Jamie Maclaren struck in the 86th minute to condemn the Phoenix to defeat against the Brisbane Roar in Cairns tonight.

The problem with setting high standards is that it's both surprising and disappointing when they're not met.

A determined defensive rearguard has not been enough for the Wellington Phoenix to hold off the Western Sydney Wanderers tonight.

Australian football supremo Frank Lowy says Wellington Phoenix need a rebrand to keep their A-League tenure intact.

The Wellington Phoenix conceded a 76th-minute equaliser to draw with the Central Coast Mariners tonight.

Vince Lia's first goal in more than four season saw the Wellington Phoenix pip Perth at the death.

Losing the league's top player would be a blow for any club but Ernie Merrick reckons he's about to kick off the new season with his best Phoenix squad.

Melbourne Victory won't be afraid to reach for the stars as they prepare to kick off their A-League title defence.

He's swapped the EPL for the A-League but Thomas Sorensen isn't a walk-up start for Melbourne City's goalkeeping role.

Scottish giants Dundee United have confirmed club chairman Stephen Thompson has been in talks with the Newcastle Jets after the A-League club had its licence revoked.

Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC 3-0 in Sunday’s A-League grand final.

The rivalry between the navy blue of Melbourne Victory and the sky blue of Sydney FC is set to reignite in tomorrow's A-League grand final.

Wellington Phoenix striker Nathan Burns took out the A-League Player of the Year award on Monday night.

Daniel Richardson runs the rule over the Wellington Phoenix ahead of their playoff against Melbourne City in Wellington tomorrow night.

Ernie Merrick is embracing the high-stakes nature of tomorrow's A-League football regular season finale against Sydney FC in Wellington.

Two late goals from Kenny Cunningham saw the Phoenix overturn a 2-0 halftime deficit and claim all three points against the Central Coast Mariners.