Overview
- Adelaide United issued a categorical denial, saying team selection is based solely on footballing grounds and indicating it will not comment further.
- Josh Cavallo said people in power blocked his opportunities because he is gay and alleged he saw a teammates’ group chat mocking a photo of him and his partner.
- Club captain Craig Goodwin publicly disputed the allegation, pointing to Cavallo’s injuries, effort levels and missed commitments as explanations for limited playing time.
- Cavallo made no appearances in the 2024–25 season, left the club in May 2025, and now plays in England for non-league side Stamford AFC.
- PFA chief Beau Busch and Pride Cup CEO Hayley Conway praised Cavallo’s courage and called for continued work on inclusion as scrutiny intensifies before the Pride Cup match.