Maclaren gives Melbourne City late win over Western United
Jamie Maclaren once again proved Western United's bogeyman, scoring a late winner to help Melbourne City beat their A-League neighbours 2-1.
2020 Season
Jamie Maclaren once again proved Western United's bogeyman, scoring a late winner to help Melbourne City beat their A-League neighbours 2-1.
Few matches in Australian sport can match the rivalry that has been built between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers.
With the "unbundling" of the A-League and W-League from Football Australia official, it's time for those who promised so much to start to deliver.
The A-League's makeshift season opener delivered plenty of action but no goals as Western United and Adelaide United settled for a 0-0 draw.
Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the leaders of each A- and W-League team sat down with ESPN to discuss the culture of Australia's top-flight clubs.
After an offseason of twists and turns, the A-League is finally set to return on Dec. 27. Here's all you need to know ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
After 12 months like no other, the A-League returns this week. And while it may be crazy, chaotic and in flux, it's ours, writes Joey Lynch.
With 10 days until football returns, Joey Lynch looks at the race to be Mat Ryan's successor, the A-League "launch" and Sydney FC's forward line.
For too long, some of the A-League's loudest and most passionate advocates have been alienated from the game. Season 16, however, offers a new hope.
As the debate over the future of Australian football rages, the PFA has made its stance on one battlefront clear: Scrap the A-League salary cap.
Western United have bolstered their midfield stocks by signing former La Liga midfielder Victor Sanchez for the next two A-League seasons.
Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory accused of blocking Western United's COVID-enforced push to use AAMI Park as a home venue for A-League season.
Perth Glory CEO Tony Pignata has told ESPN that A-League clubs will push ahead and stage the next season without a new CBA in place.
Western United's Alessandro Diamanti was crowned A-League Player of the Year after an impressive debut campaign.
The A-League season is over, but the action behind the scenes is heating up! Joey Lynch caps off yet another tumultuous week in Australian football.
The semifinal on Wednesday evening between two well-matched sides remained on a close throughout until Jamie Maclaren converted from a penalty.
Victory in their maiden A-League finals match means United are now just one match away from emulating Western Sydney Wanderers' achievement.
Western United coach Mark Rudan has queried the reintroduction of the VAR for the A-League finals.
It's a juicy A-League Wrap this week, with exclusives with the new FFA technical director, AAFC boss Nick Galatas and a word on Sydney's rivals.
Sydney FC's hopes of rediscovering winning form before the A-League finals series were dashed by in-form Western United.
The A-league's regular season is coming to an end. Before finals football and a topsy-turvy offseason, it's time for another recap.
Besart Berisha opened the scoring in the 27th minute then secured his brace from the penalty spot in the 52nd.
Western United have taken a big step towards securing a maiden A-League final with a thrilling 5-3 win at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
With every team back in action, movers and shakers, contenders and pretenders, buyers and sellers have all begun to appear. It's the A-League recap!
Roy O'Donovan scored the only goal of the day after 29 minutes to give Newcastle the win.
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Central Coast Mariners | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
Western Sydney Wanderers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
Macarthur FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Brisbane Roar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
Melbourne City FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Adelaide United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Sydney FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
Perth Glory | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
Wellington Phoenix FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Western United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
Melbourne Victory | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Newcastle Jets | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |