Western UnitedWith the arrival of Western Sydney Wanderers in 2012-13, the infant A-League noticeably lifted. (RP)A-League 2019-20 season preview: team-by-team guide Read moreBankwest StadiumIn Australia, professional football’s unique selling point is the atmosphere. (JP)Higher calibre coachesIf fans complain that the A-League recycles players, think about how risk averse it’s been over the years to new coaches. When Kosta Barbarouses comes up against Melbourne Victory and Alex Baumjohann encounters Western Sydney Wanderers there should be fireworks – which is exactly the kind of needle a competition like the A-League thrives on. There’s nothing we like more as football fans than a good long whinge, and there’s nothing that guarantees a meaty gripe quite like VAR.

Source: The Guardian October 08, 2019 16:52 UTC