West Torrens Birkalla SC

West Torrens Birkalla
Full name West Torrens Birkalla Soccer Club
Nickname(s) Birks
Founded 1923
(as West Torrens)
1933
(as Birkalla Rovers)
1979
(as West Torrens Birkalla)
Ground Jack Smith Park
Capacity 3,000
Chairman Amin Ayoubi
Manager Jason Trimboli
League SA State League 1
2023 6th of 12
Website Club website

West Torrens Birkalla Soccer Club, commonly known as Birkalla, is an Australian semi-professional soccer club from Adelaide, South Australia. The club is based in Novar Gardens, a western suburb of Adelaide. The club competes in the National Premier Leagues South Australia, the highest level of football in South Australia and second nationally. Founded in 1923, they are the oldest club in the league.

History

The West Torrens club was founded in 1923 and Birkalla Rovers was founded by J Taylor in 1933. In 1979 the two clubs merged to form West Torrens Birkalla (nicknamed Birks), the name they played under until the end of the 2001 season. In 2002 the club's name was changed to Adelaide Galaxy.

At the beginning of the 2006 season, Galaxy reverted to its original team colours, yellow and black. They were one of the original sides in the FFSA Super League.

At the beginning for the 2012 season, Galaxy changed their name back to West Torrens Birkalla, and were coached that season by Sergio Melta.

Birkalla has produced four Australian internationals and 19 State representatives.

Current squad

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 Nicholas Harpas
20 GK AUS Charlie Yull
3 DF AUS James Polli
4 DF AUS Christopher Ashwood (C)
5 DF AUS Christian D'Angelo
6 DF ENG George Mannion
7 FW AUS Stefan Simic
8 MF AUS Noah Benouzekri
9 FW CMR Calvin Mbarga
10 MF AUS Jake Monaco
No. Pos. Nation Player
11 FW AUS Nathan Munro
12 FW AUS Nicholas Harpas
14 MF AUS Austin Ayoubi
15 MF AUS David Makridis
18 MF AUS Jonathon D'Arrigo
19 DF AUS Reece Jurjevic
21 DF AUS Anthony Quici
23 DF AUS Yasmin Sudic
80 DF AUS John-Paul Cirillo

Honours

  • State League: Champions 2002, 2005
  • Federation Cup: Winners 2002
  • State League 1: Premiers 2021

Notable players