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| founded = 1984
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| ground = Swan Italian Club
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| capacity = 2,000
manager = [[Jamie Goodman]] |
| chrtitle = President
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| chairman = Silvana Anderson
season = 2010 |
| manager = Colin Morgan & Niall Hughes
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The '''Swan United Football Club''' is a [[football (soccer)]] club located in the [[Swan Valley (Western Australia)|Swan Valley]] 20 kilometres from [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]] currently playing in the Premier Division in the [[Western Australia State League]].
'''Swan United Football Club''' is an Australian Football Club based in the [[Swan Valley (Western Australia)|Swan Valley]] region, in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]]. The club will compete in 2022 in the [[Football West State League Division 2]].


== History ==
==History==
The '''Swan Italian Club United Soccer Club''' was formed in 1984 by members of the [[Italian Australians|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. A committee was then formed in late 1984 comprising of Frank Arvino (President), Chris Godfrey (Secretary), Neil Aloi (Treasurer), Tony Scali, John Muriale and Tony Bottega.
The '''Swan IC United Soccer Club''' was formed in 1984 by members of the [[Italian Australians|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.<ref name="swanic">{{cite web|url=http://www.swanunitedfc.com/#!untitled/cy2u|title=Swan United&nbsp;– Our Story |publisher=Swan United website|accessdate=24 May 2016}}</ref>


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.
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 (winemaker)|Jack Mann]] Oval in 1987 the club moved to new facilities at the Swan Italian Club.
After playing the first two seasons at [[Jack Mann (winemaker)|Jack Mann]] Oval in 1987 the club moved to new facilities at the Swan Italian Club.
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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 Spirit|Fremantle City]].<ref name=ozfootball>{{cite web |url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Clubs/S/SwanICDH.html |title=Swan IC Divisional History|accessdate=2009-02-17 |work= |publisher=OzFootball.net |date= }}</ref>


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.<ref name="swanic" />


The club played in the First Division from 2011 to 2015, and relegated to the [[Football West State League Division 2|Second Division]] for the [[2016 Football West season#2016 WA State League Division 2|2016 season]]. After spending four seasons in the Second Division, they returned to the First Division in 2020 via the playoffs. In 2020 despite finishing second bottom they were not relegated due to it being a COVID interrupted season. In 2021 the club finished in 11th place and was relegated to the second division by the playoffs. Swan will compete in the second division in 2022.
In 1984 the Swan Italian Club, headed by John Steffanelli, approached Frank Arvino and Tony Scali through Tony Bottega to bring semi professional soccer to the Swan Valley. Although the valley had strong connections to soccer in days gone by through the '''Swan Valley Sporting Club''' and '''Swan Athletic Soccer Club''' had hit a wall and was going nowhere even though there were increasing numbers of children playing. Frank and Tony were shown the club premises and although there was no soccer pitch at the club at the time the potential was there as the '''Swan Italian Club''' owned its own premises freehold. With promise of assistance from the Steffanelli family (who are still the major sponsors of the club) Frank and Tony then sought to find interested people to start the club.


==Coaching team==
In 1985 the committee was joined by Joe Marino, Cono Salvo, Sam Verdiglioni and Nick Coniglio. The initial name given to the club was '''Swan IC United Soccer Club'''. The club played its first season at Jack Mann Oval in the amateur ranks coached by Andy Clues. The team ended 3rd and applied and were accepted into the 4th division of the Federation in 1986. In 1987 the club moved from Jack Mann Oval to the Swan Italian Club for its first season at the club. -->
* Head coach : Niall Hughes

* Assistant coach: Colin Morgan
The club first made the Premier League in 1996 and have been in the top tier every year since 2000. They won their first major trophy in 2003 when they won the Association Cup, beating [[Perth SC]] 2-1. They successfully defended the title in 2004, with a [[Gary Marocchi]]-led team beating [[Fremantle Spirit|Fremantle City]] 3-1.<ref name=ozfootball>{{cite web |url=http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Clubs/S/SwanICDH.html |title=Swan IC Divisional History|accessdate=2009-02-17 |work= |publisher=OzFootball.net |date= }}</ref>
* Assistant coach: Jesse Bridgeman

* Reserve Coach: Jesse Bridgeman
In 2008 the club struggled to survive with low members and lack of facilities and decided to offer a merger with Swan Districts soccer club who had a large amount of younger members. In 2009 the club merged with Swan Districts changed its name to '''Swan United Football Club'''.<ref name=swanu>{{cite web |url=http://www.swanic.com/theclub.htm|title=Swan United - The Club |accessdate=2009-02-17 |work= |publisher=Swan United FC |date= }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
* Youth coach: Shannon Beniston


==Honours==
==Honours==


* [[Football West State Cup#Recent Cup Competitions 1996-2013|Association Cup]] Winners: 2003, 2004
2006 - '''Association Cup Runners-up'''
* First Division winners: 1999
* P.S.L. Winners: 1992


==References==
2003 & 2004 - '''Association Cup winners'''
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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==
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{{Fs player|no=1|nat=AUS|pos=GK|name=Cory Hugo}}
{{Fs player|no=2|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Trent Wood}}
{{Fs player|no=3|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Brendan Craig}}
{{Fs player|no=4|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Robert Monterosso}}
{{Fs player|no=5|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=David McNally}}
{{Fs player|no=6|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Gary Andrews}}
{{Fs player|no=7|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=James Sammut}}
{{Fs player|no=8|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=David Perich}}
{{Fs player|no=9|nat=IRE|pos=MF|name=Darragh Kinnevey}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=AUS|pos=FW|name=Thomas Shepheard}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=AUS|pos=FW|name=Liam Boland}}
{{Fs player|no=12|nat=Sierra Leone|pos=MF|name=John Mansaray}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=AUS|pos=FW|name=Alex Cocking}}
{{Fs player|no=15|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=Michael van Dongan}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=Brendan Knox}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=AUS|pos=FW|name=John Hunter}}
{{Fs player|no=18|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Morgan Dendle}}
{{Fs player|no=19|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Darko Ilomanoski}}
{{Fs player|no=RGK|nat=COL|pos=GK|name=Daniel Agudelo}}
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== References ==
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for an explanation of how to generate footnotes using the <ref(erences/)> tags-->
{{reflist}}

==Staff==
*First Team Coach: John O'Reilley
*Assistant First Team Coach:Ben Kelly
*Reserves Coach: Phil Lowe
*Under 18s Coach: george
*Physio's:


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.swanunitedfc.com Swan United Official Website]
* [http://www.swanunitedfc.com Swan United Official Website]


{{WASL Clubs}}
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[[Category:Australian football (soccer) clubs]]
[[Category:Western Australia football (soccer) clubs]]
[[Category:Football West State League teams]]
[[Category:Football West State League teams]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 1984]]
[[Category:Association football clubs established in 1984]]
[[Category:1984 establishments in Australia]]

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Latest revision as of 23:42, 7 December 2024

Swan United
Full nameSwan United Football Club
Nickname(s)Swans, Swanies, The Black Ducks
Founded1984
GroundSwan Italian Club
Capacity2,000
PresidentSilvana Anderson
ManagerColin Morgan & Niall Hughes
LeagueState League 2
202411th of 12
Websitehttp://www.swanunitedfc.com/

Swan United Football Club is an Australian Football Club based in the Swan Valley region, in Perth. The club will compete in 2022 in the Football West State League Division 2.

History

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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 played in the First Division from 2011 to 2015, and relegated to the Second Division for the 2016 season. After spending four seasons in the Second Division, they returned to the First Division in 2020 via the playoffs. In 2020 despite finishing second bottom they were not relegated due to it being a COVID interrupted season. In 2021 the club finished in 11th place and was relegated to the second division by the playoffs. Swan will compete in the second division in 2022.

Coaching team

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  • Head coach : Niall Hughes
  • Assistant coach: Colin Morgan
  • Assistant coach: Jesse Bridgeman
  • Reserve Coach: Jesse Bridgeman
  • Youth coach: Shannon Beniston

Honours

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  • Association Cup Winners: 2003, 2004
  • First Division winners: 1999
  • P.S.L. Winners: 1992

References

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  1. ^ a b "Swan United – Our Story". Swan United website. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Swan IC Divisional History". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
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