Perth's A-League rise under Tony Popovic played a major part in convincing former Melbourne City striker Bruno Fornaroli to join the Glory.

Adelaide United recruit Ken Ilso has been provisionally suspended after testing positive to cocaine.

Ante Milicic has made five changes to the Matildas squad that won the Cup of Nations for Australia's upcoming friendly with the USA.

Western United have signed a trio of promising youngsters for their debut in the A-League next season.

Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick has been given a suspended one-match ban, but had a $3,000 fine for a breach of the FFA's national Code of conduct rescinded.

Adelaide United's chairman has told coach Marco Kurz he won't be offered a new contract by the A-League club when his current deal expires.