The 2020–21 season was the

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's 14th season since its establishment in 2007. The club participated in the

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for the 14th time.

Pre-season

On 27 August 2020, it was announced that

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had signed with Belgian club Sint-Truidense after they had paid a transfer fee of $2,100,000. On 6 September, the Phoenix announced that Callum McCowatt signed with Danish club

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following the conclusion of his contract. On 12 September, it was announced that

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had departed the club following the conclusion of his contract. On 14 September, the Phoenix announced the shock departure of captain Steven Taylor after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract. Both players joined the

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, signing with

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and

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, respectively. On 24 September, Phoenix youngster

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signed a deal with

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. On 18 October, it was reported that

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had signed with Indian club

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despite no announcement from the Phoenix. On 19 October, it was announced that Brandon Wilson would be parting ways with the Phoenix. A week later, it was confirmed that

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would not extend his contract with the club, after he played as a trialist for

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in a pre-season match. On 15 October, it was announced that the

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season would commence on 27 December. On 27 October, the Phoenix confirmed that their squad will move to Australia for the start of the new campaign. On 28 October 2020, the Phoenix announced the dual signings of All Whites

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and James McGarry on one-year deals. On 30 October, it was announced

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had signed a one-year deal with the Phoenix. On 6 November, it was announced that

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had returned to the Phoenix on a one-year deal. On 10 November, the Phoenix announced the signing of Mirza Muratovic on a one-year deal. On 30 November, the Phoenix announced the signing of Israeli International

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, as its marquee player on a one-year contract.

Players

Transfers

From youth squad

Transfers in

Transfers out

Contract extensions

Technical staff

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

Friendlies

Competitions

Overview

A-League

League table

Results summary

Matches

References

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