Baker left A-League to kick more goals and make more dough

Baker left A-League to kick more goals and make more dough

He’s arguably the most prolific striker in Australia - but the numbers don’t add up for him to go professional. Alec Urosevski is a case study into the peculiarities of domestic soccer and its unique economy.

  • byVince Rugari

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‘Proving everyone wrong’:How Western United went from nothing to a grand final in a year

‘Proving everyone wrong’:How Western United went from nothing to a grand final in a year

Inside Western United’s astonishing journey from infancy to an A-League Women’s grand final within 12 months.

  • byMarnie Vinall
At up to $2000 a season,will the cost of kids’ soccer keep a cap on the boom?

At up to $2000 a season,will the cost of kids’ soccer keep a cap on the boom?

It’s soccer’s moment in the sun,but the costs of playing can be prohibitively expensive,up to $2000 for kids.

  • byAndrew Wu andCara Waters
He played with young Argentinian stars,now he’s training Australia’s

He played with young Argentinian stars,now he’s training Australia’s

Gavin De Niese,from Noble Park in Melbourne’s south-east,moved to Argentina alone at 13 to join powerhouse club River Plate.

  • byLachlan Abbott
‘Huge issue’:The athletes juggling faith and sport

‘Huge issue’:The athletes juggling faith and sport

Muslim athletes such as Hakeem al-Araibi are used to fasting while playing during Ramadan every year,but can Australian sport support them better?

  • byLachlan Abbott
Football Victoria foregoes cash in bid to commence season

Football Victoria foregoes cash in bid to commence season

Football Victoria has given a registration fee holiday to community clubs and also hopes to persuade top tier NPL teams to commence the season in July.

  • byMichael Lynch
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Top soccer clubs lukewarm on slated NPL return

Top soccer clubs lukewarm on slated NPL return

Football Victoria bosses are hoping to kick off the state's top soccer competitions in July although several leading clubs are reluctant to do so because they fear it will end up costing them far more than they can earn.

  • byMichael Lynch
Why cancellation of NPL NSW season would be disaster for A-League

Why cancellation of NPL NSW season would be disaster for A-League

A competition slated to provide dozens of players to an expanded top tier is at risk of being scrapped as NPL clubs voice fears over financial and logistical costs of a restart.

  • byDominic Bossi
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
FFA set to call for expressions of interest in A-League second tier

FFA set to call for expressions of interest in A-League second tier

There is still no certainty around how much it will cost or when it will be played,but FFA chief executive James Johnson says it's time to"test the market".

  • byVince Rugari
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