A-League

Western united only survived seven seasons in the Australian top-flight.

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‘Devastating’ $1m impact of Western United’s collapse revealed

Players suffered close to $1 million in cumulative salary losses while staff are still awaiting back pay from Western United.

2:09am Aug 27, 2026

South Melbourne players celebrate a win during the Australia Cup.

Football

Twice-snubbed club makes another bold pitch to join A-League

Less than 24 hours after Western United’s demise due to financial challenges and legal issues, a potential replacement for the side in the A-League has emerged.

12:41am Aug 12, 2026

Ellie Carpenter moved to Chelsea last season

Football

‘Disappointing’ reality keeping Matildas star from A-League return

Ellie Carpenter would love to finish her career in Australia, but there are still some significant issues facing the A-League.

8:29am Aug 11, 2026

Western United players during one of their last games.

Football

Club’s bizarre claim after being axed by A-League following revival attempt

Western United’s hopes of getting back into the A-League have ended after their licence was terminated on Monday.

7:51am Aug 10, 2026

Cristian Volpato after the Socceroos' match against Paraguay.

FIFA World Cup

Wild passport dash that delivered Australia its latest rising star

Cristian Volpato has lifted the lid on his defection from Italy to Australia in a candid 11-minute press conference, confessing two A-League clubs deemed him “not good enough”.

9:59pm Jun 29, 2026

Tim Payne has become football's newest sensation, out of seemingly nowhere.

Football

Viral campaign turns Kiwi nobody into overnight sensation

He was described as “the least-known footballer” at the FIFA World Cup. In less than a week he’s picked up more than 4 million followers on social media.