Farina right for Sydney: Del Piero

James Macsmith, Sydney Alessandro Del Piero says incoming Sydney FC coach the man to help save club's A-League season.

Watching brief first for Farina

David Sygall, Sydney Frank Farina a keen observer at his first training session as Sydney FC coach.

Soccer

Long-awaited Culina return boosts Sydney FC

He feared the day may never come, but Jason Culina says he'll take the field with a whole new outlook when he caps a remarkable return from injury for Sydney FC on Friday.

We're not crook: players

Dominic Bossi Sydney FC players are struggling to come to terms with the shock resignation of coach Ian Crook and believe they must also be held accountable for their poor start to the season.

Soccer

Strain of coaching too much for Crook's health

Sebastian Hassett Outgoing Sydney FC coach Ian Crook says he walked away from the job because the strain of coaching one of the A-League's biggest clubs had begun to affect his health.

Drama kings keep pot boiling

Guy Hand Sydney FC have kept their slim A-League finals hopes alive, snapping a four-match losing streak with a last-gasp goal to beat Wellington Phoenix 1-0.

Teen sensation Danning lifts Sydney FC

Liam Fitzgibbon Ghana-born teenage sensation Kofi Danning scored a late winner to salvage some pride for Sydney FC in a 1-0 A-League win over Wellington Phoenix.

United and Victory continue winning ways

James Dampney Adelaide and Melbourne look set to fight out the A-League premiership with three weeks left in the regular season, while Sydney FC's fall is almost complete.

Sydney FC striker finds family support

Liam FitzGibbon Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi has defended his misfiring brother John, saying he should not be made a scapegoat for Sydney FC's dismal form.

Sydney FC to prove point to fans: Fyfe

Liam FitzGibbon Veteran defender Iain Fyfe says Sydney FC will be out to prove a point to their own frustrated fans in Sunday's A-League clash with Perth.

Mariners down Sydney FC 2-1

Ian McCullough Mile Jedinak's last-minute penalty earned the Mariners a deserved 2-1 victory over Sydney FC in an incident-packed A-League clash at Bluetongue Stadium.

Kosmina to give Brendan Gan full debut

Sydney FC youngster Brendan Gan will make his full A-League debut against Central Coast Mariners at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday.

Young Gan lifts Sydney FC out of slump

Liam FitzGibbon Super-sub Brendon Gan lifted Sydney FC out of their A-League form slump with a late winner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Newcastle at EnergyAustralia Stadium.

Kosmina expects full-on Jets assault

Ed Jackson Sydney FC coach John Kosmina expects a young Newcastle team to go full gun at his charges in Sunday's A-League clash.

Sydney escape with a win against Roar

Liam Fitzgibbon Being booed by their own fans inspired Sydney FC to a second half fightback in Friday night's 1-1 A-League draw with Queensland at the Sydney Football Stadium.

Roar clash biggest of the season: Corica

Liam FitzGibbon Sydney FC are at a crossroads of their season heading into Friday night's A-League clash with Queensland, according to captain Steve Corica.

Adelaide Utd triumph over Sydney FC 2-0

Hannibal Rossi Sasa Ognenovski headed home his first goal for Adelaide as they beat arch rival Sydney 2-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium to reclaim second spot on the A-League ladder.

Aloisi helps Sydney FC beat Melbourne

Sam Lienert Veteran Socceroos striker John Aloisi finally broke his goal drought as Sydney FC climbed to the top of the A-League ladder with a 2-0 win over Melbourne.

Phoenix stun Sydney FC with 2-1 win

Cellar-dwellers Wellington Phoenix scored a monumental upset when they downed previously unbeaten Sydney FC 2-1 at home in a physical round six A-League match.

Phoenix's lacklustre start tests fans

Peter Martinez of NZPA For many Phoenix fans, Sunday's home A-League soccer showdown with high-flying Sydney FC could well prove another frustrating test of their patience.