National Second Division
After 20 years, the glory days are back at Marconi’s ‘Palace’. Are they here to stay?
The giant ball outside Marconi Stadium tells the story of a club that slipped into obscurity when the A-League began, but is now working towards a brighter future.
- Vince Rugari
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Sydney Olympic FC ordered to remove Olympic rings from new logo
The club proudly unveiled their new logo on Sunday - but it might not be long for this world.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- Australian soccer
Why Australian soccer’s new second competition is a philosophical rival to the A-League
It’s been 20 years since the A-League started – now it’s back to the future with the Australian Championship, one of the most fascinating ventures in Australian sport in recent memory. Is this genius, or rose-tinted madness?
- Vince Rugari
Wests Tigers owners buy equity stake in APIA Leichhardt FC
The Holman Barnes Group is branching beyond rugby league, forming a joint venture with the famous ex-NSL club ahead of their return to national competition later this year.
- Vince Rugari
Football Australia will launch a national second division in 2025. Here’s what you need to know
The long-awaited competition will finally begin in 2025 - but only as a post-season tournament.
- Vince Rugari
Failure to launch: Football Australia’s mooted national second division in doubt
Hopes of a 10 to 12-team home-and-away competition kicking off in 2025 hinge on the outcome of an FA board meeting on Thursday.
- Vince Rugari
- Exclusive
- A-League Men
Revealed: The plan to embrace promotion and relegation in the A-League
As Football Australia forges ahead with plans for a national second division, A-League clubs have been presented with an alternative model that would see the best clubs introduced to the top tier.
- Vince Rugari