Managers reflect on the A League semifinal outcomes
Here's what the head coaches of the A-League semi-finalists had to say about their weekend results.
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Graham Arnold calls for 'Iraqi mentality of fighting'
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said on Saturday he expects his side to show a trademark “fighting mentality” at next month’s World Cup after qualifying for the finals for the first time since 1986.
Sydney FC edge past Newcastle Jets on penalties to reach A-League Grand Final
Sydney FC scraped into the A-League Grand Final with a 4-2 win on penalties at Newcastle Jets on Saturday after the second leg of their semi-final finished 1-1 in regular time and 2-2 on aggregate.
Auckland smash Reds to reach maiden A-League Grand Final
Auckland FC stormed into their first A-League Grand Final in their second season on Friday with a 3-0 win at Adelaide United securing a 4-1 aggregate victory in their semi-final.
USA team 'devastated' for lack of support ahead of 2026 World Cup
For most national soccer teams, playing a tournament on home turf is a huge advantage. For the United States, it can be the opposite.
Chelsea Icon Sam Kerr Set to Depart Club at Season's Close
Australia striker Sam Kerr will leave Chelsea when her contract expires at the end of the season, ending a six-and-a-half-year spell in which she became one of the most influential players in the…
Newcastle's Bayliss earns selection in Wood-led All Whites World Cup squad
New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley included veteran defender Tommy Smith in his World Cup squad in a throwback to the 2010 finals in South Africa, while naming Australia-based rookie midfielder Lachla…
Souttar acknowledges uncertainty about World Cup team place
Towering defender Harry Souttar says he is fighting to prove he still belongs in Australia's World Cup plans after returning from a devastating run of injuries that sidelined him for more than a yea…
'Make Perth Glory Great Again': Griffiths channels Trump after contract extension
One of the most entertaining characters in the A-League has been backed by Perth Glory chair Ross Pelligra to get the club back to their best within the next two seasons.
Popovic adds two uncapped players to World Cup training squad
Australia coach Tony Popovic has cast the net wide in the formation of his World Cup squad, adding uncapped youth internationals Daniel Bennie and Raphael Borges Rodrigues to a training camp in F…