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Michelle Heyman stars as Canberra thrash ALW Wanderers

A first-half double for star striker Michelle Heyman has helped Canberra United defeat Western Sydney 3-0 as they fight for an A-League Women finals berth.

Canberra eye ALW finals ahead of Wanderers battle

Canberra United will be aiming for a third straight win when they face Western Sydney, having revived their A-League Women season in their last two outings.

Matildas beat Jamaica in Newcastle to win Cup of Nations

The Matildas will be hoping more silverware is on its way this year after capping an undefeated Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Jamaica. 

Canberra United smash Newcastle 3-0 to end shaky ALW form

Canberra United's coach says they haven't given up on an A-League Women top-four push after snapping their disastrous run by smashing Newcastle away from home.

Socceroo Harry Souttar joins Leicester in Australian record transfer

Socceroos central defender Harry Souttar has broken the transfer record for an Australian, signing for Premier League Leicester City for a fee of $26m.

Record crowd hopes for Matildas World Cup opener

Australia will start their Women's World Cup campaign against Ireland at Sydney's Accor Stadium after FIFA bowed to public demand and moved the fixture.

Graham Arnold to lead Socceroos to 2026 World Cup

Graham Arnold has been reappointed as Socceroos coach until the end of the 2026 World Cup campaign, completing his turnaround from the verge of sacking.

Western United hammer Canberra 5-0 in ALW

Canberra United have been battered for a second straight week, thrashed 5-0 by Western United at McKellar Park.

Canberra United put shock ALW loss behind them

Canberra United have to face up to A-League Women ladder-leaders Western United, just six days after a 5-0 thrashing by lowly Wellington.

Canberra United thrash Jets in A-League Women win

Canberra United have clocked consecutive A-League Women's wins for the first time in 23 matches with a 5-1 rout at home against Newcastle.

Chinese star Wu Chengshu’s ALW return boosts Canberra

Canberra United's finals chances have received a boost with Chinese international Wu Chengshu available to return.

Classy Canberra cruise to 2-0 ALW win over Adelaide

A dominant Canberra United cruised to a 2-0 victory over Adelaide United in Adelaide to end a run of three straight losses.

Football legend Pele dies at age 82

Soccer legend Pele has died in Sao Paulo aged 82, with the hospital saying death was due to due to multiple organ failures from the progression of colon cancer.

Melbourne City beat Canberra United 4-0 in Queanbeyan

Melbourne City have recovered from their first defeat of the A-League Women season in some style with a thumping win over Canberra United to move top.

Socceroos handed best World Cup finish

Australia's best performance at a FIFA World Cup has been rewarded with an 11th-place finish, ranking them above three former world champions.

Argentina win World Cup after wonder final

Lionel Messi's Argentina have won the World Cup in a penalty shootout after an amazing final with France ended in a 3-3 draw after extra-time in Qatar.

Perth beat Canberra 3-2 in ALW

Perth Glory has secured their first win of the ALW season after overcoming a two-goal first-half deficit to down Canberra United 3-2.

Ugly scenes as pitch invasion stops A-League Melbourne derby

A pitch invasion has forced the A-League Men Melbourne derby match to be paused, with City goalkeeper Tom Glover suffering a cut head after a bucket was thrown.

Messi magic secures 3-0 win for Argentina to reach World Cup final

Argentina have beaten Croatia 3-0 in the World Cup semi-final, with superstar Lionel Messi in ominous form as the South Americans chase a third title.

Penalty pain for Harry Kane as France beat England at World Cup

France remain on track to defend their World Cup win from four years ago after defeating England 2-1 in the final quarter-final in Qatar.

Michelle Heyman double leads Canberra United past Phoenix

Canberra United coach Njegosh Popovich says star striker Michelle Heyman should be back in the frame for Matildas selection after a clinical double in their 3-0 drubbing of Wellington.

Argentina into World Cup semis with penalty shootout win over Netherlands

Lionel Messi and Argentina have advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.

Croatia stun Brazil in World Cup boilover

Croatia have caused another sensation at a shock-laden World Cup, knocking out favourites Brazil in a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final.

Qatar World Cup: Socceroos’ best ever performance, and what it means for the game in Australia ahead of hosting the Women’s World Cup

Before the men’s FIFA World Cup commenced, the Socceroos’ most noteworthy contribution seemed likely to be their pre-emptive video campaign on human rights in host country Qatar.

Gallant Australia’s World Cup run comes to an end

The Socceroos' World Cup run has ended with a 2-1 defeat to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a round of 16 game in Qatar.

Home celebrations inspiring the Socceroos

The Socceroos are tapping into wild scenes of jubilation after their World Cup wins as more inspiration for their knockout clash with Argentina.

Graham Arnold tells Socceroos to get in Messi’s face

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is telling his players to get in the face of Argentina's megastar Lionel Messi in their knockout World Cup clash.

World Cup fever as Socceroos unite nation

Football fever is building in Australia as fans make plans to cheer the Socceroos in their David-and-Goliath clash with football giants Argentina.

Socceroos down Denmark for spot in final 16 at World Cup

Mathew Leckie's stunning solo goal in a 1-0 win over Denmark has sent the Socceroos into the World Cup knock-out stages for just the second time.

Socceroos keep simple focus for crunch Denmark World Cup clash

Australia's coach Graham Arnold will not confuse his players with fresh tactics or overly focusing on Denmark.