Squad
Eugene Galekovic2007current
Bruce Djité2011current
Dylan McGowan2014current- Eli Babalj2015current
Sergio van Dijk2016current
Stefan Mauk2016current
Riley McGree2019current
Joshua Cavallo2021current
Craig Goodwincurrent
Mohamed Tourécurrent
Robert Cornthwaitecurrent
Aurelio Vidmar2003–2004- Ross Aloisi2003–2004
Shane Smeltz2003–2004- Fernando Rech2005–2007
- Ross Aloisi2005–2007
- Bruce Djité2006–2008
Nathan Burns2006–2008
Romário2006–2006
Paul Agostino2007–2009- Alvin Ceccoli2008–2008
Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues2008–2010
Mark Birighitti2008–2012
Saša Ognenovski2008–2009
Mark Rudan2009–2010
Mathew Leckie2009–2011- Sergio van Dijk2010–2013
Abby Erceg2011–2013
Dario Vidošić2011–2013
Jonathan McKain2011–2014
Paul Izzo2011–2015
Yevhen Levchenko2011–2012
Awer Mabil2013–2015
Michael Zullo2013–2014
Tomi Juric2013–2013
Jimmy Jeggo2014–2016- Miguel Palanca2015–2015
Sergi Guardiola2016–2017
James Troisi2019–2020
Kusini Yengi2019–2022
Adelaide United Football Club is a professional men's soccer club based in Adelaide, Australia.
The club competes in the A-League Men, which is the top tier of Australian football.
Adelaide United was one of the eight founding members of the A-League Men, competing since its formation in 2005.
Biography
Formation
Adelaide United Football Club was established on September 12, 2003, in response to the withdrawal of Adelaide City from the National Soccer League (NSL). This marked the first time since the NSL's inception in 1977 that Adelaide had no representation in the league. The club was funded by real estate businessman Gordon Pickard, with Basil Scarsella serving as chairman. Shortly after its formation, John Kosmina was appointed as the manager, and the team was quickly assembled, primarily from the remnants of the Adelaide City squad.
Early Competitions
Adelaide United made its competitive debut in the NSL on October 17, 2003, securing a 1-0 victory against Brisbane Strikers. The club enjoyed a successful inaugural season, including an unbeaten streak of seven matches. However, they ultimately lost in the NSL preliminary final to Perth Glory. The NSL concluded after the 2003-04 season, paving the way for the launch of the A-League Men in 2005, in which Adelaide United was a founding member.
A-League Success
In the A-League, Adelaide United quickly established itself as a competitive force. The club won its first A-League Men Championship in 2016 and has been a runner-up in the league on two occasions. Additionally, they have claimed the A-League Men Premiership twice and have enjoyed success in the Australia Cup, winning it three times. Their continental achievements include reaching the AFC Champions League final in 2008 and finishing fifth in the FIFA Club World Cup the same year, marking a significant milestone in the club's history.
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Career & Clubs
2003–2005: Beginnings
In August 2003, Adelaide City withdrew from the National Soccer League (NSL), leaving Adelaide with no NSL presence for the first time since the league's inception in 1977. West Adelaide had previously withdrawn from the NSL in 1999. In response, Adelaide United was created on 12 September 2003, with real estate businessman Gordon Pickard funding the new club and former Soccer Australia and FIFA executive Basil Scarsella as chairman. On 13 September, former Brisbane Strikers and Newcastle Breakers manager John Kosmina was officially announced as the manager. Within a few weeks, a team was assembled, mostly with the remnants of the Adelaide City squad to compete in the clubs inaugural season. On 17 October 2003, Adelaide United won its first NSL match against Brisbane Strikers, with a score of 1–0. After a successfulhome-and-away season, including an unbeaten seven-match streak during November and December 2003, Adelaide United reached the NSL preliminary final, ultimately losing to Perth Glory. The NSL concluded at the end of the 2003–04 season after 28 seasons, with The Reds only participating in the final season. The governing body, Australian Soccer Association (later Football Federation Australia), shut down the league in preparation for the launch of the fully professional A-League almost 12 months later, on 26 August 2005.
2005–2010: Early days in the A-League
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- A-League Men
Legacy
Domestic
A-League Men Championship Winners (1): 2016 Runners-up (2): 2007, 2009 A-League Men Premiership Winners (2): 2005–06, 2015–16 Runners-up (3): 2006–07, 2008–09, 2025–26 Australia Cup Winners (3): 2014, 2018, 2019 Runners-up (1): 2017 A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup Winners (2): 2006, 2007
Continental
AFC Champions League Elite Runners-up (1): 2008
Worldwide
FIFA Club World Cup Fifth–place (1): 2008
Other
The Aurelio Vidmar Club Champion (Player of the Year)
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Adelaide United Football Club is a professional men's soccer club located in Adelaide, South Australia. The club was one of the eight founding members of the A-League Men and have competed in it concurrently since its formation, under licence from the Australian Professional Leagues.
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