Swan United FC

Swan United
Full name Swan United Football Club
Nickname(s) Swans, Swanies
Founded 1984
Ground Swan Italian Club
Ground Capacity 2,000
President Sonia Tuxworth
Manager Matt Debarro
League State League Division 2
2015 12th (relegated)
Website Club website

Swan United Football Club is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in the Swan Valley region, in Perth. The club currently (2016) competes in the Football West State League Division 2.

History

The Swan IC United Soccer Club was formed in 1984 by members of the Italian community in the Swan Valley. The club was founded after the Swan Italian Club, headed by John Steffanelli, decided to start a semi-professional team in the Swan Valley.[1]

In 1985 the club played its first season in amateur ranks in 1985. After finishing third in their inaugural season they were accepted in the state fourth division for the 1986 season.

After playing the first two seasons at Jack Mann Oval in 1987 the club moved to new facilities at the Swan Italian Club.

The club first made the Premier League in 1994 and have been in the top tier since then nearly every year up until 2010. They won their first major trophy in 2003 when they won the Association Cup, and successfully defended the title in 2004, with a Gary Marocchi-led team beating Fremantle City.[2]

In 2008 the club merged with Swan Districts Junior Soccer Association and re-branded itself as Swan United Football Club (SUFC) to represent the unity of the Swan Valley's two largest football clubs, and extended the clubs capability to offer football to participants of all ages groups (Juniors & Seniors) and ability levels.[1]

The club was in the 1st Division from 2011–2015, and relegated to the 2nd Division for the 2016 season.

Honours

2011 – 1st Division night Series Cup Winners

2006 – Association Cup Runners-up

2003 & 2004 – Association Cup Winners

1995 & 2005 – Night Series Runners-up

1999 – First Division winners

1992 – (P.S.L winners)

1993 – First Division runners-up

1991 – Second Division Runners-up

1989 – Third Division runners-up

Current Squad

Name Position
Tom Black Attack
Michael Black Midfield
Aaron Colli Midfield
Luke Colli Attack
Connor Anderson Goalkeeper
Luke Woodard Defence
Steven Shore Defence
Domenic Ando Defence
Chris Marshall Defence
David Whillians Midfield
John Monterosso Attack
James Shamim Attack
David Paone Midfield
Marco Trimboli Midfield
Jordon Rossetto Midfield
Sprio Nennadicc Defence
James Davies Goalkeeper
Zane Loh Defence

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References

  1. 1 2 "Swan United – Our Story". Swan United website. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Swan IC Divisional History". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 2009-02-17.
  3. ↑ "2017 Preview". Football West.
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