South Melbourne FC invited to be the host for the Melbourne launch of Andrew Howe’s Encyclopedia of Socceroos. The Encyclopedia of Socceroos is the definitive history of the Socceroos and has been published, just weeks ahead of Australia taking part in its fourth successive World Cup tournament. The book by Andrew Howe sheds light on...
Ndumba Makeche signs on for South Melbourne FC
South Melbourne FC would like to confirm that it has signed 26 year old striker Ndumba Makeche for the remainder of the 2018 season. Makeche was born in Lusaka, Zambia where he developed his raw skills for the game at a young age. Emigrating to Australia in his early teens he found his way to...
Minister Martin Foley joins South A League Bid Team
Minister Martin Foley joins South A League Bid Team Martin Foley, State Member for Albert Park and Victorian Minister for Housing, Disability, Ageing, Mental Health, Equality and Creative Industries, has officially joined the South Melbourne FC A-League Bid Team. Mr Foley has worked closely with the club for over eight years and is South Melbourne’s...
Senior Women’s Coach Socrates Nicolaidis returning to USA
South Melbourne FC can confirm three-time championship winning senior head coach Socrates Nicolaidis will return to the USA at the end of May for personal family reasons. The man we know simply as “Soc” took over the coaching position ahead of the 2015 season, where he made an immediate impact through his fluent and attacking...
Matilda’s star Lisa De Vanna returns to South
South Melbourne Football Club are thrilled to welcome back Matilda Lisa De Vanna to the club for the remainder of the 2018 NPLW Victoria season. After a fantastic performance in the Asian Cup and having just won the W-League Goal of the Year, the Matildas all-time leading goal scorer Lisa De Vanna returns to Lakeside...
In memory of Bill Anton
Today Bill Anton will be laid to rest following his passing last week. Bill has been a tremendous advocate and devotee of South Melbourne FC for a very long time. Professionally, Bill graduated from Monash Univesrity and dedicated his career to managing and researching pathology and age diagnostics. He contributed significantly to the field of...
Beth Mason-Jones returns to South Melbourne
South Melbourne FC would like to confirm the signing of goalkeeper Beth Mason-Jones for the 2018 NPLW Victoria season. Mason-Jones returns to Lakeside Stadium where she last wore the South jersey in 2014. There will be a number of familiar faces in the line-up for the keeper who has already been training with the squad...
Nick Galatas retires as South Melbourne Chairman
South Melbourne FC would like to announce the retirement of Nick Galatas from the Board. Nick has served on the board for eleven years including ten as Chairman. He has been instrumental in the development of football both at South Melbourne FC and across Victoria. He is now focusing his efforts on the development of...
Christos Intzidis joins from Greece
South Melbourne FC would like to confirm the signing of central defender Christos Intzidis. The Greek defender joins us following over 100 professional matches in Greece’s top two divisions, including with both PAOK and Aris of Thessaloniki. An extremely strong defender both in the air and with the ball at his feet, Intzidis will link...
South welcomes Guangzhou R&F FC to Melbourne
South Melbourne FC are excited to welcome Guangzhou R&F FC to Melbourne. The Chinese Super League club are holding their pre-season trip in Melbourne and have selected the club’s Lakeside Stadium as their training base. Bill Papastergiadis, Head of the A League Bid for South Melbourne announced “South Melbourne FC has been selected to partner...