Hyundai A-League News

Paper Talk: Ex-Caltex Socceroo keen on Hyundai A-League homecoming

Newcastle Jets are set for a bumper Hyundai A-League pre-season schedule, with likely clashes against three teams from Spain’s La Liga on the cards. Elsewhere, a former Caltex Socceroo is considering a return home after a long stint abroad, while a Wellington Phoenix star has

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The red card that sealed Rogic's switch to Celtic

Tom Rogic's former mentor Graham Arnold has revealed how the Caltex Socceroos playmaker went from cut-price unknown to Celtic star following one fateful red card. Rogic, now 25, was snapped up by Arnold and made his name with Central Coast Mariners in the Hyundai A-League afte

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'He was cocky and got ripped apart. He learnt a lot of lessons'

Renowned for a relaxed demeanour that once threatened his international career, Trent Sainsbury had the heat turned up on him at Central Coast Mariners. Graham Arnold made sure of that.

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How Ryan proved Premier League giants wrong to reach the pinnacle

Graham Arnold admits that, like Premier League giants Tottenham, he had doubts about Mat Ryan. In fairness, neither could have expected the unfinished product they first viewed several years ago would be heading to a second successive FIFA World Cup by the age of 26. That r

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Signing news: Adelaide United star confirms his departure

Daniel Adlung has confirmed his own departure from Adelaide United in an interview with German news outlet BILD. While Adelaide United are yet to officially announce the status of the 30-year-old midfielder, who impressed in his debut season in the Hyundai A-League and had a y

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How Rudan plans to reshape Phoenix into Finals Series force

Mark Rudan has declared Wellington Phoenix's recruitment wiggle room will only be used for players who share his "bare minimum" ambition of reaching the top six. Former Sydney FC captain Rudan was announced as Phoenix's new head coach on Wednesday after inking a two-year deal

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All you need to know about new Phoenix coach Mark Rudan

He's the man charged with trying to turn Wellington Phoenix's Hyundai A-League fortunes around. Mark Rudan was appointed as the Phoenix's new head coach on Wednesday, handed a two-year deal in his first coaching job in the Hyundai A-League. READ: Confirmed: Rudan named new

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Confirmed: Rudan named new Phoenix coach

Ex-Sydney FC Championship-winning defender Mark Rudan has been appointed as the new coach of Wellington Phoenix. Phoenix confirmed the news on Wednesday, with Rudan agreeing to a two-year deal as head coach of the Hyundai A-League club. “I would like to place on record my t

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Wanderers’ new stadium starting to take shape

The new stadium at Parramatta which will be the home of the Western Sydney Wanderers in 2019 is on track to be completed next year…and it looks amazing! Elsewhere, Adelaide United’s new recruit reveals his reasoning for coming home while a Brisbane Roar import’s fashion sense

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Three-time Championship winner joins Roar exodus

John Aloisi’s overhaul of his Brisbane Roar squad has continued with the announcement on Tuesday that triple Championship-winning defender Ivan Franjic was leaving the club. Franjic re-joined Roar at the start of the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 Season, playing 16 games as they we

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Signing news: Wilson re-signs with Glory

The signing of Tony Popovic as Perth Glory’s new coach convinced Brandon Wilson to commit his future to the club. Wilson, 21, signed a new two-year deal with the Glory on Tuesday, keeping him in the west until the end of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Season. It’s understood

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Former Roar marquee signs with new club

Former Brisbane Roar striker Massimo Maccarone has found a new club, signing with third tier side Carrarese in Italy. Maccarone, who turns 39 in September, was released by Roar at the end of the 2017/18 Season. He scored 10 times in 30 appearances for the club in all compet

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Transfer news: Championship-winner Goodwin returns to Adelaide United

Adelaide United have made their second signing of the off-season by capturing former Red and three-time Caltex Socceroo Craig Goodwin on a three-year contract. Goodwin returns to South Australia pursuing more regular first-team action under Marco Kurz after two seasons in the

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Signing news: Garuccio joins Scottish Premiership side after Adelaide exit

Ben Garuccio has left Adelaide United and signed a life-changing three-year contract with Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian. The move will see the Australia Under-23 international play under former Scotland manager Craig Levein in his first experience of football i

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Victory star’s touching gesture after young fan’s tragedy

Melbourne Victory’s Grand Final hero Lawrence Thomas has shown he has just as much class off the field as he does on it by supporting a young keeper who has endured a personal tragedy. Elsewhere, his Victory skipper is weighing up his playing future, while Fahid Ben Khalfallah