Schedule
Al Hassan Touré starred, Joey Garuccio saved Adelaide, and the pressure is already building at one of the A-League's biggest clubs -- all that and more in ESPN's Stocks Up, Stocks Down.
The Phoenix are the A-League's only perfect team, the Jets are searching for answers, and Victory's Valadon scores a stunner -- all that and more in ESPN's Stocks Up, Stocks Down.
Unbundling from Football Australia was supposed to herald a new dawn for soccer Down Under. Instead, an ESPN investigation asks: are the A-Leagues at risk of collapse?
Talay's Wanderers dazzled, Melbourne's heavyweights misfired and an unexpected contender is already shaking up the A-League table.
Each week, ESPN's experts will take you through the weekend's action across the A-League Men and the A-League Women to give you the lowdown on whose stocks are up, whose stocks are down, and what has the people talking coming out of the weekend.
The start of the 2026-27 A-League Men and A-League Women seasons is upon us and, while there will be fresh stars and storylines, the biggest challenge will be rebuilding buzz, connection and belief.
Who rises, who falls and who takes the silverware? ESPN breaks down every A-League Men team ahead of a wide-open 2026-27 season.
From throwback classics to bold new designs, ESPN ranks every A-League club's kit for 2026-27. Which set of jerseys takes the crown?
Joey Lynch and Adam Sheldon run the rule over every eliminated A-League side; deciding which clubs made the grade, who needs to better, and what team is failing.
Sorry dreamers, the youth of Newcastle and Adelaide won't be contesting the Grand Final next weekend -- both taught an A-League lesson by Auckland and Sydney, respectively.
Just one game stands between the remaining four sides left standing in the A-League Men and a Grand Final. Will two of the youngest sides in the competition wilt under the pressure?
On the verge of returning from long-term injury, Craig Goodwin wants to use the A-League Men finals as his late audition for a Socceroos World Cup berth that once appeared out of reach.
A masterclass from Juan Mata highlighted the A-League weekend, while a keeper howler spelt the end of Giancarlo Italiano's time at the Nix.
Newcastle's stunning A-League success may have left Football Australia in a bind, while Sydney FC's visa spots continue to be wasted. That and more in this week's A-League Stocks.
Signing a Socceroos star gunning for a place at the World Cup? That's sound business from Macarthur, according to Joey Lynch. So how did all the A-League clubs fare in January?
Craig Goodwin's FIFA World Cup hopes are in tatters with the Socceroos veteran set to be sidelined for up to three months with a groin injury.
Clayton Taylor's stocks soared with a fine hat trick for the Jets, but it's Michael Valkanis' post-game outburst that has the Roar in the firing line.
Sydney FC let their football do the talking on Saturday, dishing out a 4-1 humbling to crosstown rivals the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Juan Mata led Melbourne Victory to a 4-0 humbling of Sydney FC, while City got walloped 6-2. All that and more in this week's A-League Men stocks.
Alen Stajcic's time in Western Sydney has come to an end, while Craig Goodwin reminded everyone -- especially Socceroos boss Tony Popovic -- of his class.
Openly gay footballer Josh Cavallo has alleged anti-gay prejudice at Adelaide United led to his departure from the A-League Men club.
The Central Coast Mariners are dealing with issues on and off the field. Meanwhile Perth put in the most dominant performance of the new Adam Griffiths era.
The A-League's new era of austerity has forced the competition to become something of a show window. So, who'll follow in the footsteps of Jordy Bos and Nestory Irankunda this January?
Mark Milligan has turned the Newcastle Jets into the A-League's must-watch side. Meanwhile, things look like they're turning sour at the Wanderers.
Under pressure and looking for a hero, Melbourne Victory found the win they needed thanks to some sumptuous play from Juan Mata.
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Phoenix | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| Sydney FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Melbourne City FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Perth Glory FC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 |
| Macarthur FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Auckland FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| Melbourne Victory | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Newcastle Jets | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| Adelaide United FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
