After a record-breaking Women’s World Cup,can the domestic competition be a success?
After her World Cup performance,Cortnee Vine could have set off overseas. But the Matildas’ forward had no doubt in her mind about staying in the A-League.
Brazilian Fabio Gomes has helped deliver Sydney FC their first silverware in three years after the striker fired a double to complete a 3-1 Australia Cup final win over the Brisbane Roar.
The club is struggling to reconnect with its fan base after three seasons playing outside the city in Redcliffe.
The Roosters,Swans,Waratahs and Sydney FC are fearful of what up to 20 concerts a year could mean for their tenancies at Allianz Stadium and the SCG.
City attacker Marco Tilio was all class as he led his club to the A-League grand final with a 4-0 win on Friday night,while Sydney FC never recovered from Max Burgess’ red card early in the match.
Graham Arnold has walked down the same tough road as Steve Corica,whose job as Sydney FC coach was in grave peril just a few months ago - only to stand 90 minutes away from another grand final appearance.
The Sky Blues had to settle for a draw after a second-half surge in their semi-final against Melbourne City,who can thank the heroics of goalkeeper Tom Glover for keeping the hosts at bay.
As Socceroo Jordan Bos contemplates a nearly $2 million move to Belgium,the four clubs left in the A-League finals are putting paid to the adage that you can’t win anything with kids.
Sydney FC bounced back from a goal down to knock the Wanderers out of the title race – and then the real fireworks kicked off in the bowels of CommBank Stadium.
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to the Western Sydney Wanderers head coach,who makes no apologies for his highly demanding approach to the job.