Brighton owner buys stake in Melbourne Victory
Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom has added a minority stake in Australian club Melbourne Victory to his footballing portfolio, purchasing 19.1% of the A-League outfit.
Bloom's arrival gives lucky Melbourne Victory a second chance
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Just ask Melbourne Victory, who have divested "vampire lenders" 777 Partners and brought in Brighton owner Tony Bloom.
Sydney FC chief Aubrey reiterates positives of Australia's role in Asian football
Sydney FC chief Mark Aubrey believes football can play a big role in growing Australian ties in Asia.
IWD Roundtable: How can women's sport thrive in Australia into the future
A roundtable of ESPN experts gather to discuss the state of women's sports in Australia, what's worked, what hasn't, and where to next to celebrate International Women's Day.
Mary K: Full-time status, conditions key to quality of women's sport (0:49)
Why support from male athletes is crucial for women's sport growth (1:27)
A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia set to depart
A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia is set to depart his position at the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) multiple sources have told ESPN, leaving the Australian top-flight without leadership heading into a critical juncture.
Roar coach Smith backs ALW to be export league
Brisbane Roar coach Alex Smith says the transfer of Sharn Freier to Wolfsburg shows the A-League Women has become a development league for high-paying overseas clubs.
Sparse crowds and obligations: What to make of the A-League's Unite Round
Born out of an uneasy truce, Unite Round continues to divide fans and pundits. So, is there a future for it in the A-League?
TFP: 'Urgent' change needed in A-League Women (1:25)
A-League Women burning questions: Can anyone stop Sydney FC?
Can Sydney FC defend their crown? Who will win the Julie Dolan medal? Marissa Lordanic tackles the A-League Women's biggest questions ahead of season 17.
A-League to revert to goal difference for 2024-25 season
The A-League Men and A-League Women are set to dump the prioritising a club's number of wins as its preferred league tiebreaker for the 2024-25 season and instead revert to the goal difference.
A-League kit ranking: Which club has 2024-25's best jerseys?
With designs inspired by everything from centuries-old cathedrals to the Heart's former glories, which club has the best (and worst) kits in the A-League this season?
Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'
Central Coast chairman Richard Peil has quit, declaring A-League funding cuts have made it "extremely financially challenging for small clubs to survive".
The Misery Index: Australia's unhappiest sports fans
Sport is cruel. For every joyous, electric high comes with it dark, heartbreaking lows. For some, it's absolute misery.
Matildas coach search narrows before friendlies
Football Australia will begin speaking with candidates for the vacant Matildas role in the coming weeks, with an interim coach for coming European-based friendlies to be named imminently.
New A-League Women fixture tackles heat issues
There will be no 3 p.m. A-League Women games between December and March to protect players from taking the field in extreme heat.
The Ladies League, Australia's first women's sports venue, is finally open
The Ladies League is a brand new women's sports and dining venue in Sydney where anyone and everyone is welcome and women's sport is always on TV.
PFA: Australian football needs "stability" (2:41)
PFA: Football Australia 'needs players' for NST
PFA co-chief executive Beau Busch has called for a renewed, whole-of-game approach to the introduction of Football Australia's NST, saying that players "haven't been involved" in the process.
Cash-strapped A-League clubs welcome FIFA aid
The legacy of the 2023 Women's World Cup continues to be felt Down Under, with cash-strapped A-League sides netting tens of thousands of dollars as part of FIFA's club benefits programme.
Tensions rise over second division's potential 'Champions League' switch
Football clubs have reacted with disappointment and anger at suggestions a national second tier (NST) could shift to a 'Champions League' style model.
Funding cuts and austerity: What's next for the 'right-sized' A-League?
Following the A-League's decision to slash funding to all clubs, Joey Lynch takes a look at what's next for the Australian top flight.
A-League Women Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 | +30 | 52 |
| Melbourne Victory | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | +19 | 50 |
| Adelaide United | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | +11 | 39 |
| Western United | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 32 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | +5 | 31 |
| Canberra United | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | -6 | 27 |
| Brisbane Roar | 21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | +6 | 25 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | -4 | 23 |
| Sydney FC | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | -6 | 22 |
| Perth Glory | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | -11 | 22 |
| Newcastle Jets | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -23 | 20 |
| Western Sydney | 21 | 4 | 3 | 14 | -16 | 15 |