MELBOURNE VICTORY

Each week, ESPN's experts will take you through the weekend's action across the A-League Men and the A-League Women to give you the lowdown on whose stocks are up, whose stocks are down, and what has the people talking coming out of the weekend.

The start of the 2026-27 A-League Men and A-League Women seasons is upon us and, while there will be fresh stars and storylines, the biggest challenge will be rebuilding buzz, connection and belief.

Who rises, who falls and who takes the silverware? ESPN breaks down every A-League Men team ahead of a wide-open 2026-27 season.

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?

South Melbourne have become the first non A-League team to win the Australia Cup after beating Melbourne Victory on penalties in an emotion-charged blockbuster final.

South Melbourne have already shattered one glass ceiling. Could their Australia Cup triumph finally crack open promotion and relegation in Australia?

Basking in the glow of winning the Australia Cup, South Melbourne players and coaches can see 'no excuse' as to why their attempts to join the A-League should continue to be denied.

One of Australian football's biggest what-ifs will become a reality in the Australia Cup final on Saturday, with Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne meeting for the very first time.

From New York to Melbourne, new Victory boss Giovanni Savarese sat down with ESPN to discuss football, culture and the pressure to return to the A-League summit.

Juan Mata's playing career with Melbourne Victory has come to an end after the A-League Men side confirmed that the Spaniard would not return for the 2026-27 campaign.