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Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Alex Bolton, with the promising youngster joining the club ahead of the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026/27 squad on a scholarship deal.
Bolton arrives on the Central Coast after a spell in Europe with Swedish giants AIK, after previously being part of Perth Glory’s youth system.
He has also represented Australia at youth level, playing alongside his new Mariners teammates Haine Eames and Jai Ajanovic for the Joeys.
A technically gifted, left-footed player who can operate in various midfield roles, Alex will add depth and quality to John Hutchinson’s midfield options for the 2026/27 season – which gets underway for the Mariners on Wednesday against Sydney United 58.
Canberra United FC players have faced uncertainty for years. (Supplied: Canberra United FC)
Canberra United FC has a new owner after the team finished last season unsure it would survive.
The Australian Sports Group has been announced as the club's saviour, taking ownership from Capital Football.
The new owner has already pointed to plans for Canberra to expand to the A-League Men.
Canberra United FC will take to the pitch next season after the A-League Women's team locked in a buyer.
Australian Sports Group (ASG), which began operating this year, has been announced as the new owner and is described as a group of executives in marketing and sports with experience in Australian football.
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Canberra United's new owners are already looking at establishing a training base for the A-League Women club.
Australian Sports Group, the new United owners announced on Friday, are investigating the possibilities of a training base at McKellar Park and will have an office in the Belconnen Soccer Club venue next door.
ASG chief executive Theo Fotopoulos and chairman Morris McAlister were at McKellar Park for the announcement they'd taken over United in time to guarantee its participation in the coming ALW season.
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