Football Federation Australia have released the draw for the Hyundai A-League 2013/14 Season with 27 Rounds of action set to kick off on 11 October 2013.
The Qantas Young Socceroos will play an international friendly match against the Junior All Whites, as part of preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
South Melbourne's bid for an A-League licence might have failed, but is the club equipped for the next level? And is there any room for them at the top?
Central Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold dismissed suggestions the extreme weather in China would hinder his team ahead of their AFC Champions League last-16 second leg against Guangzhou Evergrande on Wednesday.