Club Overview

Club History

Adelaide United was formed in 2003 replacing Adelaide City in the now defunct National Soccer League.

Inaugural coach John Kosmina, moulded a group of players for what was to be an exciting first season, where they finished 3rd on the table and 3rd overall after the Champion’s playoff.

United’s first season saw the emergence of ‘The People’s Team’ and increased spectator turnouts that were the envy of all other teams.

The Hyundai A-League (the new domestic Football competition) commenced in 2005 and Adelaide continued as a dominant force in local football, taking out the inaugural Premiership by leading the competition, 11 points clear with 3 games to play.

Adelaide fell short of adding the Championship, when scoring form all but evaporated during the final’s playoffs.

During their first Hyundai A-League season Adelaide set many records that will stand for some time.

Included in these were: The fastest goal (13 seconds), three top 10 goals of the season (Shengqing Qu) and best away form (8w, 2l, 1d)

The future looks bright for Adelaide and the growing interest in the World Game.

Club Rivalries

Stars of the Current Squad

Club Legends

Most Appearances

Most Goals

Player Recognition & Awards

Team Honours

Club Management

Uniforms

Stadium

Sponsors

Important Links

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