2023 Schedule
@ Sydney FC
vs Western Utd
@ Melbourne City
vs Adelaide Utd- vs Sydney FC
@ Melbourne V
vs Western Sydney
vs Newcastle Jets- @ Western Utd
vs Wellington
vs Brisbane- @ Adelaide Utd
- vs Melbourne City
@ Macarthur- @ Western Sydney
- vs Wellington
- vs Melbourne V
@ CC Mariners- vs Macarthur
- @ Newcastle Jets
- vs Melbourne City
- @ Sydney FC
- @ Brisbane
- @ Western Sydney
- vs CC Mariners
Preseason
2023 Schedule
12th in Australian A-League Men
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Socceroos recall Taggart, Hrustic to face Lebanon
Graham Arnold has recalled striker Adam Taggart and creative midfielder Ajdin Hrustic for the Socceroos' crunch World Cup qualifiers against Lebanon this month.
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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.
Perth Glory
Soccer
New owner wants Glory to be envy of everyone
Melbourne property developer Ross Pelligra has set his sights on returning Perth Glory to their powerhouse status after being unveiled as the new owner of the A-League club.
Perth Glory
Soccer
Glory back on the market as sale deal terminated
Perth Glory are again on the lookout for new owners after the sale of the club sensationally fell through less than a month after it was announced.
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
Melbourne property tycoon Brij buys Perth Glory
Melbourne-based property tycoon Robert Brij has won the race to buy Perth Glory after Tony Sage was forced to hand back the licence in July amidst ongoing financial woes.
Soccer
Stajcic lands Glory job after Philippines heroics
Alen Stajcic has set his sights on turning Perth Glory back into a powerhouse after being appointed coach of the embattled A-League side on a three-year deal.
Perth Glory
Soccer
A-League club Perth Glory goes into receivership
A-Leagues administrators the Australian Professional Leagues have appointed receivers to manage the sale of Perth Glory's licence after accepting the immediate return of the club's licence from now-former owner Tony Sage.
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
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.
Perth Glory
Soccer
Glory brush off alleged training ground bust-up
Perth Glory have said rumours of an alleged training pitch altercation between a coach and a player were exaggerated and no action will be taken.
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.
Perth Glory
Soccer
Bruno Fornaroli released by Perth Glory
Bruno Fornaroli's time at Perth Glory has come to an abrupt end after the club agreed to release the striker from his contract.
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.
Soccer
Arzani shines while Tilio's World Cup hopes hang by a thread
Joey Lynch breaks down four things that impressed and three things that didn't across the second week of the 2022-23 A-League Men season.
Christopher Ikonomidis
Soccer
Ikonomidis stakes late World Cup claim on A-League's opening weekend
With spots on the plane for Qatar still up for grabs, it was Melbourne Victory winger Chris Ikonomidis who impressed most on ALM opening weekend.
Australian A-League Men
A-League returns once more with hope for better season
The A-League Men's season kicks off on Friday with a tempered belief that, maybe, this is the campaign in which the competition gets going again.
2023-24 A-League Men Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | +16 | 53 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | +20 | 52 |
| Melbourne Victory | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | +10 | 42 |
| Sydney FC | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | +11 | 41 |
| Macarthur FC | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | -3 | 41 |
| Melbourne City FC | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | +12 | 39 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | -4 | 37 |
| Adelaide United | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | +1 | 32 |
| Brisbane Roar | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | -13 | 30 |
| Newcastle Jets | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | -8 | 28 |
| Western United | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | -19 | 26 |
| Perth Glory | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -23 | 22 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
- Goals
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