Wellington Phoenix let go of Leilei Gao

Wellington Phoenix have cut ties with Chinese midfielder Leilei Gao, the A-League club's chief executive Tony Pignata said on Wednesday.

Durante named Wellington Phoenix skipper

Andrew Durante is aiming for a top four spot after being appointed captain of Wellington Phoenix in his first season with the A-League club.

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Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again

Michael Lynch As Phoenix coach, Ernie Merrick faces a fascinating challenge.

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Del Piero bypasses All-Stars for Japan

Sebastian Hassett Row looming over star forward's availability for match between All-Stars and United.

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Rojas signs with VfB Stuttgart

Exciting midfielder Marco Rojas signs four-year deal with German club VfB Stuttgart.

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Defence is key to Victory

Michael Lynch Thanks mainly to Marco Rojas and his partner in crime Archie Thompson, Melbourne Victory is one of the most potent teams in the A-League.

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Rojas makes FFA awards history

Michael Lynch Young winger dubbed the ''Kiwi Messi'' by his more ardent fans has had a breakout campaign.

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FFA trumpets success by the numbers

Sebastian Hassett After all the hype that greeted the arrival of three elite marquee players, the most successful debut season of any expansion club and a nationwide buzz that enveloped the game, it was no surprise on...

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Players' graduation to top flight demonstrates quality of Victorian league

Michael Lynch There are plenty of diamonds to be found in the state-based rough.

Travelling North settles at last

Sebastian Hassett There was a time when Jade North scurried from one international league to the other.

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Federation rejects breaks in local season for Socceroos

Sebastian Hassett Though the A-League may supply as many players for the Socceroos as any other, an international break won't be coming any time soon.

Away-game heartbreak continues

Dunedin Wellington Phoenix ends tumultuous week with win over Melbourne Heart.

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A tried and true marksman

Michael Lynch Daniel McBreen has struck the hottest form streak of his life.

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Heart's veterans playing for futures

Michael Lynch Coach John Aloisi demanding his older men stand up and be counted.

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Familiar faces in running to lead Phoenix

Michael Lynch A long list of candidates is bidding to replace Ricki Herbert as coach of Wellington Phoenix.

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A-League round 27 preview

We preview the remaining four games of round 27 in the countdown to the finals.

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Heart makes defensive move to sign Coyne

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart has scrambled to resolve its defensive problems by signing A-League veteran Jamie Coyne as cover for the last eight games of the season.

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Milligan rises to the big occasion

Michael Lynch Coach Ange Postecoglou believes Milligan s a critical part of the championship jigsaw.

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'Diving' label sticks to Jeronimo

Adelaide United striker Jeronimo Neumann's cards appear to have been marked as a diver by A-League referees.

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Phoenix rises to stun Heart

Sam Worthington Melbourne Heart's winless streak at Westpac Stadium continues as Wellington Phoenix fought back from a two-goal deficit to steal victory.