North Eastern MetroStars SC

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MetroStars
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Full nameNorth Eastern MetroStars Soccer Club
Nickname(s)Metro
Founded1994; 28 years ago (1994)
GroundT.K. Shutter Reserve[1]
Capacity1,000
ChairmanRob Rende
ManagerRobbie Saraceno
LeagueNPL South Australia
20214th of 12
WebsiteClub website

North Eastern MetroStars Soccer Club, commonly known as MetroStars, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1994, the club currently competes in the National Premier Leagues South Australia, with matches played at the T.K. Shutter Reserve in the north-eastern suburb of Klemzig. It has generally been a strong club and has dominated in the top division of South Australian Football.

History[]

The club was initially known as the Metro Knights before a name change to the North Eastern MetroStars in 1998.

It started playing in Division 2 of the Saturday Amateur league in 1995, won promotion into Division 1, and quickly became the dominant side in the league.

The club entered the SASF State League in 1999 and won promotion to the Premier League in its first season.

MetroStars has subsequently cemented its position in the top South Australian football league and has developed into one of the league's leading clubs. During the formation of the FFSA and the Super League, MetroStars supported the federation, and in early 2006 was the first club to become a member.

They have recently become a more dominant force in the Super League over the last few years winning in both the senior and reserves squads. They have also produced young talents such as Jason Spagnuolo, Fabian Barbiero[2] and Francesco Monterosso, all who have been recruited by Adelaide United, whilst Adriano Pellegrino and Shane Smeltz have gone onto other A-League clubs' books.[3]

On 25 August 2012 they won the Federation Cup final against Para Hills Knights for the third time.

In September 2012, the club won its third League championship. MetroStars won back to back National Premier Leagues South Australia Minor Premierships in 2013 and 2014.

In October 2014, MetroStars defeated New South Wales outfit Bonnyrigg White Eagles 1–0 to claim the NPL National Championship.[4]

In June 2016, MetroStars defeated Adelaide Comets 1-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium to win the FFSA Federation Cup and qualify for the FFA Cup.[5]

In June 2017, MetroStars defeated Adelaide City 2-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium to win the FFSA Federation Cup and qualify for the FFA Cup Round of 32 for the third year running.[6]

Current squad[]

As of 31 December 2019[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Australia AUS
3 DF Australia AUS
4 DF Australia AUS
5 DF Australia AUS
7 DF Australia AUS
8 MF Australia AUS
9 FW England ENG
10 MF Australia AUS
12 MF Australia AUS
14 MF Australia AUS Dylan Smith
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 DF Australia AUS
17 MF Australia AUS
18 MF Australia AUS Fabian Barbiero
19 MF Australia AUS
20 MF Australia AUS
22 MF Australia AUS
23 FW Australia AUS Christian Esposito
24 FW Argentina ARG
25 GK Australia AUS
26 DF Australia AUS
– GK Australia AUS

Non-playing staff[]

Position Name
Head Coach Rob Saraceno
Assistant Coach Travis Dodd
Football Manager Lenny Cali
Goalkeeping Coach Dan Godley

Ref:[7][8]

Notable former players[]

* List of professional footballers who have played for the club.

Club Honours[]

  • 2014 National Premier Leagues Champions[4]
  • First Division League Champions | 2004, 2009, 2012
  • First Division Minor Premiers | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
  • FFSA Federation Cup Champions | 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2017
  • Preseason Champions | 2003, 2008, 2011

Ref:[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "T.K. Shutter Reserve". MetroStars.
  2. ^ "Barbiero's unusual rise". Adelaide United. 12 January 2012.
  3. ^ "History". MetroStars.
  4. ^ a b "MetroStars crowned PS4 NPL Champions". FFA Cup. 4 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Liam Wooding's strike sends MetroStars into FFA Cup | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  6. ^ "MetroStars march on to Round of 32". FFA Cup. 28 June 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Squad". MetroStars.
  8. ^ "Club Structure". MetroStars.
  9. ^ "Honour Roll". MetroStars.

External links[]

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