[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-dundee-united-s-a-league-connection-why-joshua-rawlins-is-their-latest":61,"news-related-dundee-united-s-a-league-connection-why-joshua-rawlins-is-their-latest-en":101,"news-related-match-dundee-united-s-a-league-connection-why-joshua-rawlins-is-their-latest-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":88,"title":100},"Dundee United have once again dipped into the Australian talent pool, securing the services of defender Joshua Rawlins for the upcoming season. The Tangerines have now made three signings from the A-League, signaling a clear strategy to tap into a market that has proven fruitful for Scottish clubs in recent years.\n\nRawlins, a versatile defender, becomes the latest addition to a growing contingent of Australians at Tannadice. The move underscores Dundee United's commitment to scouting beyond traditional European markets, a trend that has gained momentum as clubs seek value and upside in emerging football nations.\n\nThe A-League has become a notable pipeline for Scottish football, with players often adapting quickly to the physical and tactical demands of the Scottish Premiership. Dundee United's recruitment team appears to have identified a niche, leveraging relationships and networks down under to bring in promising talent at reasonable costs.\n\nFor Rawlins, the move represents a significant step up in his career. Having progressed through the youth ranks in Australia, he now faces the challenge of establishing himself in a competitive European league. His versatility across the backline could make him a valuable asset for manager Jim Goodwin, who values defensive solidity.\n\nThe signing also has implications for the A-League, as it showcases the league's ability to develop players who can attract interest from overseas clubs. This trend benefits Australian football by providing pathways for young talents, though it also means the domestic league loses some of its brightest prospects.\n\nDundee United's strategy might be driven by financial prudence. The club operates on a budget that necessitates smart recruitment, and the A-League offers players who are often undervalued compared to their European counterparts. By securing multiple signings from the same league, the club can also foster a sense of camaraderie among the new arrivals, easing their transition.\n\nThe move has been met with curiosity from fans and pundits alike. Some question whether the reliance on Australian talent is sustainable, while others praise the club's innovative approach in a league where financial disparities are stark. What is clear is that Dundee United are committed to this path, at least for now.\n\nAs the new season approaches, all eyes will be on how Rawlins and his fellow Australians integrate into the squad. Their success could determine whether this recruitment strategy becomes a model for other clubs in similar financial positions. For now, Dundee United are betting on the A-League to provide the quality needed to climb the Scottish Premiership table.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Dundee United continue their Aussie recruitment drive by signing defender Joshua Rawlins, their third A-League player. What's behind this strategy?","327115333150183425","326135626980134912","A-League","0","2026-05-05T11:56:09Z","dundee-united-s-a-league-connection-why-joshua-rawlins-is-their-latest","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Farticles\u002Fcwywx3w06x7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326255042132709376","Dundee Utd",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87],"326257660045299712","326257636301344768","326257766752587776","326257810339794944","326222711976103936","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257536372051968","326257545754710016","326257554411753472","326257556324356096",[75,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99],"Dundee","Arema FC","Fortaleza EC","Forest Green","Australia","Anderlecht","Canada","Metz","Newcastle","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Dundee United's A-League Connection: Why Joshua Rawlins Is Their Latest Australian Target",[102,125,138,172],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":103,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":104,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":105,"slug":106,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":107,"teamId":108,"teamName":109,"teamIds":110,"teamNames":117,"title":124},"67 Celtic supporter groups oppose Robbie Keane's appointment, citing his Maccabi Tel Aviv role during the Gaza conflict, warning it could split fans.","338095035775979521","2026-06-04T20:53:13Z","celtic-fans-protest-keane-why-maccabi-role-divides-support","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc33234zxvl8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257567011442688","Celtic",[108,111,112,113,114,82,115,116],"326257549311479808","326257789426995200","326257661551054848","326257665107824640","326222712395534336","326257537798115328",[109,118,119,120,121,94,122,123],"Maccabi Tel Aviv","Palestine","Hungary","Israel","Norway","Rio Ave","Celtic Fans Protest Keane: Why Maccabi Role Divides Support",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":126,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":127,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":105,"slug":128,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":107,"teamId":108,"teamName":109,"teamIds":129,"teamNames":133,"title":137},"67 Celtic supporter groups unite against Robbie Keane's talks, citing his Maccabi Tel Aviv tenure during Gaza war. The opposition echoes club's founding values.","338090764812685313","why-celtic-fans-oppose-keane-67-groups-unite",[108,111,112,113,114,82,115,116,130,131,132],"326257808251031552","326257696737071104","326257604382691328",[109,118,119,120,121,94,122,123,134,135,136],"Middlesbrough","Diaspora","GOES","Why Celtic Fans Oppose Keane: 67 Groups Unite",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":139,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":140,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":141,"slug":142,"sourceName":143,"sourceURL":144,"teamId":145,"teamName":146,"teamIds":147,"teamNames":159,"title":171},"French football governance reform bill, passed by Senate, still unscheduled. Proposed shift of €12M yearly betting revenue from LFP to FFF worries clubs.","337316690117267457","2026-06-02T17:11:35Z","french-football-governance-bill-stalled-12m-loss-looms","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FLe-football-professionnel-s-inquiete-de-la-reforme-de-la-gouvernance-toujours-pas-programmee-a-l-assemblee-nationale\u002F1681233#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712936599552","Paraguay",[145,148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,82],"326222767416414208","326255038034874368","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536296554496","326257536413995008","326257537865224192","326222711682502656","326222712076767232","326222711447621632","326222711653142528",[146,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,94],"Lesotho","FSV Mainz 05","FK Partizan","Partizani","Auxerre","Paris FC","Estoril","England","Germany","France","Spain","French Football Governance Bill Stalled: €12M Loss Looms",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":173,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":174,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":175,"slug":176,"sourceName":143,"sourceURL":177,"teamId":178,"teamName":179,"teamIds":180,"teamNames":188,"title":196},"Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo, is targeted by Lille to replace Bruno Genesio. His bonsai-like coaching approach aims to build his own legacy.","334936355358380033","2026-05-27T03:23:00Z","davide-ancelotti-why-lille-wants-carlo-s-son-as-coach","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002F-tu-es-le-fils-de-il-te-faut-gagner-la-confiance-davide-ancelotti-piste-par-le-losc-veut-aussi-se-faire-un-nom\u002F1679139#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257535885512704","Lille",[178,181,157,145,148,150,182,151,183,184,185,186,187],"326257539333230592","326255040996052992","326257536078450688","326257565535047680","326257539542945792","326257807785463808","326257695210344448",[179,189,169,146,160,162,190,163,191,192,193,194,195],"AC Milan","Kalju Nomme","Paris Saint Germain","Real Madrid","Juventus","Reading","Signal","Davide Ancelotti: Why Lille Wants Carlo's Son as Coach"]