The FFA Cup Round of 32 is rapidly approaching and pre-season preparations are beginning to take shape across the Hyundai A-League.
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Keep an eye on your club’s movements with our guide to upcoming friendlies.
ADELAIDE UNITED
The Reds’ only confirmed hit-out at this stage sees them take on NPL South Australia outfit Para Hills Knights.
- July 10 v Para Hills Knights @ The Paddocks. Kick-off 7:00pm.
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BRISBANE ROAR
With one win against local opposition already in the bag, Roar have headed north for a training camp in Mackay. As part of a trip they play a one-off friendly against National Premier Leagues side Magpies Crusaders United.
- July 12 v Magpies Crusaders United @ BB Print Stadium. Kick-off 6:00pm.
Captain Matt McKay fielding questions shortly after arriving in Mackay today #BRFC #RoarAsOne pic.twitter.com/6fRTFYVd7j
— Brisbane Roar (@brisbaneroar) July 9, 2018
CENTRAL COAST MARINERS
At this stage, the Mariners are focused squarely on preparing for their FFA Cup clash with Adelaide United at Marden Sports Complex on August 1.
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MELBOURNE CITY
Warren Joyce’s men are due to travel to Kochi, India to face Spanish top-tier team Girona and Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters as part of the Toyota Yaris LaLiga World tournament in late July.
- July 24 v Kerala Blasters @ Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Kick-off 11:30pm (AEST).
- July 27 v Girona @ Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Kick-off 11:30pm (AEST).
Get ready to rumble, Kochi! The @KeralaBlasters will take on @MelbourneCity in the Toyota Yaris LaLiga World on 24th July!
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Paytm: https://t.co/204MF0BAKq#ToyotaYarisLaligaWorld #KBFC #MCFC #GIR pic.twitter.com/oFQIUV3wG8— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) July 5, 2018
MELBOURNE VICTORY
The reigning champions are yet to lock in any friendly dates. They visit Perth Glory in the FFA Cup on August 7.
NEWCASTLE JETS
Newcastle’s cosmopolitan pre-season agenda sees them take in tours of China and Spain ahead of the new campaign. Match details for the latter are yet to be confirmed, although they head in on the back of winning the Free Trade Port Super Champions Cup ahead of Changchun Yatai, Shanghai Shenhua and Sydney FC.
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16-year-old Jack Simmons scores a great goal on debut for @NewcastleJetsFC against Shanghai Shenhua.
Could he be one to watch this Hyundai @ALeague season?
? @Sproulie72 pic.twitter.com/5SHLuNozCo
— Hyundai A-League (@ALeague) July 9, 2018
PERTH GLORY
Tony Popovic’s revolution will get a stern examination when five-time Premier League champions Chelsea make their way Down Under last this month.
- July 23 v Chelsea @ Optus Stadium. Kick-off 7:30pm.
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SYDNEY FC
Having joined the Jets in China, the Sky Blues return home with a pair of friendlies confirmed in the lead-up to their FFA Cup engagement.
- July 18 v Dunbar Rovers @ North Sydney Oval. Kick-off 7:30pm.
- July 25 v Sutherland Sharks @ Jubilee Oval. Kick-off 7:30pm.
@SydneyFC have announced our first pre-season fixtures as we build up to our @FFACup title defence.
Find out when they are and who they are against – https://t.co/uKd5G3pdT5#SydneyIsSkyBlue #ComeWithUs pic.twitter.com/0Tjny8Oui3
— Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) July 4, 2018
WELLINGTON PHOENIX
Two local teams are on the menu for Mark Rudan’s earliest …
- July 11 v Miramar Rangers @ Petone Memoral Park. Kick-off 6:00pm (local).
- July 17 v Wairarapa United @ Trust House Memorial Park. Kick-off 5:30pm (local).
FRIENDLIES | We're in the early stages of pre-season and we kick off with two regional based friendlies against @MRAFC1907 and @wairarapaunited.
✍️ Mark your calendars and come down to see your #Nix in action. #COYN pic.twitter.com/ZWQUToNFjQ
— Wellington Phoenix (@WgtnPhoenixFC) July 8, 2018
WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS
Western Sydney’s primary target under new boss Markus Babbel is their trip to the Northern Territory to face Hellenic Athletic Club, the last qualified for the Round of 32, on August 7.
