Western Sydney Wanderers

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?

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso admits his team has a lot to do ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Chelsea began their preseason campaign with a 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Xabi Alonso's first game since taking charge as manager.

Chelsea get their preseason campaign underway after travelling to take on the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Sydney FC will need to ramp up their hunt for a striker after Spaniard Víctor Campuzano suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament that could rule him out for the A-League Men season.

Mathew Leckie has shrugged off his World Cup injury heartbreak to extend his career at Melbourne City, while WSW has sealed Nicolas Milanovic's return.

Joey Lynch and Adam Sheldon run the rule over every eliminated A-League side; deciding which clubs made the grade, who needs to better, and what team is failing.

Ufuk Talay will become the first manager to coach both of Sydney's A-League Men clubs after he ended months of speculation and agreed to terms with Western Sydney Wanderers.