A-Leagues All Stars Game
| Company type | Exhibition soccer team |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports |
| Founded | 2013 |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Soccer exhibition matches |
Background
On 13 November 2012, confirmation was given that Manchester United would travel to Australia to compete against a selected team of A-League players. The first-ever encounter occurred on 20 July 2013, with the A-League squad chosen through fan voting combined with the manager’s selection. Subsequently, on 20 December 2013, it was revealed that Juventus would be the visiting side for the 2014 fixture, again hosted in Sydney.
Following a period of inactivity, the All Star Game was reinstated in 2022 when Barcelona faced off against the A-League All Stars on 25 May in Sydney. Discussions for the 2023 event involved Bayern Munich, but the Australian Professional League was unable to fulfill the substantial appearance fee required.
On 18 March 2024, organizers announced that the A-League All Stars would meet Premier League club Newcastle United on 24 May 2024 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne as part of Global Football Week Melbourne. This will be Newcastle United’s first trip to Australia in ten years.
Games
The matches held in 2013 and 2014 were broadcast in Australia by Seven Network. Coverage of the 2022 and 2024 games was provided by 10 Bold.
Man of the match
| Ed. | Recipient | Nationality | Playing position | Team represented | Club affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Robin van Persie | File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | Forward | Template:Fbaicon Manchester United | Manchester United |
| 2014 | Thomas Broich | File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany | Midfielder | Template:Fbaicon A-League All Stars | Brisbane Roar FC |
Background
On 18 March 2024, an announcement was made regarding a match between the A-League All Stars women’s team and Women's Super League club Arsenal, scheduled for 24 May 2024 during Global Football Week Melbourne, shortly after the conclusion of the WSL season. The fixture took place at Marvel Stadium. The All Stars squad was led by Joe Montemurro, who previously coached Melbourne City and Arsenal Women. Notable players included Lydia Williams, Chloe Kelly, Tameka Yallop, Kyah Simon, and Hannah Wilkinson. Arsenal secured a 1–0 victory thanks to a crucial header from Alessia Russo.
Games
The 2024 women’s match was televised on 10 Bold.