Hyundai A-League News

Best story of the season: Rudan, Honda, Fornaroli

Remember when: Your club's biggest story of 2018/19

From Keisuke Honda's media masterclasses to Mark Rudan's split from Wellington Phoenix, the past seven months of the Hyundai A-League served up stories to keep supporters of all teams in constant conversation. Major talking points were threaded through from Round 1 to the Gran

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Galekovic goes back to Adelaide United in coaching role

Eugene Galekovic has returned to his spiritual home to become Adelaide United's new goalkeeping coach. Reds great Galekovic, 37, retired from playing earlier this month and now heads back to the club he captained to Hyundai A-League Grand Final glory in 2016. The decorated

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Signing news: Tongyik seals Central Coast Mariners switch

Central Coast Mariners have boosted their defensive options with the signing of free agent Ruon Tongyik on a two-year deal. Alen Stajcic snapped up the young centre-back following his release from Hyundai A-League rivals Brisbane Roar. Tongyik, 22, joined the Queensland clu

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Galloway: Opportunity at City too good to turn down

Scott Galloway says Melbourne City’s potential to be a “powerhouse” of the Hyundai A-League made it an easy decision to join the club. One of Adelaide United’s most consistent players in 2018/19, the Reds were hopeful of re-signing the 24-year-old who is equally comfortable at

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Conqueror: the stats that show Isaias' Hyundai A-League supremacy

He came, he saw and he conquered.

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Around the grounds: Victory star's work of art

The sight of Lawrence Thomas’ head covered in bloodstained bandages is one of the most enduring images from the Hyundai A-League 2018 Grand Final. Thomas put in a man-of-the-match display in Melbourne Victory’s 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets last year and copped a sickening blow

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Reds blow: Skipper Isaias leaves Adelaide United

Adelaide United have announced the departure of Championship-winning midfielder Isaias after nearly six years of service. Isaias quickly became one of the most consistent midfielders in the competition following his arrival in Adelaide in 2013, and has been a pillar of the clu

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Sydney FC retain 13 as they look forward to title defence

Hyundai A-League champions Sydney FC are likely to have a very new look next season, with the club so far retaining just 13 of their title-winning squad. Among the Sky Blues’ biggest names not to have secured a new deal for next season as of yet are international stars Siem de

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Confirmed: Krishna and Wellington part ways

Johnny Warren Medal winner and Wellington Phoenix all-time leading goal scorer Roy Krishna have parted ways after five-and-a-half seasons. The club confirmed Krishna’s exit from the club on Monday afternoon, with the Fijian striker’s current 12-month contract set to expire thi

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‘It’s been a privilege to play for you’: Brosque’s emotional message to Sydney FC fans

Retiring Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque has penned an emotional message to Sydney FC fans, thanking them for all their support now his Hyundai A-League career has come to an end. In his final 'Captain’s Column' on Sydney FC’s official website, Brosque spoke of his delight to g

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Talay 'confident Krishna will stay' as he commits to long-term Phoenix future

New Wellington Phoenix boss Ufuk Talay has told fans he will be in the New Zealand capital for the ‘long haul’ as he expressed confidence that top scorer Roy Krishna will remain at the club. Talay, 43, addressed the media on Friday for the first time since taking the reins fr

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Adelaide United announce Gertjan Verbeek as new coach

Gertjan Verbeek has been announced as the new head coach of Adelaide United. The Dutchman, 56, replaces Marco Kurz in the Adelaide hot seat and joins the club on a two-year deal. Verbeek boasts a wealth of Eredivisie experience, working first as an assistant coach to Foppe

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Sanfrecce spoil Victory's triple send-off as favourites bid farewell

Kevin Muscat's successful six-season stint in charge of Melbourne Victory ended with a 3-1 defeat as Sanfrecce Hiroshima spoiled the farewell party in the AFC Champions League. The club great, who on Monday announced his impending exit after 14 years as player and coach, was u

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Opta Team of the Week: Hyundai A-League Grand Final

Sydney FC's nail-biting fourth Grand Final victory was a triumph of preparation and perseverance as they knocked Perth Glory off their stride at Optus Stadium on Sunday. The closeness of a contest ultimately decided from 12 yards is reflected in Opta's selection of a standout

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Around the grounds: Melbourne City fan’s special gift, Sydney farewell Brosque, Roar delight for Hingert

Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson made a loyal fan’s day by gifting him a birthday present to remember. One of City’s biggest supporters, Cam, could not hide his delight when watching a video of Jamieson delivering the surprise. Cam was rewarded for loyally following Ci