MELBOURNE (13 Feb 2018) – Melbourne City have confirmed they have signed two Australian youth products to its Hyundai A-League roster. Current Scholarship Player Christian Cavallo has been elevated to a full Hyundai A-League contract until the end of the 2017/18 Season. Cavallo, 21, has been a consistent contributor in City’s youth system over the…
PERTH (9 Feb 2018) – English Premier League side Chelsea will play Perth Glory in July this year. “We will be taking a strong squad to Perth as we prepare for the 2018/19 season,” Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck said in a statement. “Of course, we have a long way to go in the current campaign…
CANBERRA (6 Feb 2018) – Australia’s bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been boosted to the tune of 4 million AUD in government funding, following an announcement in Canberra. The renwed support follows an initial outlay of 1 million AUD in June 2017. If Australia’s bid is successful, the nation will…
SYDNEY (2 Feb 2018) – Bert van Marwijk admitted Australia’s ‘sporting culture’ was one of the key factors behind his decision to take on the role as the new Caltex Socceroos coach. Van Marwijk, 65, was last week announced as Australia’s Head Coach for June’s tournament, taking over from Ange Postecoglou. The Dutchman flew…
BRISBANE (28 Jan 2018) – Brisbane Roar skipper Matt McKay says Saturday’s win over Central Coast illustrates the strong mentality of a team he believes can finish inside the top six. Four days on from their forgettable AFC Champions League display against Ceres-Negros, Roar prevailed 2-1 in Gosford to seal back-to-back Hyundai A-League victories for the first time…
CANBERRA (27 Jan 2018) – Westfield Matildas star Sam Kerr received yet another accolade on Thursday night when she was named Young Australian of the Year at a ceremony in Canberra. Kerr has inspired thousands of Australians, for her exploits and endeavours both on and off the pitch. But on the field there’s arguably been…