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Phoenix embrace that All Blacks magic

Phoenix embrace that All Blacks magic

WELLINGTON coach Ernie Merrick will use the sustained success of the all-conquering All Blacks in rugby-mad New Zealand to help the propel the Phoenix up the A-League ladder this season. 9 Oct 2013
Adelaide does it Gombau style

Adelaide does it Gombau style

EXCLUSIVE: New Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau is looking to build a foundation for the future of the club as he steps into his first A-League season. 9 Oct 2013
No Milicevic, no worries for Glory

No Milicevic, no worries for Glory

PERTH Glory coach Alistair Edwards sees no need to recruit another centre back in the wake of Ljubo Milicevic's stunning decision to walk out on the club last week. 8 Oct 2013
Del Piero coy over Sydney's title chances

Del Piero coy over Sydney's title chances

ALESSANDRO Del Piero is confident Sydney FC have improved but has stopped short of declaring the Sky Blues are capable of claiming a third A-League title this season. 8 Oct 2013
A-League season launch pics

A-League season launch pics

If FFA CEO David Gallop gets his wish football will soon be the biggest game on the Australian sporting landscape. Season 9 of the A-League is just around the corner and the stars aligned on Tuesday to give it a proper kick-off in Sydney and Melbourne. Pics by Getty Images. 8 Oct 2013
Every A-League game live in ABC Radio deal

Every A-League game live in ABC Radio deal

EVERY A-League match in the 2013/14 season will have live coverage on ABC Radio, Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced on Tuesday. 8 Oct 2013
A-League launches football's huge future

A-League launches football's huge future

FOOTBALL Federation CEO David Gallop today officially launched the A-League 2013/14 season, saying the best years were still ahead. 8 Oct 2013
Nus boosts Heart's coaching ranks

Nus boosts Heart's coaching ranks

EXCLUSIVE: Melbourne Heart FC has appointed Gerard Nus as an assistant coach at the club for the 2013-14 Hyundai A-League season. 8 Oct 2013
Phoenix sign Albert Riera

Phoenix sign Albert Riera

WELLINGTON Phoenix have signed Spanish midfielder Albert Riera from Auckland City on a one-year deal. 8 Oct 2013
Wanderers' fan day pics

Wanderers' fan day pics

Can season two be even bigger and better for the A-League new boys? After a long off-season an enthusiastic crowd turned out for a Members Thank You Day at Wanderland. The new campaign kicks off in just five days when Western Sydney launch their Premiership title defence. Pics by Getty Images. 8 Oct 2013
Breakdown: WSW's counter-attack success

Breakdown: WSW's counter-attack success

THE Wanderers' premiership triumph was a neat antithesis to the widespread belief that sides could only succeed by playing like Brisbane Roar. 6 Oct 2013
Gameiro injury blow for Sydney FC

Gameiro injury blow for Sydney FC

SYDNEY FC have been dealt a massive blow on the eve of their 2013/14 A-League campaign with young gun Corey Gameiro sidelined for up to six weeks following an injury during the filming of a Fox Sports promo. 6 Oct 2013
Birighitti pledges future to Jets

Birighitti pledges future to Jets

A-League clubs are putting the finishing touches to their squads ahead of the 2013/14 campaign with both Newcastle Jets and Melbourne Victory involved in some late business. 5 Oct 2013
McMaster: NPLV saga a shambles

McMaster: NPLV saga a shambles

EXCLUSIVE: Former Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Griffin McMaster has labelled the entire National Premier League Victoria saga a “shambles” as the state league clubs’ futures remain unclear. 4 Oct 2013
Milligan hopeful of quick recovery

Milligan hopeful of quick recovery

MARK Milligan says he has been carrying a minor knee problem in recent weeks but is expected to be fit for the Socceroos' friendly against France next week, as well as the new A-League campaign. 4 Oct 2013
Maclaren double downs Sydney FC

Maclaren double downs Sydney FC

SYDNEY FC have ended their pre-season programme with a 3-0 friendly loss to Perth Glory at WIN Jubilee Oval on Sunday evening. 29 Sep 2013