This is a list of Australian soccer transfers for the 2016–17 A-League. Only moves featuring at least one A-League club are listed.
Clubs were able to sign players at any time, but many transfers will only officially go through on 1 June because the majority of player contracts finish on 31 May.
Transfers
editAll players without a flag are Australian. Clubs without a flag are clubs participating in the A-League.
Pre-season
editMid-season
editPlayer was released to free agency before joining new club
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