Hyundai A-League News

FFA Cup is so important to us, says Kurz

Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz said his side takes the FFA Cup so seriously because of the competitive match practice it gives them in their bid for Hyundai A-League glory. For the second season in a row, Kurz has guided United to the FFA Cup final and, once again, they will

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Melbourne City announce new captain following 4-1 win over WSW

Melbourne City have announced Scott Jamieson as their new captain for the upcoming Hyundai A-League season, following a 4-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Shepparton Sports City on Friday night. Not bad for a birthday present, Jamieson turning 30 on Saturday when City an

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Bolt: The goal ‘takes all the weight off your shoulders’

Usain Bolt has expressed the relief he felt after grabbing a brace in the Central Coast Mariners’ 4-0 win over Macarthur South West United on Friday night. The 32-year-old opened his account on 57 minutes, latching onto a through ball from Scotland international Ross McCormac

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Murray shines as Mariners' new boys light up Bolt's trial

Geographically, the distance from Leichhardt to Gosford may be long, but for the Central Coast Mariners’ new striker, Jordan Murray, it’s same performance, different team. The 23-year-old looked right at home as he and his new teammates dismantled Macarthur South West United

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Show-stealers: remembering the match-winning FFA Cup Final heroes

Footballers who rise to the cup final occasion etch their name into history. Since the inaugural season of the FFA Cup in 2014, there have been a host of memorable, match-winning performances to savour. Ahead of 2018’s big dance between Adelaide and Sydney FC – a rematch of

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Who will be your Hyundai A-League club's breakout star in 2018/19?

From youngsters hoping to make their mark in top grade, to forgotten men taking the nation by storm - there’s always a group of players who make waves in the Hyundai A-League each year with a breakout season. With the season getting underway in next to no time, we’ve pulled ou

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'This is not a drill': World erupts over Bolt's brace

From sprint king to star striker - Usain Bolt notched a brace in his first professional footballing start for Central Coast Mariners on Friday. The 32-year-old Jamaican was full of endeavour in his 75-minute cameo for Mike Mulvey's side against Macarthur South West United, cap

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Bolt's all-action display gives Mariners plenty to consider

It was billed as a make or break test of Usain Bolt’s professional footballing bid, and Mike Mulvey's Central Coast Mariners will have plenty to ponder after the 32-year-old's second half brace against Macarthur South West United. READ: 'It's a big deal': Bolt buoyant but targ

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'It's a big deal': Bolt buoyant but targeting improvement after friendly double

Usain Bolt said it was a ‘big deal’ to score his first goal in professional football after firing in a brace against Macarthur South West United on Friday. The 32-year-old led the line for Central Coast Mariners in their friendly and sent Campbelltown Stadium into raptures whe

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Babbel targeting big step forward for Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Markus Babbel admits he’s not sure when his side will click completely with the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season set to commence next week. The 46-year-old was appointed Wanderers boss back in May and has been charged with bringing the Red and Bla

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Sydney FC down Mariners in Hyundai A-League pre-season friendly

Sydney FC continues to show strong form ahead of the start of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 after recording a win over Central Coast Mariners on Thursday night. The Sky Blues scored twice in the first half to prevail 2-0 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Jubilee Oval. PHO

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Bolt: Friday trial is a 'very important game'

Ahead of his confirmed start against Macarthur South West United on Friday night, Usain Bolt is looking forward to having the opportunity to prove himself. The fixture, which will be broadcast Fox Sports Channel 503 and the MyFootball Live app, will mark Bolt's first ever sta

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Re-live: Usain Bolt scores twice in crunch Mariners trial

Usain Bolt scored a brace in the Central Coast Mariners’ 4-0 friendly win over Macarthur South West United tonight. Bolt was fielded up front alongside Mariners debutants Ross McCormack and Tommy Oar in what was billed as a make or break audition for his dream of securing a Hy

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Goalkeeper Smith departs Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix have announced that goalkeeper Keegan Smith will leave the club. The 19-year-old shot-stopper started six Hyundai A-League games over the past two seasons and will depart Mark Rudan's squad to join up with Tasman United of the ISPS Handa Premiership League.

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Paper Talk: Honda anticipating open league, Lowry reveals Popovic’s culture shift at Perth

Keisuke Honda believes Melbourne Victory will face stiff competition from the rest of the Hyundai A-League when the new season kicks off in little over a week’s time. Elsewhere, at cross-city rivals Melbourne City, captain Bart Schenkeveld is banking on his side’s impressive d