Adelaide United
current season
Full name	Adelaide United Football Club
Nickname(s)	The Reds, United
Founded	2003
Ground	Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide (Capacity 16,500)
Chairman	Dario Fontanarosa
Manager	Aurelio Vidmar
League	A-League
2007–08	6th (league)
First game	1-0 at home vs Brisbane Strikers, October 17, 2003[1]
Largest win	5-1 vs Newcastle Jets, September 8, 2006
Largest defeat	0-6 vs Melbourne Victory, February 18, 2007
All-time top scorer	Travis Dodd 19
Supporters groups	The Gate, Red Army
Home colours 　 Away colours

Adelaide United Football Club are an Australian professional football club based in the city of Adelaide, South Australia. The Adelaide United FC 2007-08 season is the Reds 3rd season since the A-League started Football club names are a part of the sport 's culture reflecting century-old traditions This is a of lists of the use of Nicknames in football (soccer. Hindmarsh Stadium is a football (soccer and rugby league football Stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a The following is a list of Association football stadia. They are ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators that the The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition The Brisbane Strikers are an Australian Football (soccer club from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia who play in the Queensland State Travis Dodd (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian Football For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. This article is about people called professionals For the Movie, see The Professional or Leon. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country They currently participate in the A-League as the sole team from the state of South Australia. The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country Adelaide is one of the most successful clubs in the A-League.

The club was founded in 2003 to fill the place vacated by Adelaide City Force in the former National Soccer League (NSL). For the city council see City of Adelaide Adelaide City is a Football (soccer club in Adelaide, Australia. This page is on the former Australian soccer league For the former Canadian league see Canadian National Soccer League. They were minor premiers in the inaugural 2005-2006 A-League season, finishing 7 points clear of the rest of the competition, before finishing 3rd in the finals, The Reds were also Grand Finalists in the 2006-2007 A-League season.

The 2006/07 Season saw Brazilian international Romario join the club for a four-game stint. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Romário de Souza Faria (born January 29 1966 in Rio de Janeiro) better known simply as Romário, is a former Brazilian football Center AUFC have the best winning record of all clubs in the Hyundai A-League. The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition While Sydney FC is the most successful Australian club in the pacific and in FIFA (qualifying in more tournaments), Adelaide is the only A-League club to be present at the Asian Champions League more than once, making them the most successful Australian club in Asia. Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian Association football (soccer club based in Sydney and competes in Australia's premier competition Adelaide however have not won the domestic A-league Championship.

The 2007/08 season was a season to forget for Adelaide as they battled a huge amount of player injury throughout the season. This effectively ended their finals hopes and it was the first time Adelaide failed to make the top 2 in A-League history.

History

National Soccer League

Main article: Adelaide United FC Season 2003-04

In August 2003, Adelaide City withdrew from the National Soccer League, leaving Adelaide with no NSL presence for the first time since the beginning of the league in 1977. Despite the mad rush to form the team and starting five weeks into the season (the first four rounds of matches were squeezed in later in the season the team lost just twice in its first 13 matches For the city council see City of Adelaide Adelaide City is a Football (soccer club in Adelaide, Australia. This page is on the former Australian soccer league For the former Canadian league see Canadian National Soccer League. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a In response, Adelaide United was created in September 2003, and a team was scraped together within a couple of weeks. In October, Adelaide United won its first NSL match, against the Brisbane Strikers 1-0 in front of a crowd in excess of 16,000 people. The Brisbane Strikers are an Australian Football (soccer club from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia who play in the Queensland State After an impressive home-and-away season, including a seven-match unbeaten streak during November and December 2003, Adelaide United reached the NSL preliminary final, losing to Perth Glory. November 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - Perth Glory FC is an association football (soccer club from Perth Western Australia, playing in the A-League. The NSL came to an abrupt close at the end of the 2003-04 season.

A-League

Adelaide United were announced as one of eight teams to compete in the first season of the Hyundai A-League, and are, along with the Perth Glory and Newcastle Jets, one of only three teams to survive from the National Soccer League's last season. In mathematics 8 is a Composite number, its Proper divisors being 1, 2, and 4. Hyundai refers to a group of companies and related organizations founded by Chung Ju-yung in South Korea. The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition Perth Glory FC is an association football (soccer club from Perth Western Australia, playing in the A-League. For the English club see Newcastle United FC Newcastle United Jets is an association football (soccer club based in This page is on the former Australian soccer league For the former Canadian league see Canadian National Soccer League. United began preparation earlier than most of the other clubs and had announced two thirds of the 20 man squad before February 2005.

The club focused on bringing several Adelaide born players back to South Australia, such as Angelo Costanzo, Travis Dodd and Lucas Pantelis, who had previously played for Adelaide City SC in the NSL. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a Angelo Costanzo (born 9 May 1976 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Travis Dodd (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian Football Lucas Pantelis (born March 12, 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a Greek Australian football For the city council see City of Adelaide Adelaide City is a Football (soccer club in Adelaide, Australia. Shengqing Qu was signed from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua as the clubs "marquee" signing (a ruling allowing each club one player to be paid outside the salary cap) in March 2005. Qu Shengqing ( born June 5, 1975) is a Chinese Football (soccer player who most recently played for Adelaide United FC in the China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Shanghai Shenhua ( Simplified Chinese: 上海申花 is a Chinese Super League football club

Aurelio Vidmar announced his retirement before the A-League had even started. He was replaced before the fifth round by striker Fernando from Brazil, a former 'player of the year' in the old NSL. Fernando Rech (born March 13, 1974 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian Football (soccer player |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld By moving to Adelaide, he was reunited with former coach John Kosmina who introduced him to Australian audiences at the Brisbane Strikers. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a Alexander John Kosmina (born August 17, 1956) known as John Kosmina, is a former Australian international Football (soccer The Brisbane Strikers are an Australian Football (soccer club from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia who play in the Queensland State

Adelaide United established links with American club Miami FC, setting up a 'sister club' relationship, with whom they played a number of friendlies and leading to signing Diego Walsh from them. Miami Football Club is an American professional Soccer team founded in 2006 Diego Walsh (born December 8, 1979 in Santos São Paulo) is a Brazilian American Soccer player who plays as a center

The team also signed Brazilian legend Romario for a 4 game guest stint in November/December 2006. Romário de Souza Faria (born January 29 1966 in Rio de Janeiro) better known simply as Romário, is a former Brazilian football Center

A-League 06/07

Adelaide United advanced to the 2006-07 Grand Final at after winning 4-3 on penalties (1-1 AET) against Newcastle Jets. For the English club see Newcastle United FC Newcastle United Jets is an association football (soccer club based in Adelaide United played Melbourne at the Telstra Dome in the 2006-2007 A-League Grand Final on 18 February 2007 losing 6-0 whilst playing most of the game with only 10 men after captain Ross Aloisi was sent off for his second bookable offense. Melbourne Victory Football Club is a football (soccer team in the Australian A-League based in Melbourne, Victoria. Docklands Stadium, known as Telstra Dome, and originally as Victoria Stadium and Colonial Stadium, is a multi purpose sports and entertainment Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Ross Aloisi (born April 17, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who was known After a controversial post grand final interview, Ross Aloisi was sacked as Captain of Adelaide United, and now plays for Wellington Phoenix FC and replaced by Angelo Costanzo on 22 February 2007. Wellington Phoenix is an association football (soccer team based in Wellington, New Zealand, competing in the Australian A-League Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. At the same as this announcement was made, it was also announced that John Kosmina would be sacked. It was widely speculated that Kosmina had been told to resign by the board of Adelaide United the Thursday after the grand final. ^[2][3] Assistant Coach Aurelio Vidmar was appointed interim coach. On October 22, 2007, former Adelaide United coach John Kosmina took up the role as the new head coach of United's rival Sydney FC, the same club that defeated Adelaide 2-1 in the 2005-6 A-league Semi-finals. Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian Association football (soccer club based in Sydney and competes in Australia's premier competition

A-League 07/08

For the 2007-08 season AUFC recruited ex-Socceroo Paul Agostino"marquee", Ivorian Jonas Salley and current Olyroo Kristian Sarkies. The Australian national football team represents Australia in international association football competitions Paul Agostino (born 9 June 1975 in Adelaide, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer Striker. Gyawe Jonas Salley (born 16 March 1982 in Côte d'Ivoire) is a Football (soccer midfielder who currently plays for Adelaide United The Australian Under 23 football team, more commonly known as the Olyroos is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia at football Kristian Sarkies (born October 25, 1986 in Melbourne, Australia is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays in midfield ^[4] They also signed Issy Erdogan of Preston Lions. Isyan "Issy" Erdogan (born September 25, 1982 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is a Football (soccer The Preston Lions Football Club (formerly Preston Makedonia Soccer Club are an Australian Football (soccer club from Preston, a northern suburb of Melbourne One of the success stories of the season was the signing of former Flamengo FC player Cássio on a free transfer from Brazilian club. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is a Brazilian Multisport club located in Rio de Janeiro. Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira known as Cássio (born January 8th 1980 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian football (soccer player Cássio formerly of Santa Cruz FC, he won the Club Champion award in his first season. Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, or simply Santa Cruz is a Brazilian Football (soccer team in Recife, Pernambuco. Shaun Ontong and Matthew Mullen from the AIS, were also signed to replenish their defensive stocks after the departure of Kristian Rees, Adam van Dommele and Aaron Goulding. Shaun Ontong (born March 25, 1987 in Canberra) is an Australian Football (soccer player who currently plays for in the Matthew Mullen (born February 29, 1989 in Adelaide is an Australian Football (soccer midfield player who currently Kristian Rees (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Adam van Dommele (born 5 September 1984 in Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Aaron Goulding (born 29 April 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays in the position

A-League 08/09

For the upcoming 2008-09 season Adelaide United FC have made some significant signings, including striker Cristiano from Willem II for two years on a free transfer. Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues (born 3 June 1981 in Rio de Janeiro) commonly referred to as Cristiano, is a professional Brazilian It has been hailed as one of the biggest signings in A-League history to date. The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition Another key signing to fill the vacancy due to the retirement of Adelaide United FC legend Richie Alagich is Alemão formerly of CA Juventus. Richie' Alagich (born October 30, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a retired Australian Football Everson Arantes de Oliveira (better known as Alemão is a Brazilian professional football player that currently plays for Australian A-League side The Clube Atlético Juventus ( Latin for Youth) usually known simply as Juventus, is a traditional Brazilian football club based in Sasa Ognenovski was another key signing from Queensland Roar to help shore up the defense. Sasa Ognenovski (born April 3 1979) is a Football (soccer player of Ethnic Macedonian origin Queensland Roar FC is an Australian Association football (soccer club from Brisbane, Australia competing in the A-League competition playing Ex-Bolton Wanderers FC Defender/Midfielder Scott Jamieson (19yrs) has also been signed on for two years to act as an utility. Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Bobby Petta, Shaun Ontong, Milan Susak, Dezmon Giraldi and Robert Bajic were all released. Bobby Petta (born 6 August 1974 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands) is a Dutch professional footballer playing as a Midfielder Shaun Ontong (born March 25, 1987 in Canberra) is an Australian Football (soccer player who currently plays for in the Milan Susak (born January 29, 1984 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian football player who plays as a defender Robert Bajic (born July 29, 1977 in Whyalla, South Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player of Croatian Bruce Djite has been sold for an A-League Record of A$850,000 to Genclerbirligi, whilst Nathan Burns has also transferred to pursue his European dreams, joining Greek first division outfit AEK Athens^[5] for A$500,000^[6]. Bruce Djite (born March 25, 1987 in Washington DC, USA) is an Australian football Striker who currently plays Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club from the capital Ankara, playing in the Turkcell Süper Lig. Nathan Burns (born on 7 May 1988 in Blayney, New South Wales) is an Australian international football player currently playing as a Striker Crest and Colours Since the club's foundation AEK have had three main crests though all underwent minor variations
Kristian Sarkies, Lucas Pantelis and Fabian Barbiero had their contracts renewed for two years and one year respectively. Kristian Sarkies (born October 25, 1986 in Melbourne, Australia is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays in midfield Lucas Pantelis (born March 12, 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a Greek Australian football Fabian Barbiero (born May 2, 1984 in Adelaide) is an Australian Football (soccer Midfielder who currently plays for Ex-Falkirk FC Stricker Daniel McBreen is heavily tipped to also join the strong squad. Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Falkirk, playing in the Scottish Premier League after winning promotion from Daniel James McBreen (born 23 March 1977 is an English -born Australian raised footballer who plays for York City as a Striker.

AFC Champions League

2007 Campaign

Adelaide United were selected, along with Sydney FC, as the first Australian representatives to play in the 2007 AFC Champions League. The AFC Champions League is the current annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC The AFC Champions League 2007 is the 26th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 5th edition under the current AFC Champions League title Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian Association football (soccer club based in Sydney and competes in Australia's premier competition The AFC Champions League 2007 is the 26th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 5th edition under the current AFC Champions League title They received their Asian berth as A-League premiers. Adelaide was drawn into Group G with Chinese champion Shandong Luneng, Korean champions Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and Vietnamese league and Super Cup champions Gach Dong Tam Long An. This article is about the 2006 season of the Chinese Football Association Super League (中国足球协会超级联赛 or 中超 also known as Chinese Super League (CSL which is the Shandong Luneng ( Simplified Chinese: 山东鲁能 is a Chinese Super League football club owned by Shandong Luneng Group the biggest supplier of The 2006 season of the K-League kicked-off on March 12. The league will take a break for the World Cup in June and July The Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma club founded in 1989, is a professional football team in South Korea. V-League Clubs - 2008 Da Nang FC Hoa Phat ACB Ha Noi Thep Mien Nam-Cang Sai Gon The Vietnamese Super Cup is the Soccer competition between the V-League champions and Vietnamese Cup holders Đồng Tâm Long An is a Vietnamese football club based in Tân An, Vietnam.

Adelaide lost to Shandong 1-0, defeated Long An 2-0, drew with Seongnam 2-2, then lost to the Korean team 1-0. The Reds broke Shandong's winning streak in a 2-2 draw, before finishing its campaign with a 3-0 win over Long An, thanks to a hat trick from Travis Dodd. Travis Dodd (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian Football This match marked the last Adelaide United appearances of Fernando Rech and Carl Veart as the 1-0 loss to Seongyam knocked Adelaide out of Quarter Finals contention. Fernando Rech (born March 13, 1974 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian Football (soccer player Carl Veart (born May 21, 1970 in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia) is a former Australian Football (soccer player Adelaide finished 3rd in its group, ahead of Long An and behind Shandong; with group winner Seongnam making the semi-finals. Dodd scored on 4 occasions, Rech 3 times, and Olyroos players Bruce Djite and Nathan Burns one a piece. The Australian Under 23 football team, more commonly known as the Olyroos is controlled by Football Federation Australia and represents Australia at football

2008 Campaign

Adelaide United participated in the 2008 AFC Champions League after finishing runner-up in the 2006-07 regular season and finals series to Melbourne Victory. The AFC Champions League 2008 is the 27th AFC Champions League, the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 6th under the current AFC Champions League title The AFC Champions League 2008 is the 27th AFC Champions League, the top-level Asian club football tournament and the 6th under the current AFC Champions League title The A-League 's 2006-07 season was a Football (soccer competition Match Details Match Statistics See also A-League 2006-07 Melbourne Victory Season 2006-07 Melbourne Victory Football Club is a football (soccer team in the Australian A-League based in Melbourne, Victoria. Adelaide was drawn into Group E, along with V-League and Super Cup winners Bình Dương F.C., CSL champions Changchun Yatai, and K-League winners Pohang Steelers. V-League Clubs - 2008 Da Nang FC Hoa Phat ACB Ha Noi Thep Mien Nam-Cang Sai Gon The Vietnamese Super Cup is the Soccer competition between the V-League champions and Vietnamese Cup holders Bình Dương is a Vietnamese football club based in Thủ Dầu Một, Vietnam. The 2007 Chinese Super League (CSL 2007 season the fourth since its establishment started on March 3, 2007 and ended on November 14, 2007. Changchun Yatai ( Simplified Chinese: 长春亚泰 is a Chinese football team The 2007 season of the K-League kicked off on March 3. The league's previous split-season format was replaced by a combined 26-game single-season schedule For the American football team see Pittsburgh Steelers. For other uses see Steelers (disambiguation.

In their opening match of the 2008 campaign, Adelaide United defeated Pohang 2-0 in Korea. United drew against Changchun 0-0 in their second game, defeated Bình Dương 2-1 in Vietnam and followed this up with a 4-1 victory in the return leg. In their final group tie at home, Adelaide defeated Pohang 1-0, setting up a deciding away tie against Changchun to determine the Group E winner. In Changchun, Adelaide withstood considerable pressure to achieve a historic 0-0 draw, thus becoming the first Australian team to ever progress to the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League. The AFC Champions League is the current annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC Adelaide United have drawn J-League heavyweights Kashima Antlers in a two legged Quarter final starting in Japan in September. Adelaide United Football Club is a Football (soccer team in the Australian A-League based in Adelaide, South Australia. The, or, is the top professional Football (soccer league in Japan and one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football is a professional football team playing in the Japanese J League.

Colours and badge

The Adelaide United badge, used from the club's foundation in 2003 to 2005

The Current Adelaide United badge, Used since the inception of A-League

Adelaide United's kits are sponsored by Reebok, as are the rest of the A-League teams. Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas. Their home strip uses the South Australian state colours, and is all-red with gold and blue trim on the sleeves and sides. The away strip is all-white, with red sleeves and gold trim.

The badge also uses the state colours in a stylized swoosh, above what appears to be a football made with the Southern Cross, as opposed to the traditional hexagons. A football is a Ball used to play one of the various sports known as Football. CRUX is a lightweight I686 -optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users The Adelaide United badge is a far cry from some other teams, such as Queensland Roar, by taking the form of a traditional football badge. Queensland Roar FC is an Australian Association football (soccer club from Brisbane, Australia competing in the A-League competition playing

Stadium

Main article: Hindmarsh Stadium

View to City from Hindmarsh Stadium top Tier. Hindmarsh Stadium is a football (soccer and rugby league football Stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Adelaide United play their home matches at Hindmarsh Stadium. Hindmarsh Stadium is a football (soccer and rugby league football Stadium located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

The stadium seating capacity is 15,500, although several times in the A-League this has been stretched and standing room has had to be used, increasing capacity by 1,000. The South Australian Government has said to Adelaide United that if crowds can be drawn to games constantly exceeding 14,000 and often reaching full capacity (16,500), plans will be made to adequately increase the size of the ground.

Adelaide United's average was 10,947 in 2005-06 and 12,162 in 2006-07. The A-League 's 2006-07 season was a Football (soccer competition After the first nine home games in 2007-08 the average attendance was 12,907. The club's highest attendance of 25,039 was recorded at a one-off game played at Adelaide Oval on December 28, 2007 vs Sydney FC - significantly higher than their record Hindmarsh Stadium crowd of 16,378 on December 1, 2006 vs Melbourne Victory. The Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian Association football (soccer club based in Sydney and competes in Australia's premier competition Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Melbourne Victory Football Club is a football (soccer team in the Australian A-League based in Melbourne, Victoria.

On December 28, 2007, Adelaide United played their match against Sydney FC at Adelaide Oval, to attract more ticket sales. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian Association football (soccer club based in Sydney and competes in Australia's premier competition The Adelaide Oval is a sports ground in Adelaide, South Australia. Even though Adelaide lost 3-1, it was the biggest SA soccer crowd in history, with 25,039 people filling the stands.

It was released in February 2008 that plans had been drawn up for a new 45,000 capacity, football (soccer) only stadium for Adelaide United. The design of the stadium is supposedly based upon the designs of a stadium in Frankfurt used during the 2006 World Cup. A business plan for the construction of the venue will be completed soon. ^[7]

Rivalries

Adelaide's two main rivals are Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory: Sydney and Adelaide were two of the leading teams in the 2005/2006 season (Sydney finished as champions, Adelaide as premiers) and Melbourne and Adelaide were two of the leading teams in the 2006/2007 season (Melbourne and Adelaide played each other in the grand final). Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian Association football (soccer club based in Sydney and competes in Australia's premier competition Melbourne Victory Football Club is a football (soccer team in the Australian A-League based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Current squad

Players in bold have senior international caps.

Name and position	No	Joined in	Former team	Birth date	Citizenship
Goalkeepers
Daniel Beltrame	1	2005	Wollongong Wolves	28 December 1975
Eugene Galeković	30	2007	Melbourne Victory	12 June 1981
Mark Birighitti	-	2008	AIS	17 April 1991
Defenders
Robert Cornthwaite	2	2005	White City	24 October 1984
Angelo Costanzo	4	2005	Marconi Stallions	9 May 1976
Michael Valkanis	5	2003	Adelaide City	23 August 1974
Cássio	6	2007	Santa Cruz	8 January 1980
Isyan Erdoğan	17	2007	Preston Lions	25 September 1982
Sasa Ognenovski	19	2008	Queensland Roar	3 April 1979
Daniel Mullen	27	2008	AIS	26 October 1989
Alemão	-	2008	CA Juventus	29 November 1982
Scott Jamieson	-	2008	Bolton Wanderers	13 October 1988
Midfielders
Lucas Pantelis	7	2005	Parramatta Power	12 March 1982
Kristian Sarkies	8	2007	Melbourne Victory	25 October 1986
Matthew Mullen	12	2007	Para Hills	24 February 1989
Travis Dodd	13	2005	Panionios	6 January 1980
Jonas Salley	15	2007	New Zealand Knights/Sydney FC	16 March 1982
Jason Spagnuolo	21	2006	Metro Stars	2 August 1984
Diego	22	2006	Miami FC	8 December 1979
Fabian Barbiero	26	2007	Metro Stars	2 May 1984
Strikers
Paul Agostino	9	2007	1860 Munich	9 June 1975
Cristiano	23	2008	Willem II	3 June 1981

End of Season 2007-08 Transfers

In

Name	Position	Moving from
Mark Birighitti	Goalkeeper	Australian Institute of Sport
Sasa Ognenovski	Defender	Queensland Roar
Daniel Mullen	Defender	Australian Institute of Sport
Alemão	Defender	CA Juventus
Scott Jamieson	Defender	Bolton Wanderers
Cristiano	Striker	Willem II Tilburg

Out

Name	Position	Moving to
Robert Bajic	Goalkeeper	Released
Milan Susak	Defender	Released
Richie Alagich	Defender	Retired
Bobby Petta	Midfielder	Para Hills Knights
Shaun Ontong	Midfielder	Newcastle Jets
Bruce Djite	Striker	Gençlerbirliği
Dez Giraldi	Striker	A.G. Nocerina 1910
Nathan Burns	Striker	AEK Athens

Multiple Nationality

• Jonas Salley
• Diego
• Lucas Pantelis
• Michael Valkanis
• Eugene Galekovic
• Issy Erdoğan
• Angelo Costanzo
• Cristiano

Notable former players

For more details on this topic, see List of Adelaide United FC players. Daniel Beltrame (born December 28, 1975 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Eugen-Josip "Eugene" Galeković (born June 12, 1981) is an Australian Football (soccer player who currently plays as a Goalkeeper Melbourne Victory Football Club is a football (soccer team in the Australian A-League based in Melbourne, Victoria. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Robert Cornthwaite (born October 24, 1984 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England) is an English-Australian football (soccer White City Woodville are a Football (soccer Club from Adelaide, South Australia. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Angelo Costanzo (born 9 May 1976 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player The Marconi Stallions are an Australian Football (soccer club from Sydney, Australia. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Michael Valkanis (born August 23, 1974 in Melbourne, Victoria Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays For the city council see City of Adelaide Adelaide City is a Football (soccer club in Adelaide, Australia. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira known as Cássio (born January 8th 1980 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian football (soccer player Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, or simply Santa Cruz is a Brazilian Football (soccer team in Recife, Pernambuco. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Isyan "Issy" Erdogan (born September 25, 1982 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is a Football (soccer The Preston Lions Football Club (formerly Preston Makedonia Soccer Club are an Australian Football (soccer club from Preston, a northern suburb of Melbourne Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Sasa Ognenovski (born April 3 1979) is a Football (soccer player of Ethnic Macedonian origin Queensland Roar FC is an Australian Association football (soccer club from Brisbane, Australia competing in the A-League competition playing Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Daniel Mullen (born October 26, 1989 in Adelaide is an Australian Football (soccer midfield player who currently Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Everson Arantes de Oliveira (better known as Alemão is a Brazilian professional football player that currently plays for Australian A-League side The Clube Atlético Juventus ( Latin for Youth) usually known simply as Juventus, is a traditional Brazilian football club based in Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Scott Jamieson (born October 13, 1988) is an Australian footballer who plays for Adelaide United in the Hyundai A-League Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Lucas Pantelis (born March 12, 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a Greek Australian football Parramatta Power were a Football (soccer team which was based in western Sydney Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Kristian Sarkies (born October 25, 1986 in Melbourne, Australia is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays in midfield Melbourne Victory Football Club is a football (soccer team in the Australian A-League based in Melbourne, Victoria. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Matthew Mullen (born February 29, 1989 in Adelaide is an Australian Football (soccer midfield player who currently Para Hills Knights Soccer Club are a Football (soccer club from Para Hills, South Australia. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Travis Dodd (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian Football Panionios GSS FC ( Greek: Πανιώνιος Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Σμύρνης - Panionios Gymnastikos Syllogos Smyrnis) the Pan- Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Gyawe Jonas Salley (born 16 March 1982 in Côte d'Ivoire) is a Football (soccer midfielder who currently plays for Adelaide United New Zealand Knights Football Club (known as Football Kingz Football Club until 2004 were the only professional Football (soccer team in New Zealand before Sydney FC, founded in 2004, is an Australian Association football (soccer club based in Sydney and competes in Australia's premier competition Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Jason Spagnuolo (born August 2, 1984 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer The Metro Stars are a Football (soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Diego Walsh (born December 8, 1979 in Santos São Paulo) is a Brazilian American Soccer player who plays as a center Miami Football Club is an American professional Soccer team founded in 2006 Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Fabian Barbiero (born May 2, 1984 in Adelaide) is an Australian Football (soccer Midfielder who currently plays for The Metro Stars are a Football (soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Paul Agostino (born 9 June 1975 in Adelaide, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer Striker. TSV 1860 München, commonly known as 1860 Munich is a German Sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues (born 3 June 1981 in Rio de Janeiro) commonly referred to as Cristiano, is a professional Brazilian Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Sasa Ognenovski (born April 3 1979) is a Football (soccer player of Ethnic Macedonian origin Queensland Roar FC is an Australian Association football (soccer club from Brisbane, Australia competing in the A-League competition playing Daniel Mullen (born October 26, 1989 in Adelaide is an Australian Football (soccer midfield player who currently Everson Arantes de Oliveira (better known as Alemão is a Brazilian professional football player that currently plays for Australian A-League side The Clube Atlético Juventus ( Latin for Youth) usually known simply as Juventus, is a traditional Brazilian football club based in Scott Jamieson (born October 13, 1988) is an Australian footballer who plays for Adelaide United in the Hyundai A-League Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues (born 3 June 1981 in Rio de Janeiro) commonly referred to as Cristiano, is a professional Brazilian Robert Bajic (born July 29, 1977 in Whyalla, South Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player of Croatian Milan Susak (born January 29, 1984 in Sydney, New South Wales) is an Australian football player who plays as a defender Richie' Alagich (born October 30, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a retired Australian Football Bobby Petta (born 6 August 1974 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands) is a Dutch professional footballer playing as a Midfielder Para Hills Knights Soccer Club are a Football (soccer club from Para Hills, South Australia. Shaun Ontong (born March 25, 1987 in Canberra) is an Australian Football (soccer player who currently plays for in the For the English club see Newcastle United FC Newcastle United Jets is an association football (soccer club based in Bruce Djite (born March 25, 1987 in Washington DC, USA) is an Australian football Striker who currently plays Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club from the capital Ankara, playing in the Turkcell Süper Lig. Dezmon (Dez Wallace Giraldi (born March 24, 1986 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia is a Football (soccer player Associazione Giovanile Nocerina 1910 ( English: Youth Association Nocerina 1910) is an Italian football club based in Nocera Nathan Burns (born on 7 May 1988 in Blayney, New South Wales) is an Australian international football player currently playing as a Striker See also Athletic Union of Constantinople AEK FC (AEK - Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως – Athlitiki Enosis Konstantinoupoleos Gyawe Jonas Salley (born 16 March 1982 in Côte d'Ivoire) is a Football (soccer midfielder who currently plays for Adelaide United Diego Walsh (born December 8, 1979 in Santos São Paulo) is a Brazilian American Soccer player who plays as a center Lucas Pantelis (born March 12, 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a Greek Australian football Michael Valkanis (born August 23, 1974 in Melbourne, Victoria Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays Eugen-Josip "Eugene" Galeković (born June 12, 1981) is an Australian Football (soccer player who currently plays as a Goalkeeper Isyan "Issy" Erdogan (born September 25, 1982 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is a Football (soccer Angelo Costanzo (born 9 May 1976 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues (born 3 June 1981 in Rio de Janeiro) commonly referred to as Cristiano, is a professional Brazilian This is a list of Adelaide United FC players both past and present

• Qu Shengqing
• Bobby Petta
• Fernando
• Romário
• Ross Aloisi
• Carl Veart
• Aurelio Vidmar
• Matthew Kemp
• Greg Owens
• Shane Smeltz
• Richie Alagich
• Bruce Djite
• Nathan Burns

International Representatives

Senior caps only. Qu Shengqing ( born June 5, 1975) is a Chinese Football (soccer player who most recently played for Adelaide United FC in the Bobby Petta (born 6 August 1974 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands) is a Dutch professional footballer playing as a Midfielder Fernando Rech (born March 13, 1974 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian Football (soccer player Romário de Souza Faria (born January 29 1966 in Rio de Janeiro) better known simply as Romário, is a former Brazilian football Center Ross Aloisi (born April 17, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who was known Carl Veart (born May 21, 1970 in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia) is a former Australian Football (soccer player Aurelio Vidmar (born February 3, 1967 in Adelaide) is an Australian Football (soccer player Matthew Allan Kemp (born August 8, 1980 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia) is an Australian Football Greg Owens (born January 27, 1981 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Shane Smeltz (born in Göppingen, Germany on 29 September 1981) is a New Zealand Football player Richie' Alagich (born October 30, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a retired Australian Football Bruce Djite (born March 25, 1987 in Washington DC, USA) is an Australian football Striker who currently plays Nathan Burns (born on 7 May 1988 in Blayney, New South Wales) is an Australian international football player currently playing as a Striker Players in bold currently active with Adelaide United

• Shengqing Qu
• Romário
• Paul Agostino
• Ross Aloisi
• Nathan Burns
• Ang Costanzo
• Bruce Djité
• Travis Dodd
• Kristian Sarkies
• Shane Smeltz
• Michael Valkanis
• Carl Veart
• Aurelio Vidmar

Club officials

Football Department

• Manager: Aurelio Vidmar
• Assistant Coach: Phil Stubbins
• Goalkeeping Coach: Peter Blazincic
• Football Director: Michael Petrillo
• Football Operations Manager: Ryan Peremiczko
• Sports Science Consultant: Michael Nunan
• Performance & Conditioning Manager: Carlos Ohanian
• Property Steward: Jurgen Sanger
• Gear Steward: John Brannigan

Medical Staff

• Club Doctor: James Ilic
• Head Trainer: Peter Duke
• Club Physiotherapist: Glenn Dods
• Strength & Conditioning Manager: Peter Janicki
• Chiropractor: Margie Barry
• Dietician: Anthony Mead
• Sports Psychologist: Matti Clements
• Rehabilitation Coordinator: Tim Kreis
• Masseur: Paul Scott

Managers

• John Kosmina (2003-2007)
• Aurelio Vidmar (2007-present)

Affiliated Clubs

• Miami FC

Honours

• A-League Premiership:
  • Premiers (1): 2005-06
  • Runners-Up (1): 2006-07

• A-League Championship:
  • Runners-Up (1): 2006-07

• A-League Pre-Season Cup:
  • Winners (2): 2006, 2007

• A-League Finalists:
  • Finalists (2): 2005-06, 2006-07

• AFC Champions League:
  • Group Stage (1): 2007
  • Quarter Finalist (1): 2008

• NSL Finalists:
  • Finalists (1): 2003-04

• Club Champions:
  • 2005-06 : Carl Veart
  • 2006-07 : Jason Spagnuolo
  • 2007-08 : Cássio

Top Goal Scorers

Excludes goals scored in NSL. Qu Shengqing ( born June 5, 1975) is a Chinese Football (soccer player who most recently played for Adelaide United FC in the Romário de Souza Faria (born January 29 1966 in Rio de Janeiro) better known simply as Romário, is a former Brazilian football Center Paul Agostino (born 9 June 1975 in Adelaide, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer Striker. Ross Aloisi (born April 17, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who was known Nathan Burns (born on 7 May 1988 in Blayney, New South Wales) is an Australian international football player currently playing as a Striker Angelo Costanzo (born 9 May 1976 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Bruce Djite (born March 25, 1987 in Washington DC, USA) is an Australian football Striker who currently plays Travis Dodd (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian Football Kristian Sarkies (born October 25, 1986 in Melbourne, Australia is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays in midfield Shane Smeltz (born in Göppingen, Germany on 29 September 1981) is a New Zealand Football player Michael Valkanis (born August 23, 1974 in Melbourne, Victoria Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays Carl Veart (born May 21, 1970 in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia) is a former Australian Football (soccer player Aurelio Vidmar (born February 3, 1967 in Adelaide) is an Australian Football (soccer player Aurelio Vidmar (born February 3, 1967 in Adelaide) is an Australian Football (soccer player Michael 'Mick' Nunan is a former Australian rules football player who played one match in the VFL for the Richmond Football Club in 1971 These are major characters from the various novels and stories that make up Alastair Reynolds 's Revelation Space ''universe''. Glenn Laurence Dods (born June 7, 1957) was a successful New Zealand Soccer player who represented New Zealand 22 times from 1976 Alexander John Kosmina (born August 17, 1956) known as John Kosmina, is a former Australian international Football (soccer Aurelio Vidmar (born February 3, 1967 in Adelaide) is an Australian Football (soccer player Miami Football Club is an American professional Soccer team founded in 2006 This is a list of A-League champions, that is all the clubs that have won the finals series (play-offs of the A-League Football (soccer competition This is a list of A-League champions, that is all the clubs that have won the finals series (play-offs of the A-League Football (soccer competition This is a list of A-League champions, that is all the clubs that have won the finals series (play-offs of the A-League Football (soccer competition The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition The AFC Champions League is the current annual Asian club football competition hosted by Asian Football Confederation (AFC This page is on the former Australian soccer league For the former Canadian league see Canadian National Soccer League. Carl Veart (born May 21, 1970 in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia) is a former Australian Football (soccer player Adelaide United FC had a successful Season One of the A-League winning the Minor Premiership before choking in the Finals Series and finishing third Jason Spagnuolo (born August 2, 1984 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer The Adelaide United FC 2007-08 season is the Reds 3rd season since the A-League started Cássio José de Abreu Oliveira known as Cássio (born January 8th 1980 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian football (soccer player Appearances in brackets. Players in bold still active.
Last updated 27 May 2008

	Name	Years	Regular Season	Finals	ACL	Total
1	Travis Dodd	2005/06-	11 (61)	2 (7)	6 (12)	19 (80)
2	Fernando	2005/06-06/07	9 (31)	1 (7)	3 (5)	13 (43)
3	Carl Veart	2005/06-06/07	11 (40)	1 (7)	0 (3)	12 (50)
4	Nathan Burns	2006/07-07/08	9 (31)	0 (4)	1 (11)	10 (46)
5	Shengqing Qu	2005/06-06/07	7 (23)	1 (3)	0 (0)	8 (26)
5	Lucas Pantelis	2005/06-	7 (37)	0 (0)	1 (10)	8 (47)
5	Bruce Djité	2006/07-07/08	6 (16)	0 (3)	2 (8)	8 (27)

Games Record Holders

Excludes games played in NSL. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Travis Dodd (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian Football Fernando Rech (born March 13, 1974 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian Football (soccer player Carl Veart (born May 21, 1970 in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia) is a former Australian Football (soccer player Nathan Burns (born on 7 May 1988 in Blayney, New South Wales) is an Australian international football player currently playing as a Striker Qu Shengqing ( born June 5, 1975) is a Chinese Football (soccer player who most recently played for Adelaide United FC in the Lucas Pantelis (born March 12, 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a Greek Australian football Bruce Djite (born March 25, 1987 in Washington DC, USA) is an Australian football Striker who currently plays Players in bold still active.
Last updated 27 May 2008

	Name	Years	Regular Season	Finals	ACL	Total
1	Travis Dodd	2005/06-	61	7	12	80
2	Richie Alagich	2005/06-07/08	58	7	11	77
3	Ang Costanzo	2005/06-	54	7	11	72
4	Michael Valkanis	2005/06-	43	7	6	56
5	Carl Veart	2005/06-06/07	40	7	3	50
6	Lucas Pantelis	2005/06-	37	0	10	47
6	Ross Aloisi	2005/06-06/07	40	7	0	47
8	Nathan Burns	2006/07-	31	4	11	46
9	Robert Cornthwaite	2005/06-	36	3	5	44
10	Fernando	2005/06-06/07	31	7	5	43

Adelaide United A-League History

Brackets indicate statistics including A-League finals. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Travis Dodd (born January 6, 1980 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Indigenous Australian Football Richie' Alagich (born October 30, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a retired Australian Football Angelo Costanzo (born 9 May 1976 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Michael Valkanis (born August 23, 1974 in Melbourne, Victoria Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who plays Carl Veart (born May 21, 1970 in Whyalla, South Australia, Australia) is a former Australian Football (soccer player Lucas Pantelis (born March 12, 1982 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is a Greek Australian football Ross Aloisi (born April 17, 1973 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player who was known Nathan Burns (born on 7 May 1988 in Blayney, New South Wales) is an Australian international football player currently playing as a Striker Robert Cornthwaite (born October 24, 1984 in Blackburn, Lancashire, England) is an English-Australian football (soccer Fernando Rech (born March 13, 1974 in Caxias do Sul, Brazil) is a Brazilian Football (soccer player The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition

^Second finals draw went to a penalty shoot-out which AU won 4-3 which then led to a Grand Final berth. The A-League is the premier Australasian domestic Association football competition Adelaide United FC had a successful Season One of the A-League winning the Minor Premiership before choking in the Finals Series and finishing third The Adelaide United FC 2007-08 season is the Reds 3rd season since the A-League started

^The finals draw went to a penalty shoot-out which AU won 5-4 to be crowned Pre-Season Champions 2006

Records

• Record Victory: 5 - 1 vs Newcastle Jets, September 8, 2006
• Record Defeat: 0 - 6 vs Melbourne Victory, February 18, 2007
• Undefeated Streak: 9, November 13, 2005 – January 28, 2006
• Most Wins in a Row: 7, November 13, 2005 – January 12, 2006
• Record High Attendance (Home Ground): 25,039 vs Sydney FC, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, December 28, 2007
• Record Low Attendance (Home Ground): 7,013 vs Central Coast Mariners, Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, September 25, 2005
• Highest Season Average Attendance: 12,187 - A-League 2006-07
• All-time Leading Goal Scorer: Carl Veart - 23 goals (as of February 14, 2007)
• Longest Period Without Conceding a Goal: 291 minutes, August 26, 2005 - September 17, 2005

All-time A-League Win/Loss (including finals)

All-time A-League Win/Loss Record by Stadium

All-time AFC Champions League Win/Loss

Club	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
Bình Dương	2	2	0	0	6	2	4
Changchun Yatai	2	0	2	0	0	0	0
Gạch Đồng Tâm Long An	2	2	0	0	5	0	5
Kashima Antlers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pohang Steelers	2	0	0	0	3	0	3
Seongnam Ilhwa	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1
Shandong Luneng	2	0	1	1	2	3	-1
Total	12	6	4	2	18	8	10

References

External links

• http://www.adelaideunited.com.au/ Official club website
• http://www.gateaufc.com/forum - Adelaide United Fan Forum
• http://www.redarmyaufc.com/ Red Army - Supporters of AUFC
• http://www.oztifo.com/gallery/v/adelaideunited/ Adelaide United fans pictures