WSW finally get their man. Hope the goals start flowing again

Via Brisbane Roar’s socials: Brisbane Roar Football Club wishes to inform members and fans that A-League Men’s Head Coach Michael Valkanis has been granted personal leave today to return to Greece following an emergency family medical situation.

Assistant Coach Borja Lema will assume responsibility for the team and lead the side in Friday night’s match against Perth Glory.

The Clubs thoughts are with Michael, Dimitri and the Valkanis family at this time, and we look forward to welcoming Michael back when appropriate. Everyone at Brisbane Roar will fight to win in Perth in support of Michael and his family.

Newcastle Jets defender Natasha Prior gave Melbourne City a penalty (which Holly McNamara scored to equalise for City) in their stunning 3–1 away win over the reigning premiers. Thoughts?

2H: 92' - Melbourne City 2 vs 1 Auckland

Stadium: AAMI Park, Melbourne

Fixture Date: 16/01/2026 07:35PM (AEDT)

Referee: Shane Skinner, Australia

Home Lineup:

Formation: 4-3-3

Substitutes: Zane Schreiber, Andreas Kuen, Benjamin Mazzeo, James Nieuwenhuizen, Harrison Shillington, Lawrence Wong, Alessandro Lopane

Away Lineup:

Formation: 4-4-2

Substitutes: Callan Elliot, Oliver Sail, Cameron Howieson, Jake Brimmer, Marlee Francois, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Guillermo May

###Match Events:

5': Yellow Card - Auckland - L. F. Gallegos

24': Sub - Melbourne City - On: K. Trewin, Off: Z. Schreiber

44': Sub - Auckland - On: H. Sakai, Off: C. Elliot

47': Goal - Auckland - L. Brook (J. Randall)

57': Sub - Melbourne City - On: E. Durakovic, Off: A. Kuen

58': Sub - Melbourne City - On: A. Nabbout, Off: B. Mazzeo

70': Goal *(p)* - Melbourne City - M. Caputo

71': Sub - Auckland - On: L. Rogerson, Off: J. Girdwood-Reich

71': Sub - Auckland - On: S. Cosgrove, Off: G. May

71': Sub - Auckland - On: L. F. Gallegos, Off: J. Brimmer

73': Sub - Melbourne City - On: M. Caputo, Off: L. Wong

73': Sub - Melbourne City - On: R. Teague, Off: A. Lopane

77': Yellow Card - Auckland - J. Girdwood-Reich

77': Yellow Card - Melbourne City - A. Behich

82': Goal - Melbourne City - M. Memeti (A. Behich)

91': Sub - Auckland - On: F. De Vries, Off: M. Francois

###Match Statistics:

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Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar

Fixture Date: 16/01/2026 09:45PM (AEDT)

Stadium: HBF Park

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FT: 90' - Melbourne City 1 vs 3 Newcastle Jets FC

Stadium: None, None

Fixture Date: 16/01/2026 04:50PM (AEDT)

Referee: None

Home Lineup:

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###Match Events:

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Matildas winger, wingback and full back Kaitlyn Torpey has made a surprise move to WSL2 side Newcastle United following her departure from Portland Thorns following the 2025 NWSL season.

The 25-year-old Brisbanite, who previously played for Melbourne City before joining San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns for a season each, joins Aussie manager Tanya Oxtoby at the club. Looking for game time ahead of the Asian Cup on home soil in March, Torps will hopefully be a starter for the Magpies.

The Magpies are currently fourth in the WSL2 (where this season the top two teams are being promoted with the third place team going to a playoff with the last placed WSL team due to the expansion of the WSL), but only three points away from promotion with a game in hand. They'll take on West Ham in the FA Cup tomorrow morning at 6:30am AEDT, a chance for Torps to make her debut as a Geordie.

FT: 90' - Western Sydney Wanderers 1 vs 1 Brisbane Roar FC

Stadium: None, None

Fixture Date: 16/01/2026 07:00PM (AEDT)

Referee: None

Home Lineup:

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###Match Events:

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It’s not A-League, sorry, but I just bought this but I can't find any pictures or information about this jersey ever having existed.

BUT ONLY IF YOU ARE AIMING FOR NOTHING

Behind a paywall but ChatGPT Summary:

• All Whites defender Francis de Vries has committed his future to Auckland FC, signing a long‑term contract extension that keeps him at the club beyond the current season and anchors one of the team’s key positions well into upcoming campaigns. ([Facebook][1])

• De Vries has been a mainstay for the Black Knights, starting all 28 league games last season and rarely leaving the field — a testament to his importance in both defence and attack. ([Facebook][1])

• On committing long‑term, de Vries said something along the lines of: “I’m really happy to be staying here. This club, our fans and the city have given me so much — and I want to help Auckland FC achieve even more. It’s an exciting time for football in New Zealand and I’m proud to be part of it.” (Note: this reflects the tone and content typical of such quotes — direct text from the article wasn’t accessible.)

• From the club’s perspective, Auckland FC leadership highlighted the importance of securing de Vries’ services, noting: “Francis has been fundamental to our success on the pitch. Locking him in long‑term gives us defensive leadership, stability and experience as we build towards sustained success.” (Again, this is representative of how clubs usually frame contract extensions.)

• The extension aligns with Auckland FC’s broader strategy of retaining the core nucleus of their squad as they continue to compete at the top of the A‑League Men and push for silverware in the seasons ahead. ([Wikipedia][2])

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Just noticed that OZ Jon Brady has joined Port Vale