Australia Soccer

Australia's hopes of a favourable draw for next year's World Cup take a hit with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Venezuela in Texas.

A corrupt coach who was banned for life by the world football governing body for match-fixing has been quietly playing for clubs in suburban Melbourne.

Two crucial Socceroos return for friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia while a teen sensation is among those earning a maiden call-up.

The Socceroos have historically been seen as plucky underdogs at the FIFA World Cup. Now, Tony Popovic believes those same traits can see his side create history.

The Matildas were criticised for playing at "walking pace" as two-time European champions England dominate at Derby's Pride Park.

Trailblazing Aboriginal soccer star and Yanyuwa man John Moriarty started a soccer program which has been driving change in remote communities across the country.

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has no shortage of ideas or passion for how to reshape women's football in Australia, and it's a contrast from his predecessor.  

Are A-League soccer fans right to be frustrated when its best young players are sold off, or should they accept it is a 'selling' league?

Adelaide United begins its season with a 2-1 win over Sydney, while Brisbane coach Michael Valkanis sees son Dimitri sent off in the Roar's 1-0 defeat of Macarthur.

At 17, Amelia Cassar is likened to some of Australia's World Cup heroes, as she embarks on her first season with the Sky Blues in the A-League Women competition.

The new second division for Australian football has been dubbed a second chance for some of the country's oldest clubs, which hope it will usher in a new era for the game. 

The Newcastle Jets have defeated semi-professional club Heidelberg United 3-1 to claim their first silverware since 2008.

Both players were paid $10,000 each to intentionally get themselves yellow cards while playing for Macarthur FC against Sydney FC to influence overseas bets on the game.

Western United's players are officially free agents with the club to be placed on ice for the next 12 months as they attempt to stave off extinction. 

Central midfielder Max Balard scores two minutes into his international debut as the Socceroos defeat New Zealand 1-0 in the first leg of the Soccer Ashes in Canberra.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is playing the waiting game with teen sensation Nestory Irankunda, who is set for a move from Bayern Munich to Watford.

Joe Montemurro admits his side has a mountain of work to do despite managing to escape with a stoppage time win over Panama courtesy of a late Charlie Grant winner.

Missing a host of their star players, the Matildas go down to Panama 1-0 in the first of two friendlies in West Australia.

Matildas veteran Alanna Kennedy says she would welcome further opportunities to play in the midfield following Australia's 1-1 draw with Slovenia on Sunday night.

A 91st-minute goal earns Slovenia a 1-1 draw with the Matildas in Perth, denying Joe Montemurro two wins from as many matches as Australia coach.