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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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Door open for Mariners to play ACT fixture

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: John Hutchinson of the Mariners during the AFC Asian Champions League match between the Central Coast Mariners and Guangzhou Evergrande at Bluetongue Stadium on May 15, 2013 in Gosford, Australia.  (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne Capital Football will put its hand up to host reigning A-League champions the Central Coast Mariners.

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Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16:  Ernie Merrick gives instructions during a Melbourne Victory A-League training session at Gosch's Paddock on February 16, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

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

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Del Piero bypasses All-Stars for Japan

Alessandro Del Piero

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

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Del Piero caught in All Stars tug-of-war

Alessandro Del Piero

Sebastian Hassett A three-way showdown is looming between Football Federation Australia, Sydney FC and Alessandro Del Piero over the star forward's availability for the match between the A-League All Stars and...

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Rojas signs with VfB Stuttgart

Marco Rojas.

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

A-League Grand Final: what the experts say

Frank Farina.

The grand final predictions of A-League coaches,

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Defence is key to Victory

Marcos Rojas.

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

Marco Rojas

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

Western Sydney fans.

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

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

Phoenix take Glory with 2-1 win

Wellington Phoenix players

Perth Glory's finals chances are hanging by a thread after suffering a shock 2-1 loss to A-League strugglers Wellington Phoenix at nib Stadium on Sunday.

Return home points North in right direction for Socceroos

Jade North

Sebastian Hassett There was a time when Jade North scurried from one international league to the other in a desperate bid to keep his chances of playing for Australia alive.

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A-League round 27 preview

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

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Federation rejects breaks in local season for Socceroos

Holger Osieck.

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.

Victory earn home final with late winner against Phoenix

Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory clinched third place in the A-League and a home elimination final against Perth with a scrambling 3-2 win over Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.

Phoenix jobs could be on line, Greenacre warns

Chris Greenacre

WELLINGTON PHOENIX acting coach Chris Greenacre is desperate to end what he describes as the most ''turbulent'' week of his life with victory over Melbourne Heart on Sunday in Dunedin.

Away-game heartbreak continues

Melbourne Heart v Phoenix

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

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A tried and true marksman

Daniel McBreen

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