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What is the common nickname for Adelaide United FC?

Reds. It did not start that way. The original strip of Adelaide United had all 3 state colours of South Australia: red, blue, and gold. It was later that Adelaide eventually adopted an all-red kit.

What is the seating capacity of Hindmarsh Stadium, the home ground of Adelaide United?

15,500. It is possible to extend the capacity of the stadium by standing room, but the seating capacity is fixed.

Who was the Brazilian legend that Adelaide United had signed for 4 games in November 2006?

Romario. There was much hope that Romario would score his 1,000th goal while with Adelaide United, but those hopes were to be disappointed.

Who was Adelaide United's first marquee signing (the one player that each A-League club is allowed to have outside their salary cap)?

Shengqing Qu. The Chinese international Shengqing Qu was recruited from Shanghai Shenhua in March 2005. He returned to Shanghai when his contract was renewed in 2007.

On 18 February 2007, Adelaide United lost to Melbourne Victory in the A-League Grand Final. How many goals did Adelaide score against Melbourne's 6 goals?

0. Archie Thompson scored five of the six goals. Adelaide captain Ross Aloisi received a red card in the match.

In 2008, Adelaide United became the first Australian team to reach the final of the Asian Champions League. Who was their opponent in the semi-finals?

FC Bunyodkor. Adelaide won the first leg 3-0 in Adelaide, and then lost 1-0 in Tashkent, allowing them to go through 3-1 on aggregate. Gamba Osaka was their opponent in the final, who defeated Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals. Kashima Antlers was Adelaide's quarterfinal opponent in that year.

Paul Agostino was signed as the club's new marquee player in February 2007. For which Bundesliga club did he play for immediately prior to his return to his home town?

1860 Munich. Paul Agostino joined 1860 Munich in 1997 and played there for a full decade. He represented the club in the Bundesliga, the UEFA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.

Who was named the inaugural captain of the club's women's team in the Westfield W-League?

Di Alagich. The team played its first ever W-League match on 25 October 2008, in which they lost 4-1 to Queensland Roar.

Jonas Salley signed with Adelaide United on 13 March 2007, and became an Australian citizen on 22 April 2008. Which African country did he call home before then?

Cote d'Ivoire. The rules of the Asian Champions League allow only 3 international players per squad. It was thought that he would be able to play in the 2008 Asian Champions League after becoming an Australian citizen, but new FIFA amendments required a player to reside in a country for a minimum of 5 years before being ruled a local player. Cassio, Cristiano, and Diego were listed as Adelaide's foreign players in the ACL that year.

Bruce Djite was one of the stars of Adelaide United until he left in 2008 to play in Europe. Of the 4 countries that he would have been eligible to play for, in which country was he born?

United States. His father is from Cote d'Ivoire and his mother is from Togo. He moved to Australia with his parents when he was three and grew up in Sydney.