Goals from Mitch Cooper, Sami Tesfagabr and Bobby Russell secured a 3-1 win for Gold Coast United over Perth Glory in an entertaining National Youth League encounter on Saturday.

Central Coast Mariners goalkeeper Mat Ryan is the fourth nominee for the 2011-2012 NAB Young Footballer of the Year award.

Australia legend Ray Richards has defended the members of the 1997 Socceroos over the actions they took to ensure greater pay and improved employment conditions.

A Michelle Heyman double helped Canberra United to its maiden W-League crown in an action-packed 3-2 win over Brisbane Roar.

Brisbane Roar is hoping the emotion of its semi-final win carries over to the W-League championship decider against Canberra United.

Tickets for the W-League 2012 Grand Final are close to sold out with only 20 general admission tickets left on public sale.

Australia midfield star Sally Shipard said women's football was reaping the benefit of a subtle public relations exercise that has sparked a surge of interest within the national media.

Gosford will host an AFC Asian qualifier for the London 2012 Olympics when Australia plays Iraq on14 March, Minister for Central Coast Chris Hartcher said.

Qantas Futsalroos Head Coach Steven Knight has named a 24-man train-on squad in preparation for the AFC Futsal Championship 2012 to be held in Thailand.

Qantas Futsalroos Head Coach Steven Knight has named a 24-man train-on squad in preparation for the AFC Futsal Championship 2012 to be held in Thailand.

Melbourne Victory has won the race to snare exciting teenager Julius Davies amid hot competition from a clutch of other clubs.

Melbourne Victory has won the race to snare exciting teenager Julius Davies amid hot competition from a clutch of other clubs.

Brisbane will play Canberra in next week's W-League grand final after Brisbane beat Sydney on penalties in a dramatic semi-final.

Brisbane will play Canberra in next week's W-League grand final after Brisbane beat Sydney on penalties in a dramatic semi-final.

Canberra United remains on track for its maiden W-League crown after seeing off a resilient Melbourne Victory with a hard-fought 1-0 win to advance through to next Saturday's grand final.

Canberra United remains on track for its maiden W-League crown after seeing off a resilient Melbourne Victory with a hard-fought 1-0 win to advance through to next Saturday's grand final.

Gold Coast United's National Youth League team has closed the gap between itself and Sydney FC following a 2-1 win at WIN Jubilee Oval.

Gold Coast United's National Youth League team has closed the gap between itself and Sydney FC following a 2-1 win at WIN Jubilee Oval.

Canberra United midfielder Sally Shipard says her side can't bank on past form when it hosts Melbourne Victory in a W-League semi-final.

Canberra United midfielder Sally Shipard says her side can't bank on past form when it hosts Melbourne Victory in a W-League semi-final.