2023 Schedule
@ Macarthur
vs Western Sydney
@ Newcastle Jets
@ Perth Glory
vs CC Mariners
@ Wellington
vs Brisbane- @ Western Sydney
vs Melbourne City
vs Adelaide Utd- @ CC Mariners
@ Western Utd
@ Melbourne V- vs Newcastle Jets
- @ Adelaide Utd
- @ Brisbane
- vs Wellington
- vs Western Utd
- @ Melbourne V
- vs Macarthur
- vs Perth Glory
- vs Western Sydney
- @ Adelaide Utd
- @ Melbourne City
- @ Brisbane
Preseason
2023 Schedule
11-5-9, 4th in Australian A-League Men
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Police investigating Nazi salute at A-League derby
Football Australia and NSW Police are investigating a spectator who appeared to perform a Nazi salute during the A-League derby between Western Sydney and Sydney FC.
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Australian A-League Men
Backing or alienating fans: The A-League's balancing act
The A-League needs to work with and chase the Australian mainstream. Yet it cannot appeal to that audience without its core fanbase providing the point of difference football holds.
Soccer
Police in spotlight after A-League fan clashes
The A-League is investigating police and security controls at matches after footage emerged of a fan being pinned to the ground and placed in a leg lock by Queensland Police.
Soccer
Roar's Den, Wanderers' RBB walk out in ALM
Police ejected 14 people and the Western Sydney Wanderers fan group the Red and Black Bloc (RBB) staged a walkout on a spicy A-League Men Saturday night at CommBank Stadium.
Sydney FC
Soccer
Ex-Sydney boss Corica to be Auckland's 1st coach
The owner of the A-League's incoming Auckland franchise has promised to make a splash in the transfer market after signing Steve Corica as the club's inaugural coach.
Sydney FC
Soccer
Sydney FC hires Talay to replace Corica
Former Wellington Phoenix boss Ufuk Talay has agreed to become Sydney FC coach on a two-year deal.
Sydney FC
Soccer
Sky Blues blues: Corica sacked after three games
Steve Corica has been sacked by Sydney FC following the Sky Blues' winless start to the A-League Men season.
Noah Botic
Soccer
Noah Botic one among many young strikers in A-League Men
Just when you feared for the development of young strikers in Australian football, we see a crop of rising stars headlined by Noah Botic.
Australian A-League Men
A-League kit rankings: The best and worst jerseys for 2023-24
The 2023-24 A-League season brings a new host of kits from all 14 clubs. Which tops the style chart, and which has the worst fashion faux pas?
Australian A-League Men
A-League Men 2023-24 season preview: Key players, questions
Key players? Breakout star potential? Worst-case scenarios? ESPN's Joey Lynch runs the rule over all 12 teams ahead of the 2023-24 A-League Men season.
Soccer
Sydney wins Australia Cup, lack of VAR irks Roar
Ross Aloisi couldn't hide his frustration that the lack of VAR prevented Brisbane Roar's Australia Cup run ending in success, but the new manager is keen to not let the defeat slow his revival of the club's fortunes.
Sydney FC
Soccer
Corica's exit is a paradigm-changing moment for Sydney FC
From foundation player to youth coach, to assistant, to head coach, Steve Corica became "Mr. Sydney." Now, the Sky Blues must prepare for their first match in history without the club legend.
Sydney FC
Soccer
Corica's challenge: Turning Cup victory into A-League success
If Sydney FC are going to become the relentless winning machine of old, Saturday's Australia Cup triumph needs to be built on by under-pressure boss Steve Corica.
Fábio
Soccer
Atletico MG striker Fabio joins Sydney FC on loan
Sydney FC's new Brazilian import Fabio Gomes is hoping to have an immediate impact on the club's A-League Men fortunes.
Sydney FC
Soccer
Sydney FC, Heidelberg into Australia Cup last 8
Sydney FC and Western United are both through to the quarterfinals of the Australia Cup after scoring 2-0 wins over APIA Leichardt and Gold Coast Knights respectively.
Soccer
Ex-Sydney FC assistant Stanton lands Jets role
The Newcastle Jets have appointed former Sydney FC assistant Rob Stanton as their new A-League Men head coach.
soccer transfers
Marquees and must-haves: Players who should be on the A-Leagues' radar
As the A-League enters the offseason, fans and clubs alike are looking to the transfer market for hope. Joey Lynch takes a look at which local and international stars could make the move Down Under.
Australian A-League Men
Jordan Bos transfer evidence of Australia's improving talent pathways
Australian football's great future challenge will not be producing quality youth, but providing the opportunities they need to succeed.
Sydney FC
Soccer
Sydney FC fans call off A-League finals boycott
Sydney FC's active supporter group have called off their boycott of the club's A-League Men semifinal against Melbourne City.
Australian A-League Men
Sydney claim derby spoils to eliminate Western Sydney
After being forced to batten down the hatches for much of the first half, Sydney FC came back to beat rivals WSW in the elimination final.
Soccer
This is the elimination final the Wanderers wanted
The Wanderers could have hardly planned it better: an elimination final against Sydney FC, and the chance to exorcise nearly a decade of mediocrity.
Soccer
A-League moves to quell fan unrest before finals
With fan boycotts threatening to derail the ALM finals, Danny Townsend has reiterated the APL's commitment to introducing official supporter groups.
Australian A-League Men
Sydney exec prods Victory: We're A-League's best
Sydney FC chief executive Adam Santo fired a barb at Melbourne Victory by claiming his club remains the A-League's biggest brand.
soccer transfers
A-League transfer grades: Which ALM teams improved their Grand Final hopes
The A-League Men's transfer window ended this week. Which squads made the most of it in their push for silverware as the season continues on?
Soccer
Australia begins process of creating second-tier league
Football Australia has formally begun the process of creating a second-tier men's competition with a potential start date in March 2024.
2023-24 A-League Men Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | +18 | 49 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | +13 | 49 |
| Melbourne Victory | 25 | 10 | 11 | 4 | +11 | 41 |
| Sydney FC | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | +6 | 38 |
| Macarthur FC | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | -1 | 38 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 34 |
| Melbourne City FC | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | +10 | 33 |
| Adelaide United | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 29 |
| Brisbane Roar | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | -12 | 29 |
| Newcastle Jets | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | -6 | 27 |
| Western United | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -19 | 23 |
| Perth Glory | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -16 | 22 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference65th
Goals Scored453rd
Assists306th
Goals Conceded395th