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The under-23 rule
Football Federation Australia announced on Friday that A-League regulations had been amended to allow two extra substitutes on the…

Champs Sydney start with thrilling win vs. Adelaide

Defending A-League champions Sydney FC kicked off with a 3-2 win over Adelaide United.

Four Australian under-23 players under investigation following incident in Cambodia

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.

Thomas Deng talks about his new role amongst the Melbourne Victory leadership group ahead of the 2019/20 A-League season.

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Melbourne City reached the FFA Cup final with a 5-1 win and prevented Brisbane Strikers becoming the first team from outside the A-League to do so.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says he is not responsible for the actions of four Australian under-23 players who are being investigated by the FFA following an incident in Cambodia earlier this year that happened under his watch.
The Olyroos were in Phnom Penh at the end of March playing in a qualifying tournament for next year’s Olympics and a complaint was made against the players regarding the final night of their trip.
“Sometimes people take their own responsibility,” said Arnold, when asked…

A-League Season Preview: New signings, key players, ones to watch

Big names from across the A-League launch the new season, set to get underway on Friday October 11.

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Melbourne City reached the FFA Cup final with a 5-1 win and prevented Brisbane Strikers becoming the first team from outside the A-League to do so.

Thomas Deng talks about his new role amongst the Melbourne Victory leadership group ahead of the 2019/20 A-League season.

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.
After the longest preseason in football, the battle for the Toilet Seat finally returns. The boardroom struggle for control means season 2019-20 is one of transition for the A-League, while a lack of blockbuster signings underlined the more subdued lead-up.
Still, there are plenty of talking points. A new club and another on the way, and coaching changes to rival the player merry-go-round.

Here’s all you need to know about every team ahead of Friday night’s opener between Adelaide United and Sydney…

Adelaide begin FFA Cup defence with a win

Adelaide United have defeated the Central Coast 2-1 to progress through to the FFA Cup final. The Reds will now take on Melbourne City in the final.

Adelaide, Central Coast advance in FFA Cup

Adelaide United have continued their FFA Cup defence with a 1-0 quarterfinal win against Newcastle, while Central Coast scored a last-gasp knockout of Hume City.
The Reds’ victory was sealed by a first-half Al Hassan Toure tap-in on Tuesday night in Adelaide.
But in Melbourne, Central Coast endured a jittery quarterfinal against Victorian Premier League outfit Hume City until a 92nd minute winner from Abraham Majok.
Amid a manic goal-mouth scramble, Majok managed to get his left boot to the ball…

Cassio’s son picked for Australian Joeys squad

Western United FC show a glimpse of the preparations going into their debut season in the A-League.

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
The son of former Adelaide United favourite Cassio has been selected for Australia’s upcoming ASEAN Football Federation Under-15 Championship campaign.
Bernardo Oliveira was on Tuesday named in the 23-player squad for the championships starting in Thailand on July 27.
Oliveira’s Brazilian father arrived in South Australia in 2007 and was twice named Adelaide’s club champion in his seven seasons with the Reds, making 124 appearances for the club.
He took Australian citizenship in 2012 and has run…

McGree returns to Adelaide from Club Brugge

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Adelaide United have purchased South Australian-born midfielder Riley McGree from Belgian powerhouse Club Brugge.
McGree had spent the past 18 months in the A-League on loan, initially at Newcastle and last season at Melbourne City.
The 20-year-old made his A-League debut for Adelaide before signing in July 2017 with Brugge, where he didn’t play a senior game.
Adelaide bought McGree for an undisclosed sum and he has inked a three-contract with the Reds.
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Kurz unveiled as new Melbourne Victory manager

Marco Kurz has succeeded Kevin Muscat as the new manager of Melbourne Victory.
German-born Marco Kurz says he’s honoured to be appointed as the new coach of A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory.
Kurz, who replaces the departed Kevin Muscat, joins Victory after his contract with Adelaide United wasn’t renewed after two seasons in South Australia.
“It’s an honour to be named as head coach of Melbourne Victory, a big club with a strong history, passionate fan base and true drive for success,” Kurz said in a statement on Friday.
“I have got to know Melbourne Victory from afar…

FFA Cup: Fowler to make coaching debut vs. Sydney FC

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
The first competitive match of Robbie Fowler’s Brisbane Roar reign will be an FFA Cup clash away at A-League champions Sydney FC.
The Liverpool legend, who is embarking on the first full-time head coaching role of his storied career, will take the Roar to face Steve Corica’s Sky Blues in a round-of-32 clash after the pair were drawn together on Wednesday.
It will be Fowler’s first big challenge at the helm of the new-look Roar who have shipped out 16 players following their disastrous 2018-19 A-League…

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