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8 years ago

‘This is about the long term growth of the club’: Mariners CEO talks up Bolt’s arrival

Usain Bolt’s belief and passion to make it as a professional footballer convinced Central Coast Mariners to give the eight-time Olympic gold medallist a shot at earning a Hyundai A-League contract. That’s what Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp confirmed on Wednesday...

8 years ago

Hyundai A-League pre-season: Sky Blues held by NPL club

Sydney FC has played out an entertaining 0-0 draw against Hakoah Sydney City East FC with a number of the Sky Blues squad getting further game time.

8 years ago

Usain Bolt to train with Central Coast Mariners

In huge news for the Central Coast Mariners, the club has confirmed that Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has committed to an indefinite training period with the club. The agreement between the Central Coast Mariners and Usain Bolt does not guarantee a...

8 years ago

World reacts to Keisuke Honda signing

The news of Keisuke Honda’s signing with Melbourne Victory hasn’t just sparked massive reaction in the Hyundai A-League and his home country Japan – it’s gone right around the globe. The Japanese legend confirmation of a one-year deal with the Hyundai...

8 years ago

Sydney FC set for training camp on the Gold Coast

Sydney FC will ramp up preparations for the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season and their FFA Cup Round of 16 clash with a six-day training camp on the Gold Coast this month. It’s the third year in a row the Sky Blues...

8 years ago

Popovic: Glory must walk the walk against ‘Hyundai A-League benchmark’

Tomorrow night’s FFA Cup match against Melbourne Victory represents the first step in a long road to success for Perth Glory, according to Tony Popovic. The new Glory coach officially commences his reign with a first competitive match up against the...

8 years ago

‘For the way I want to play football, his style is perfect’

Stefan Mauk is relishing the prospect of re-igniting his career under John Aloisi at Brisbane Roar. The 22-year-old returned to Australia last month, ending a two-year stint at Eredivisie outfit NEC Nijmegen in which he made just three first-team appearances....

8 years ago

Mariners land NPL stars in double signing

The Central Coast Mariners have signed record-breaking goal-scorer Jordan Murray from APIA Leichhardt Tigers and exciting attacker, Josh Macdonald from the Wollongong Wolves ahead of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season. 22-year-old Murray bagged a record-breaking 23 goals in just 19...

8 years ago

Phoenix young gun signs contract extension

New Zealand All Whites international Alex Rufer has signed a new one-year Hyundai A-League contract with Wellington Phoenix. The Phoenix Academy graduate has committed to another year with the Phoenix after appearing in 11 games in the 2017/18 Season. MARQUEE SIGNING: Honda...

8 years ago

How social media reacted to #WelcomeHonda

One of the greatest Asian football players of all time has announced he is moving to the Hyundai A-League. Japan legend Keisuke Honda will be pulling on a Melbourne Victory jersey in 2018-19 and when the news dropped, social media responded. Here’s the...

8 years ago

Honda’s history against the Caltex Socceroos

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda is set to light up the Hyundai A-League this season with Melbourne Victory, but the 32-year-old’s history with Australia goes all the way back to 2011. Honda is well-known to Australian fans after many a...

8 years ago

From Moscow to Milan: Victory marquee Honda’s road to stardom

Melbourne Victory have completed one of the biggest signings in Hyundai A-League history with their acquisition of Keisuke Honda. Caltex Socceroos fans will be familiar with the man who has been at the heart of Australia’s brilliant battles with Japan...