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Sydney FC vs Western United FC: A-League live scores

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Ross Joseph

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Ross Joseph

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Bulls' struggles underline A-League challenge

The A-League’s latest club, Macarthur FC Bulls, have shown how hard it is to compete in Australia’s number one football competition.

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Bulls' struggles underline A-League challenge

David Shilovsky

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David Shilovsky

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Where has it all gone wrong for Wanderers?

The end of the 2019-20 season marks another unsuccessful A-League campaign for the Western Sydney Wanderers.

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Where has it all gone wrong for Wanderers?

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Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix: A-League live scores

The Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix will finish their respective regular-season campaigns in a clash that comes to you from McDonald Jones Stadium. You can join The Roar for live scores from 7:30pm (AEST).

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Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix: A-League live scores

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Manager candidates the Melbourne Victory could target

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Manager candidates the Melbourne Victory could target

Ben of Phnom Penh

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COVID-19: An opportunity for the AFC

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Victory steel for crucial A-League rebuild

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Stuart Thomas

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With one game to go, Sydney FC's title credentials are on the line

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Melbourne City vs Adelaide United: A-League live scores

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Nick Gerver

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Tactical analysis: Western United 5-3 Western Sydney Wanderers

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Alex Hudson

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Manchester United should set their eyes on a new target

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22Metri

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Man City and Lyon advance to Champions League quarters

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Shocking scenes as former Russian captain king hits referee

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Save the Mariners or it just ain't the A-League

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NoMates said Guest

Replace them with a Auckland side end of story, and kick Roar out for a Canberra team.

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Save the Mariners or it just ain't the A-League

Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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Save the Mariners or it just ain't the A-League

Have your say

NoMates said Guest

Replace them with a Auckland side end of story, and kick Roar out for a Canberra team.

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Mike Tuckerman

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Mike Tuckerman

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Sparkling Diamanti reminds us the A-League can still shine

There’s been more entertainment in the 20 A-League games since the restart than the preceding six months, but it all counts for nothing unless football somehow finds a way to unite.

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Sparkling Diamanti reminds us the A-League can still shine

Mike Tuckerman

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Sparkling Diamanti reminds us the A-League can still shine

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Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: 27 in 34 (Part 4)

Just ten matches remain in A-League home-and-away play for 2019-20 and boy has it taken some time for us to get here!

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The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: 27 in 34 (Part 4)

Stuart Thomas

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The Roar's A-League expert tips and predictions: 27 in 34 (Part 4)

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Nearly a Socceroo: Josip Simunic reflects on his career, from Canberra to Croatia

Josip Simunic is one of the finest footballers Australia has ever produced, even if he played against the Socceroos instead of for them.

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Nearly a Socceroo: Josip Simunic reflects on his career, from Canberra to Croatia

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Nearly a Socceroo: Josip Simunic reflects on his career, from Canberra to Croatia

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Mariners owner to sell Central Coast club

Long-time Central Coast Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth has today announced plans to put Gosford-based club on the market.

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Mariners owner to sell Central Coast club

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Mariners owner to sell Central Coast club

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Stuart Thomas

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Stuart Thomas

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Based on form, the A-League top six is an utter lie

Normally by this stage of an A-League season, with just a handful of matches remaining before the semi-finals, form lines have been well and truly set.

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Based on form, the A-League top six is an utter lie

Stuart Thomas

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Based on form, the A-League top six is an utter lie

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Mike Tuckerman

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Mike Tuckerman

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Can a cut-price A-League offer more chances to local youngsters?

The A-League will look very different next season whether we like it or not, with the final 13 games of the regular season potentially our last chance to see some of its biggest stars.

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Can a cut-price A-League offer more chances to local youngsters?

Mike Tuckerman

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Can a cut-price A-League offer more chances to local youngsters?

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It's time for football's leap of faith into streaming

How will the great game be consumed post 2021?

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Nick Symonds

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Who should replace the Mariners?

Following Mike Charlesworth’s announcement that he will be selling the Central Coast Mariners, it seems their fate is now sealed. The next question is – who could replace them?

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Nick Gerver

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Tactical analysis: Melbourne City 2, Sydney FC 0

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Adam Schultz

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Aubameyang at the double as Arsenal secure FA Cup

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Brendan Brumby

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Murder, he wrote: Solving the Mariners’ mystery

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22Metri

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Ultimate drama in Serie A to unfold tonight

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Nick Gerver

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Melbourne City versus Sydney FC preview: Data analysis

I’ve been playing around with data this week, so rather than a standard preview for Melbourne City versus Sydney FC, I’ve looked at some of the data behind each of the teams and created some data visualisations.

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Josh Ward

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Brentford deserve a shot at the EPL

It’s been over seven decades since the Bees from West London were last in the top division.

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Patrick Morrow

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Is there still a home-ground advantage without fans?

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Nick Gerver

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Tactical analysis: Melbourne Victory 1, Western United 2

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Josh Ward

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Transfers that should happen this European summer

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22Metri

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The Old Lady makes it nine in a row, but celebrations are subdued

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Manager candidates the Melbourne Victory could target

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Harry Kewell… If they’re desperate.

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Bring back Ernie!

Bulls' struggles underline A-League challenge

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Cheap as chips!

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The Bulls are doing well. They wont be perfect but who is. They have a lot of exciting things in the pipeline. Hopefully…(more)

Sydney FC vs Western United FC: A-League live scores

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This I reckon is the best advertisement for a finals series. It’s always sat uncomfortably with the football world but I…(more)

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Nearly a Socceroo: Josip Simunic reflects on his career, from Canberra to Croatia

He’s one of the greatest footballers produced by Australia, but ended up playing against the Socceroos instead of for them. In a wide-ranging interview, Josip Simunic looks back on his storied career.

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Just how good the AIS football program really was

So good was the AIS soccer program that when Josip Simunic was invited to the academy, he said it felt like signing with Barcelona or Real Madrid.

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Just how good the AIS football program really was

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The two things the A-League needs to fix, according to Josip Simunic

He’s not the only one asking for these changes, either.

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The two things the A-League needs to fix, according to Josip Simunic

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The two things the A-League needs to fix, according to Josip Simunic

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Josip Simunic tells the inside story behind those three yellow cards

Having an Australian accent proved to be pretty helpful when playing against the Socceroos!

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Josip Simunic tells the inside story behind those three yellow cards

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Josip Simunic tells the inside story behind those three yellow cards

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The moment Australia found out it would co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup

Huge news for Australia and New Zealand football.

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Jun

The moment Australia found out it would co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup

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The moment Australia found out it would co-host the 2023 Women's World Cup

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The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

Luke Keary spoke on AthleteTV about how closely the Sydney Roosters followed the Barcelona club and how coach Trent Robinson tried to emulate their success onto the rugby league field.

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May

The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

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The soccer club that inspired the Roosters 2019 premiership

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Bend it like Beckham! The most stunning free kicks from Club Roar

The most jaw-dropping, exciting, brilliant and skilful free kicks you’ll see

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May

Bend it like Beckham! The most stunning free kicks from Club Roar

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Bend it like Beckham! The most stunning free kicks from Club Roar

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Genius free kick leaves goalie exasperated by the cheekiest of goals

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Controversial free kick goal divides football fans

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Jun

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Local defender gets the luckiest of breaks as horrific own goal... is disallowed

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Feb

Local defender gets the luckiest of breaks as horrific own goal... is disallowed

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Editor

Striker gets hilariously falconed by keeper's clearing kick

Football

Feb

Striker gets hilariously falconed by keeper's clearing kick

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Keeper's spectacular blunder is so bad it's actually hilarious

Football

Jan

Keeper's spectacular blunder is so bad it's actually hilarious

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17-year-old Aussie shows up the Yanks with dazzling goal assist

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Sep

17-year-old Aussie shows up the Yanks with dazzling goal assist

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South Melbourne FC put on a worldie masterclass in big win

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Aug

South Melbourne FC put on a worldie masterclass in big win

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Reckless tackle leads to soul-crushing penalty fail

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Aug

Reckless tackle leads to soul-crushing penalty fail

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Sheldon Tweedie

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Defender loses his head in RED CARD challenge

Aug

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Mothering the Matildas: The trailblazers who kickstarted Australian women's football

The Matildas will go into the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France full of confidence. Currently (August 2018) ranked eighth in the world, they showed at the 2018 Tournament of Nations what a class act they are.

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