A new era begins for the A-League on Friday night with a fresh moniker and TV deal and renewed optimism that the game can rebound after a decade of decline.
There's optimism in the Perth air heading into the 2021/22 Isuzu UTE A-League season, with the signing of Daniel Sturridge encouraging the purple and orange to believe anything is possible.
Mexican playmaker Ulises Davila starred during his two-year stint at Wellington but he will be in Macarthur FC colours when the teams lock horns on Sunday.
Melbourne Victory attacker Chris Ikonomidis has been impressed with what he has seen at his new club after arriving from A-League Men's rivals Perth Glory.