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The Italian community of Australia has played an influential role in the history of Australian soccer. Numerous clubs have been formed over the years in every state and territory, where present there are at least thirty active Italian football clubs competing in official senior competitions.

History

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The first Italian football and sporting club established in Australia was Charlestown City Blues FC, founded in 1963. In 2019, the club was renamed Charlestown Azzurri FC.[1] Numerous clubs took various types of inspirations from professional clubs in Italy. It has officially been acknowledged that five clubs took inspiration from Juventus, and another two from AC Milan and US Triestina.

It is debated regarding which club is the most successful and has the largest following. Marconi Stallions FC leads in the most National Soccer League championships, being equal first in the league total. Adelaide City FC acquired the most NSL Cups, and is the only Italian club to have become a continental champion, winning the OFC Champions League in 1987. Overall, the Italian clubs produced a total of nine national championships, seven national cups, one continental cup, and various state championships and cups respectively.

National Soccer League participants

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See also: Category:National Soccer League (Australia) teams

The following list of clubs participated in the defunct National Soccer League, which was at its time the highest level of soccer in Australia. A total of seven clubs from four states participated, producing a total of nine championships, seven cups and one continental championship, during the league's existence.

Club Other Name(s) City/Town Season(s) Honour(s)
Adelaide City FC
  • Adelaide Force FC
  • Adelaide Juventus FC
  • Juventus FC
 Adelaide 1977 - 2002-03
  • NSL Champions: 3
1986, 1991–92, 1991–92
1979, 1989, 1991–92
1987
APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC
  • APIA Leichhardt FC
 Sydney 1979 - 1991-92
  • NSL Champions: 1
1987
1988
Brisbane City FC Brisbane 1977 - 1986
1977, 1978
Brunswick Zebras FC
  • Brunswick Juventus FC
  • Brunswick Pumas FC
  • Melbourne SC
 Melbourne 1984 - 1988, 1993-94 - 1994-95
  • NSL Champions: 1
1985
Carlton SC Melbourne 1997-98 - mid-season of 2000-01
Gippsland Falcons FC
  • Eastern Pride FC
  • Morwell Falcons FC
 Morwell 1992-93 - 2000-01
Inter Monaro SC Queanbeyan 1985 - 1986
Marconi Stallions FC
  • Marconi-Fairfield FC
 Sydney 1977 - 2003-04
  • NSL Champions: 4
1979, 1988, 1989, 1992–93
1980

Clubs by state/territory

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Australian Capital Territory

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of the Australian Capital Territory
Club Founded Location Status
Gungahlin United FC 1963 Gungahlin, Canberra NPL

New South Wales

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of New South Wales
Club Founded Location Status
APIA Leichhardt FC 1954 Leichhardt, Sydney NPL
Charlestown Azzurri FC 2009 Charlestown, Lake Macquarie Northern NPL
Hamilton Azzurri 1963 Hamilton North, Newcastle Zone League One
Inter Lions SC 1983 Concord, Sydney NSW League Two
Inter Monaro SC 1967 Queanbeyan, Southern Tablelands Amalgamated with Monaro Panthers FC, 1995
Marconi Stallions FC 1958 Fairfield, Sydney NPL
Monaro Panthers FC 1995 Queanbeyan, Southern Tablelands NPL Australian Capital Territory

Northern Territory

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of Northern Territory
Club Founded Location Status
University Azzurri FC 1999 Casuarina, Darwin NorZone Premier League

Queensland

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of Queensland
Club Founded Location Status
Brisbane City FC 1952 Newmarket, Brisbane NPL
AC Carina FC 1986 Brisbane Abruzzo Club, Brisbane, Queensland Football Queensland Premier League 3
Merrimac FC 1978 Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast Gold Coast League 1

South Australia

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of South Australia
Club Founded Location Status
Adelaide Blue Eagles 1958 Marden, Adelaide NPL
Adelaide City 1946 Oakden, Adelaide NPL
Campbelltown City 1963 Newton, Adelaide NPL
Fulham United 1970 Fulham Gardens, Adelaide State League 1
MetroStars 1994 Klemzig, Adelaide NPL
Northern Demons 1951 Port Pirie State League 2
Savoy SC 1949 Port Pirie SAASL
Western Strikers 1980 Royal Park, Adelaide State League 2

Tasmania

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of Tasmania
Club Founded Location Status
Hobart Zebras FC 1956 City Centre, Hobart NPL Tasmania
Launceston City FC 1958 Prospect, Launceston NPL Tasmania

Victoria

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of Victoria (state)
Main article: List of Italian soccer clubs in Victoria, Australia

Western Australia

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See also: Category:Italian-Australian backed sports clubs of Western Australia
Club Founded Location Status
Balcatta FC 1977 Balcatta, Perth NPL
Bayswater City SC 1961 Bayswater, Perth NPL
Fremantle City FC 2014 Beaconsfield, Perth SL 1
Perth SC 1948 West Perth, Perth NPL

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About | Charlestown Azzurri". Retrieved 22 November 2024.
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