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Kewell to captain Heart

Harry Kewell has been unveiled as Melbourne Heart’s new captain, and will lead his new side into the Melbourne Derby in Round 1.

Engelaar avoids surgery

Melbourne Heart’s marquee signing Orlando Engelaar will not go under the knife for his broken leg, with coach John Aloisi revealing that it will be allowed to heal naturally.

WPL Round 19 Team of the Week

Heidelberg sharpshooter Leigh Gray forced her way into TOTW contention with a splendid hattrick, but who else made the Round 19 WPL Team of the Week?

Acevski: We’re embarrassing ourselves

Hume City head coach Lou Acevski has labelled his own team’s performances of late ‘disgusting’ and claimed that players were letting the team down.

Engelaar’s all Heart

Orlando Engelaar is the latest big name foreign import to hit these shores, but the Melbourne Heart marquee seems determined to be his own man as he looks to make his mark.

Bleiberg: Nothing to be happy about

Oakleigh coach Miron Bleiberg has all but conceded that his team’s chances of a Finals spot are dead in the water following the derby loss to rivals South Melbourne on Sunday.

Thompson admits fixture dilemma

Melbourne Victory’s Archie Thompson has admitted that he’s torn between wanting to face France with the Socceroos and fronting up for the opening Melbourne Derby come October.

WPL Round 17 Team of the Week

Bundoora’s Melissa Missailidis earn selection on the basis of two strong performances this week, but who else made the Round 17 WPL Team of the Week?

VPL Round 17 Team of the Week

Who made the VPL Team of the Week for Round 17? No fear for Rory Flanagan is on hand once again to tell who was what around Victoria.

Stat Attack: Erin Brennan

In this week’s Stat Attack, Tomasz Ng takes a look at Heidelberg’s tireless midfielder Erin Brennan and her contribution in the game against Bundoora.

Hegarty: Players are the problem

Hume City’s Nick Hegarty has launched an astonishing broadside at his own teammates after the 6-1 loss to South Melbourne, claiming that something needs to change soon.

Postecoglou: Milligan not going anywhere

Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou has rubbished reports of a $1.5 million bid for defensive lynchpin Mark Milligan, saying that the club is in no hurry to sell.

Barbarouses: Victory best option for me

New Melbourne Victory signing Kosta Barbarouses fronted the media for the first time this morning and revealed his return from Europe was a no-brainer once the club came in for him.

Davey moves to Linköpings

Melbourne Victory and Matildas goalkeeper Brianna Davey has sealed a move to Damallsvenskan side Linköpings FC, joining the Swedish club till the end of the season.

VPL Round 16 Team of the Week

Rory Flanagan casts a discerning eye over the week’s action again as he selects a VPL Team of the Week.

Fantastic Four get U17 summons

Eleni Fakos, Jess Pitts, Maddie Stockdale and Beattie Goad have been called up to the Australian U-17 Women’s National Team ahead of friendly double header against New Zealand.

WPL Round 15 Team of the Week

Ashburton defender Maria Patrikis took the plaudits with a goalscoring display against Cairnlea, but who else made this round’s WPL Team of the Week?

VPL Round 15 Team of the Week

The cream of the crop from a weekend’s action as Rory Flanagan picks out his VPL Team of the Week.

VPL Round 14 Team of the Week

More player picks from the weekend as Rory Flanagan selects his VPL Team of the Week.

WPL Round 13 Team of the Week

Who were Sandringham’s two nominees in Round 13 of the WPL Team of the Week? Click through to find out.