Tag: A-League

Soccer players are known for their swift footwork and Macarthur FC defender Tomislav Uskok is no exception. But very few also know of his skill making handmade paracord rosaries for Catholic men in Sydney and around the world.

Aussie transfers this offseason from the A-League Men’s to clubs in Europe’s top leagues paints a proud picture of our nation’s recent footballing strides. But while the country’s new crop of talent is thriving overseas, it’s big trouble in little Australia.

While A-League teams scramble for success in the player market this offseason, one team has the chance to change football and fan culture with one key signing. The catch? They must put boot and ball aside for a bow and strings.

With Wanderers manager Marko Rudan last week leaving the club for personal reasons effective immediately, who is the best replacement, and can they fix Western Sydney’s woes?

Following their recent AFC Cup final win, the Central Coast Mariners have already defied all the odds. On their way to do it again, is this team making the case as the greatest Australian side?

While we may have witnessed more than half a thousand goals this A-League Mens season, it seems the X-factor is still missing in a competition where red cards and drama continue to dominate each week heading into finals.

People often say that football belongs to the fans. That bothers me. As a fan myself, I think it’s a bit selfish. For starters, it neglects everyone else involved in making the beautiful game come alive—players, managers and coaching staff, to say the least. But this weekend’s A-League Mens Sydney derby proved me wrong... Read the first Spirit of the Game column by George Al-Akiki