Adelaide United

Adelaide United Football Club is a professional soccer club based in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Founded in 2003, the club competes in the A-League, the country's premier football competition. Adelaide United has been a significant force in Australian football since its inception, boasting a rich history of success and a strong fan base.

The club was formed to fill the void left by Adelaide City and West Adelaide, two former National Soccer League clubs from Adelaide. The club's name, "United," was chosen to signify the unification of football in Adelaide. The club's colours, red, blue, and yellow, represent the state colours of South Australia.

Adelaide United made an immediate impact in its inaugural season, finishing third in the regular season before making it to the final of the A-League's inaugural season. The club's first major success came in the 2005-06 season when they won the A-League Premiership, finishing top of the league during the regular season.

The club's most significant achievement came in the 2015-16 season when they completed a historic double, winning both the A-League Premiership and the A-League Championship. This marked the first time the club had won the A-League Championship, the most prestigious trophy in Australian club football.

Adelaide United has also made its mark in Asian football, becoming the first Australian club to win the AFC Champions League in 2008. This success led to the club representing the Asian Football Confederation at the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup, where they finished fifth.

Adelaide United's home ground is the Coopers Stadium, also known as Hindmarsh Stadium, located in Hindmarsh, a suburb of Adelaide. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 16,500 and is known for creating an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams.

The club has a strong youth development focus, with its youth team, Adelaide United Youth, competing in the National Premier Leagues South Australia. Several players from the youth team have progressed to the senior team and have gone on to represent Australia at various levels.

Adelaide United is known for its passionate fan base, with the "Red Army" being the club's main supporter group. The Red Army is known for their vocal support and colourful displays at Adelaide United's home games.

Over the years, Adelaide United has been home to several notable players, including Travis Dodd, the club's first-ever captain and leading goal scorer in the early years, and Eugene Galekovic, who was named the A-League's best goalkeeper four times while at the club.

Adelaide United continues to be a prominent club in Australian football, known for its commitment to developing young players, its passionate fan base, and its history of success both domestically and in Asia. The club's mission is to grow the sport of football in South Australia while striving for success on the pitch.