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Goodwin chases Adelaide trophy before retirement

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 02:01 · Archive

Craig Goodwin, 34, says unfinished business in the A-League drives him as a Socceroos recall for the Asian Cup appears unlikely.

Craig Goodwin, Adelaide United's 34-year-old captain, is driving towards lifting one more trophy with his childhood club as his playing career approaches its end. The winger, who scored in Australia's 2022 World Cup campaign, suffered a groin injury in February after returning from foot surgery. He featured off the bench in Adelaide's eventual two-legged semi-final defeat to Auckland FC, the A-League champions.

With a Socceroos recall for the Asian Cup in January appearing unlikely, Goodwin is narrowing his focus to club matters. His three-year contract is set to end after the 2027/28 season. He told AAP: 'I know I'm obviously coming towards the back end of my career, but I like to compete consistently.' He added that besides a championship-winning season, he has lost in the semi-final for six of his seven years at Adelaide, describing it as 'unfinished business'.

Goodwin has not been part of a Socceroos squad since friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in November. Only one international window remains before the Asian Cup, with the Socceroos to play Qatar and Jordan in November. Adelaide begin their campaign against Sydney FC away after sitting out last week's opening round due to Asian Champions League Two commitments.

Goodwin chases Adelaide trophy before retirement
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