help ‘hand’ Sydney FC a berth in the A-League grand final, reigniting the debate over the ethics of an intentional handball.
Payne, an early substitute for the injured John Aloisi, reinstated Sydney FC’s lead in the 30th minute with what was a [...]

I doubt many were surprised when news broke last week that Michael Theoklitos had finally parted company with Norwich City after a nightmare stint.
The former Melbourne Victory goalkeeper, who has since decided to return to Australia by signing on with Brisbane Roar, had been out of favour with the Canaries since his horror debut at [...]