Central Coast Mariners

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory defeated the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 and shored up their finals ambitions after a gritty contest on Friday.

Timothy Cahill Two goals from Tim Cahill gave Melbourne City a 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners, who had goalscorer Roy O'Donovan sent off.

Luis García Sanz New Central Coast Mariners marquee Luis Garcia said he never thought he would be resuming his playing career.

Phil Moss Phil Moss has been sacked from his role as head coach by the Central Coast Mariners, with technical director Tony Walmsley taking over on an interim basis.

Western Sydney Wanderers will open the 2015-16 A-League season against Brisbane Roar, while champions Melbourne Victory travel to Adelaide.

Phil Moss Central Coast Mariners coach Phil Moss has praised midfielder Anthony Caceres following the Mariners' 3-0 F3 derby triumph over the Newcastle Jets at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday night.

Central Coast Mariners

Melbourne Victory played out a pulsating 3-3 draw against Wellington Phoenix, while Central Coast Mariners made it four points in a week.

Ross McCormack Aston Villa have sent Ross McCormack to Motherwell on loan after he was recalled from Central Coast Mariners due to family reasons.

Sydney Alessandro Del Piero's Sydney FC kick off the A-League season with a clash at home against the Newcastle Jets on Friday.