Auckland FC continues merry march towards Premier's Plate

Thanks to their 2-0 win over Western United and Adelaide's loss to Newcastle, Auckland will end the week five points clear atop the A-League Men's...
1NEWS.CO.NZ● Feb 16

Ninja A-League Round 16 Match Review

The Wellington Phoenix have fallen their fourth straight one goal defeat in Australia. The Phoenix have been beaten 2-1 by Perth Glory on a hot...
WELLINGTONPHOENIX.COM.AU● Feb 16

Auckland continue merry march towards Premier's Plate

Auckland have shot five points clear on top of the A-League Men table, while Adelaide suffered a shock 2-1 loss to lowly Newcastle.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU● Feb 16

ALW R16 Match Wrap: Brisbane Roar 0-0 Western United

Brisbane Roar shared the points with Western United in what was a scoreless match on Sunday evening at Perry Park.  Although there were plenty of...
BRISBANEROAR.COM.AU● Feb 16

Mariners Match Wrap: Frustrating afternoon in Melbourne

Central Coast Mariners fell to our first defeat since January 4th in the Ninja A-League, at the hands of Melbourne Victory at the Home of the...
CCMARINERS.COM.AU● Feb 16

Jurman fumes as Wanderers beat Macarthur 2-1 in ALM

Western Sydney have overcome a comical own goal to post a crucial 2-1 win over Macarthur, keeping them within touching distance of the A-League Men...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU● Feb 16

Taylor finds 'form' and back of net as Jets extend unbeaten A-League run to four

Newcastle have three wins, three draws, two losses in new year.
NEWCASTLEHERALD.COM.AU● Feb 16

Mariners announce late change to 18-player squad for Melbourne clash

The Central Coast Mariners have announced a late change to our 18-player squad for this afternoon's Round 16 Ninja A-League match against Melbourne...
CCMARINERS.COM.AU● Feb 16

ALW REPORT: City 1-0 Sydney FC

Melbourne City secured a thrilling late win over Sydney FC on Saturday night, with Bryleeh Henry netting the decisive goal in the 89th minute. A...
MELBOURNECITYFC.COM.AU● Feb 15

Who Is Nickolas Alfaro – Our New Academy Graduate

Sydney FC welcomed another rising star to its first team last month, with 16-year-old Nickolas Alfaro signing his first professional A-League...
SYDNEYFC.COM● Feb 15

Where to watch Wanderers vs. Macarthur: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time & more A-League game

Wanderers vs. Macarthur kickoff time: Here's how to watch this A-League match on TV and live stream as The Sporting News takes you through all the...
SPORTINGNEWS.COM● Feb 15

Adelaide's record run rolls on as in-form striker sends Reds second in comeback draw

Adelaide United have moved up into second spot on the Ninja A-League table after extending their club-record unbeaten run to nine games in a 1-1...
ADELAIDEUNITED.COM.AU● Feb 15

Bitesize Prediction: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC – 16/02/25

Competition: A-League Market: Goal to be scored in both halves Odds: 1/2 @ 1xBet Two sides who have their sights set on punching a play-off ticket...
SOCCERNEWS.COM● Feb 15

Jets post back-to-back wins for first time this A-League season with upset in Adelaide

Lachlan Rose, Clayton Taylor score in either half of 2-1 victory.
NEWCASTLEHERALD.COM.AU● Feb 15

A-League recap: Auckland FC v Western United

Auckland FC have kept their lead at the top of the men's A-League ladder with a 2-nil win over Western United in Melbourne.
RNZ.CO.NZ● Feb 15

Watch: May’s long-range stunner sets Auckland FC up for revenge win

Guillermo May’s second long-range strike of the A-League Men season set the leaders up for a key win in Melbourne.
STUFF.CO.NZ● Feb 15

ALM Match Wrap: Glory edged out by City at AAMI Park

Glory were edged out 1-0 by Melbourne City in Saturday’s Isuzu UTE A-League Round 19 clash at AAMI Park, with Lawrence Wong’s stunning first-half...
PERTHGLORY.COM.AU● Feb 15

A-League Men: Perth Glory fall to 1-0 defeat to Melbourne City as winless run reaches five games

Perth Glory’s A-League Men’s winless streak has been extended to five matches after they went down 1-0 to an underwhelming Melbourne City at AAMI...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU● Feb 15

A-League live updates: Auckland FC v Western United

Follow all the action from Ironbark Fields, Melbourne.
RNZ.CO.NZ● Feb 15

A-League live blog: Auckland FC v Western United

Live blog updates from Ironbank Fields in Melbourne.
NZHERALD.CO.NZ● Feb 15

Live: Auckland FC out for revenge against Western United

Follow live coverage as Auckland FC travel to Ironbark Fields in Melbourne for a rematch with Western United on Saturday evening.
STUFF.CO.NZ● Feb 15

Melbourne City VS Perth Glory, 2025-02-15, A-League Men Australia Soccer

AUSTRALIASOCCER.NET● Feb 15

Match Preview: Melbourne Victory (A)

Central Coast Mariners face another away trip in the Ninja A-League this weekend as they take on Melbourne Victory at the Home of the Matildas. The...
CCMARINERS.COM.AU● Feb 15

Ninja A-League Round 16 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix head coach Paul Temple believes it's vital to his side's finals hopes to return home from Perth with three points. The Phoenix...
WELLINGTONPHOENIX.COM.AU● Feb 15

Western United II VS Kingston City, 2025-02-15, Victoria Premier League 2 Australia Soccer

AUSTRALIASOCCER.NET● Feb 15

Mizunuma eyes first A-League start as Jets edge towards having 'all hands on deck'

'Obviously Kota's a prime option there.'
GLOUCESTERADVOCATE.COM.AU● Feb 14

Where to watch Melbourne City vs. Perth Glory: Free live stream, free-to-air channel, start time & more A-League game

Melbourne City vs. Perth Glory kickoff time: Here's how to watch this A-League match on TV and live stream as The Sporting News takes you through...
SPORTINGNEWS.COM● Feb 14

Auckland FC out for revenge against first A-League Men rival to beat them

All you need to know as Auckland FC travel to Ironbark Fields in Melbourne for a rematch with Western United on Saturday evening.
STUFF.CO.NZ● Feb 14

Victory go third in ALM standings with win over Phoenix

Nikos Vergos has scored to deliver Melbourne Victory a 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park that lifts them to third on the A-League Men...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU● Feb 14

Wellington Phoenix’s winless run at AAMI Park stretches to a 23rd game

The AAMI Park curse has continued as the Phoenix fell to a narrow defeat to Melbourne Victory in the A-League Men on Friday night.
STUFF.CO.NZ● Feb 14

About the A-League Men

The A-League Men, known as the A-League, is the premier professional men's soccer league in Australia. It was established in 2004 as a successor to the National Soccer League and is operated by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL). The league is currently contested by twelve teams, with the majority based in Australia and one team from New Zealand.

Competition Format

The A-League's season runs from October to May and includes a regular season and a finals series. The top six teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the finals series, which culminates in the Grand Final, where the winner is crowned the A-League Men Champion.

Teams and Players

The league has seen an increase in the number of teams over the years, enhancing the competition. The A-League has also attracted international players and coaches, which has improved the quality of play and increased its global appeal.

Impact on Australian Soccer

The A-League has had a significant impact on the development of soccer in Australia. It has improved the infrastructure around the sport, including stadiums and training facilities. Additionally, it has helped in the development of Australian players, with many using the league as a stepping stone to international leagues.

Media Coverage and Sponsorship

The league enjoys substantial media coverage, with matches broadcasted on television and online platforms. This exposure has attracted sponsors and partners, contributing to the financial stability and growth of the league.

In conclusion, the A-League Men plays a crucial role in the landscape of Australian soccer, continually growing in popularity and contributing to the sport's development in the country.

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