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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.
Former Premier League defender Steven Taylor has been handed the Wellington Phoenix captain’s armband after 11 seasons in the care of Andrew Durante.
Coach Ufuk Talay confirmed Taylor will lead a new-look Phoenix in the 2019-20 A-League, after Durante was one of 14 players to depart from last season.
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The 33-year-old Taylor played more than 200 games for Newcastle United and impressed in his maiden…

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Alexander Baumjohann and Oriol Riera were amongst the goals as Western Sydney came away from Wellington with all three points.

FFA Head of Leagues Craig O’Rourke says plans to expand the A-League are very much on target, but only if the incoming Football Federation Australia board can pick the two successful bids before the end of January.
One loss won’t be enough to dent Wellington’s new-found confidence, with recruit Steven Taylor happy to poke the bear ahead of their clash with Melbourne City on Friday.
The Phoenix’s 3-0 loss to the previously winless Western Sydney last Saturday has left them with a win, draw and a loss so far this A-League season.
Widely tipped for the wooden spoon and with pressure on the club to retain their place in an expanded competition beyond 2019, Taylor acknowledged that their first loss had provided…

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