Hyundai A-League News

Signing news: Babalj joins Brisbane on injury replacement deal

Eli Babalj has signed for Brisbane Roar as an injury replacement player for the rest of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season.

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‘I’m going to jump around the sideline when we score’: No more poker-faced Merrick?

Whether it is Newcastle Jets’ impressive form or a mellowing with age, Hyundai A-League fans could soon see Ernie Merrick jumping around the sidelines the next time his side scores a goal. The Scotsman has earned himself quite a reputation for rarely showing any emotion on the

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Signing news: All-time leading scorer Keogh commits to Glory

Andy Keogh says he never contemplated playing anywhere else after signing a new deal with Hyundai A-League leaders Perth Glory on Wednesday. Glory confirmed the Irishman has inked a one-year contract extension that will keep him at HBF Park until the end of the 2019/20 Season.

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Victory still confident despite AFC Champions League defeat

It was a less than ideal start but Kevin Muscat is confident is adamant Melbourne Victory are far from a spent force in this year’s AFC Champions League. Despite taking a lead against Daegu at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Victory succumbed 3-1 to Korean side Daegu FC on Tues

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Victory rocked by Daegu in AFC Champions League opener

Melbourne Victory were shell-shocked by a Cesinha-inspired Daegu FC as the AFC Champions League debutants prevailed 3-1 in Tuesday night's enthralling Group F opener. Ola Toivonen opened accounts for Victory, but the Brazilian striker netted a remarkable equaliser and teed up

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Facing Messi, a FIFA World Cup goal and new challenge with Sydney FC: Reza’s journey to the Hyundai A-League

He’s played – and scored - at the FIFA World Cup and faced-off against some of the biggest names in world football but Reza Ghoochannejhad plans to make even more memories with Sydney FC. And after failing to find the net on his first three appearances, the 31-year-old scored

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Signing news: Unbreakable Topor-Stanley inks two-year Newcastle extension

The feats of endurance shown by Nikolai Topor-Stanley for Newcastle Jets might just go down in Hyundai A-League folklore. Topor-Stanley, 33, has been the bedrock of the Jets defence since re-joining the club two seasons ago. He hasn’t missed a single minute of the past two

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Signing news: Ex-Victory defender joins Wanderers on short-term deal

Former Melbourne Victory defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco will play the rest of the Hyundai A-League season with Western Sydney Wanderers. The 25-year-old was confirmed on an injury-replacement deal for Wanderers youngster Jordan O’Doherty, who ruptured his ACL in the club’s last

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No pressure on Phoenix as Kurto targets top-four finish

Newcastle Jets might be hot on their tails but in-form goalkeeper Filip Kurto insists Wellington Phoenix are looking up rather than down the Hyundai A-League ladder. The Jets’ shock 2-0 win over champions Melbourne Victory has seen the Hunter club – currently seventh – close t

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Run to the Finals: Jets surging as top-six race heats up

The last few rounds of any season are all about momentum and Newcastle Jets are certainly building up an impressive head of steam heading towards the Hyundai A-League Finals Series. Ernie Merrick’s men are now less than one win outside the finals places midway through Round 21

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ACL Matchday 1 preview: Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC

The 2019 AFC Champions League gets underway this week with both Hyundai A-League clubs – Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC – with home matches to begin the group stage. Last season’s Hyundai A-League champions are first-up on Tuesday night as they take on Korean outfit Daegu at

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Victory reveal their 2019 AFC Champions League strip

On the eve of the start of their 2019 AFC Champions League campaign, Melbourne Victory have unveiled the playing kit for this year’s competition. The design is remarkably similar to the Adidas strip the club wears in the Hyundai A-League but is emblazoned with a new sponsor sp

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FFA finds Matt Simon guilty under Code of Conduct

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has determined that Central Coast Mariners player, Matt Simon, has breached the FFA National Code of Conduct (the Code) by actions he engaged in immediately after receiving an indirect red card in or around the 95th minute of the Hyundai A-Leag

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Paper Talk: Childhood memories flood home for Sydney FC youngster Devlin

Cameron Devlin still remembers the wild celebrations he witnessed in The Cove as a 12-year-old in love with Sydney FC. Almost a decade later and the midfielder is sparking the same joy among Sky Blues fans from the other side of the fence. Such euphoria was captured o

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Talking points: Is Petratos the best long-range shooter in Hyundai A-League history?

Death, taxes and Dimitri Petratos scoring Hyundai A-League crackers. There are few players blessed with the combination of power and precision the Newcastle Jets maestro has at his disposal. And the 26-year-old added another tracer-bullet to a catalogue already brimming wit