# a league (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover a league. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sekine smashes Sydney FC into semis](https://texismith.com/2026/08/19/sekine-smashes-sydney-fc-into-semis/) _2026-08-18 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ SD Raiders 0 Sydney FC 1 A superb strike from silky Japanese import Takahiro Sekine guided Sydney FC past the stumbling block of NPL side SD Raiders at Fairfield Showground on Wednesday night. On a perfect winter’s night for football, the home team kept themselves in the game until the bitter end, but coudn’t find Continue reading "Sekine smashes Sydney FC into semis" ## [All stars get the Blues](https://texismith.com/2026/08/13/all-stars-get-the-blues/) _2026-08-12 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ Chelsea 3 A-League All Stars 0 The A-League All Stars were swept aside by a silky Chelsea women’s team on Wednesday night as the Sydney Cup concluded in a low-key manner at Allianz Stadium. Two goals in the first ten minutes from Sandy Baltimore and Sjoeke Nüsken had the Blues in the driving seat early Continue reading "All stars get the Blues" ## ["A perfect time" - Why Awer Mabil is back in the A-League Men](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/a-perfect-time-why-awer-mabil-is) _2026-08-12 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ After a decade in Europe, Awer Mabil felt the time was right to return to the A-League Men with Melbourne City. And the Socceroo attacker is clear he's coming home to make an impact on- and off-field. ## [Yee haw – FIFA World Cup 2026](https://texismith.com/2026/07/31/yee-haw-fifa-world-cup-2026/) _2026-07-31 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ I told myself I wouldn’t write an account of our 2026 World Cup trip to North America, but here we are. When I’m in my 80s I’ll be able to look back at the cool things I did in my life, and this was definitely one of them. I wrote a book about my last Continue reading "Yee haw – FIFA World Cup 2026" ## [Rusty Spurs edge Hiro’s Sydney](https://texismith.com/2026/07/30/rusty-spurs-edge-hiros-sydney/) _2026-07-30 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ Tottenham Hostpurs 1 Sydney FC 1 (4-2 on penalties) Sydney FC followed up their Australia Cup victory in Western Australia last week with a spirited performance against London’s finest at Allianz Stadium on Wednesday night in the Sydney Super Cup. Under heavy pressure and trailing at the break thanks to an immaculate free kick from Continue reading "Rusty Spurs edge Hiro’s Sydney" ## [Chats with Trewin, City's "production line" key in luring MacNicol to Victoria](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/chats-with-trewin-citys-production) _2026-07-25 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ Quinn MacNicol says a chance to jump onto Melbourne City’s “production line” was key in his move from Brisbane Roar, as were chats with World Cup Socceroo and one-time Roar to City nomad Kai Trewin. ## [How did the Socceroos' 2026 World Cup performance rate historically?](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/how-did-the-socceroos-2026-world-cup-performance-rate-historically) _2026-07-24 · Ben Horvath · Front Page Football_ Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 World Cup, what are your thoughts and feelings regarding the Socceroos' performance? Were you stunned, disappointed, satisfied, or heartbroken? FPF contributor and generational Socceroos super fan Ben Horvath shares his assessment of how the campaign rated historically. ## ["We want to be part of the big games" - APIA Leichhardt fired up for title race](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/apia-leichhardt-fired-up-ahead-of-npl-title-race) _2026-07-24 · Jose Campo · Front Page Football_ With six rounds remaining in NPL NSW and the upcoming Australia Cup, Franco Parisi speaks to FPF about APIA's goals towards the end of the season. ## [South Australia anticipates a captivating Australia Cup Round of 32](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/south-australia-anticipates-a-captivating-history-packed-australia-cup-round-of-32) _2026-07-10 · Antonis Pagonis · Front Page Football_ Australia Cup Round of 32 draws are always a peculiar clash of hopes, expectations, and excitement. Adelaide United, Cumberland United, and FK Beograd have all received significant matchups for unique reasons, piquing the interest of the South Australian football community. ## [FPF's NPL NSW mid-season review](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/npl-nsw-mid-season-review) _2026-07-10 · Jose Campo · Front Page Football_ The 2026 NPL NSW season is coming to a close with eight more rounds remaining to decide the premiership winner. FPF reviews the biggest stories from this season and what they may tell us about the end of the season. ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8YIX9WWvnCf7) _2026-07-10 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Missed opportunity as Socceroos crash out](https://texismith.com/2026/07/05/missed-opportunity-as-socceroos-crash-out/) _2026-07-05 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ Australia 1 Egypt 1 (2-4 penalties) Australian football missed a once-in-a-generation chance on Friday, falling once more at the first knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a penalty shoot-out against a wily Egypt team in Dallas. Emam Ashour headed the Pharaohs into an early lead and there was scope for more damage Continue reading "Missed opportunity as Socceroos crash out" ## [It had to be you. Haaland the difference.](https://texismith.com/2026/07/01/it-had-to-be-you-haaland-the-difference/) _2026-07-01 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ Cote d’Ivoire 1 Norway 2 Norway survived a fantastic open second half in Dallas to advance to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, shutting out Cote d’Ivoire thanks to Orjan Nyland’s incredible last-minute save. Leading at half time through a thrilling finish by Antonio Nusa, Norway’s stranglehold on the game was weakened Continue reading "It had to be you. Haaland the difference." ## [The round of 32 experience : late joy](https://texismith.com/2026/06/29/the-round-of-32-experience-late-joy/) _2026-06-29 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ South Africa 0 Canada 1 Stephen Eustaquio fired Canada into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a goal in added time to break a tense and unimpressive deadlock in Los Angeles. The incredible SoFi Stadium hosted the first ever Round of 32 World Cup match, a standalone game that was definitely Continue reading "The round of 32 experience : late joy" ## [Popa’s progress : the grind is real](https://texismith.com/2026/06/26/popas-progress-the-grind-is-real/) _2026-06-26 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ Paraguay 0 Australia 0 Australia marched into the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup with a battling draw in Santa Clara confirming second spot in Group D and an exciting trip to Dallas. A game of few chances but plenty of action gave the capacity crowd marvellous theatre, but once both teams had traded Continue reading "Popa’s progress : the grind is real" ## [Popovic and Socceroos Dare to Dream at World Cup](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/popovic-and-socceroos-dare-to-dream-at-world-cup) _2026-06-26 · Caydn Foley · Front Page Football_ If Tony Popovic truly believes that one day the Socceroos can win a World Cup, he needs to put his money where his mouth is at the selection table, according to Caydn Foley. ## [Popa’s Juneteenth nightmare ends in limp defeat](https://texismith.com/2026/06/20/popas-juneteenth-nightmare-ends-in-limp-defeat/) _2026-06-20 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ USA 2 Australia 0 Master tactician Tony Popovic was left contemplating his selections as the USA romped to a two-goal half-time lead against a hesitant Socceroos team, and there was no magical antidote to the first-half malaise as his misfiring side stumbled to defeat in the Seattle sun. A stupid own goal by Cam Burgess Continue reading "Popa’s Juneteenth nightmare ends in limp defeat" ## [A seminal moment in Canadian soccer history](https://texismith.com/2026/06/19/a-seminal-moment-in-canadian-soccer-history/) _2026-06-19 · texismith · The home of best-selling football fiction from Australia_ Canada 6 Qatar 0 Vancouver’s unbelievable FIFA summer continued on Thursday with the host nation Canada welcoming previous hosts Qatar to BC Place for a crucial second pool game. The home team were already two goals up through Cyle Larin and Jonathan David when Homam Ahmed was sent off, ending the game as a contest; Continue reading "A seminal moment in Canadian soccer history" ## [Alex Fiechtner: Goals, glory, and a dream reborn](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/alex-fiechtner-goals-glory-and-a-dream-reborn) _2026-06-15 · Adam Cattell · Front Page Football_ Thirty-four goals and counting. A dream reborn. Lions FC striker Alex Fiechtner is enjoying the form of his life and rediscovering ambitions he once thought had disappeared. Read our exclusive feature on one of NPL Queensland's hottest properties. ## [The life and death of Richmond Soccer Club](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/the-life-and-death-of-richmond-soccer-club) _2026-06-12 · Declan Mythen · Front Page Football_ Richmond Soccer Club were a staple of Victorian football for over six decades, and yet their demise came so quickly. Declan Mythen dives into the trials and tribulations that led to the heartbreaking collapse of a Victorian sporting institution. ## [City pays tribute to Rado Vidosic after breakthrough title](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/city-pays-tribute-to-rado-vidosic) _2026-05-16 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ After breaking through for a first A-League Women title since he was in charge, Melbourne City players have paid tribute to their late former coach Rado Vidošić. ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yHooj4ykinXy) _2026-05-16 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Priestman - Pain of grand final to spur Phoenix onwards](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/priestman-pain-of-grand-final-to) _2026-05-16 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ Bev Priestman insists that the pain from Wellington Phoenix’s ALW grand final defeat to Melbourne City will help spur her group onto better things in the years ahead. ## [Holly Mac, City claim breakthrough A-League Women title](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/holly-mac-city-claim-breakthrough) _2026-05-16 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ Melbourne City finally has their first post-Galácticos A-League Women title. And they've got their talisman, their poster-child of their new era, Holly McNamara, to thank for sparking it. ## [Phoenix ready to lay it all on line against jet-setting City](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/phoenix-ready-to-leave-it-all-on) _2026-05-15 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ With Melbourne City flying to Suwon all of 12 hours after Saturday's ALW grand final, Wellington Phoenix boss Bev Priestman says her side needs to "leave everything out there" in Saturday's decider. ## [Shelby McMahon, a prodigy for the big occasions](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/shelby-mcmahon-a-prodigy-for-the) _2026-05-14 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ As Melbourne City chase history in Saturday's ALW grand final, one of their keys may also represent Aussie football's future. But Shelby McMahon has already proven she's ready for the big stage. ## [City move one step closer to history after vanquishing ALW semifinal demons](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/city-move-one-step-closer-to-history) _2026-05-09 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ Just three games stand between Melbourne City and a historic treble after the three-time defending premiers defeated Melbourne Victory to move into another A-League Women grand final. ## [Diles adamant he's right man for Victory, hopes Mata returns alongside him](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/diles-adamant-hes-right-man-for-victory) _2026-05-02 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ Off-contract following his side’s elimination final defeat Arthur Diles believes he is “definitely” the right coach to lead Melbourne Victory forward – a future he hopes Juan Mata will be a part of. ## [Melbourne Derby, Big Blue to rock AAMI Park on bumper Saturday](https://www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/melbourne-derby-big-blue-to-rock) _2026-05-01 · Joseph Lynch · JDL Media_ Between an ALW Melbourne Derby semifinal and an ALM Big Blue elimination final, Saturday’s spectacle at AAMI Park could be one of the A-League’s biggest in years - especially for Melbourne Victory. ## [FPF's NPL SA 2026 preview](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/npl-sa-2026-preview) _2026-02-25 · Antonis Pagonis · Front Page Football_ As the 2026 NPL SA season kicks off, Front Page Football previews where every team stands as they embark on the new campaign. ## [NPL NSW 2026: Round 1 & 2 review, Round 3 preview](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/npl-nsw-round-1-2-review-slam) _2026-02-18 · Jose Campo · Front Page Football_ Jose Campo gives insight into the season-opening rounds of the 2026 NPL NSW season, and what to watch for in Round 3. ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fMJbRmOa0QDQ) _2026-02-18 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## ["We've got the best of both worlds here" - The perfect metaphor for Australian football](https://www.frontpagefootball.net/post/we-ve-got-the-best-of-both-worlds-here-the-perfect-metaphor-for-australian-football) _2025-12-21 · Ben Horvath · Front Page Football_ Iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil's song 'Best of Both Worlds' is the perfect metaphor for the current wave of hope and aspiration among the more optimistic sectors of the Australian football community, Ben Horvath writes.