# Perth SC

Perth Soccer Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in West Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1987 as the result of a merger between three local clubs, though its pre-merger history is regarded to be that of Perth Azzurri after taking full control of the club in 2002. Perth currently competes in the National Premier Leagues Western Australia, with matches played at Dorrien Gardens.

## History

Perth SC was formed in 1987 as a result of a merger of Perth Azzurri (formed 1948), East Fremantle Tricolore (formed 1953) and Balcatta Etna (formed 1977). After numerous meetings and discussions the new club known as, named Perth Italia Soccer Club, was formed. Of the three clubs that merged, Perth Azzurri was the most successful club having won 11 league titles. Between 1953 and 1987 East Fremantle Tricolore also won six league titles, including three straight wins between 1963 and 1965. Balcatta Etna had the least success, with only one league title.
The club had its beginnings when a group of boys joined with the initial intention of starting an Australian rules football club. The club faced friction from the footballing establishment which disapproved of Azzurri's passionate style of play.
Representatives from all three clubs strongly contributed in establishing the finest club and facilities in Western Australia. In the late 1980s the club registered the name Perth United in anticipation of joining the National Soccer League. However the club never managed to join the national league.
In 1991 Balcatta Etna left the merged club. In 1995 it was decided to change the name to Perth Soccer Club in order to broaden its appeal to a more mainstream audience. In 2002 Azzurri fully merged with Perth SC to become the club it is today, with East Fremantle Tricolore leaving the merged club to play in their own right in 2004.

## Men's team
### Current squad

    As of 21 August 2022
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | AUS | Luke Radonich |
| 2 | DF | AUS | Alex Silla |
| 3 | DF | AUS | Jordan de Leo (captain) |
| 4 | DF | AUS | Julian Teles |
| 5 | DF | AUS | Luke Collins |
| 6 | MF | AUS | Abdul Osman |
| 7 | FW | AUS | Gordon Perkins |
| 8 | MF | AUS | Joshua Cala |
| 9 | FW | AUS | Hasani Sinclair |
| 10 | MF | AUS | David Ninkovich |
| 11 | FW | AUS | Jeramie Mba |
| 12 | DF | AUS | Zayd Farah |
| 13 | DF | AUS | Mason Tatafu |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 14 | MF | AUS | Fanuel Dawit |
| 15 | FW | AUS | Samuel Cook |
| 16 | DF | ITA | Federico Achilli |
| 17 | DF | AUS | Michael Scarfetta |
| 18 | MF | AUS | Archie Whitfield |
| 19 | MF | AUS | Toby Snook |
| 20 | MF | AUS | Paul Zimarino |
| 21 | DF | AUS | Oliver Lebihan |
| 22 | DF | AUS | Domenic Beltrami |
| 23 | GK | AUS | Rocco Liberti |
| 24 | DF | AUS | Michael Huynh |
| 25 | DF | AUS | Hasen Asadi |
| — | MF | AUS | Harley Orr |

### Honours

* Premiers – 1953, 1959, 1960, 1962 (WASFA), 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1992, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2016, 2018, 2021
* Champions or Top Four/Five Cup –,1963, 1966, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2021
* D’Orsogna Cup – 1960, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1981, 1990, 1993
* WA State Cup 2001, 2005
* Night Series Cup – 1962, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1981
* Night Series – 1989, 1990, 1992, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

## Women's team

The Perth SC Women's team are one of the inaugural teams in the new National Premier Leagues WA Women competition (which commenced in 2020), and is a part of the National Premier Leagues Women’s structure. The team is coached by Peter Rakic with Jessica Byrne as his assistant. The Perth SC women's team finished second in the NPLW WA in the 2022 season.

### Current squad

    As of 21 August 2022
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | AUS | Rebecca Bennett |
| 2 | DF | AUS | Nadia Harvey |
| 3 | DF | AUS | Alyssa Van Heurck |
| 4 | MF | AUS | Faye Phillips |
| 6 | MF | AUS | Zoee Spadano |
| 7 | FW | AUS | Liana Cook |
| 8 | MF | AUS | Abbey Meakins |
| 9 | FW | AUS | Ella Lincoln |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 10 | FW | AUS | Taneesha Baker |
| 11 | FW | AUS | Emma McMurdo |
| 13 | FW | AUS | Jaymee Gibbons |
| 14 | FW | AUS | Caitlin Doeglas |
| 19 | DF | AUS | Jessica Byrne |
| 20 | FW | AUS | Natalia Beltrami |
| 22 | FW | AUS | Courtney Butlion |

### Honours

* 2024: Football West State Cup Winners

## Notable former players

* Ron Adair
* Danielle Brogan
* Anthony Carbone
* Bobby Charlton (guest player)
* Alessandro Circati
* Gianfranco Circati
* Chris Coyne
* Dino Djulbic
* Robbie Dunn
* Adrian Madaschi
* Gary Marocchi
* Scott Miller
* Shaun Murphy
* Gareth Naven
* Dylan Tombides