Hyundai A-League News

Melbourne Victory star Deng: Honda's return to Japan will be 'crazy'

As Melbourne Victory prepare for their AFC Champions League encounter with Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Tuesday night, a certain star import is preparing for some encounters of his own. Keisuke Honda will be returning to his homeland for the fixture at Hiroshima Athletic Stadium and

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Mariners loanee Mallon eyes Republic of Ireland 'honour'

Central Coast Mariners flyer Stephen Mallon has been given a shot in the arm after finding out he may just be on the radar of Republic of Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny. The wing-back, who joined Central Coast on loan from Sheffield United in January, has made three appear

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Babbel’s big Baumjohann gamble pays off handsomely

There were plenty of eyebrows raised prior to Friday night’s clash between Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney when the name of Wanderers marquee Alexander Baumjohann didn’t appear on the team sheet. The German was one of Markus Babbel’s key off-season signings and had shown more

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Riera at the double as Wanderers outclass Roar in Brisbane

Two goals from Oriol Riera has helped Western Sydney Wanderers to an excellent 4-1 win over a disappointing Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. Despite falling behind to an early goal from wonder-kid Dylan Wenzel-Halls, the Wanderers scored three times before the

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'The Class of '19'? Mulvey aims to craft Mariners golden era

He spent time at Manchester United as a trainee and Mike Mulvey is taking inspiration from his former club's famed 'Class of 92' as he seeks to shape Central Coast Mariners' future. David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes were among the otherworldly generation that formed t

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Clubs look forward as young stars light up Hyundai A-League

Contrary to appearances, the Hyundai A-League future looks bright for Central Coast Mariners, Brisbane Roar and Western Sydney Wanderers. Although the league’s bottom three are not in the hunt for silverware this season, these proud clubs are hoping they are sowing the seeds o

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Paper Talk: Babbel's call to Bayern Munich legend Down Under

Could Bayern Munich star Franck Ribéry be trading the Bundesliga for the Hyundai A-League? Well, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, Western Sydney Wanderers boss Markus Babbel has used his extensive contacts in Germany in an attempt to woo Ribery Down Under. The Herald

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Signing news: Hyundai A-League veteran extends Glory stay

Liam Reddy has signed a two-year contract extension with competition leaders Perth Glory. The 37-year-old joined Glory - his seventh Hyundai A-League club - in 2016, where he has since been an ever-present for the Western Australians. He has kept eight clean sheets for Tony

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'The toughest period of my career': Bridge reveals injury struggle

Western Sydney Wanderers forward Mark Bridge thought his calf injury would force him into retirement without kicking a ball this season. The 33-year-old Hyundai A-League Championship winner was felled by the calf injury in pre-season. And just when he thought he'd overcome

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Durante dismisses Rudan speculation after Phoenix coach's confession

Andrew Durante insists speculation over Mark Rudan’s future will not deter Wellington Phoenix’s assault on the Hyundai A-League top four. Doubts over the 43-year-old’s future at the New Zealand capital were stirred after Rudan confirmed the struggle of living away from his Syd

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Signing news: Newcastle's front-foot style suits me, says Appiah

Newcastle Jets signing Kwabena Appiah says Ernie Merrick's high-octane style of football will suit him down to the ground. The experience Hyundai A-League attacker has joined the Jets until the end of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season after penning a short-term deal. App

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Extra Time: The insatiable drive behind Wenzel-Halls' goal-scoring exploits

For as long as he can remember, Brisbane Roar striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls has just had an insatiable appetite to score goals. Whether it was during lunch break at St.

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Thomas Deng named February nominee for NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award

Football Federation Australia (FFA) and NAB, together with Melbourne Victory are proud to announce Thomas Deng as the February nominee for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award. This is Thomas’ second nomination for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year after being nominat

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Onwards and upwards as Sky Blues prepare for AFC Champions League sojourn

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica has turned his attention to Matchday Two of the AFC Champions League following his side’s 0-0 draw with Ulsan Hyundai on Wednesday night at Jubilee Stadium. The Sky Blues held their own in the first half, looking comfortable against an outfit that

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How inspirational Koutroumbis sparked Newcastle's season back to life

It seems appropriate that Johnny Koutroumbis was the man to breathe new life into Newcastle Jets’ Hyundai A-League campaign. The Jets needed a hero to emerge in last Saturday’s season-defining clash with Melbourne Victory, a potential do-or-die clash for their top-six hopes.