Melbourne Victory

Heidelberg United's dreams of playing in Asia have been dashed after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) determined the semi-professional outfit to be ineligible to receive a slot to play in the Asian Champions League Two (ACL2).

Melbourne Victory have sacked coach Arthur Diles following their A-League Men elimination final exit.

For the first time since 2019, no Victorian team will take part in the A-League Men Grand Final. So what now for Melbourne Victory and City?

If captain Roderick Miranda has his way, Melbourne Victory will give Juan Mata whatever he wants to ensure the Spanish maestro plays on at the club.

Juan Mata is in a race against the clock to play in Melbourne Victory's A-League Men finals campaign after undergoing surgery on his arm.

A masterclass from Juan Mata highlighted the A-League weekend, while a keeper howler spelt the end of Giancarlo Italiano's time at the Nix.

Newcastle's stunning A-League success may have left Football Australia in a bind, while Sydney FC's visa spots continue to be wasted. That and more in this week's A-League Stocks.

Signing a Socceroos star gunning for a place at the World Cup? That's sound business from Macarthur, according to Joey Lynch. So how did all the A-League clubs fare in January?

Clayton Taylor's stocks soared with a fine hat trick for the Jets, but it's Michael Valkanis' post-game outburst that has the Roar in the firing line.

Sydney FC let their football do the talking on Saturday, dishing out a 4-1 humbling to crosstown rivals the Western Sydney Wanderers.