Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Soccer
Olyroos could fail to qualify for Olympics
Michael Lynch Australia is facing the ignominy of failing to qualify a soccer team for the Olympics for the first time in 28 years.
Soccer
Victory's South American Kiwi gains praise
Michael Lynch Marco Rojas has had a lot of international exposure for one so young.
Soccer
Nix a timely test for Victory
Michael Lynch It doesn't seem to matter how competitive Wellington is, it always seems to struggle against Melbourne Victory.
Soccer
Clean slate for Victory skipper
Michael Lynch The past 10 months have been very forgettable for Melbourne Victory skipper Adrian Leijer.
Soccer
Heart set to sign former Socceroo Garcia to bolster side
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart to sign former Socceroo Richard Garcia, subject to his passing a medical.
Foreigners, locals to form a long queue
Michael Lynch Best-placed local candidate for Heart job would be assistant Ante Milicic.
Van 't Schip springs surprise and heads to Mexico
Michael Lynch Cruyff ties get van 't Schip a billet with Mexican club Chivas.
