Wellington Phoenix let go of Leilei Gao Nov 19, 2008
Earlier this month, the club's star striker Shane Smeltz announced he had signed a three-year deal with A-League soccer expansion club, Gold Coast United, from next season. However, Pignata said the club had also locked in a core group of players for the next A-League season, with five members of the current squad extending their contracts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Smeltz signs with Gold Coast Nov 4, 2008
Wellington Phoenix striker Shane Smeltz has signed a three-year deal with A-League soccer expansion club Gold Coast United from next season. Smeltz's decision ends months of speculation about the future of the New Zealand international. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
One can watch world of sports on Web Oct 30, 2008
Having already shown Mexican college football, Argentine polo and archery from Dubai, its 12 online channels soon will carry new live action such as Australian A-League soccer and Euroleague basketball. Some events might just draw hundreds of viewers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Troubled start to long weekend in Sydney Oct 4, 2008
Major events in and around Sydney include the NRL grand final, Royal Randwick Races, Sleaze Ball, the Parklife music festival, the 2008 Spring Food and Wine Festival and A-League soccer match between Sydney FC and Queensland Roar. Visitors coming to the harbour city for the weekend's events - or those trying to escape - faced air travel delays at Sydney Airport. (The Age)
Sharks to play home games in Adelaide Oct 3, 2008
The Sharks will play at Hindmarsh Stadium, the home of A-League soccer club Adelaide United which has a capacity of 16,500 people. Sharks chief executive Tony Zappia said the first match in Adelaide would be on the weekend of April 17-20 next year against North Queensland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rhinos' Hero of the Underdog Sep 25, 2008
That was in 2000 when the Liberian native showed up at an A-League soccer tryout camp in Minnesota. "My agent said 'can you stop in Minnesota, they have a tryout.' I said ok. 'But you have to pay.' I said 'I don't have money. He said, 'I'll pay for you.". (R News)
Newcastle Knights in turf war with A-League Sep 23, 2008
5 million annually in rent and maintenance and the A-League soccer champions contributed just $153,000 last year. Frustrated by what he described as "misinformation" regarding the Knights' position as EAS tenants, and their ongoing impasse with the Jets over a sub-lease agreement, Knights chairman Rob Tew instructed his chief executive, Steve Burraston, to reveal how much the Knights and Jets pay towards stadium use and upkeep. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Clive Palmer's cliffhanger Jul 4, 2008
He owns a private jet, dines with heavyweights such as John Howard, Ted Kennedy and Vladamir Putin, has pumped a fortune into an extensive harness racing stable and recently emerged as the backer of the Gold Coast s proposed A-League soccer club. But he balances this with an extraordinary sense of generosity. (Business Spectator)
Grounds for going beyond the Show Mar 24, 2008
With investment, he said, the Main Arena could become a 25,000-seat stadium for use by the mooted western Sydney Australian rules team or A-league soccer team. Mr King, 48, said he was spending his first Show as chief executive walking around and writing down ideas for a three-year plan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Queens and sports fans to clog the city Feb 22, 2008
But tomorrow Sydney also has to deal with the Mardi Gras party and possibly 80,000 sports fans at Moore Park for the Australia-India one-day cricket match and the A-League soccer final boasting two NSW teams. The Queen Victoria arrives in Sydney Harbour at 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Juninho ready for full game in semi Jan 22, 2008
Sydney's midfield maestro Juninho believes he may be ready to play a full game for the first time in almost three months in Friday's A-league soccer minor semi-final first leg with Queensland at Sydney Football Stadium. Dogged by shoulder and shin injuries during the season, the 34-year-old Brazilian World Cup winner has started only four games this season, the most recent on October 28 last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Clash smashes Open name: Cash Jan 17, 2008
Capsicum spray was also used to control fans in wild clashes at an A-League soccer clash between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC last November. Police then said some supporters behaved like an unruly mob and had spoilt the game for other spectators. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Blues coast to win over poorly Redbacks Jan 1, 2008
Redbacks skipper Nathan Adcock had won a good toss in sweltering heat and on a pitch that was impressively flat considering its use for an A-League soccer fixture four days prior, and the ideal conditions appeared to make the Redbacks keen to start with a rush. Matthew Elliott swished across the line and was lbw in the first over, Harris misread a Nathan Bracken slower ball, Callum Ferguson was brilliantly run out by mid on Simon Katich and Cosgrove lost his middle stump to Matthew Nicholson. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Phoenix beat Jets in Australian A-League soccer Dec 30, 2007
Michael Ferrante and Kristian Rees scored goals early in the second half Sunday to lead the Wellington Phoenix to a 3-2 win over the Newcastle Jets in Australian A-League soccer. Jets striker Scott Tunbridge gave the Newcastle crowd of 15,107 hope of a draw with his first goal of the season in the 81st minute, but Wellington hung on for its fifth win. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Celeski scores 3 goals to lead Perth over Sydney Dec 16, 2007
Midfielder Billy Celeski scored three goals, including a penalty in the 77th minute, as the last-place Perth Glory upset Sydney FC 4-2 in Australian A-League soccer. It was Sydney's first loss in seven matches under coach John Kosmina. (International Herald Tribune)
Phoenix earn 1-1 draw with Qld Roar Dec 14, 2007
The season-long jinx of conceding early goals continued for Wellington Phoenix as they drew 1-1 with Queensland Roar in an A-League soccer match. Wellington had two milestones in their sights - to notch consecutive wins for the first time after beating Perth 3-0 last week, and to welcome their 100,000th supporter through the turnstile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Old men to spill Blood for Oscars Dec 12, 2007
This enabled him and his wife Gia Carides to attend last week's AFI Awards and meet the producers of LaPaglia's other planned Australian film, Balibo, and his beloved A-League soccer team Sydney FC. His contract on Without a Trace has two years to go, which will bring him up to eight years of service. He says he is unlikely to renew: "After the series is over I would like to go to New York and do some theatre, which is where I began.". (The Australian)
Dodd scores late equalizer for Adelaide FC Nov 18, 2007
Adelaide FC captain Travis Dodd scored in the 76th minute Sunday to give his side a 1-1 draw with the Newcastle Jets in Australian A-League soccer. Joel Griffiths gave Newcastle a 1-0 lead just six minutes earlier. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kosmina wary of Phoenix Nov 14, 2007
The Phoenix will be without New Zealand internationals and first team regulars Shane Smeltz, Jeremy Christie, Tony Lochhead and Tim Brown for Saturday night's A-League soccer match at Westpac Stadium. Back-up goalkeepers Mark Paston and Jacob Spoonley will also be on duty with the All Whites for their Oceania group World Cup qualifier against Vanuatu earlier on Saturday, marquee player Ahmad Elrich is suspended following his sending off in last Sunday's 0-3 loss to Queensland, and midfielders... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Adelaide trio re-sign Nov 8, 2007
Adelaide United trio Travis Dodd, Cassio and Isyan Erdogan have signed new contracts with the A-League soccer club. Midfielder Dodd has re-signed for another three years while Brazilian Cassio and defender Erdogan have committed to the Reds until the end of the 2008-09 season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Former Australian striker John Kosmina to coach Sydney FC Oct 24, 2007
Former Australia striker John Kosmina was named coach of Sydney FC Wednesday, the A-League soccer club's fourth coach in only three years. The former Adelaide United coach, still facing suspension for abusing a referee during last year's A-League preliminary final, will take over from Branko Culina who was sacked by Sydney FC on Monday. (International Herald Tribune)
Sydney FC Names Kosmina as Fourth Soccer Coach in 2 1/2 A-League Seasons Oct 24, 2007
Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Sydney FC appointed John Kosmina as the A-League soccer team's fourth coach in 2 1/2 seasons. Kosmina, who has been out of full-time coaching since quitting Adelaide United in February, replaces Branko Culina, who was fired two days ago after guiding the club to two wins from nine matches this season. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Late Smeltz goal snatches draw for Phoenix Sep 23, 2007
The Wellington Phoenix scrambled a 2-2 draw in the dying minutes of their A-League soccer match against Adelaide United at Westpac Stadium tonight. Adelaide dominated the game with more corners and shots at goal, but Phoenix scored first, with a commanding performance by Brazilian Felipe, who found the back of the net in the 64th minute. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Patrick makes fast impression, scores winner for Sydney FC Sep 23, 2007
Brazilian striker Patrick scored on his first touch of the ball within a minute of taking the field, leading Sydney FC to its first Australian A-League soccer victory of the season. Sydney beat the Queensland Roar 1-0 Saturday on Patrick's 69th-minute tap-in. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Newcastle down Wellington Phoenix 1-0 Sep 9, 2007
Matt Thompson marked his 50th A-League soccer match with a goal that gave the Newcastle Jets their first win of the season in Wellington on Sunday. The goal from a 76th-minute free kick 30m out broke the deadlock against Wellington Phoenix, with the Jets taking three points from the 1-0 win. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Phoenix ready to attack Aug 24, 2007
Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert has given his side a licence to attack when they make their A-League soccer debut against defending champions Melbourne Victory in Wellington on Sunday. " Our approach won't be any different from what it was during our early (pre-season) games," Herbert said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Phoenix to be competitive: Van Egmond Aug 11, 2007
The Wellington Phoenix are shaping up to be a competitive side in the A-league soccer championship, Newcastle coach Gary Van Egmond says ... However, they failed to gain a psychological boost for the upcoming A-League soccer campaign after squandering a number of chances to break the deadlock. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Robbie Fowler, Former England Striker, Rejects Offer to Join Sydney FC Jul 21, 2007
July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Robbie Fowler, the former England and Liverpool striker, rejected an offer from Sydney FC to become the A-League soccer team's marquee player. Fowler's adviser, George Scott, telephoned Sydney FC Chief Executive George Perry to advise him that the fourth-highest scorer in English Premier League history wouldn't be moving to Australia, Sydney said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Briefs | Mexico upsets Brazil in Copa America Jun 28, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Page updated at 02:03 AM. MARCELO HERNANDEZ / AP. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Aloisi named captain of Phoenix Jun 16, 2007
Ross Aloisi has been named captain of the Wellington Phoenix for the club's inaugural season in the A-League soccer competition. The 34-year-old Australian midfielder was announced as skipper by Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert at a team function. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Round One Win Jun 13, 2007
Rochester beat an on old A-League soccer foe. Just like old times. (R News)
Five clubs joins forces for TEAMelbourne Jun 12, 2007
But the notable absentees at Tuesday's official launch were reigning A-League soccer champions Melbourne Victory. "We believe we're in a different position to the other members," said Victory CEO Geoff Miles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Stars could build own field of dreams Jun 2, 2007
The stadium would house both Crowe's South Sydney NRL team and LaPaglia's A-League soccer club Sydney FC.. LaPaglia, who is a director and shareholder at Sydney FC, on Saturday revealed to AAP he had been discussing developing a 25,000-seat venue with Crowe for the past four months. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cricket, rugby consider AFL drug path May 25, 2007
A spokesman for the A-League soccer competition could not be contacted. 2007 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sydney FC signs coach Culina for two years Apr 23, 2007
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Croatia-born Branko Culina has signed a two-year contract to coach Sydney FC in Australia's A-League soccer competition, the team's third coach in less than a year. Culina, 49, was made interim coach after the departure of former England captain Terry Butcher in early February. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Shockwave will try to do what others couldn't ---- succeed in San Diego Mar 31, 2007
"SPIRIT+ Sport: Women's soccer+ League: Women's United Soccer Association+ Debuted: 2001+ Died: 2003+ Venue: Torero Stadium+ Owner: Cox Enterprises+ What went wrong: The death of the Spirit was both a team failure and a league failure. Constructed upon the shoulders of charismatic, wildly popular U.S. stars like Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain and the Spirit's own Julie Foudy, the WUSA roared into existence with big money and big ambition. In the end, the league's reach far exceeded its grasp. It... (North County Times)
Victory quiet on stadium plan: Bracks Mar 5, 2007
The Victorian government is yet to hear from A-League soccer club Melbourne Victory, despite its pledge to add thousands of extra seats to a new stadium if the club signs on as tenant. Premier Steve Bracks announced that plans for the stadium, which will be built near the MCG, would be redrawn to give it a seating capacity of 31,500 if Melbourne Victory were to make it its home ground. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lote, please, take it or leave it Feb 24, 2007
" Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Roger, bravo. Over and out. TEAM OF THE WEEK Matthew Hayden. Knocked up 181 unbeaten runs against the Kiwis, and still saw Australia put to the sword in spite of it! Among his feats was going from 102 to 181 in just 38 balls. Archie Thompson. Scored five goals - yes, FIVE - in the grand final of the A-League soccer, as Melbourne Victory romped to a 6-0 win over the Adelaide Something-Or-Others. Melbourne Victory. A-league premiers! (Wrote TFF, hoping he would get some... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Former Torero Soccer Stand-Out Earns Semi-Pro Contract Feb 22, 2007
University of San Diego - Official Athletic Site. Men's Women's Athletics. (Usdtoreros.com)
Flares, pitch invasion mar A-League GF Feb 18, 2007
Flares and a one-man pitch invasion were the only events that marred otherwise outstanding behaviour at the A-League soccer grand final in Melbourne, police say. Three people were arrested and 41 patrons ejected during the match, which ended in an emphatic 6-0 win for the Melbourne Victory over Adelaide United at the Telstra Dome. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
