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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Josh Cavallo poses in their coral strip during the Adelaide United A-League headshots session at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on November 15, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images for APL)

Socceroo says Cavallo’s lack of game time was about his choices, not sexuality

Socceroo Craig Goodwin has forcefully denied Josh Cavallo’s claims that Adelaide United is “homophobic”, saying his career was hampered by his own decisions.

  • Vince Rugari

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Josh Cavallo poses in their coral strip during the Adelaide United A-League headshots session at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on November 15, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images for APL)

A-League club denies ‘internal homophobia’ claims by ex-player

Joshua Cavallo has alleged his career at Adelaide United, the club where he came out as gay four years ago, was derailed because of his sexuality.

  • Vince Rugari
Nestory Irankunda had two assists against Perth Glory on Sunday.

Irankunda declines approach to join Olyroos for Paris 2024 qualifiers

He was left out of the squad due to concerns for his “wellbeing” last week. Now the most exciting talent in the Australian game has turned down a last-minute opportunity to wear the green and gold.

  • Vince Rugari
Josh Cavallo and his future husband Leighton Morrell.

A-League trailblazer announces engagement at home ground

Adelaide’s Josh Cavallo became the world’s only openly gay top-flight male footballer in 2021 and has thanked the club for allowing him to propose at Coopers Stadium.

  • Ian Chadband
Joe Gauci made his debut for the Socceroos last year against Ecuador.

Socceroo’s EPL move to break Aussie transfer record for third time in eight months

Adelaide United’s Joe Gauci is set to move to Aston Villa, while Socceroos teammate Aziz Behich is off to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

  • Vince Rugari
Gun youngster Nestory Irankunda.

Why Germany is the perfect finishing school for Australian teen soccer sensation

Adelaide United prodigy Nestory Irankunda has been sold to German giants Bayern Munich for an A-League-record transfer fee. Why is Germany the perfect destination?

  • Jonathan Drennan
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Adelaide United’s stadium banned Melbourne Victory supporters – then backed away

The operators of Adelaide’s Coopers Stadium have backed away from an announcement to ban visiting Melbourne Victory supporters.

  • Carla Jaeger and Steve Larkin
Mariners’ Sam Silvera celebrates his goal against Adelaide United on Saturday night.

Bolt from the blue: Aussie sport’s ultimate underdog story rolls on

Almost five years since the Usain Bolt gimmick, the Central Coast Mariners are into the A-League’s grand final, and have become a model club for this struggling competition.

  • Vince Rugari
Jordan Bos and Callum Talbot are among a crop of outstanding young talents in the A-League.

Bos moves: Is this Australian fans’ last chance to see Gen Next in the flesh?

As Socceroo Jordan Bos contemplates a nearly $2 million move to Belgium, the four clubs left in the A-League finals are putting paid to the adage that you can’t win anything with kids.

  • Vince Rugari
Nestory Irankunda is the talk of Australian soccer - and of Parafield Gardens High School, where he’s still completing Year 12.

This 17-year-old schoolkid could be world class. Can Australian soccer help him get there?

Nestory Irankunda has an absolute abundance of raw talent – but as he’s slowly learning, raw talent alone is not enough to reach the top in world football.

  • Vince Rugari