Victory had their chances — but now they head into the Melbourne derby winless and under pressure. ⚠️⚽ A frustrating opener against Wellington Phoenix has left plenty to unpack before next week’s huge showdown with Melbourne City. READ MORE ▶️ bit.ly/4yVfnOz

Will next year's World Cup come too soon for the teenager dubbed the new Mary Fowler ❓ THE RISE OF TALIA YOUNIS ⚽▶️ bit.ly/4i3YD0o

She debuted at 14 years old in the A-League and has been hailed the next Mary Fowler. @_Erin_Smith finds out how Talia Younis is handling the hype. READ ⚽ ▶️ bit.ly/4i3YD0o

The best player in the A-League in 2026-27 ❓⚽ Erin Smith is certain it's this Wellington Phoenix star... TOP 2️⃣5️⃣ REVEALED ▶️ bit.ly/4jMK3wE

Is he the No.1 player in the A-League ❓ Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde think so ‼️ FULL TOP 3️⃣0️⃣ ⚽ ▶️ bit.ly/4ztza7o

Who is No.1 ⚽❓ VOTE HERE ▶️ bit.ly/4ztza7o

After a disappointing loss to Germany, the Leticia McKenna-inspired Matildas have emphatically bounced back by demolishing Haiti. HIGHLIGHTS ▶️ bit.ly/4yMZ1HD

Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda has dazzled on his UEFA Champions League debut, providing an assist in Sporting CP’s away win over Lens. READ ▶️ bit.ly/4dE4N65

Several of the A-League Women’s top talent have departed for overseas opportunities this year, opening the door for a new wave of stars. So who makes the Code Sports ALW Top 25? Have your say ▶️ bit.ly/4jMK3wE

Moving on ... after delivering @smfc a history-making Australia Cup and etching his name in football folklore, Sinisa Cohadzic has made an emotional exit. Read his full statement >>> bit.ly/4ziz5DO

A-League legend Jamie Maclaren has been a mentor throughout Max Caputo’s career – even driving him to training. Now the young gun has been tasked with carrying on the icon’s legacy. READ ➡️ bit.ly/47dt9Qo

Viduka Medal ... a string of world-class saves and two penalty shootout stops, Javi Lopez was @smfc’s hero. Read how he balanced a newborn, a day job and football to etch his name in folklore >>> bit.ly/4hHN1kQ

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"No excuses" ... fresh off a historic @AustraliaCup triumph, @smfc is closing in on a ground-breaking Asian Champions League spot. Read why Hellas’ coach and players say the A-League can no longer ignore them >>> bit.ly/3TIwTpK

What a night ... @smfc made history on a record-breaking night. If Australian football is to rise again, this is a night that should change the game >>> bit.ly/4yzoWSY

A special night for @smfc. And perhaps, a landmark night for football in Australia? @ben_higgins84 reports ▶️ bit.ly/3WjoNoo

Mary Fowler’s decision to step away from the Matildas has divided opinion, which is why FA should offer more transparency about why their star striker opted out of playing for her country. STORY ▶️ bit.ly/4hRSgx6

This A-League star boarded a flight home from Bali not knowing a 30cm blood clot in his arm could have killed him, needing three surgeries over 18 weeks to fix the problem. FULL STORY ⚽▶️ bit.ly/3Weusfq

Cup dream ... Paul Trimboli played a record 430 games, scored a record 115 goals and captained two NSL championships. Where does he believe an Australia Cup win would rate in @smfc history? >>> bit.ly/3TIwTpK

Victory vs South Melbourne... you could hardly script a better Australia Cup final. Will Victory do the A-League proud? Or will they crumble in the face of a miracle run to the final? ON THE ATTACK ▶️ bit.ly/4ekeB5g