Former Sydney United 58 coach Mark Rudan has officially made the step-up to the Hyundai A-League after signing a two-year deal with the Wellington Phoenix.
Rudan had a successful four-year tenure with Sydney United 58 where he won a fair bit of silverware which included 2 NPL Men’s Finals Series Championships, 2 NPL NSW Men’s Premierships, 2 Waratah Cups, 1 Pre-season Cup as well as qualifying four times in the round of 32 for the FFA Cup.
After a highly successful playing career, including stints in Germany, China, Japan, Switzerland and Australia including captaining Sydney FC to the A-League title in 2006, Rudan transitioned seamlessly into coaching, winning both National Premier Leagues and Australian Premier League titles with Sydney United in 2013 and 2016.
Rudan said that he couldn’t wait to start his new challenge at Wellington.
“I would like to place on record my thanks to the Wellington Phoenix Board for giving me this opportunity.
“The Phoenix have a reputation for giving young Australian and New Zealand footballers their first starts in the Hyundai A-League and now as a coach I have my first A-League coaching opportunity.
“There is huge potential at the Phoenix, already signed for the squad is a core group of experienced A-League players as well as some of the most exciting young talents in the A-League and we have the funding for some quality visa players ready to go.
“The club has organised a great off-season with games in Asia and Australia already booked in.
“I couldn’t be more excited about the season ahead,” said Rudan.
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