A-League review: Sydney FC set the early pace, Bruno Fornaroli’s moment of magic

The A-League is back! Here are the biggest talking points from an opening round that saw Western United win their inaugural match and Sydney FC shoot to the top of the table.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Brisbane Roar loan O’Neill from Burnley

Alejandro Moreno sifts through the latest transfer rumours in this week’s Transfer Rater, including a potential short stay for Miguel Almiron at Newcastle.

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
Brisbane have secured young Australian midfielder Aiden O’Neill for the 2019-20 A-League season.
The 20-year-old, who played for Central Coast last season, has joined on a season-long loan from Premier League side Burnley.
O’Neill is the eighth player announced by the Roar this week as ex-Liverpool star Robbie Fowler rebuilds the squad following a disastrous 2018-19 season.
– Mombaerts appointed new Melbourne City boss
– Amadi-Holloway, Gillesphey, Aldred join Brisbane
– Jukic: What the A-League…

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