Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Western Sydney Wanders Win Over Sistser Cities Shield

The pride of Blacktown is intact with the Western Sydney Wanderers claiming the inaugural Sister Cities Shield in their 4–1 win over Wellington Phoenix on Saturday.

The scores teams were level at 1 goal apiece at half time before the Wanderers dominated with 3 unanswered goals in the second half.

The Wanderers win was a great win for their spiritual home in Blacktown City, with the Phoenix fighting hard on field for Porirua City, neighbours near of Wellington in New Zealand.

Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Stephen Bali MP was joined by Councillor Mike Tana, Mayor of Porirua, on the field to present the winning captain, Mark Bridge with the shield.

“The Sister Cities Shield is a great way to celebrate the 34 year relationship between Blacktown City and the great City of Porirua.”

“The love and passion both cities have for sport is without question and was on show for all to see with a passionate and exciting game of football between the Wanderers and Phoenix.”

“It is clear that both these clubs have a great appreciation for the support and relationship with their local cities and communities.”

Mayor of Porirua, Councillor Mike Tana enjoyed the good-hearted rivalry between the 2 cities – which will stay on the football field.

“Although we didn’t get to take home the Sister Cities Shield, both Blacktown and Porirua are winners off the field through the fantastic benefits that the Sister Cities partnership brings to both cities and will do for many years to come.”

Mayor Tana has also experienced the variety of Blacktown City’s sporting and leisure facilities during his visit, attending the AFL JLT Pre Season game between the GWS Giants and Sydney Swans at Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney and also a tour of Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope & Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope

Left to Right: Western Sydney Wanderers FC Captain Mark Bridge,  Mayor of Blacktown City Councillor Stephen Bali  MP, Mayor of Porirua Councillor Mike Tana, Western Sydney Wanderers FC Board Member David Slade & Wellington Phoenix FC General Manager David Dome.

Western Sydney Wanders Will Be In Mount Druitt Tomorrow - Meca Mount Druitt Face Book Page

                                                                                                     

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WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS ARE COMING TO MOUNT DRUITT TOMORROW !!! They will be running a soccer clinic in Dawson Mall from 2- 4pm - free for all to come and participate

Western Sydney Wanderers are the  A - League soccer club that represent the  Greater Western Sydney, they have only been in the competition  for just a few years and have had reasonably good results. To have them come to Dawson Mall, so please make your way there, if you are available.

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Perth Glory

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Perth Glory
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
New Year's Day, Sunday 1st January 2017.
 

Two finalists from the 2015/16 A-League season will face off again in what will be one of the games of the round.

There's nothing like public holiday football so get the whole family out to ANZ Stadium to see the mighty Wanderers. Gates open at 6:15 pm, with the main event kicking off at 7:50 pm.

You must be a member to be eligible for these tickets, which will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis to our members. Not a member? You can join now from $99 by clicking here.

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Rooty Hill Will Be Wanderers Home - Blacktown Sun

It appears that  there is a major sporting win for Rooty Hill, which will save a positive outcome for all community members inclusive of all Western Sydney suburbs. This will also a positive economical affect into Rooty Hill /Mount Druitt economy. 

I applaud the efforts placed  in  making Rooty Hill home for the wanders, refer to article Blacktown Sun:

Western Sydney Wanderers to make Blacktown home

By Patrick Fahy

Feb. 23, 2015, 2:54 p.m.

THE Western Sydney Wanderers have been given the green light to make Blacktown International Sportspark their headquarters.
Blacktown Council has given the go-ahead for the new multi-million-dollar facility which will include a state of the art training centre, youth academy and clubhouse.

Mayor Stephen Bali said the in-principle agreement with the Wanderers was a win-win for the community.

"It's huge," he said.

"We're moving from being the spiritual home of the Wanderers to becoming the long-term headquarters for the club. Since the club started they've wandered — excuse the pun — from field to field but they'll now have a permanent home in Blacktown."

The project has been in the works since the Wanderers formed and Cr Bali said having a team from a national competition based at Blacktown International Sportspark was a big boost for the venue.
"We had international-standard softball and baseball as well as the ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches," he said.

"Now you can add football to the list. I want it to be an elite sporting facility and something athletes in all sports can aspire to."
He said the partnership between the Wanderers and the council would bring huge benefit to western Sydney, especially as a pathway for children.

"It's a great win for residents and athletes," he said.

"Given the Wanderers won the Asian Champions League and Australia won the Asian Cup, we've got the double.

"Three players in that Australian team were Blacktown oriented. It shows the area's importance. We can incubate future stars."

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