Day: February 23, 2018

Senior NTC v SMFC – Knox Football Centre – Saturday 24 February 2018 at 3pm

Despite losing the FFV Community Shield 2-1 against Calder United last Friday night, coach Socrates Nicolaidis saw only encouraging signs. “It was a good opportunity for the younger players to have a run as some of our returning W-League players needed a break between seasons. The fact that a 14-year-old (Paige Zois) scored a cracking goal for us was very exciting and shows that there’s some great talent coming through that can hopefully feature in the senior side throughout the season.

Looking ahead to the opening league match at against Senior NTC on Saturday, Nicolaidis is confident of winning the three points to get the women’s title defence underway “We still have those W-League players to return and possibly a few others. Last season showed we had strong depth which covered us throughout the season and I believe we are similar, if not stronger, this year. We started the 2017 season with a loss [at Box Hill], so hopefully we get the three points this year.”

Last Five Meetings – click individual game for highlights (2017 only)
2017 (R26): SMFC 9-0 Senior NTC (Knox Football Centre)
2017 (R17): SMFC 9-2 Senior NTC (Lakeside Stadium)
2017 (R08): SMFC 5-2 Senior NTC (Lakeside Stadium)
2015 (R12): Senior NTC 2-1 SMFC (State Football Centre)
2015 (R01): SMFC 3-1 Senior NTC (Broadmeadows Park)

Overall Head to Head:
Played: 5
SMFC Wins: 4
Senior NTC wins: 1
Draws: 0

South Melbourne FC would like to announce the signing of Tayler Stevens ahead of the NPLW season opener on Saturday afternoon.

The Queensland born Stevens, joins us following a brilliant season as captain of Souths United in 2017.

The 22 year old is a hard working and composed defender, while also being a leader on her park. This has been proven by the various leadership roles that she has been given throughout past three seasons, as well as being selected in the NPLW Queensland Team of Year in 2017.

Her versatility to play in any position across the back four and as a defensive midfielder is also a strength of her game and something that will be of benefit to Socrates Nicolaidis.

Speaking to smfc.com.au. SMFC Women’s Football Director was pleased to welcome Tayler to the club. “We are pleased to have Tayler join the club for the upcoming season.
With her experience in Queensland’s NPLW competition and flexibility across the back four, we are looking forward to having a fantastic player join us for Round 1.”

We would like to welcome Stevens to the club and wish her all the best for the upcoming season.

South Melbourne FC can confirm that we have have bolstered our squad ahead of the NPLW Victoria opener, signing Young Matildas star Sofia Sakalis from Melbourne City.

Sakalis is one of the hottest prospects in Australian football, playing a leading role with the Young Matildas at the 2017 AFC Under 16 Women’s Championship tournament in Vietnam. As part of this, Sakalis scored 11 times in 5 games, ensuring that Australia qualified for the AFC U16 Women’s Champoinships in Thailand.

Her superb form with country and throughout her time at the NTC saw Sakalis sign with Melbourne City in this season’s W-League. In what was a huge achievement, she managed to play in a competitive senior match at age 15 and
was part of the squad that most recently won the W-League championship.

Speaking to smfc.com.au. SMFC Women’s Football Director was pleased to welcomed Sofia back to the club. “It is great to welcome a former junior of ours back home. We’ve been proud to see her grow as a talented young
footballer and young lady and therefore we are extremely pleased to have her back at Lakeside for the upcoming season. Along with Melina Ayres, its very exciting that we have two of the brightest prospects of women’s football at the club.

We would llke to welcome Sofia to the club and wish her the best as a South player in 2018.