Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo has had two seasons to forget but he looks to be heading into the next chapter of his career in strong physical shape while also showing impressive scoring form. The 24-year-old netted his third goal in as many preseason games on Friday, helping his Adelaide United side to a 5-0 friendly win over an All-Stars side picked from National Premier Leagues South Australia clubs. Josh Cavallo's goal rush is a significant boost for the left-back who has suffered a series of injury setbacks over the course of the last two years. During the second half, Cavallo collected the ball in midfield and wrong-footed an opponent before dribbling upfield. After shaping to shoot but delaying, his eventual effort was deflected off a defender’s outstretched leg before flying in to put Adelaide up three goals at the time. That goal followed the one he scored in a 3-1 victory over the Adelaide Croatia Raiders, which came a week after a thunderous shot in his first game back, an 8-0 win over West Adelaide. Josh Cavallo's coming out moment in October 2021 had a global impact, making him the only active player in a top-tier men’s professional league to be out as gay or bisexual. Several fellow pro players congratulated him alongside managers such as Jurgen Klopp, and around 30 clubs and leagues posted on social media to show their support. In February 2023, he tore his Achilles tendon and was ruled out of action for almost a year, but his club stood by him, extending his contract for another two seasons. When Cavallo finally made it back onto the first-team pitch as a substitute in a match against Macarthur FC in January 2024, his appearance drew a standing ovation from the Adelaide fans. He forced his way back into the starting line-up the following month, only to then suffer another serious injury, this time to his quad muscle. Josh Cavallo has announced his engagement to partner Leighton Morrell and continued to speak up for LGBTQ people in football around the Qatar World Cup and to criticize FIFA on its opposition to OneLove armbands. Adelaide United's preseason form has been impressive, with the team winning 5-0 against the All-Stars side and 3-1 against the Adelaide Croatia Raiders. The club's coaching and rehab staff have played a crucial role in Cavallo's recovery, and he has thanked them for their support. As the new A-League season approaches, Adelaide United fans will be hoping that Josh Cavallo can maintain his scoring form and help the team achieve success.