Japan's Hayashi signs for Chicago Stars

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Japan's Hayashi signs for Chicago Stars

Chicago: Japan's Manaka Hayashi has signed for American side Chicago Stars.

The Japan U20 women's captain has penned a three-year deal with the National Women's Soccer League outfit.

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Washington: Australia central defender Kye Rowles has joined DC United from Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian, the Major League Soccer outfit said on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old, who has played 24 times for the Socceroos, has signed a two-year contract with the Washington DC-based club with the option of a further year.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD4

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Preview: MD4

Kuala Lumpur: Opportunity to seal early qualification will be the focus when the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers continue on Friday.

The penultimate round of matches also presents the chance for teams to stay in hunt for one of the nine Finals’ spots on offer.

Surgery to rule striker Wu Lei out of crucial matches

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Surgery to rule striker Wu Lei out of crucial matches

Shanghai: Shanghai Port striker Wu Lei is set to miss his club’s two remaining league phase fixtures in the AFC Champions League Elite and China PR’s crucial AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 matches in March after deciding to undergo knee surgery.

The 33-year-old former Espanyol forward, who scored 32 times to lead Shanghai Port to the 2024 Chinese Super League title, told Chinese media he was discussing plans to operate on his right knee ahead of the new campaign.

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq

Nonthaburi: Thailand stayed perfect after handing Iraq a 7-1 defeat in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group A match on Wednesday.

The later game will see Thailand facing Iraq.

Qualifiers - Group B: Hong Kong, China 5-0 India; Indonesia 11-3 Kyrgyz Republic

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Hong Kong, China 5-0 India; Indonesia 11-3 Kyrgyz Republic

Yogyakarta: Hong Kong, China and Indonesia produced sparkling displays to defeat India and Kyrgyz Republic respectively in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group B openers on Wednesday.

Hong Kong cruised to an emphatic 5-0 win over India while Indonesia saw off the challenge of a spirited Kyrgyz Republic 11-3.

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 0-2 Philippines; Uzbekistan 5-0 Kuwait

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group C: Turkmenistan 0-2 Philippines; Uzbekistan 5-0 Kuwait

Tashkent: The Philippines edged closer to a place in the Finals after defeating Turkmenistan 2-0 in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group C fixture on Wednesday.

Uzbekistan bounced back from their opening day draw against the Philippines to hit five  unanswered goals against Kuwait.

Qualifiers - Group D: Chinese Taipei 18-0 Macau; Vietnam 5-1 Myanmar

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Chinese Taipei 18-0 Macau; Vietnam 5-1 Myanmar

Yangon: Chinese Taipei and Vietnam impressed as they began their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group D campaign with victories against Macau and Myanmar respectively on Wednesday.

Chinese Taipei cruised to an 18-0 win against Macau while Vietnam defeated Myanmar 5-1.

Cryzan takes #ACLElite MD3 (East) best goal honour

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Cryzan takes #ACLElite MD3 (East) best goal honour

Kuala Lumpur: Cryzan's effort for Shandong Taishan FC against Yokohama F. Marinos has been voted as the best goal of Matchday Three (East) of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

The Brazilian forward received almost 55 percent of the votes to finish ahead of his four challengers to advance to the semi-finals.

Feast your eyes on the five goals that were nominated for Matchday Three of the East Zone and check out the results at the bottom.

Voting for Matchday Four of the West Zone kicks off on Friday.

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Popovic not ruling out unexpected call-ups for Socceroos

Sydney: Australia head coach Tony Popovic has not ruled out making further unexpected additions to his Socceroos squad when the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 resume in March as the nation continues the chase for automatic qualification for the FIFA World Cup.

The Australians are currently second in Group C in the quest for a place at the 2026 finals in North America on seven points with four matches remaining in the third phase of the Qualifiers, holding a one-point advantage over the chasing pack after six matches.