2023 Schedule
@ Brisbane
@ CC Mariners
@ Western Utd
vs Macarthur
@ Perth Glory- vs Western Utd
@ Newcastle Jets
vs Melbourne V
@ Wellington
vs Western Sydney
@ Sydney FC- vs Perth Glory
- vs CC Mariners
@ Melbourne City- vs Sydney FC
- vs Macarthur
- vs Wellington
- @ Melbourne V
- vs Newcastle Jets
- @ Western Sydney
- vs Brisbane
- @ Macarthur
- @ Western Utd
- vs Sydney FC
- @ Melbourne V
Preseason
2023 Schedule
8-5-12, 8th in Australian A-League Men
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Irankunda omitted as Olyroos aim for Paris berth
A host of European-based talent has been blocked from Olyroos selection for this month's Under-23 Asian Cup, while Nestory Irankunda has also been omitted.
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Adelaide United
Soccer
Adelaide's Cavallo proposes to boyfriend on pitch
Joshua Cavallo, Australia's first active male professional footballer to come out as gay, said he is engaged following an on-pitch proposal to his partner at Adelaide United's home ground on Thursday.
Australian A-League Men
Backing or alienating fans: The A-League's balancing act
The A-League needs to work with and chase the Australian mainstream. Yet it cannot appeal to that audience without its core fanbase providing the point of difference football holds.
AFC Asian Cup
Five Asian Cup players not signed to European clubs to watch
The January transfer window is open and the Asian Cup offers the perfect platform for top European clubs to scout some of the AFC's best talents.
Nestory Irankunda
Soccer
Introducing Bayern Munich's next prodigy: Nestory Irankunda
New Bayern signing Nestory Irankunda is a "generational talent" with immense potential. But patience will needed with the Tanzania-born Australian.
Nestory Irankunda
Soccer
Bayern sign Australian teenage star Irankunda
Bayern Munich have signed 17 year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda on a "long-term contract", the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.
Nestory Irankunda
Soccer
Sources: Bayern set to sign 17yo A-League star
Bayern Munich are set to win the race to sign Nestory Irankunda from Adelaide United on a deal that would smash the Australian national league record.
Nestory Irankunda
Soccer
Irankunda scores stunning free kick against City
Nestory Irankunda has scored a stunning free kick to open the scoring for Adelaide United against Melbourne City, with the 17-year-old netting in just his second professional start.
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Noah Botic
Soccer
Noah Botic one among many young strikers in A-League Men
Just when you feared for the development of young strikers in Australian football, we see a crop of rising stars headlined by Noah Botic.
Australian A-League Men
A-League kit rankings: The best and worst jerseys for 2023-24
The 2023-24 A-League season brings a new host of kits from all 14 clubs. Which tops the style chart, and which has the worst fashion faux pas?
Australian A-League Men
A-League Men 2023-24 season preview: Key players, questions
Key players? Breakout star potential? Worst-case scenarios? ESPN's Joey Lynch runs the rule over all 12 teams ahead of the 2023-24 A-League Men season.
Australian A-League Men
Adelaide United's stadium bans Victory fans
Adelaide's Coopers Stadium, fearing fan violence, is banning Melbourne Victory fans from A-League Men's matches against Adelaide United.
soccer transfers
Marquees and must-haves: Players who should be on the A-Leagues' radar
As the A-League enters the offseason, fans and clubs alike are looking to the transfer market for hope. Joey Lynch takes a look at which local and international stars could make the move Down Under.
Australian A-League Men
Goodwin, Chidiac take out A-Leagues' top honours
Adelaide United star and Socceroo Craig Goodwin has taken out the Johnny Warren Medal, while Melbourne Victory's Alex Chidiac also took top honours winning the Julie Dolan Medal despite playing just 13 A-League Women's matches.
Australian A-League Men
Australia's rising stars have shone bright through A-League Men season
We name our team of the season from Australian under-23 players in the A-League Men.
Australian A-League Men
Jordan Bos transfer evidence of Australia's improving talent pathways
Australian football's great future challenge will not be producing quality youth, but providing the opportunities they need to succeed.
Nestory Irankunda
Soccer
Mariners eye Grand Final berth after successfully nullifying Irankunda
Saturday's semifinal first leg boiled down to how well CCM could contain Nestory Irankunda. They did a fine job, but there's 90 mins still to play.
Soccer
Irankunda, 17, in line to become youngest 'Roo
Tanzanian-born Nestory Irankunda is in line to become the youngest-ever player to suit up for Australia men's national soccer team.
soccer transfers
A-League transfer grades: Which ALM teams improved their Grand Final hopes
The A-League Men's transfer window ended this week. Which squads made the most of it in their push for silverware as the season continues on?
Soccer
Australia begins process of creating second-tier league
Football Australia has formally begun the process of creating a second-tier men's competition with a potential start date in March 2024.
soccer transfers
A-League Transfer Window: What every ALM team needs in January
The January transfer window offers hope for all A-League teams dreaming of finals football. Here's where each side needs to strengthen.
Soccer
A-League fans moderate stance but continue to protest APL grand final decision
Peace on Earth and goodwill to all this festive period? Not in the A-Leagues. Certainly not this year. Bah humbug!
Soccer
How much pain can the A-League self-inflict before the flame goes out?
Less than two weeks. That's how long it took for the A-League to squander any goodwill from the Socceroos' success and plunge to a new low.
Soccer
Cummings and Kuol make World Cup case, more VAR problems
With one round of action remaining until Graham Arnold reveals his Socceroos squad, Joey Lynch looks at who did and didn't impress in the A-League.
Soccer
Risdon gets the better of Arzani, turmoil at Perth Glory
ESPN's Joey Lynch breaks down four things that impressed and three things that didn't across the third week of the 2022-23 A-League Men season.
2023-24 A-League Men Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | +13 | 50 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | +18 | 49 |
| Melbourne Victory | 25 | 10 | 11 | 4 | +11 | 41 |
| Sydney FC | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | +6 | 38 |
| Macarthur FC | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | -1 | 38 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 34 |
| Melbourne City FC | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | +10 | 33 |
| Adelaide United | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 29 |
| Brisbane Roar | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | -12 | 29 |
| Newcastle Jets | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | -6 | 28 |
| Western United | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -19 | 23 |
| Perth Glory | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -16 | 22 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
- Assists
Rankings
Goal Difference06th
Goals Scored481st
Assists382nd
Goals Conceded489th