‘Old soccer’ and ‘new football’ collide as stars align for Australia Cup final

‘Old soccer’ and ‘new football’ collide as stars align for Australia Cup final

Sydney United 58 and Macarthur FC meet on Saturday night in a clash that straddles the ideological fault lines of Australian soccer.

  • byVince Rugari

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From the under 14s to the Australia Cup:Ymer’s magic moment for Oakleigh

From the under 14s to the Australia Cup:Ymer’s magic moment for Oakleigh

Oakleigh Cannons’ beaming 13-year-old goalkeeper,Ymer Abili,was in dreamland after becoming the youngest soccer player ever to grace the Australia Cup.

  • byIan Chadband
Sydney United 58 become first NPL club to make Australia Cup final

Sydney United 58 become first NPL club to make Australia Cup final

Edensor Park side stunned A-league giants Brisbane Roar with an extra-time winner in their semi-final to book a historic final showdown against either Oakleigh Cannons or Macarthur FC.

  • bySteve Larkin
Melbourne minnow Oakleigh Cannons stun Sydney FC in Australia Cup

Melbourne minnow Oakleigh Cannons stun Sydney FC in Australia Cup

Oakleigh Cannons have made the final four and the cup is now guaranteed a first-time winner.

  • byJoey Lynch
Brawl breaks out outside Leichhardt Oval after Sydney FC soccer match

Brawl breaks out outside Leichhardt Oval after Sydney FC soccer match

A Sydney FC spokeswoman said those involved in the fight did not watch the game and were not wearing any club colours.

  • bySarah Keoghan andPallavi Singhal
Football Australia’s transfer system paves way for a second division

Football Australia’s transfer system paves way for a second division

In announcing a free transfer market in the NPL,Football Australia revealed part of its financial blueprint for a national second division below the A-League.

  • byDominic Bossi
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Arnold spared axe,will coach Socceroos through World Cup play-offs

Arnold spared axe,will coach Socceroos through World Cup play-offs

It’s believed FA considered alternative options but ultimately deemed the best course of action was to stick with Graham Arnold.

  • byVince Rugari
Uruguayan’s Socceroos selection a ‘consequence’ of development failures:FA

Uruguayan’s Socceroos selection a ‘consequence’ of development failures:FA

The Socceroos need Bruno Fornaroli to rescue their World Cup qualifying campaign – and Football Australia admits it’s a poor reflection on the state of the game.

  • byVince Rugari
Arnold safe,but FA says ‘change’ needed or Socceroos will continue to suffer

Arnold safe,but FA says ‘change’ needed or Socceroos will continue to suffer

Graham Arnold’s job is secure,but Football Australia chief executive James Johnson has warned the sport must embrace the prospect of serious reform if it is to improve its trajectory in men’s football.

  • byVince Rugari
Why the Mariners are giving the Socceroos reason to hope for a better future

Why the Mariners are giving the Socceroos reason to hope for a better future

The stunning emergence of academy product Jacob Farrell is emblematic of Central Coast’s youth-focused approach this season,which has taken them to Saturday night’s FFA Cup final.

  • byVince Rugari
From upheaval to uplifting:How Tony Popovic sparked one of sport’s quickest turnarounds

From upheaval to uplifting:How Tony Popovic sparked one of sport’s quickest turnarounds

Last year the Melbourne Victory were a basket case. This season they are top of the A-League and looking to win their first silverware under Tony Popovic in the FFA Cup final.

  • byMichael Lynch