Archie Thompson

Victory plans to keep teen

It's mine: Andrew Nabbout in control against the Wanderers.

Michael Lynch Teenage scoring sensation Andrew Nabbout to get a full-time professional contract.

Soccer

One man down, but Victory grabs win

On the move: Western Sydney's Shinji Ono and Victory's Adama Traore battle for the ball at Parramatta.

Liam Fitzgibbon, Sydney Ten-man Melbourne Victory side overcomes Western Sydney at Parramatta Stadium.

Soccer

Victory shows more heart

Richard Garcia

Michael Lynch It was a Saturday night of contrasts for the two Victorian teams.

A-League

Postecoglou hails Victory character

Victory players celebrate the win.

He's witnessed glimpses of the right football and now Ange Postecoglou has seen the character to convince him Melbourne Victory can be serious A-League title contenders.

Soccer

Osieck likely to name new faces again

A host of Socceroos tyros proved in Australia's upset win over South Korea last week why they shouldn't be ignored in future fixtures.

Soccer

New faces get time to shine

Dino Djulbic celebrates scoring a goal for Gold Coast in February 2011.

Michael Lynch Necessity is the mother of invention, as Holger Osieck, the Socceroos' coach, is fast discovering.

Osieck offers a glimpse of the future without stars

Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch Necessity is the mother of invention, as Holger Osieck, the Socceroos coach, is fast discovering.

Soccer

Young Socceroos show spirit in comeback win

GYEONGGI-DO, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 14:  Nikita Rukavytsya of Australia scores during the friendly match between Australia and South Korea on November 14, 2012 in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.  (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Liam Fitzgibbon Nikita Rukavytsya and Robert Cornthwaite scored their first international goals as an experimental Socceroos ground out a 2-1 win over South Korea in their friendly match in Hwaseong on Wednesday...

Soccer

Socceroos debut whets appetite for Canberran

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Lee Gaskin Tom Rogic returns to Australia with his national claims enhanced, while fellow Canberran Carl Valeri faces an injury-enforced stint on the sidelines.

Soccer

Patient Cernak to push claims

Isaka Cernak

Michael Lynch One of the forgotten men of Melbourne Victory will get chance to push for spot tonight.

Soccer

Victory clicks but coach wants more

Marco Rojas

Michael Lynch For those of a Melbourne Victory persuasion, Monday night's 3-2 defeat of Wellington Phoenix will provide plenty of reasons to believe in a speedy transformation of the club's fortunes - if only the...

Football

Socceroos turn to next generation

Called up: Tom Rogic.

Sebastian Hassett But don't put too much pressure on Rogic, says Osieck.

Soccer

Rogic earns Socceroos call-up

Central Coast young gun is among three new faces selected in the Socceroos squad for next week's friendly against South Korea.

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Victory's best hard to stop: Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou congratulates Marcos Flores after the game against Phoneix.

But Melbourne Victory coach says slack finish to 3-2 win over Phoenix was unacceptable.

Archie hailed by Socceroos coach

Archie Thompson

Archie Thompson looks set to continue playing a crucial role in the Socceroos' World Cup qualifying campaign after coach Holger Osieck offered a glowing endorsement of his recent impact.

Soccer

Rogic bangs down door to national team

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15:  Tom Rogic of Australia and the Central Coast Mariners shares a joke with fellow players during a Nike and FFA media announcement at Carriageworks on October 15, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) Tom Rogic headshot

Lee Gaskin Socceroos bolter Tom Rogic is keeping his feet on the ground and refusing to dream of featuring in the 2014 World Cup.

Soccer

Socceroos call in big guns

Aziz Behich

Michael Lynch Holger Osieck mixes it up for Australia's clash with South Korea in a friendly.

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Victory... from jaws of defeat

Archie Thompson celebrates with teammate Adama Traore after Victory won the game.

David Sygall, Sydney Sky Blues again blow lead, this time against Melbourne Victory, and it's hard to imagine this result will be any easier to take.

Soccer

Rival codes beware: Gallop

David Gallop

Sebastian Hassett Watch out, we're coming. That's the message to rival sporting codes from David Gallop, the new chief executive of Football Federation Australia.

Football

Sleeping giant on the move: Gallop

FFA Chairman Frank Lowy and FFA CEO David Gallop?

Sebastian Hassett WATCH out, we're coming. That's the message to the rest of the sporting world from David Gallop, the new chief executive of Football Federation Australia.