Fulham United FC

Fulham United FC is a football club based in Fulham, South Australia. Fulham United are currently in the South Australian State League 1 competition,[1] after gaining promotion from the South Australian State League 2 competition in 2017. Their senior women’s team plays in the elite FFSA Women's National Premier League. In October of 2019 Jenna McCormick, who played in Fulham’s NPL team was selected for the Australian national women’s team to play in two friendly international matches against Chile. Fulham United boasts some 400 junior players including both boys and girls, making it by far the biggest footballing breeding ground in the Western suburbs of SA. The club has a proud 50 year history and continues to progress year on year.

Full nameFulham United Football Club
Nickname(s)Black and Whites
Founded1970
GroundAdelaide Shores Football Centre
Capacity2000
ManagerMichael Salerno/Joe Lagana
LeagueState League 1
20197th
WebsiteClub website

Men's History - FFSA Era

2015

Fulham were granted entry into the men's FFSA NPL competitions in 2015, finally separating from the South Australian Amateur Soccer League (SAASL) and joining the FFSA State League 2 in 2016.

2016

Fulham achieved a somewhat successful debut season in the FFSA. Acknowledging their SAASL roots by keeping a very similar squad and board members to what was present prior to their FFSA induction, the club managed a 5th place finish in a season where Noarlunga United achieved promotion to the State League 1.

2017

Fulham retained many of their first team squad, whilst adding to it with the signings of Joseph Puntieri, Marco Mittaga, Daniel Aurnoutse, Mark Talladira and Thomas Dicheira. The team were in the top 2 for a large part of the season, ensuring they would receive a 'second chance' in their finals series attempt to gain promotion, however they remarkably finished 3rd overall after a final day loss to Adelaide University (3-1). At this stage their promotion hopes seemed shattered, however an incredible run of Finals Series performances (4-1 vs. Eastern United and 2-1 vs. Adelaide Cobras) lead the side to a promotion play-off against Port Pirie away. Fulham prevailed with a convincing 4-1 win with goals from Marco Mittage (2), NJ Caruso and Joseph Puntieri.

Fulham went on to lose the Grand Final to Seaford Rangers 2-1 at Cooper's Stadium, however the ultimate goal of promotion was achieved. The successful year for the club was further emphasised by the successful seasons for the u18s and reserves teams, both finishing 1st in their respective leagues. Also, the club came to an agreement with the FFSA to use The Shores Football Centre, West Beach as their home ground for the upcoming 2018 State League 1 season, capping off what is arguably the most significant year in the club's history.

Players

First team squad
As of 20 February 2020[2]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  AUS Michael Giorgines
2 MF  AUS Mark Talladira
3 DF  AUS Thomas Dichiera
4 DF  AUS Michael Schinnik
5 DF  AUS Daniel Voss-Piotto
6 GK  AUS Andre Silvi
7 MF  AUS Alec Maiolo
8 MF  AUS Nicky-Joe Caruso
9 FW  AUS Marco Mittiga
11 MF  AUS Anthony Babb
12 MF  AUS Ryuta Hamamatsu
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 MF  AUS Diego Ramos
14 DF  AUS Aleksander Markaj
15 FW  AUS Joseph Puntereri
16 MF  AUS Giuseppe Pacillo
18 DF  AUS Joe Bingham
19 DF  AUS Marc Cavallin
20 FW  AUS Isaac Handley
21 DF  AUS Andre Noujaim
22 GK  AUS Josh Negrean
23 MF  AUS Ben Takos
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References
  1. "FFSA welcomes 3 clubs in to 2016 State League 1". Football Federation South Australia. 3 May 2015.
  2. "State League 1 Season Preview, presented by Metro Homes SA". Football SA. Retrieved 20 February 2020.


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