Academy News

5 days ago

Young Reds knock off first place WT Birkalla with 3-0 win

An impressive Adelaide United Young Reds outfit made it two wins on the bounce on Saturday afternoon, defeating WT Birkalla 3–0 at ServiceFM Stadium. Head Coach Paul Vanis made one change to the starting XI from last week’s win over...

2 weeks ago

Crawford and Battistella fire Young Reds to 2–0 win at Para Hills

Adelaide United climbed back into the top six on Saturday with a hard-fought 2–0 win away to Para Hills Knights, thanks to goals from Harry Crawford and Alex Battistella. The Young Reds dominated for long stretches and created a host...

4 weeks ago

Garuccio brace and Crawford magic seal 3–2 win over Sturt

Adelaide United’s Young Reds edged past Sturt Lions 3–2 in Blackwood on Saturday afternoon, with a Joey Garuccio brace and a moment of brilliance from Harry Crawford sealing a hard-earned second consecutive win. Head Coach Paul Vanis made four changes...

1 month ago

Young Reds blitz West Adelaide with 4–0 win at Coopers Stadium

Adelaide United’s Young Reds blitzed their way to a second win of the season at Coopers Stadium on Sunday afternoon, defeating West Adelaide 4–0. Goals from Joey Garuccio, Amlani Tatu, Kaspar Kuzman and Israel Mbula-Monga sealed a convincing three points...

2 months ago

Crawford wonderstrike secures point at Campbelltown

A superb late Harry Crawford strike earned Adelaide United’s Young Reds a point and cancelled out a first-half Joshua Mori goal in a 1–1 draw with Campbelltown City at Steve Woodcock Sports Centre on Saturday afternoon. It was another share...

2 months ago

Young Reds respond after long-range stunner to draw to Polonia

A second-half Brody Burkitt penalty earned Adelaide United’s Young Reds a hard-fought point on Sunday afternoon, cancelling out a stunning long-range strike from Croydon’s Pasia John in a 1–1 draw at ServiceFM Stadium. Head Coach Paul Vanis made three changes...

2 months ago

Young Reds continue to build momentum with win over Comets

Adelaide United’s Young Reds secured their first win of the RAA NPLSA season on Friday night, edging Adelaide Comets 1–0 at LJ Hooker Park – Mile End (Ellis Park) thanks to a second-half penalty from Joey Garuccio. Paul Vanis made...

3 months ago

Battistella brace earns Young Reds a point at Adelaide City Park

Adelaide United’s Young Reds shared the points with an in-form Adelaide City side on Saturday, finishing 2–2 at Adelaide City Park. The Reds produced a dominant first-half display and will feel they had done more than enough to take a...

3 months ago

Young Reds rue missed opportunities in Coopers Stadium defeat

Adelaide United and FK Beograd enjoyed a day out at Coopers Stadium on Friday, with the visitors taking home three points in a match that left the Young Reds reflecting on numerous missed opportunities. Beograd threatened early through Abu-Bakari Hussein,...

3 months ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Local Leagues, Big Dreams: White’s Message to Young South Australian Players

As local Senior Men’s football returned across South Australia last weekend, Ryan White was paying close attention. With Adelaide United preparing to face Wellington Phoenix on Friday night, the midfielder reflected on how the start of the RAA NPLSA and...

3 months ago

Young Reds fall to strong Playford outfit in Opening Round

Adelaide United’s Young Reds opened their 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 4–2 defeat away to a fit, strong and well-drilled Playford Patriots outfit after leading 2-1 at half time. We made a bright start and struck early when Malual Nichola’s...

3 months ago

Sotiri Phillis | “Anything’s Possible”

Young Adelaide United defender Sotiri Phillis is living his dream. From the Football SA and Adelaide United pathway to six consecutive A-League appearances in recent weeks, the 19-year-old reflects on his journey, learning from senior defenders like Bart Vriends, and...