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Talay's Wanderers dazzled, Melbourne's heavyweights misfired and an unexpected contender is already shaking up the A-League table.

Each week, ESPN's experts will take you through the weekend's action across the A-League Men and the A-League Women to give you the lowdown on whose stocks are up, whose stocks are down, and what has the people talking coming out of the weekend.

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?

The A-Leagues will "wait and see" how the fallout from Manchester City's financial turmoil will unfold, believing it's too early to raise concern around Melbourne City.

Transfer deadlines are hitting across the globe and, with it, bringing to an end a window that has seen a remarkable surge in interest in players who represented the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup.

Melbourne City have confirmed the signing of Socceroos star Awer Mabil on a three-year deal.

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.