'I don't think there is a better club in Australia...of any code'

'I don't think there is a better club in Australia...of any code'

Western Sydney Wanderers opened stage one of their new HQ and training base and hailed it as the best facilities in the country. 16 Sep 2019
ABC 'set to show A-League'

ABC 'set to show A-League'

The ABC are set to show Saturday night football on their main channel in a TV rights coup for football in Australia, says the Daily Telegraph. 16 Sep 2019
Inside a salary cap scandal: 'It was complete bullshit'

Inside a salary cap scandal: 'It was complete bullshit'

As a salary cap scandal threatened to shatter Perth Glory's stunning season four years ago, players were still being told it was all lies...and then their world came crashing down. 13 Sep 2019
'I was a bit of a dick...' – Jamieson's warning to the next gen

'I was a bit of a dick...' – Jamieson's warning to the next gen

Fiery Melbourne City fullback Scott Jamieson has warned the next gen of Australian stars to beware complacency and over-confidence after learning the tough lesson in his own career. 12 Sep 2019
On the sidelines: Australia U23s vs New Zealand U23s

On the sidelines: Australia U23s vs New Zealand U23s

The Australian U23s took on old foes and local rivals the New Zealand U23s at Campbelltown Stadium last night and we were on hand to catch the action for the 1-1 draw. 10 Sep 2019
On the sidelines: At Melbourne Victory training

On the sidelines: At Melbourne Victory training

It's a new look Melbourne Victory this season – and we caught up with their training session to see how they're looking, including Robbie Kruse's return from injury. 9 Sep 2019
On the sidelines: Western United vs North Geelong Warriors

On the sidelines: Western United vs North Geelong Warriors

Western United took another step towards their A-League debut next month, lining up against North Geelong Warriors in another warm up at City Pavilion in Fraser Rise last night. A goal from Scott McDonald and a spot kick from Valentino Yuel sealed the 2-0 win for Mark Rudan's side in front of a noisy crowd. 4 Sep 2019
On the sidelines: At Melbourne City training

On the sidelines: At Melbourne City training

There's a string of new faces at Melbourne City pre-season training – including one who was an FFA Cup rival just a few days ago. Damian Tsekenis turned out for Marconi Stallions (coached by his father Peter) in their FFA Cup clash last month, but was one of the trialists, new signings, scholarships players and youth players in Melbourne coming under the scrutiny of new coach Erick Mombaerts, technical director Alain Fiard and assistant coach Patrick Kisnorbo yesterday. 3 Sep 2019
On the sidelines: Sydney United 58 vs Western Sydney Wanderers

On the sidelines: Sydney United 58 vs Western Sydney Wanderers

There were eight goals, a flare and a smoke bomb, a penalty, an own goal, a red card, furious bust ups and a keeper who looked like he might be having an existential crisis. This FFA Cup round of 16 clash had it all. Check out our mammoth gallery... 29 Aug 2019
On the sidelines: Marconi Stallions vs Melbourne City special

On the sidelines: Marconi Stallions vs Melbourne City special

Melbourne City came flying out the blocks at Marconi Stadium but it was the Stallions who finished stronger and gave the visiting A-League side a scare at their iconic home. Check out our pic special. 22 Aug 2019
The 13 greatest shock exits in the A-League era

The 13 greatest shock exits in the A-League era

With a glut of new managers taking charge this new A-League season, the inevitable question waiting to be answered is: Who will be first to be sacked?! 20 Aug 2019
FFA facing funding black hole

FFA facing funding black hole

Football Federation Australia will need to turn the new National Second Division into a mini-A-League cash factory in a bid to fill the funding black hole facing the governing body, insiders predict. 14 Aug 2019
On the sidelines: Roar shock Sydney

On the sidelines: Roar shock Sydney

Robbie Fowler's new-look Brisbane Roar looked outclassed on paper and for most of the first half of their FFA Cup clash with Sydney FC...but it all turned around in the dying moments of the first half and then in the second 45 as the Sky Blues were stunned by a 2-0 loss to the visitors. Check out the action... 8 Aug 2019
On the sidelines: Maitland FC v Central Coast Mariners

On the sidelines: Maitland FC v Central Coast Mariners

All the action on and off the pitch as the A-League hit the heart of the Hunter Valley when Central Coast Mariners clashed with Maitland FC in the FFA Cup. Check out the pics... 1 Aug 2019
On the sidelines: Epic Western Sydney Wanderers vs Leeds United gallery

On the sidelines: Epic Western Sydney Wanderers vs Leeds United gallery

Bankwest Stadium finally turned into Wanderland last night as the RBB and Western Sydney Wanderers arrived at their new home after three years in the wilderness. Oh and they played Leeds United too...holding them to a draw for 95 minutes until Pablo Hernandez sealed the win with a solo effort on goal after earlier strikes by Mateusz Bogusz for Leeds and Kweame Yeboah for WSW. check out our epic gallery for the action on and off the field. 21 Jul 2019
In Pics: Wanderers new stars

In Pics: Wanderers new stars

Western Sydney Wanderers hit the training ground ahead of next week's clash with Leeds United as new faces Radi Majewski, Dylan McGowan, Daniel Lopar and Pirmin Schwegler joined the squad. 13 Jul 2019
Pic special: New stars in Sky Blue

Pic special: New stars in Sky Blue

Sydney FC's latest signings - minus Ryan McGowan who will join the squad next week – took to the training field in Sky Blue for the first time as Alexander Baumjohann, Kosta Barbarouses and Anthony Caceres were put through their paces alongside new team-mates by coach Steve Corica. Check out the pics by Kevin Airs above. 5 Jul 2019
In pics: Brosque - the Sydney years

In pics: Brosque - the Sydney years

Have a look back via some candid pics of Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque's years with the Sky Blues since joining in 2006 as his final game approaches. 16 Apr 2019
In pics: Sydney train for Big Blue at SCG

In pics: Sydney train for Big Blue at SCG

Sydney return to the SCG for another derby this weekend, this time facing their old foe Melbourne Victory on the hallowed (and now much used) turf. They got a feel for the ground at training there today - check out the pics. 5 Apr 2019
In pics: Stajcic stamps his mark on the Mariners

In pics: Stajcic stamps his mark on the Mariners

Alen Stajcic is making the Central Coast Mariners his own already after just a few weeks as caretaker coach at the wooden spoon side. FTBL was there at training this morning as he put his troops through a bruising, tough-love training session, where he pulled no punches on their strengths and weaknesses. Check out the pics... 3 Apr 2019
'If it was anyone else, I'd be worried...'

'If it was anyone else, I'd be worried...'

Melbourne Victory skipper Carl Valeri has dismissed concerns about their jetsetting marquee star Keisuke Honda. 26 Mar 2019