ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Phnom Penh close in on title; Adelaide United in charge

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

ASEAN and East Asia Wrap: Phnom Penh close in on title; Adelaide United in charge

Kuala Lumpur: Phnom Penh Crown FC moved within touching distance of the title in Cambodia while Adelaide United worked hard for a 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory to stay ahead in the A-League.

In Indonesia, leaders Persib Bandung suffered a shock defeat while there were also matches in Brunei Darussalam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong, China.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.

China 2025 cast finalised

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

China 2025 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Two debutant sides are among the nine qualifiers, who join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

Shanghai Port's Vargas tops #ACLElite MD4 (East) poll

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Shanghai Port's Vargas tops #ACLElite MD4 (East) poll

Kuala Lumpur: Matias Vargas's strike has been voted as the best goal of Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 (East).

The left winger, whose has since moved to Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh SC, scored for Shanghai Port in the 83rd minute of their clash against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.

As Vargas moves into the semi-finals, don't forget to cast your vote for the West Zone's best goal of Matchday 5, with polling to begin on Wednesday.

#ACLElite - Al Wasl's Perez tops MD4 (West) best goal poll

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Wasl's Perez tops MD4 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Alexis Perez topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 4 best goals poll with 41 percent of the votes.

Perez's strike for UAE's Al Wasl Club against Al Sadd SC of Qatar takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 4 with polling to start on Sunday.

Yun Il-lok leaves Ulsan for Gangwon

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Yun Il-lok leaves Ulsan for Gangwon

Gangwon: Korea Republic international Yun Il-lok has left Ulsan HD to sign for Gangwon FC, the reigning K League champions announced on Monday.

The 32-year-old, who won the K League title last season with Ulsan, returns to the club where he played on loan during the second half of the 2023 season.

Japan great Yoshida extends LA Galaxy stay

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Japan great Yoshida extends LA Galaxy stay

Los Angeles: Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida has signed a two-year contract extension with LA Galaxy, the American club confirmed on Saturday.

Yoshida, who played all but 24 minutes of the Galaxy's 2024 regular-season matches, joined the Major League Soccer side late in the 2023 campaign and captained them to the MLS Cup in December.

Japan's Hayashi signs for Chicago Stars

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Japan's Hayashi signs for Chicago Stars

Chicago: Japan's Manaka Hayashi has signed for American side Chicago Stars.

The Japan U20 women's captain has penned a three-year deal with the National Women's Soccer League outfit.

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Australia's Rowles joins DC United

Washington: Australia central defender Kye Rowles has joined DC United from Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian, the Major League Soccer outfit said on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old, who has played 24 times for the Socceroos, has signed a two-year contract with the Washington DC-based club with the option of a further year.