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Reds want title for departing coach

The impending departure of Adelaide United coach has his Reds players keen to send him out on the high of an A-League title.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Nicolas Milanovic of the Wanderers celebrates after scoring a goal but the goal is disallowed during the round 17 A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers at Suncorp Stadium, on January 31, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Young guns hoping for fond A-League farewell

Helping their clubs win this season’s A-League championship would be the ultimate way for two of the competition’s best young forwards say goodbye to Australia.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Roar head coach, Michael Valkanis (R) poses with Roar CEO Kaz Patafta during a Brisbane Roar A-League media opportunity at Suncorp Stadium on May 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

A-League battlers reveal ‘right move’ for club

Brisbane Roar wants a smaller home ground but aren’t ready to totally cut ties with Suncorp Stadium.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Melbourne City Coach Michael Valkanis gestures during the round 19 A-League match between Melbourne City FC and the Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park on February 11, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

New Roar coach has lofty ambitions

Brisbane new coach Michael Valkanis intent on lifting the struggling Roar out of the A-League doldrums.

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Socceroos great handed mighty new task

The coaching merry-go-round in the A-League has continued with a famous Australian football name given a big job.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 07: Head Coach Ruben Zadkovich of the Roar looks dejected after his team loses the round 11 A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets at Suncorp Stadium, on January 07, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

‘New course’: Roar confirms coach’s sacking

Brisbane Roar officials have finally acted on the club’s poor form by parting ways with coach Ruben Zadkovich and naming his replacement.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 11: Coach Carl Veart of Adelaide United talks to his players during the round 13 A-League Men match between Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United at Sky Stadium, on January 11, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

‘We deserve finals spot’: Reds coach

There is no doubt in Carl Veart’s mind that his Adelaide United team is worthy of a place in this season’s A-League finals series.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Adrian Segecic of Sydney FC reacts during the round 27 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets at Allianz Stadium, on April 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Socceroos coach’s challenge to young guns

Staying in the A-League for another season and scoring 20 goals could earn talented young Australian forwards a place at next year’s World Cup.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 19: Marco Tilio of Melbourne City celebrates a goal during the round one A-League Men match between Newcastle Jets and Melbourne City at McDonald Jones Stadium, on October 19, 2024, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

City keen to exploit ‘weak’ Sydney defence

Melbourne City has the chance to not only end Sydney FC’s season on Saturday but also secure an AFC Champions League Elite spot.

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A-League club Western United have been bought by billionaires.

Billionaires save Aussie club in eyewatering deal

Fears about Western United’s future have been quashed following an investment of more than $70m in the A-League club by a US-based business.

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Western United soccer match against Central Coast Mariners at Kardinia park as a bushfire fundraiser.Ollie 5 with flagPicture: Mark Wilson

Embattled A-League club’s $70m lifeline

Fears about Western United’s future have been quashed following an investment of more than $70m in the A-League club by a US-based business.

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A-League club hit with FIFA ban

An A-League club’s hopes of bringing new players in has been dealt a severe blow by a FIFA ban.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 27: Tommy Smith and manager Steve Corica of Auckland FC celebrate with the Premier's Plate following the round 28 A-League Men match between Auckland FC and Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium, on April 27, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Next best thing for A-League premiers

Being unable to compete in the AFC Champions League Elite competition has A-League premiers Auckland FC exploring other options.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Joe Lolley of Sydney FC looks to pass during the round 27 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets at Allianz Stadium, on April 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Sydney FC star under injury cloud

A key member of Sydney FC’s side is battling a groin injury ahead of one of the Sky Blues’ most important games of the A-League season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Matthew Grimaldi of Western United celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 28 A-League Men match between Western United and Sydney FC at Ironbark Fields, on April 27, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Western United stay in the hunt for Asian Champions League

Western United’s bid to play in the Asian Champions League next season remains alive after a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC in a game which was decided in the opening minutes.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Sydney FC Coach Ufuk Talay reacts during the round 23 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix at Allianz Stadium, on March 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Sydney FC in ‘transition’ mode

Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay has been trying to strike the right balance of giving younger players a chance while still bidding to win silverware.

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Coach Michael Valkanis of City reacts after the A-League Elimination Final match between Melbourne City and Perth Glory at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Sunday, April 23, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Valkanis favoured for Roar job

Brisbane Roar are in pursuit of a former Socceroos defender to become the club’s new coach.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Archie Goodwin of Adelaide United celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the round 27 A-League Men match between Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix at Coopers Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Reds boss recalls key pair to starting team

Adelaide United’s hopes of playing finals football should be boosted by the return of star attacking pair Archie Goodwin and Zach Clough to the Reds’ starting team for Saturday night’s game against Melbourne City.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Juan Mata of the Wanderers warms up ahead of the round three A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Adelaide United at CommBank Stadium, on November 02, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wanderers want Mata to stay

Juan Mata has attracted interest from a few A-League clubs despite his lack of game time this season with Western Sydney Wanderers.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Kai Trewin of Melbourne City celebrates scoring a goal during the round 27 A-League Men match between Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City at CommBank Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Melbourne move a winner for Trewin

The impressive Kai Trewin made the right decision in leaving Brisbane Roar to join Melbourne City.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Mitchell Langerak of Melbourne Victory gives instructions during the round 16 A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on January 24, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Star Victory keeper injured

Melbourne Victory’s bid to cement an A-League finals berth has been hit by an injury blow.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 22: Adelaide United Head Coach Carl Veart looks on during the round 16 A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium, on April 22, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Adelaide’s A-League men’s finals hopes in tatters after draw

Needing a win at Suncorp Stadium to jump back into the A-League men’s top-six, Adelaide United were denied.

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Serious injury to former Socceroo mars stalemate

Central Coast Mariners defender Trent Sainsbury faces a nervous wait after going down with a knee-injury in the last moments of the contest against Macarthur. The club provides the latest.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Holly McNamara of Melbourne City celebrates her goal during the round 23 A-League Women's match between Perth Glory and Melbourne City at Sam Kerr Football Centre, on April 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

City’s back-to-back premiership extra special for Golden Boot winner

Melbourne City’s back-to-back A-League Women’s titles took on extra significance for one player in particular given her journey back to the game.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Rhyan Grant of Sydney FC warms up during the round 26 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Auckland FC at Allianz Stadium, on April 12, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Sky Blues ready for ‘must-win’ battle

The pressure is back on Sydney FC in the battle for an A-League finals berth after Adelaide United’s win over Wellington Phoenix.

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Andrew Redmayne is set to leave Sydney FC. Image: Gety

Iconic ‘Grey Wiggle’ makes sad revelation

Andrew Redmayne, who burst into Australian hearts as the ‘Grey Wiggle’ with his World Cup heroics has made a sad announcement.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Mathew Leckie of Melbourne City controls the ball during the round 26 A-League Men match between Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park, on April 11, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

City star injured again

Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar believes his team will again ‘cope’ without injured Socceroos great Mathew Leckie.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Walid Shour of Brisbane and Hiroshi Ibusuki of Western United compete for the ball during the round 27 A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Western United at Suncorp Stadium, on April 17, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Aloisi laments ‘poor’ United display

Having been in A-League premiership contention two weeks ago, Western United’s top-two hopes have dipped after successive losses.

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Adelaide United's Dylan Holmes will play her 100th ALW game this weekend in the club's final regular fixture of the season, and Isaias Sanchez is to become the clubs longest serving player with his next game. Holmes has been there since 2014 and has played a huge role in guiding the team from wooden spooners to finals contenders. 17 April 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Reds stalwart desperate to celebrate milestone with a win

A new record for most appearances for Adelaide United is likely to be set at Coopers Stadium on Friday night.

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Sydney FC's Joseph Lolley (R) and Lion City Sailorsâ Diogo Costa fight for the ball during the second leg of the AFC Champions League Two semi-final at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on April 16, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Sydney FC falls short in bid to reach lucrative final

They won on the night, but the Sky Blues failed to advance to the AFC Champions League Two final.

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