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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…

Tense Melbourne derby ends in goalless draw

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City couldn’t sort out their differences at Marvel stadium as their match ended in a draw.

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…

Melbourne City’s Connor Metcalfe welcomes A-League’s push to feature more young talent

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.
Melbourne City youngster Connor Metcalfe has welcomed a push for more young players to feature heavily at A-League level.
Last week, FFA head of leagues Greg O’Rourke said the A-League would look at ways to encourage clubs to provide opportunities to young Australian talent.
Metcalfe, 19, has featured heavily in Melbourne City’s preseason and FFA Cup run alongside fellow teenager Ramy Najjarine, and said he hoped to see the league look towards the future more than the past.
“Because you see in previous…

Melbourne City end Strikers’ FFA Cup run

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.

Van Egmond switches Orlando Pride for Melbourne City

Matildas captain and star striker Sam Kerr sits down with ESPN to share her journey from Aussie rules to soccer and what coming home to Perth truly means.

On the eve of her third World Cup, Sam Kerr has her eyes firmly set on glory, taking down the US and what success would mean for women’s sport back home.
Emily van Egmond has joined Melbourne City for the upcoming W-League season.
The 26-year-old Matildas midfielder joins City on a one-year deal from American NWSL team Orlando Pride, having confirmed earlier this month that she would not be returning to hometown club Newcastle Jets.
“I’m very excited to begin my journey at Melbourne City. The club is extremely professional, second to none, and I’m just super excited to be here,” Van Egmond said in a statement.
– Salisbury to be Matildas’ first Hall…

Javier Cabrera joins Melbourne City

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.

Paul Mariner rates the latest transfer rumours surrounding Neymar, Mauro Icardi, Leroy Sane, Mesut Ozil and David Neres.
Melbourne City have signed Uruguayan attacking midfielder Javier Cabrera for the looming A-League season.
The 27-year-old has more than 200 matches of experience in leagues in Spain, Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina.
Cabrera, who most recently played for Montevideo Wanderers, has been earmarked for a central midfield role by City, the club’s football director Michael Petrillo said in a statement on Tuesday.
– Samir Nasri snubs A-League move
– McGree returns to Adelaide from Club Brugge
“Javier is an…

Baccus moves from Melbourne City to Kaizer Chiefs

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.
Melbourne City midfielder Kearyn Baccus has departed the A-League club to return to his native South Africa.
Baccus, who also had stints at Per…

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…

Mombaerts promises attacking football and trophies

New Melbourne City coach Erick Mombaerts says he will bring an attractive style of play to the club.

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