Why Australian soccer makes the same mistakes again and again

Why Australian soccer makes the same mistakes again and again

After an ugly week for the beautiful game in Australia,in which the Socceroos and Matildas suffered a disappointing draw and a shock defeat,it’s time to look in the mirror.

  • byVince Rugari

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Giant-killers strike again as APIA Leichhardt stuns Wanderers in FFA Cup
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Western Sydney Wanderers

Giant-killers strike again as APIA Leichhardt stuns Wanderers in FFA Cup

The NPL NSW outfit have become the first state-league team to conquer two A-League opponents in the FFA Cup.

  • byVince Rugari
Sydney FC star faces season-ending injury with ACL blow

Sydney FC star faces season-ending injury with ACL blow

Sydney FC’s title hopes may have suffered a major setback with key midfielder Luke Brattan suffering a suspected ACL tear in an FFA Cup match.

  • byDominic Bossi
‘We were dragged in’:The club Bill Papas left in lurch is fighting for pride

‘We were dragged in’:The club Bill Papas left in lurch is fighting for pride

Wednesday night’s FFA Cup clash against Sydney FC is an opportunity for Sydney Olympic to restore some pride after a year they’d rather forget - albeit one ruined by no fault of their own.

  • byVince Rugari
'A more united football':FFA to rebrand as'Football Australia'

'A more united football':FFA to rebrand as'Football Australia'

The world game's governing body in Australia has a new name - one that Clive Palmer once used in a short-lived attempt to establish a rebel organisation.

  • byVince Rugari
A-League set for winter switch after securing new Fox Sports deal

A-League set for winter switch after securing new Fox Sports deal

The arrangement is believed to be worth about $32 million to FFA,which is a reduction on the old contract but in line with renegotiated deals in other sports.

  • byVince Rugari andZoe Samios
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FFA boss agrees with Viduka – more must be done on player development

FFA boss agrees with Viduka – more must be done on player development

Mark Viduka might have labelled the FFA as clueless,but chairman Chris Nikou agrees with him on one key point – not enough has been done on player development.

  • byMichael Lynch
FFA suspends all grassroots football,NPL due to coronavirus

FFA suspends all grassroots football,NPL due to coronavirus

The A-League and W-League will go ahead but all community,grassroots football and National Premier League competitions will be suspended for a month.

  • byDominic Bossi
Out of the shadows:Why the 2020 NPL NSW season is like no other

Out of the shadows:Why the 2020 NPL NSW season is like no other

A-League expansion clubs are in a frantic search for players. Former Socceroos are cutting their teeth as coaches. It's set to be a big year for the NPL.

  • byDominic Bossi
Back to the future:why NPL clubs are embracing their ethnic roots again

Back to the future:why NPL clubs are embracing their ethnic roots again

Nearly 20 years since the collapse of the National Soccer League,the hallmarks of what some lambast as the"old soccer"era are creeping back.

  • byVince Rugari
A-League's worst teams to play off for spot in FFA Cup
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A-League's worst teams to play off for spot in FFA Cup

It's no substitute for relegation,but the worst-performing teams in the A-League will be punished from next year onwards.

  • byVince Rugari andDominic Bossi