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			Founded: 2004 President: Andrew Kemeny Principal Sponsor: Bing Lee Stadium: Sydney Football Stadium City: Sydney Country: Australia Address: Suite 1801A, Tower 2, 101 Grafton Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 League: Hyundai A-League Website: www.sydneyfc.com Team Bio Sydney FC has been at the forefront of the Australian soccer revolution since joining the A-League as a charter member. In the inaugural 2005-‘06 A-League season, Sydney won the championship by defeating the Central Coast Mariners 1-0 in the Grand Final. On the international front, Sydney boasts an equal record of success. As the Oceania representative in the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship, they finished fifth after defeating Africa’s club of the century, Al Ahly of Egypt, 2-1. In 2007, Sydney FC again made history by becoming the first Australian side to win a match in the AFC Champions League. With former Australian international John Kosmina at the helm, the team finished the 2007-‘08 season third in the final standings, guaranteeing them a spot in one of the semifinals of the A-League’s Final Series. The current Sydney FC squad includes high-profile players such as Australian national team standout Alex Brosque, Brazilian World Cup champion Juninho and team captain Tony Popovic.

	TOP PLAYERS
			Alex Brosque 14 FORWARD One of Australia’s most exciting young stars, Alex Brosque has emerged as a dominant offensive threat. The Sydney-born forward scored an A-League-leading eight goals in the inaugural season. Already an international for the Socceroos, Brosque has twice picked up the NSL’s Under-21 Player of the Year award.

			Juninho 22 Attacking Midfielder Signed as Sydney FC’s marquee player prior to the 2007-’08 season, Juninho has had an immediate impact leading the league in assists in his first campaign. The creative playmaker has been capped over 50 times by his homeland Brazil, including five of the squad’s seven matches at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, including the 2-0 victory in the final over Germany.


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