A-League

2022 - 10 - 7

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To revive the A-League look to the NBL, Deadpool and cycling (The Roar)

Supporters are generally are not happy with various parts of the A-League experience, from broadcasting, to the quality of players and the game, the match day ...

Doing this is not a short-term strategy, but it could reap significant dividends, for Australian football and the A-League into the future. To compare, Australia has established this in the NBA, with Australia going through a similar golden generation. Plus, Australia still has a large amount of migrants and travellers going to Britain, which if the right club was found, would help attract an Australian supporter base to the club. It appears that the Scottish leagues have even more lax restrictions on foreign players than England does, so potentially even more Australians could play in a side together. Yes, the A-League can attract ageing superstars, but it is ludicrous to think that the A-League could attract players closer to their prime like the MLS or Chinese Super League do. Despite this, there is one thing that Australians have an even stronger pull for: watching Australian players succeed and play in or against the top players and teams. It is entirely plausible that if Australia invested in such a model that the team could make it to the Championship level. This can lead to big crowds and eyes watching on TV, but sadly it does not translate to A-League interest come the regular season. A rare response is for someone to say they support an A-League team. The A-League has tried to, by association, cash in on this by getting big European clubs to come to Australia and play pre-season friendlies. Unfortunately, at times it appears an easier task to identify what the A-League is doing well, compared to what are the areas for improvement. My view is best summed up in the old adage: if a goal is scored in a National Second Division game, but no one is watching, was the goal even scored?

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A-League Men season 2022-23 gets underway — how to watch and ... (ABC News)

Everything you need to know as Melbourne City kicks off its A-League Men's premiership defence against the team that beat it in last year's grand final, ...

Charlie Austin (Brisbane Roar) comes to the A-League with much fanfare and will look to bring some star quality to a Roar side with work to do on and off the pitch. Ex-Manchester United and Portugal star Nani (Melbourne Victory) is arguably the highest-profile signing to appear in the A-League for a while. The caveat is that Macarthur only beat one A-League Men's team to reach the final (Wellington Phoenix) and had two matches against teams outside the NPL in Mackay and Whitsundays Magpies Crusaders United and Modbury Jets. [Western United beat the premiers Melbourne City 2-0 in the grand final](/news/2022-05-28/a-league-men-grand-final-western-united-beat-melbourne-city/101107836) in front of 22,495 fans at AAMI Park. With a Big Blue between Sydney and Melbourne Victory and an F3 derby also inked in for round one, the A-League Men's season starts with a bang. The 2022-23 season kicks off with a repeat of last year's grand final between Western United and Melbourne City kicking things off at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday night.

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A-League Men competition kicks off (Neos Kosmos)

On Saturday two derbies will be played when Central Coast Mariners welcome Newcastle Jets to Gosford and Sydney FC host Melbourne Victory at the new Allianz ...

Brisbane Roar FC v Melbourne City FC at 7.45pm at Suncorp Stadium Network 10 currently have the broadcast rights to the A-League Men in Australia. “The A-League All Access documentary is ground-breaking in the level of access and speed of turnaround, giving fans more of their clubs and players every single week of the season.

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2022/23 A-League Men Season Preview - Western United (The Inner Sanctum)

The Western United squad will look to carry their brilliant finals form into the new season, and retain the A-League Men title in 2022/23.

United have all the tools to have another go at becoming champions this season, and will take great momentum out of their history making win in May. Overall, the Western United squad has a great balance of youth and experience. Not to mention, United’s defensive line was one of the key reasons they walked away with the title, and they are all looking to make an impact again this season as well. Western United have done a good job at keeping the majority of its title winning squad in one piece. Troisi has played 153 A-League Men games with Melbourne Victory, Adelaide United, and the Western Sydney Wanderers. United started by defeating Wellington Phoenix 1-0 in an elimination final, before flying past Melbourne Victory, with a scoreline of 4-2 across two legs in the semi-final.

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Aussies Abroad Preview: Duke fighting for J1 League promotion ... (Socceroos)

The J2 League is beginning to come to down to the wire as Mitch Duke and Fagiano Okayama chase promotion while Miloš Degenek's Columbus Crew play their ...

Riley McGree's Middlesbrough will also face off against Millwall on Sunday at 1am (AEDT) in the Championship. In England, Tom Rogic will be hoping for to make another Championship appearance when West Bromwich Albion face Luton Town on Sunday at 1am (AEDT). Nathaniel Atkinson's Heart of Midlothian will also face Kilmarnock on Monday at 1am (AEDT). Brescia currently sit in third position on the ladder. Elsewhere in the J1 League, Adam Taggart could line up for Cerezo Osaka when they face Kashiwa Reysol on Saturday at 6pm (AEDT). Ryan was an unused substitute against Manchester City on Thursday as Copenhagen lost 5-0 in their third Champions League match. Bilokapic was an unused substitute in a 3-3 draw with Luton Town on Wednesday. Over to Major League Soccer, where Subway Socceroos defender Miloš Degenek and his Columbus Crew side will play their final match of the season when they face Orlando City on Monday at 5:30am (AEDT). Dougall played 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Wednesday while Wright as an unused substitute. Ryan Strain picked up an injury in St Mirren's 2-1 win over Linginston on Saturday so it is unclear whether he will be fit in time for the clash. Mooy was absent from Celtic's 3-1 Champions League loss to RB Leipzig on Thursday. Al-Wakrah are second in the Qatar Stars League with two games remaining.

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A-League Men free-to-air: Which matches can I watch without ... (Sporting News AU)

5:00 p.m., Central Coast Mariners vs. Newcastle Jets, -, Paramount+. Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:45 p.m., Sydney FC vs. Melbourne Victory, 10 Bold, 10 ...

[Paramount+](https://bit.ly/3Rnidp2) [Paramount+](https://bit.ly/3Rnidp2) [Paramount+](https://bit.ly/3Rnidp2) [Paramount+](https://bit.ly/3Rnidp2) [Paramount+](https://bit.ly/3Rnidp2) [Paramount+](https://bit.ly/3Rnidp2) is the place to see all the action with every single match of the 2022/23 A-League Men season to be streamed on the platform. [Paramount+](https://bit.ly/3Rnidp2) was launched in Australia in 2021 and is a subscription-based streaming service. [A-League Men top goal scorers 2022/23](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/soccer/news/a-league-men-top-goal-scorers-2022-2023-updated-golden-boot-rankings/agviam7c2gnium40j8oaq12j) [10 Play](https://10play.com.au/). [Complete A-League Men fixtures for 2022/23](https://www.sportingnews.com/au/soccer/news/aleague-men-fixtures-every-round-result-2022-23-season/iypzwxtkzmbh1whoabhkw0jx)

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Melbourne City vs Western United: How to watch A-League opener ... (finder.com.au)

Last season's grand finalists lock horns when A-League football returns for 2022/23 as Melbourne City vs Western United kick off the season.

Melbourne City vs Western United match preview How to watch Melbourne City vs Western United live Stream Melbourne City vs Western United on Paramount Plus However, your only way to watch Melbourne City vs Western United is with a subscription to [EPL](https://www.finder.com.au/optus-epl), [EFL](https://www.finder.com.au/how-to-live-stream-efl-online-australia), [Ligue 1](https://www.finder.com.au/watch-ligue-1-french-football-online-australia), [Bundesliga](https://www.finder.com.au/live-stream-bundesliga-soccer-online) and [Scottish Premiership](https://www.finder.com.au/how-to-watch-scottish-premiership-football-online). We know that English football has been dominated by a "City" vs "United" rivalry and we might be about to see the same thing in the A-League. How to watch Melbourne City vs Western United A-League live and match preview When does Melbourne City vs Western United kick off? [10 play](https://www.finder.com.au/internet-tv/tenplay) and [Paramount Plus](https://www.finder.com.au/internet-tv/paramount-plus). This season opener of Melbourne City vs Western United kicks off at 7:45pm AEDT on Friday 7 October at AAMI Park in Melbourne. The 2022/23 A-League season picks up where it left off, with a replay of the previous grand final in Melbourne City vs Western United. Western United have had a tremendous start to their A-League existence, with a deep finals run in their first season followed by a premiership in their second.

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A totally accurate prediction of where every A-League Men team will ... (The Roar)

A mere 133 days after Western United downed Melbourne City in the Grand Final, the A-League Men is finally back – so it's time…

But plenty needs to go right for the Phoenix to mount a finals challenge, not least the form of unknowns Oskar Zawada and Bozhidar Kraev. Perhaps coach Carl Veart believes there’s already enough quality in the squad to make a run to the finals, but with the likes of Zac Clough and Hiroshi Ibusuki not always overly convincing, the South Australians look a bit thin on quality. But they’ve lost plenty of quality, even if Danny Vukovic is a like-for-like replacement for Mark Birighitti in goal. In Jason Cummings and Garang Kuol – who is sticking around on loan until January – the Gosford side boast a couple of genuine match-winners. Carl Jenkinson, Reno Piscopo and Brandon O’Neill are more than handy pick-ups, but the Jets lack a bit of an intimidation factor going into the new campaign. But it’s temperamental striker Aleksandar Prijovic who could hold the key to Western United’s fortunes, who will play most of their home games at AAMI Park. But the Novocastrians could just as easily be prime candidates for a lower-ladder finish. Lawrence Thomas, new skipper Marcelo, Oliver Bozanic, Brandon Borrello and the explosive Romain Amalfitano are all upgrades on last season’s squad, and there’s plenty of room for optimism in Parramatta. Cross-town rivals Western Sydney pulled off a memorable heist by nicking Milos Ninkovic, but the Sky Blues retaliated by signing Jack Rodwell in return. He’ll be helped by Daniel Arzani, who is back in the A-League Men and hoping to press his claims for World Cup selection. Melbourne City have been the team to beat over the past few campaigns, but they were genuinely ambushed in last year’s Grand Final. What better way to prove our credentials than by posting predictions we can all dredge up again at the end of the season?

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Aussies at Home: A-League Men's Season Preview 2022/23 (Socceroos)

The new A-League Men season is set to kick off, with plenty of Subway Socceroos and Australian youth representatives involved! As the lead-up to the FIFA ...

Ramy Najjarine - Western Sydney Wanderers Nick D'Agostino, Ben Folami, and Chris Ikonomidis have all been part of the Subway Socceroos camps in the last year. Louis D'Arrigo and Bernardo, who both scored at that tournament for the U23s will also be keen to kick on, although the latter will miss the first three months with injury.

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A-League: Western United confident of going back-to-back ahead of ... (Daily Mail)

United, who broke through to lift their first silverware last season, will kick off the defence of their title in Friday night's grand final rematch against ...

At times last year, especially when Diamanti wasn't playing, we didn't have that type of player.' 'That's what a leader is. Aloisi's Western United defeated Melbourne City to win the A-League Grand Final last season Western United will enter the new A-League Men season as champions, but coach John Aloisi is confident he will not have to worry about a post-success hangover. John Aloisi believes his Western United side remain 'hungry' ahead of the new season Bullish Western United boss John Aloisi insists reigning A-League champions Western United CAN go back-to-back ahead of blockbuster season opener against Melbourne City

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2022-23 Football Kit Preview: A-League Men (Australia) (SportsLogos.Net News)

Note: This preview includes kits unveiled as of October 6, 2022. Nickname: The Reds; Based in: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Founded: 2003; Stadium ...

The white away kit features green and black zigzag stripes running down the front of the shirt. The white away kit features a red-and-black band across the chest along with red and black horizontal pinstripes “to signify that the Wanderers are home even when they are away.” The away kit is white with two-tone red vertical stripes. The away kit is black with tonal vertical stripes. The home kit is white with black vertical stripes bordered in gold, plus an extra gold stripe down the center. The away kit is gray with an orange and maroon sash across the front.

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Nani to put on a show for A-League fans (NEWS.com.au)

Former Manchester United star Nani has promised to show Australian football fans what they “love to see” in an A-League career that starts on Saturday night ...

“The main thing is to ... Hopefully we can come up with the right result.” “I need to work hard and I will work hard.” “It will be a great atmosphere against a club I expect to be challenging again.” “I experienced last season what the ‘Big Blue’ is to the Melbourne Victory fans and the Sydney FC fans,” Popovic said. “It’s a great experience for me and I hope (Saturday) can be a great night for me and our fans.

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A-League: Five exciting signings to watch out for this season (Daily Mail)

Long regarded as one of a handful of retirement homes for elite footballers seeking one final payday, there has been a concerted effort to rubbish that ...

He went onto make 19 appearances for the club, adding another goal to his name. 'I like pressure because I'm used to having pressure,' he said. Berisha spent six years at RB Salzburg where he bagged 31 goals in 167 games, before enjoying spells at Lazio and Reims. But make no mistake, Nani can certainly offer plenty more than a wise voice in the dressing room. 'For me, I came here and I want to start all over, this is a new chapter and I want to show myself to my teammates first and then, of course, to the league.' 'From what I have seen, the fans in Melbourne are not only the best in the league but they rival the atmosphere in Europe and I'm looking forward to being a part of that on the field in a Victory shirt and playing for them this season,' Nani said.

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Melbourne City get A-League Men revenge over Western United (ESPN Australia)

Melbourne City started their season with a bang by beating champions Western United 2-1 in the first game of the A-League Men's 2022-23 campaign.

Every game is a big game, of course, but when you think about it, for them, when they think about [last] season and losing the grand final, I wanted to help the team win. United, meanwhile, became the first reigning champion since Melbourne Victory in 2018 to lose their opening game of the following season. Given the high standards that he set in his first season in the ALM, it's not hyperbole to declare that Lacroix played his worst-ever game since arriving in Australia on Friday night. 10 by Kisnorbo in his City debut, the 29-year-old attacker looked a constant threat every time he got on the ball across the first half on Friday evening, and was incredibly unlucky to be pinged by the VAR for a foul in the build-up to Maclaren's would-be 13th-minute opener. Aloisi on the defeat and potential championship hangover: "We believe that [we'll bounce back] because of the way that we performed in pre-season. Because they were talking about it, all the team and I said f---ing hell, this is a big game for us and I want to win it. Despite an injury to Florin Berenguer, a hamstring ailment he will have scans for on Saturday, fringe Socceroo Marco Tilio still found himself relegated to City's bench and was not introduced until the contest was well in hand in the 73rd minute. With Lacroix at fault for both the goals that his side conceded and perhaps not fortunate to have given away one or two more, coach John Aloisi will be hoping that the towering defender's bad night at the office represented a one-off and not the start of a sophomore slide. Looking at his resume, Berisha is the type of player that absolutely should be dominating the A-Leagues. Showing little signs of rust, City's press and consistent control of the territory and possession battle gave United's defence fits on their way to coughing up a 2-0 lead in an uncharacteristically cack handed fashion. But perhaps even more importantly for Kisnorbo heading into a new campaign, his side looked comfortable as they secured their victory and reinforced their status as one of the favourites for this year's championship. And while Friday's win certainly won't have soothed the pain of that defeat, it at least represents some form of retribution.

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Melbourne City open with 2-1 win over Western United (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Swiss centre-back and Tomoki Imai combined for a calamitous own goal in the 38th minute, while Jamie Maclaren pinched the ball off Lacroix for City's second ...

Then, in another attempt to clear the ball, Lacroix headed the ball into Imai and over the line. The Swiss centre-back and Tomoki Imai combined for a calamitous own goal in the 38th minute, while Jamie Maclaren pinched the ball off Lacroix for City’s second in the 59th. Andrew Nabbout headed a Leckie cross on target and Imai’s header off the line went straight up in the air.

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Discover Renmark during the Tennis SA State League All Stars event (Tennis Australia)

Tennis SA is excited to bring the Tennis SA State League All Stars event to the Riverland! While you're down for the event, take the opportunity to discover ...

Looking for things to see and do? With so much to see and do, be sure you plan your trip for the Tennis SA State League All Stars event. Tennis SA is excited to bring the Tennis SA State League All Stars event to the Riverland!

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Compete in the Western United A-League Men Fantasy league (Western United FC)

The A-Leagues Fantasy game gives fans the chance to choose a squad of 15 real life players – two goalkeepers, five defenders, five midfielders and three attackers – who will earn points in the game based on their performances on the pitch each round.

[enter Western United’s league](https://play.keepup.com.au/a-league-men/fantasy/?action=join-group&code=189400) and compete amongst themselves for supremacy, with a special prize to given to the league winner at the end of the season. [CLICK HERE to join the WUFC ALM Fantasy league](https://play.keepup.com.au/a-league-men/fantasy/?action=join-group&code=189400) [official Western United league.](https://play.keepup.com.au/a-league-men/fantasy/?action=join-group&code=189400)

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Teams and order of play unveiled ahead of Tennis SA State League ... (Tennis Australia)

The teams and order of play have been unveiled for tomorrow's Tennis SA State League All Stars match to be held at Renmark Tintra Lawn Tennis Club.

The Tennis SA State League All Stars match will commence at 11:30 am, with a Family Fun Day to run throughout the day. The teams and order of play have been unveiled for tomorrow’s Tennis SA State League All Stars match to be held at Renmark Tintra Lawn Tennis Club. The community is encouraged to attend throughout the day, with a Red Ball Challenge set to kick off festivities at Renmark Tintra Lawn Tennis Club starting at 9:30 am.

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Victory's embarrassment of A-League riches against Sydney: 'Some ... (FTBL Australia)

Former Manchester United and Portugal star Nani has been given the green light to start in Melbourne Victory's A-League Men season opener against Sydney FC.

[6 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/socceroos-u17-team-win-23-0-in-asian-cup-qualifying-586114) [3 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/now-is-the-time-for-my-son-diamanti-wants-to-end-career-585952) [6 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/socceroo-ruled-out-for-a-league-season-retirement-likely-as-glory-sign-npl-replacement-586102) [3 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/nani-admits-hes-already-received-multiple-fines-at-a-leagues-victory-585962) [8 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/victorys-embarrassment-of-a-league-riches-against-sydney-some-of-them-may-have-been-surprised-586168) [8 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/advice-to-hyped-up-epl-signing-kuol-it-used-to-be-meit-doesnt-last-forever-son-586167)

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A-League import star cops the flak: 'I don't know what to put it down to' (FTBL Australia)

Melbourne City have earned some revenge from their A-League Men grand final loss to Western United, beating their crosstown rivals 2-1 at AAMI Park.

[6 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/socceroos-u17-team-win-23-0-in-asian-cup-qualifying-586114) [3 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/now-is-the-time-for-my-son-diamanti-wants-to-end-career-585952) [3 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/nani-admits-hes-already-received-multiple-fines-at-a-leagues-victory-585962) [8 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/victorys-embarrassment-of-a-league-riches-against-sydney-some-of-them-may-have-been-surprised-586168) [8 Oct 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/advice-to-hyped-up-epl-signing-kuol-it-used-to-be-meit-doesnt-last-forever-son-586167) Unfortunately, we had a couple of hiccups.

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