Hyundai A-League News

Brisbane starlet fires Australia closer to Tokyo 2020

Hyundai A-League starlet Nicholas D'Agostino of Brisbane Roar was the star of the show as Australia’s U-23 national team drew 2-2 with Korea Republic on Tuesday night, moving the team a step closer to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. D'Agostino won man of the match honours aft

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Ridenton relishing Wellington return with Jets’ season on the line

There is always added motivation for players returning to face their former club but there’s no extra incentive needed for Newcastle Jets midfielder Matt Ridenton against Wellington Phoenix on Saturday. Not only do the Jets need a win to keep their faint Finals Series hopes al

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‘Keisuke is just a machine’: Victory unfazed by Honda absence, says Valeri

Melbourne Victory’s preparations for Saturday’s season-defining clash against Perth Glory have had a Keisuke Honda-shaped hole in them. But Victory skipper Carl Valeri is not fretting over the Japanese star’s absence. While Victory players enjoyed a rare two-days rest over

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Rivals united: Polkinghorne and Nairn's Houston challenge

Houston Dash has a problem – the National Women's Soccer League outfit are the only inaugural club yet to make the playoffs in the USA's top flight. But in signing leading internationals Clare Polkinghorne and Christine Nairn, two of the strongest competitors in the Westfield

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From Dublin to Down Under: How Viduka and Kewell set Andy Keogh on path to Glory

If Perth Glory striker Andy Keogh helps fire his side to the Hyundai A-League title this season, the Western Australia club’s fans will owe a debt of gratitude to Aussie legends Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka. With 13 goals to his credit so far, Keogh is already enjoying his mos

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Ronaldo, Rudan and relocation: Kopczynski's journey from Warsaw to Wellington

A change in outlook - both geographical and positional - has made Wellington Phoenix player Michal Kopczynski’s Hyundai A-League experience a rewarding one. The lure of a new challenge saw the 26-year-old depart Poland’s top-flight Ekstraklasa and embark on the 17,000 kilometr

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Brisbane unveil maroon kit ahead of Sydney FC clash

The sport might be different but the state against state rivalry will be on show this Friday night for Brisbane Roar’s Hyundai A-League clash against Sydney FC. For the first time this season, Brisbane will be dropping their traditional orange in favour of maroon, the colour s

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Liverpool legend Gerrard’s tribute to veteran Phoenix skipper

He has played more than 300 games in the competition, won a Championship and is helping guide Wellington Phoenix towards the Hyundai A-League 2019 Finals Series. It’s been some career for Phoenix skipper Andrew Durante and he received a memorable tribute over the weekend. A

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International coach heaps praise on red-hot Roy Krishna

Wellington Phoenix star Roy Krishna just cannot stop finding the back of the net at the moment, even while the Hyundai A-League sleeps. Krishna inspired Fiji to a 1-0 win over Mauritius in Sunday’s international friendly match at Lautoka’s Churchill Park, pouncing on a misjudg

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“We’ll see what happens”: Mariners gun not ruling out extended stay in warmer climes

He’s had a successful career playing in one of the world’s toughest leagues but on-loan Central Coast Mariners midfielder Jem Karacan says the Hyundai A-League has presented its own sort of challenges. The 30-year old, on-loan from Championship side Millwall, admitted he had s

Alex Rufer with Head Coach Mark Rudan After 1-0 Win Over Melbourne City

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Phoenix midfielder Rufer's tribute to Christchurch victims

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Alex Rufer has paid tribute to victims of the Christchurch terror attacks. The Hyundai A-League and wider footballing community has been united in support for New Zealand following the tragedy last week. And the 22-year-old Kiwi, a breakout pla

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‘It would be a dream’: Fornaroli eyes Glory debut against Manchester United

Bruno Fornaroli has only just become a Perth Glory player but he has already set his sights on making his club debut in July’s friendly against Manchester United. The uncertainty around Fornaroli’s future after his messy split from Melbourne City last month was resolved on Fri

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Fornaroli: A deadly addition to Glory's frightening front line

Perth Glory have issued an almighty statement of intent to the Hyundai A-League with the signing of former Melbourne City striker Bruno Fornaroli. Tony Popovic’s Premiership-chasing side have blown their opposition away this season, tallying the most goals in the league (47) a

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Confirmed: Bruno Fornaroli signs for Perth Glory

Perth Glory have announced the signing of ex-Melbourne City talisman Bruno Fornaroli. The Uruguayan marksman joins Tony Popovic's side after cancelling his contract with City last month. He will join Glory for the start of the club's 2019/20 campaign and is set to make his