From Krishna to Le Fondre: Why A-League's A-listers are moving to ISL
Unlike past imports, these are players in their prime. So, why are they leaving an established league to join the ISL?
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
1st in Indian Super League
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New kid Ishan Pandita ready to show Goa, ISL what the fuss is all about
After four years of mixed success in the Spanish youth system, Ishan Pandita is eager to prove his worth with Goa in ISL.
Goa confirmed as ISL 2020-21 venue
While ISL is likely to be held in Goa, I-League is likely to take place in Kolkata.
Gamechanger: Baby leagues, better coverage and more women's football
Indian football's stakeholders discuss the keys to the game's future success in the country.
Changing foreigner rule won't make a difference: Edu Bedia
Goa midfielder Edu Bedia says it's too early for the ISL to change to the 3+1 rule but he's up for the challenge.
India needs more creative players like Sahal, Thapa and Brandon: Renedy Singh
Renedy praised the physical ability of the current crop but said they need to work on their technique.
FC Goa welcome Juan Ferrando, the 'obsessed' coach with ties to Barcelona and Wenger
Ferrando worked under Wenger in 2010 as a fitness coach at Arsenal, where he was enraptured by the work of a head coach.
FC Goa appoint Juan Ferrando as new head coach
FC Goa have announced Spaniard Juan Ferrando as their head coach for the 2020-21 season of the Indian Super League (ISL).
From U17 snub to AFC elite: Mohammad Nawaz's redemption in Goa
In 20 months, Nawaz has gone from rejection for India's U-17 World Cup team to becoming FC Goa's first-choice goalkeeper.
ATK, Chennaiyin dominate ISL Team of the Season
The two finalists make the bulk of the team, but who else makes the cut?
ISL numbers: Goa tap out at 51, BFC concede after 330
A record 16 goals were scored in this season's ISL playoffs, including 11 just between Chennaiyin and Goa.
Chennaiyin's miracle men do just enough to spoil Goa's party
The tie ended 6-5 on aggregate and even that absurd scoreline only tells half the tale.
Miracle-makers Chennaiyin or risk-takers Goa: Who will make the ISL final?
Chennaiyin aced the first leg vs Goa with a massive 4-1 win. But it's still too early to rule the league-stage winners out.
Chennaiyin dismantle Goa to take firm control of tie
Goals from Lucian Goian, Anirudh Thapa, Eli Sabiá and Lallianzuala Chhangte helped Chennai crush Goa 4-1.
The Coyle revolution is televised, straight outta Chennai
Chennai's dismantling of Goa underlines their remarkable turnaround under manager Owen Coyle.
Brace for a cracker as counterattacking Chennaiyin take on free-spirited Goa
Both teams will back themselves, having made it into the semis on the back of some stunning form.
Who will win AFC Cup slots from ISL and I-League?
We break down what teams in the two leagues need to do to secure the AFC Cup slots that are still available.
ISL playoffs: Chennaiyin vs Goa; BFC vs ATK; away goals to apply
The ISL has announced that the away goals rule will apply for this season's semifinals
Score, entertain, win: The party rolls on for FC Goa's history-makers
Through the season, FC Goa have played football their way, and it has been brilliant, nonsensical-at-times fun.
Five-star Goa seal AFC Champions League berth in style
They thrashed Jamshedpur 5-0 to end the league phase at top spot with 39 points
Scenarios: Mumbai, Chennaiyin, Odisha scrap for final spot
Top two are confirmed, but there's still two teams competing for the third, and a three-way battle for the fourth spot.
FC Goa sack coach Sergio Lobera
Current leaders FC Goa finished third and second in Lobera's first two seasons, while reaching the final last season.
ISL wrap: Captain Fantastic saves BFC, Hyderabad welcome Albert Roca
A new year, a new decade, but some predictable stories. ESPN brings you the best of the week from the 2019-20 ISL season.
ISL - Hyderabad FC sack Phil Brown
After a disastrous start to their inaugural season, Hyderabad FC have parted ways with English manager Phil Brown.
Chhetri proves again he's THE man for the big night
In a largely scrappy contest, it was little surprise to see Bengaluru's little talisman tower above the rest in a crucial win.
2019-20 ISL Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Goa | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | +23 | 39 |
| ATK | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | +17 | 34 |
| Bengaluru FC | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | +9 | 30 |
| Chennaiyin FC | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | +6 | 29 |
| Mumbai City FC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | -4 | 26 |
| Odisha FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 25 |
| Kerala Blasters FC | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | -3 | 19 |
| Jamshedpur FC | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -13 | 18 |
| NorthEast United FC | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | -14 | 14 |
| Hyderabad | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | -18 | 10 |
2019-20 Team LeadersIndian Super League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsIndian Super League
Goal Difference221st
Goals Scored511st
Assists23rd
Goals Conceded293rd