She stands at just 155cm tall, but when Sydney FC captain Teresa Polias scored a goal against Melbourne City it gave the W-League veteran some well-deserved recognition.

Melbourne City youth coach Joe Palatsides says outgoing Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has left an indelible imprint on Australian football.

The wild card entry marks a welcome return for the 21-year-old to the event after shoulder and abdominal injuries in recent years.

Ange Postecoglou steps down ahead of tournament.

In 1970, former Australian national team manager Rale Rasic was told by Ferenc Puskas that his coaching methods were ‘crazy’ before a friendly against Greece.

The 21-year-old Atlanta Hawks player has his sights set on representing Greece in Tokyo 2020.

Sydney FC will be bolstered by skillful Polish import Adrian Mierzejewski and Charles Lokolingoy.

The former Sydney Olympic player has a strong history and experience in youth development.

The win brought with it a sense of relief, pride, and, in some sense, a vindication of the way the team have played and the preparation that went into getting there.

Australian Under-17 captain and Sydney FC defender Angelique Hristodoulou is a star on the rise with the help of her father, former Olyroo Eric Hristodoulou.