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8th in Australian A-League Men2023 Schedule
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The 10 major questions the A-League and APL must answer
ESPN's team of football writers have sat down to examine 10 of the most pressing issues facing the A-Leagues this offseason.
Football's focus: Time for A-League to concentrate on strengths
Even if they had not planned to get here this way, the A-League's new "Football Focused" era is exactly what the competition needs right now.
Bayern Munich-bound Nestory Irankunda earns first Socceroos call-up
Graham Arnold is set to break bread with Nestory Irankunda after handing the prodigious teenager his first Socceroos call-up for June's World Cup qualifiers.
Irankunda wants Australia call-up but won't rule out switch
Bayern Munich-bound prodigy Nestory Irankunda has refused to rule out the prospect of switching from Australia to Burundi or Tanzania at senior international level.
Nestory Irankunda omitted from Olyroos squad with Paris berth on the line
A host of European-based talent has been blocked from Olyroos selection for this month's Under-23 Asian Cup, while Nestory Irankunda has also been omitted.
Adelaide's Josh Cavallo proposes to boyfriend on pitch
Joshua Cavallo, Australia's first active male professional footballer to come out as gay, said he is engaged following an on-pitch proposal to his partner at Adelaide United's home ground on Thursday.
Backing or alienating fans: The A-League's balancing act
The A-League needs to work with and chase the Australian mainstream. Yet it cannot appeal to that audience without its core fanbase providing the point of difference football holds.
Five Asian Cup players not signed to European clubs to watch
The January transfer window is open and the Asian Cup offers the perfect platform for top European clubs to scout some of the AFC's best talents.
Irankunda to follow the footsteps of Bayern prodigies Davies, Tel
New Bayern signing Nestory Irankunda is a "generational talent" with immense potential. But patience will needed with the Tanzania-born Australian.
Bayern Munich sign 17 year-old Australian star Irankunda
Bayern Munich have signed 17 year-old Australian winger Nestory Irankunda on a "long-term contract", the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.
A-League Men Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoeni.. | 27 | +16 | 53 |
| 2 | Central Coast Mar.. | 26 | +20 | 52 |
| 3 | Melbourne Victory | 27 | +10 | 42 |
| 4 | Sydney FC | 27 | +11 | 41 |
| 5 | Macarthur FC | 27 | -3 | 41 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 27 | +12 | 39 |
| 7 | Western Sydney Wa.. | 27 | -4 | 37 |
| 8 | Adelaide United | 26 | +1 | 32 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 27 | -13 | 30 |
| 10 | Newcastle Jets | 27 | -8 | 28 |
| 11 | Western United | 27 | -19 | 26 |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 27 | -23 | 22 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hiroshi Ibusuk.. | 15 | 25 | 3 |
| 10 | Zach Clough | 8 | 25 | 7 |
| 66 | Nestory Iranku.. | 8 | 24 | 6 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Zach Clough | 7 | 25 | 8 |
| 7 | Ryan Kitto | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| 66 | Nestory Iranku.. | 6 | 24 | 8 |