Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers

7th in Australian A-League Men
A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Mariners start the season with a thriller A-League Men 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.

Another A-League season begins amid feelings of existential dread Another A-League season begins amid feelings of existential dread

Hope fuels football around the world. So why, on the cusp of the 2025-26 A-League Men season, does feel in such short supply?

Collection Collection

A-League 2025-26 kit ranking: Australia's best and worst jerseys A-League 2025-26 kit ranking: Australia's best and worst jerseys

With the 2025-26 A-League season set to begin, ESPN has run the rule over the best (and worst) kits in Australia's top flight.

A-League Men 2025-26 season preview: Key players, storylines A-League Men 2025-26 season preview: Key players, storylines

Silverware or bust? Which player is on the cusp of the Socceroos' World Cup squad? Who is primed to be sacked? Here's all you need to know about each team ahead of Friday's A-League start.

More minutes? Why Melbourne Victory took a punt on Juan Mata More minutes? Why Melbourne Victory took a punt on Juan Mata

Juan Mata barely featured for the Wanderers last season. So why have Melbourne Victory snapped up the 37-year-old World Cup winner?

Juan Mata joins Melbourne Victory from Western Sydney Wanderers Juan Mata joins Melbourne Victory from Western Sydney Wanderers

Former Spain, Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata has joined Melbourne Victory for his second stint in the A-League Men after departing the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Juan Mata open to owning A-League club Juan Mata open to owning A-League club

Juan Mata remains keen on extending his time in the A-League Men and has hinted he is open to investing in an Australian club.

Grading the A-League's big January transfer window moves Grading the A-League's big January transfer window moves

After a busy month, ESPN's Joey Lynch has run the rule over some of the most notable incomings and outgoings in the Australian top flight.

Ex-Manchester United star Juan Mata buys stake in San Diego FC Ex-Manchester United star Juan Mata buys stake in San Diego FC

Former Spain international and World Cup winner Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of MLS expansion side San Diego FC, the club announced on Wednesday.

The A-League has struck the right chord; now let the clubs play The A-League has struck the right chord; now let the clubs play

On the eve of its 20th season, Joey Lynch takes a look at why the A-League is so loved, and what the competition needs to do to thrive.

A-League Men Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Central Coast Mar.. 1 +1 3
2 Adelaide United 1 +1 3
3 Brisbane Roar 1 +1 3
4 Wellington Phoeni.. 1 0 1
5 Perth Glory 1 0 1
6 Melbourne City FC 1 0 1
7 Western Sydney Wa.. 1 0 1
8 Melbourne Victory 1 0 1
9 Auckland FC 1 0 1
10 Newcastle Jets 1 -1 0
11 Sydney FC 1 -1 0
12 Macarthur FC 1 -1 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Kosta Barbarou.. 1 1 0
20 Lawrence Thoma.. 0 1 0
3 Alex Gersbach 0 1 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
26 Brandon Borrel.. 1 1 0
20 Lawrence Thoma.. 0 1 0
3 Alex Gersbach 0 1 0