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It was an ugly, dogged struggle, but within that fight Sydney FC showed why they've become the A-League Women's greatest team.

Mackenzie Hawkesby left Sydney FC last July, returned in December and five months later was the player of the match in their A-League Women grand final triumph.

Ipswich needed a point to confirm promotion going to the final day of the season as it became the first club since Southampton in 2012 to gain back-to-back promotions from third-tier League One to the Premier League. 

Sydney FC have weathered a Melbourne City storm to snatch a 1-0 win and defend their championship title in the A-League Women.

Desperate Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem have turned to crowdfunding in a bid to retain the club's licence to play in next season's second tier and raised over one million euros by Friday.

Perth Glory A-League Women's captain Natasha Rigby cites financial insecurity and instability as having played a large role in her decision to retire from the game aged just 31.

Tottenham's Australian coach Ange Postecoglou looks furious at times in the dugout as his side's push for the Premier League's top-four takes a major hit.

Young gun Amy Sayer is the latest Matildas player who will be sidelined for the upcoming Olympics after she was helped off the pitch with a ruptured ACL while playing for her club side.

Mark Jackson wants Central Coast Mariners' A-League Men premier's plate victory to be the start of a trophy-laden month for the club after wrapping up top spot.

FIFA threatens the country with suspension amid accusations of money laundering and "undue influence by third parties" within its federation.