Gold Coast United Head Coach, Miron Bleiberg, says the club's journey to the finals of the 2009/10 Hyundai A-League season begins this week with the season opener against Brisbane Roar.

With just days to go before the big kick-off many of Bleiberg's peers have predicted a stellar season for his troops and the United mentor says all points against all clubs are vital in his club's quest to make an instant impact in their inaugural season.

"It has been very flattering to hear that so many other coaches and pundits believe we will do well and our goal has been clear from day one," Bleiberg said.

"Like any other club we have entered this competition to win it. Our players have a winning mentality and that is evident every day at training.

"The intensity with which they go about their jobs on a daily basis shows us that they have come here to be successful and we are looking to set out our stall straight away.

"Despite all the hype regarding the game this weekend, being a derby and the first game in our history, it is only worth three points just like any other game. It represents just one element of our ultimate objective which is to have a very successful season on a number of levels."

Bleiberg also believes on-field success for his team will lead to individual recognition for his talented squad, with several of his first team roster well placed to push for a call-up to the national team throughout the upcoming campaign.

"Our second mission for the season is to have as many of our players as possible considered for Socceroo selection," said the United Head Coach.

He continued: "Naturally, Jason Culina has the FIFA World Cup Finals to look forward to but when you look through our squad there are many players who I'm sure will be forcing their way into the thoughts of the national team coach for the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers.

"It will be tremendous for the club and the Hyundai A-League if a successful Socceroo side for the Asian Cup can be established from players taken from our domestic competition.

"To help our players achieve recognition on a national level is certainly part of our agenda at Gold Coast United and we are glad to have many who we believe will be knocking on that door.

"Naturally, every individual's chance of Socceroo selection is enhanced if they are playing well in a team that is playing well, so for us the two goals go very well together."