The narrative surrounding the Australian football pyramid has started to shift, mainly due to the recent success of NPL clubs in the Australia Cup. Harry Bailey believes the once-clear quality gap between the A-League and NPL is now being challenged.

With the A-League Men season underway, many Australian players are looking to stake their claim for a place in Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad for the World Cup. In the lead-up, Caydn Foley will highlight some potential options in this new series.

Adelaide United has a new coach and multiple new faces on the field. Antonis Pagonis previews how the Reds will fare in the 2025/26 A-League Men season.