Wellington Phoenix FC

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From throwback classics to bold new designs, ESPN ranks every A-League club's kit for 2026-27. Which set of jerseys takes the crown?

The FIFA World Cup's least-known played was New Zealand defender Tim Payne. That was until an Argentine social media personality sought to change that.

Joey Lynch and Adam Sheldon run the rule over every eliminated A-League side; deciding which clubs made the grade, who needs to better, and what team is failing.

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.

Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Josh Oluwayemi, had an afternoon to forget on Saturday when his comical error in goal began a disastrous chain of events.

Giancarlo Italiano has fallen on his sword, resigning as Wellington Phoenix coach in the immediate aftermath of his side's 5-0 New Zealand derby humiliation at the hands of Auckland FC.

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.