The race for the Premiers’ Plate and top two spots is very much alive with four contenders, each with a strong chance.

Fans turned out in the thousands to watch Arsenal take on A-League champion Sydney FC.

Greek Australian Sofia Sakalis, 15, is the first female soccer player to take out the annual grant.

The player’s breakout season with Western Sydney may have led to selection for the AFC but the classy defender is focused on the ultimate goal.

Could South’s Lazarus-style comeback in the FFA Cup prove even more noteworthy than their unveiling of Roberto Carlos as their A-League coach?

The main man in the PAO attack is desert-bound. So where do Marinos Ouzounidis and his men go from here?

“I’m very excited to be at Sydney Olympic, a club with such rich heritage and history,” says Gorka Etxeberria.

Greek Australian footballers Betti Michael, Sophie Papatsanis, Kiara Hronopoulos and Paige Zois have been playing together at an elite level for the past three years.

The Dockerty Cup final takes place at ABD stadium, Broadmeadows Valley Park, on Wednesday 5 July at 7.30 pm.

In Round 21 this weekend, City will complete their four-game home stand when they are visited by Western Conference foes Sunshine George Cross SC.