Mike Wise
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ESPN ⚽️ Editor
Sydney, Australia
Sydney, Australia
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New from me;
Wrote this as the introduction for a broader ALW piece. @espnaustralia.bsky.social has been kind enough to run it standalone.
Some words on Rado Vidošić; Australian football richer for having had him and poorer now that he’s departed.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Wrote this as the introduction for a broader ALW piece. @espnaustralia.bsky.social has been kind enough to run it standalone.
Some words on Rado Vidošić; Australian football richer for having had him and poorer now that he’s departed.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Rado Vidošić will leave an indelible mark on Australian football
Rado Vidošić will be remembered not just as a font of footballing wisdom, but also as a kind man, with a warm presence and a sense of care for, and belief, in others.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:09 AM
New from me;
Wrote this as the introduction for a broader ALW piece. @espnaustralia.bsky.social has been kind enough to run it standalone.
Some words on Rado Vidošić; Australian football richer for having had him and poorer now that he’s departed.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Wrote this as the introduction for a broader ALW piece. @espnaustralia.bsky.social has been kind enough to run it standalone.
Some words on Rado Vidošić; Australian football richer for having had him and poorer now that he’s departed.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, whilst confirming more than a dozen formal registers of interest in purchasing the Central Coast Mariners.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, whilst confirming more than a dozen formal registers of interest in purchasing the Central Coast Mariners.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A-League chief reveals high interest in Mariners license
Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out the prospect of a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, while interest to purchase the Mariners builds.
espn.com.au
January 28, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, whilst confirming more than a dozen formal registers of interest in purchasing the Central Coast Mariners.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Newly installed A-League chief Steve Rosich won't rule out a Canberra men's side or Western United in the 2026-27 season, whilst confirming more than a dozen formal registers of interest in purchasing the Central Coast Mariners.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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Another round of dub stocks in the pot
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A-League Women stocks up, stocks down: Phoenix in seventh heaven
The Phoenix put seven past Sydney FC, giving Wellington their best ever win and the Sky Blues their worst ever defeat.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Another round of dub stocks in the pot
www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...
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Ya boi is back on A-Liga Men’s stonks watch this week.
📈 Box Offices
📈 Ice Cold Penalties
📈 Pressure Easing Wins
📉 A Hot Seat At X-Mas
📉 Injuries to Star Men
📉 Knowledge Of Ancient Anatolia
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Ya boi is back on A-Liga Men’s stonks watch this week.
📈 Box Offices
📈 Ice Cold Penalties
📈 Pressure Easing Wins
📉 A Hot Seat At X-Mas
📉 Injuries to Star Men
📉 Knowledge Of Ancient Anatolia
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
A-League Stocks up, stocks down: The Box Office Jets are back!
Mark Milligan has turned the Newcastle Jets into the A-League's must-watch side. Meanwhile, things look like they're turning sour at the Wanderers.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Ya boi is back on A-Liga Men’s stonks watch this week.
📈 Box Offices
📈 Ice Cold Penalties
📈 Pressure Easing Wins
📉 A Hot Seat At X-Mas
📉 Injuries to Star Men
📉 Knowledge Of Ancient Anatolia
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Ya boi is back on A-Liga Men’s stonks watch this week.
📈 Box Offices
📈 Ice Cold Penalties
📈 Pressure Easing Wins
📉 A Hot Seat At X-Mas
📉 Injuries to Star Men
📉 Knowledge Of Ancient Anatolia
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Can Steve Rosich finally fill the A-League's leadership void?
For too long, the A-League has operated without a figurehead; someone to sell the dream. Is new CEO Steve Rosich the person who can help steer football out of the doldrums?
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December 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A piece on the arrival of new A-Liga chief executive Steve Rosich.
On not just the challenges but on being visible and selling the dream.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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Ya boi is back on the Worldwide Leader’s stock watch for the A-Liga Femenino.
📈 Canberra United
📈 Furphy Stonks
📈 Time Zones
📉 Wooden Spoon Watch
📉 Existential Crisis
📉 Goalscoring Droughts
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Ya boi is back on the Worldwide Leader’s stock watch for the A-Liga Femenino.
📈 Canberra United
📈 Furphy Stonks
📈 Time Zones
📉 Wooden Spoon Watch
📉 Existential Crisis
📉 Goalscoring Droughts
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
A-League Women stocks up, stocks down: City's remarkable run ends
The Newcastle Jets impressed against Brisbane Roar, while Melbourne City's 30-game regular season undefeated run came to an end.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
Ya boi is back on the Worldwide Leader’s stock watch for the A-Liga Femenino.
📈 Canberra United
📈 Furphy Stonks
📈 Time Zones
📉 Wooden Spoon Watch
📉 Existential Crisis
📉 Goalscoring Droughts
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Ya boi is back on the Worldwide Leader’s stock watch for the A-Liga Femenino.
📈 Canberra United
📈 Furphy Stonks
📈 Time Zones
📉 Wooden Spoon Watch
📉 Existential Crisis
📉 Goalscoring Droughts
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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On the Socceroos drawing the United States at next year’s World Cup
How it might not the biggest game the Roos have played at a World Cup but could still prove defining for 2026. And how it may be one of the most hyped
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
On the Socceroos drawing the United States at next year’s World Cup
How it might not the biggest game the Roos have played at a World Cup but could still prove defining for 2026. And how it may be one of the most hyped
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Not a 'lay-up': USA clash could be the most hyped in Socceroos history
Australia's game against the United States won't be the biggest World Cup match that the Socceroos have ever played -- but it might be the most hyped.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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On the Socceroos drawing the United States at next year’s World Cup
How it might not the biggest game the Roos have played at a World Cup but could still prove defining for 2026. And how it may be one of the most hyped
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
On the Socceroos drawing the United States at next year’s World Cup
How it might not the biggest game the Roos have played at a World Cup but could still prove defining for 2026. And how it may be one of the most hyped
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Sick Socceroos get a pass, but attacking issues still remain
There's no shame in falling 3-0 to Colombia given the circumstances Tony Popovic's Socceroos found themselves in. The spotlight, however, will only shine brighter over the coming months.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
That doll from Lift Off is going to open the batting for Australia...
The Ashes: what you need to know about the 2025-26 series in Australia
The Ashes: what you need to know about the 2025-26 series in Australia
The 74th Ashes series begins this week. How can cricket lovers follow all the action? Will England be competitive this time? Your questions answered
The first ball will be bowled in Perth on Friday at 10:20am local time, or 1.20pm AEDT in Sydney and Melbourne. In Brisbane, tune in just after midday.
Perth, starting 21 November
Brisbane (day nighter), 4 December
Adelaide, 17 December
Melbourne, 26 December
Sydney, 4 January Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
That doll from Lift Off is going to open the batting for Australia...
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We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
Paying Popa's penance: Why the Socceroos are learning to be patient
New players in the Australian camp tend not to see any game-time under Tony Popovic, in what is fast becoming almost a Socceroos rite of passage.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
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The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Stocks up, stocks down: Hopkins celebrates 200th game in style
Jeff Hopkins 200th game at the helm of an A-League Women's team went according to plan, while there's a familiar feeling of stagnation at the Wanderers.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
There is no graceful way to eat a mango pip.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
There is no graceful way to eat a mango pip.
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It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
From Chelsea and Man Utd, to Japan and Australia: Why Juan Mata can't quit soccer
At 37, Juan Mata has won just about everything you can in the soccer world. So why is he still chasing minutes in the far-flung Australian A-League?
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November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Socceroos Depth Chart: Rowles choice? Australia's left back dilemma
With injury clouds hanging over Jordy Bos, Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano, is Kye Rowles the man to fill-in at left back for the Socceroos? Joey Lynch takes a look at who Tony Popovic should consider ...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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On this day in 1932, the Australian military began the Emu War, a battle against emus that were threatening wheat crops in WA. The soldiers were armed with machine guns. The conflict lasted six weeks.
And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.
And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
On this day in 1932, the Australian military began the Emu War, a battle against emus that were threatening wheat crops in WA. The soldiers were armed with machine guns. The conflict lasted six weeks.
And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.
And the outcome? As listed on Wikipedia: Emu victory.
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Alex Badolato 📈
Max Caputo 📈
Filip Kurto 📈
Perth Glory 📉
Three shots on target across two weeks 📉
The ESPN A-Liga Men’s stock up and stock down is back for week two of the campaign.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Alex Badolato 📈
Max Caputo 📈
Filip Kurto 📈
Perth Glory 📉
Three shots on target across two weeks 📉
The ESPN A-Liga Men’s stock up and stock down is back for week two of the campaign.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Stocks up, stocks down: Australia's latest wonderkid Alex Badolato
Garang Kuol, Nestory Irankunda and now Alex Badolato? Four goals in two games will do that to your A-League stocks...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Alex Badolato 📈
Max Caputo 📈
Filip Kurto 📈
Perth Glory 📉
Three shots on target across two weeks 📉
The ESPN A-Liga Men’s stock up and stock down is back for week two of the campaign.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Alex Badolato 📈
Max Caputo 📈
Filip Kurto 📈
Perth Glory 📉
Three shots on target across two weeks 📉
The ESPN A-Liga Men’s stock up and stock down is back for week two of the campaign.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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Alongside the great @marissalordanic.bsky.social in @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
Viva la Dub. The A-Liga Femenina is back for another year and the Worldwide Leader is here to help you out with a team-by-team breakdown of all eleven sides.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Viva la Dub. The A-Liga Femenina is back for another year and the Worldwide Leader is here to help you out with a team-by-team breakdown of all eleven sides.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
ESPN's must-read A-League Women 2025-26 team-by-team season preview
ESPN has run the rule of all 11 teams in this year's A-League Women to see what the future may bring for your favourite side.
www.espn.com.au
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Alongside the great @marissalordanic.bsky.social in @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
Viva la Dub. The A-Liga Femenina is back for another year and the Worldwide Leader is here to help you out with a team-by-team breakdown of all eleven sides.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Viva la Dub. The A-Liga Femenina is back for another year and the Worldwide Leader is here to help you out with a team-by-team breakdown of all eleven sides.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
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De Jong not impressed by Carvajal's provocation of Lamine Yamal, who was given a hostile welcome by Real Madrid fans on Sunday
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Barça's De Jong slams Carvajal for Yamal 'scene'
Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong criticized Dani Carvajal's provocation of Lamine Yamal at the end of an ill-tempered Clásico, which ended with both sets of players scuffling on the pitch after the game.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
De Jong not impressed by Carvajal's provocation of Lamine Yamal, who was given a hostile welcome by Real Madrid fans on Sunday
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Sunday was always going to be about a response for the #USWNT. It was imperfect, sure, but the Americans went from silos and islands to a more collective, controlling win over Portugal. They also did it while providing another glimpse of the future. They were back to some version of themselves.
Moultrie and Co. get Hayes' team back playing 'the USA way'
For a team that prides itself on playing "the USA way," Sunday's 3-1 win over Portugal was a good response to Thursday's shock loss.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Sunday was always going to be about a response for the #USWNT. It was imperfect, sure, but the Americans went from silos and islands to a more collective, controlling win over Portugal. They also did it while providing another glimpse of the future. They were back to some version of themselves.
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Observations from Montréal and Denver on the Sokkahroos' preparations for the FIFA World Cup - with words from Paul Okon and Hayden Foxe on squad selection and some of the logic behind it.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Observations from Montréal and Denver on the Sokkahroos' preparations for the FIFA World Cup - with words from Paul Okon and Hayden Foxe on squad selection and some of the logic behind it.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Road to World Cup 2026: What the Socceroos learned in North America
A win, a loss, and a massive amount of intelligence gathered. Joey Lynch has the inside word on what impact the October window had on the Socceroos' World Cup plans.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Observations from Montréal and Denver on the Sokkahroos' preparations for the FIFA World Cup - with words from Paul Okon and Hayden Foxe on squad selection and some of the logic behind it.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Observations from Montréal and Denver on the Sokkahroos' preparations for the FIFA World Cup - with words from Paul Okon and Hayden Foxe on squad selection and some of the logic behind it.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
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Rashford's been Barça's only ever-present forward this year & leads team in goal contributions. A look at how he's settling in ahead of big games v Olympiacos & Madrid, where he's improved & where Flick, the driving force behind his signing, wants more from him
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How Man United's Rashford has revitalized his career at Barcelona
At 27, Marcus Rashford should be entering his prime. And while that appeared unlikely 12 months ago, his move to Barça has seemingly reinvigorated his career.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Rashford's been Barça's only ever-present forward this year & leads team in goal contributions. A look at how he's settling in ahead of big games v Olympiacos & Madrid, where he's improved & where Flick, the driving force behind his signing, wants more from him
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Week one of the A-Liga Hombres is in the books and, new in 2025-26, that means week one of the Worldwide Leader's 📈Stocks Up📈 and 📉Stocks Down📉 watch is also in - looking at the highs and lows of all twelve teams across the week.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Week one of the A-Liga Hombres is in the books and, new in 2025-26, that means week one of the Worldwide Leader's 📈Stocks Up📈 and 📉Stocks Down📉 watch is also in - looking at the highs and lows of all twelve teams across the week.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Stocks up, stocks down: Mariners start the season with a thriller
Sunday's F3 Derby produced one of the most stunning finishes in A-League history, while Ufuk Talay could already be in a bit of strife. Here's what you might have missed over the opening weekend.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Week one of the A-Liga Hombres is in the books and, new in 2025-26, that means week one of the Worldwide Leader's 📈Stocks Up📈 and 📉Stocks Down📉 watch is also in - looking at the highs and lows of all twelve teams across the week.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Week one of the A-Liga Hombres is in the books and, new in 2025-26, that means week one of the Worldwide Leader's 📈Stocks Up📈 and 📉Stocks Down📉 watch is also in - looking at the highs and lows of all twelve teams across the week.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .