Qualifiers - Group B: Indonesia finish top in style

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group B: Indonesia finish top in style

Yogyakarta: Indonesia topped Group B of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers with a perfect record after defeating Hong Kong, China 5-0 on Sunday.

Kyrgyz Republic, meanwhile, concluded their campaign with a last gasp 4-3 win against India.

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Qualifiers - Group D: Vietnam fight back to pip Chinese Taipei

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Qualifiers - Group D: Vietnam fight back to pip Chinese Taipei

Yangon: Vietnam came from behind to hold Chinese Taipei to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers Group D match at the MFF Futsal Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

The stalemate meant Vietnam topped the group ahead of Chinese Taipei on goal difference with both teams completing their respective campaigns with seven points.

#ACLElite - Vote for your best goal of MD4 (East)

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Vote for your best goal of MD4 (East)

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (East) saw a glut of fantastic goals as the 12 teams worked hard to boost their knockout stage hopes.

From fluid team play to glorious strikes, here are five of the best for you - the fans - to choose your favourite.

#ACLElite - Al Wasl's Perez tops MD4 (West) best goal poll

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Wasl's Perez tops MD4 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Alexis Perez topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 4 best goals poll with 41 percent of the votes.

Perez's strike for UAE's Al Wasl Club against Al Sadd SC of Qatar takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 4 with polling to start on Sunday.

Japan great Yoshida extends LA Galaxy stay

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Japan great Yoshida extends LA Galaxy stay

Los Angeles: Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida has signed a two-year contract extension with LA Galaxy, the American club confirmed on Saturday.

Yoshida, who played all but 24 minutes of the Galaxy's 2024 regular-season matches, joined the Major League Soccer side late in the 2023 campaign and captained them to the MLS Cup in December.

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.

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.

#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.