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BRIDGE THE WANDERERS TAKE TRIO TO DANCE ON RECORD BREAKER 8 ON UNITED 14 CONTINENTAL THE WANDERER After taking to the field on Jaushua Sotirio, Jonathan STAGE 20 The views in this publication are Friday against Brisbane Roar, Aspropotamitis and Keanu The Wanderers Westfield not necessarily the views of the Mark Bridge has notched Baccus have all been named W-League team are back in NRMA Insurance Western Sydney up yet another record in his in the 2018 AFC U23 action this Sunday when they Wanderers FC. Material in this illustrious career. Championship held in China travel to McKellar Park to publication is copyrighted and may this month. take on Canberra United. only be reproduced with the written permission from the Club.

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special to see how this club unites our community and we’re proud of all that it’s come to represent. We come to the games with a couple of other families and it really is one of the highlights of the week, being able to bring everyone together and cheer on the boys. The kids absolutely love it, us parents get a kick out of it and hopefully it’s a tradition that continues long in the future. We’re also really looking forward to watching games at the new Western Sydney Stadium next year. Parramatta Stadium was a special place for everyone and from what we’ve seen from the pictures and videos, our new home is going to be like nothing always been known for starting to come we’ve ever experienced before. out again and I think we’re going to be In the meantime though, we’ll be the ones to watch out for in the back coming out here to Sydney Olympic Park » Attractive Slim Design » Super Quiet » Lower Power Consumption hat a year 2018 has been half of the season. each and every week to support the team. so far! The test of any good team is how you Fingers crossed we get the job done » Automatic ON/OFF Timer » Remote Control » Three Fan Speeds Two wins from two and cope through the not so good times and against Adelaide tonight. Wthings are finally turning our way. it’s really pleasing to see how the team Come on you Wanderers. It’s been a tricky season so far for sure but has responded. The Stivala Family it’s good to see that the boys are beginning to This is our fifth season as Members Members #19447, #19448, string things together on the field. and as a family and we’ve definitely #19449 and #19450 You can see that passion and enjoyed being part of the club. Western Sydney Wanderers FC teamwork that the Wanderers have As born and bred Westies, it’s pretty

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onight sees the Western Sydney Wanderers welcome Adelaide United to ANZ Stadium for the first Ttime in Round 15 of the Hyundai A-League. The Summer Football Festival is So far, 2018 has been very much a still going - here's some more songs year to savour for the Wanderers. to listen to! Back to back wins (a 2-1 victory over Melbourne City on New Year’s Day and a MI GENTE 2-0 triumph over Brisbane Roar on Friday) J BALVIN, WILLY WILLIAM have catapulted the Red & Black back into HAVANA the top six with a game in hand to play also. CAMILLA CABELLO, YOUNG Win that catch-up game and the Wanderers THUG could find themselves in equal-fourth place. Attackers Oriol Riera and Mark Bridge have WHAT LOVERS DO (FEAT. been pivotal during the mini-resurgence, both

SZA) netting in each of the two wins this year, while the MAROON 5, SZA much-needed clean sheet against Brisbane over Goals to Daniel Adlung, Nathan SILENCE the weekend was just the second of the season. Konstandopoulos and Johan Absalonsen MARSHMELLOW, SZA It’s been a sharp change in fortunes sealed the win for Marco Kurz’s side, who for Josep Gombau’s men and he’ll be will be encouraged by his record against the UNFORGETTABLE hoping he can continue it against a Wanderers this season, having triumphed FRENCH MONTANA, SWAE surging Adelaide United. in the two occasions the sides have met. LEE The fourth-placed Reds are coming into First, it was a 2-1 win in the Westfield GO BANG this match on the back of a comprehensive 3-0 FFA Cup semi-final back in October PNAU win against Perth Glory over the weekend. before the Reds backed that up with a

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He netted the first ever And now, Mark Bridge can Wanderers hat-trick against call himself the most capped Adelaide, finished his first Wanderers player in history. season at the club as Golden Friday’s 2-0 win against Boot winner and until only Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium recently, was the Wanderers marked his 126th appearance top scorer of all time. in Red & Black, putting him He’s a dual Hyundai one ahead of good friend ame any A-League winner with and former captain Nikolai Wanderers Newcastle and Sydney, was Topor-Stanley. record and the first player to score in two In typical Bridge fashion, Nchances are that Mark Bridge grand finals and is of course the number 19 celebrated the holds it or has held it at some an AFC Champions League occasion by finding the net for stage in his career. winner with the Wanderers. what was his 57th Hyundai He’s the man who netted the He also remains the A-League goal. first ever Wanderers goal against only player to win the It represented the latest Brisbane and then scored the Wanderers Medal for chapter in what’s been a club’s first goal at Wanderland in Player of the Season on two colourful Wanderers’ history their first home victory. separate occasions. for the boy from St Clair.

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part of the Red & Black’s His contribution to the record-breaking season. Wanderers since that season He netted the club’s has been nothing short of first ever goal in their first sensational, as he was a key ever win, a 1-0 victory over part in the club’s two further Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Grand Final appearances and Stadium and also grabbed of course 2014’s historical Asian A Parramatta Eagles Bridge then moved to a goal in the club’s first ever Champions League triumph. junior, Bridge began his Sydney FC the following home win, a 2-1 victory over It was no surprise then when professional career in Western season where he became the Melbourne Heart. a big money move to Thailand Sydney with Parramatta first player to score in two In the Wanderers’ 6-1 came calling last season. Power in the NSL in 2003. Hyundai A-League Grand thumping of Adelaide United Fortunately for Wanderers With the end of the NSL Finals with his headed goal in December 2012, Bridge also fans, Bridge’s spell in Asia was and the start of the Hyundai against Melbourne Victory in grabbed the club’s first ever short-lived and it was inevitable A-League, Bridge joined the 2010 Final, which Sydney hat-trick, achieving the feat in that the club’s greatest ever the Newcastle Jets for the claimed on penalties. just 40 minutes. servant would return. league’s inaugural season. Though with the creation Bridge started in 26 of the At 32 years of age, Bridge He would spend a fruitful of the Western Sydney Wanderers’ 27 matches that has shown in recent weeks that three seasons at the Jets, capping Wanderers in 2012, Bridge was season, netting 11 goals along he still has plenty to offer and off his time in the Hunter by finally brought back home. the way as the Wanderers his experience and winning scoring the winning goal against The attacker was unveiled snared the Premiership and mentality will be key as the Red the Central Coast Mariners in as one of the club’s inaugural marched their way to the Grand & Black look to storm home in the 2008 Grand Final. signings and was an integral Final at their first attempt. the back half of the season.

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FIVE MEMORABLE MARK BRIDGE GOALS

1. BRISBANE ROAR, 4. MELBOURNE VICTORY, OCTOBER 27 2012 DECEMBER 12 2015 Bridge connected with a Youssouf Hersi In an emotionally charged game at corner to head in the Wanderers’ first ever Parramatta Stadium, Bridge finished off goal in what was the club’s first ever win, a fantastic team move to net the first in a a 1-0 victory over the Roar at Suncorp. 2-0 win over the Victory.

3. NEWCASTLE JETS, MARCH 29 2013 2. ADELAIDE UNITED, Needing a win in the Hunter on the final 5. NEWCASTLE JETS, DECEMBER 21 2012 day of the regular season to claim the OCTOBER 29 2017 Bridge claimed the club’s first ever hat- Premiership, Bridge scored the opener 18 months after his last goal in the trick with a 40 minute spell of magic in a before backing it up with a second game- Hyundai A-League, Bridge signalled his 6-1 win against Adelaide at Parramatta clinching goal in a 3-0 win to help the return to the Wanderers with a thumping Stadium. Wanderers to their first piece of silverware. drive in a 1-1 draw in Newcastle.

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Milicic’s squad gathered JAUSHUA SOTIRIO, JONATHAN ASPROPOTAMITIS in China last week for a AND KEANU BACCUS HAVE ALL BEEN NAMED preparatory camp knowing that a top two finish in IN THE 2018 AFC U23 CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN Group D will be required CHINA THIS MONTH to propel Australia to the Quarter Finals of the 2018 AFC U23 Championship. “Playing in and adapting to Asia will present many challenges, but we know the players will improve for these experiences,” said Milicic on he squad named by the continental tournament. former Wanderers “I have been with the assistant coach senior team for the last four TAnte Milicic sees 15 players years and I can see how selected in the side currently difficult it is in Asia, but also contracted to Hyundai how our senior team has A-League teams, plus eight responded to the challenges. players that are pursuing their Experiencing different playing professional careers overseas. styles, cultures, atmospheres

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and traveling overseas helps “It is a huge honour. I After defeating India, Syria Australia U23 v Syria U23 players develop. get to play with the calibre struggled to get three points Thursday 11 January 2018 “With a FIFA World Cup of players that are picked against Turkmenistan and Kunshan Stadium, Kunshan just six months away this is so, hopefully, I can improve Qatar which ended in a 0-0 Kick-off 7pm (AEDT) the ideal opportunity for these myself. It’s great to be playing and 1-1 draw respectively.  Second half LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE players to impress. alongside those players.” Vietnam similarly started on FOX SPORTS 501 “In our short preparation Australia head into the positively defeating the following ‘Just For Kicks’ leading into the tournament competition with confidence Philippines 4-0, before we will look to build our after a strong qualification ending in a 0-0 tussle Vietnam U23 v Australia U23 foundations and principles route saw them undefeated against Indonesia and a 3-0 Sunday 14 January 2018 of play that we believe in after crushing Brunei thumping by Thailand. Kunshan Stadium, Kunshan as Australian footballers,” 2-0, Singapore 7-0 and While the Korean Republic Kick-off 7pm (AEDT) concluded Milicic. Myanmar 3-0. smashed Macau 10-0 in their  Full match LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE Youngster Keanu Baccus The green and gold will first qualification match and on FOX SPORTS 506 has made a name for himself first face Syria tomorrow then played in a 0-0 draw in the Wanderers first team night before taking on against Timor-Leste before Korea Republic U23 v Australia U23 this season and says it is a Vietnam and the Korea finishing the round with a 2-1 Wednesday 17 January 2018 huge honour to be selected Republic in the final matches victory against Vietnam. Kunshan Stadium, Kunshan in the national team for the of the group stage. Tune in tomorrow night Kick-off 10.30pm (AEDT) upcoming tournament. Their opponents in Group for all the action and support  Full match LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE “I’m very happy and D have had mixed results the three Wanderers on the on FOX SPORTS 501 grateful to be selected. during the qualification rounds. continental stage.

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Answers from Issue 76: 1. The speaker in the roof is missing; 2. One of Jennifer Bisset’s stripes are missing his week’s junior from her sock; 3. The Nike tick is missing from Kahlia Hogg’s shorts; 4. The ‘O’ on the Fox Sports logo is now Wanderer is Rahul! an ’S’; 5. The orange on Jennifer Bisset’s boot is now yellow. Here’s a photo of Rahul Tand one of his favourite players Keanu Baccus. Rahul loves the JUNIOR QUIZ Wanderers and has participated Answers to the quiz can be found in the next issue of The Wanderer in a number of Wanderers 1. Who has made the most 4. Which Wanderer from the men’s team community clinics with his appearances for the Wanderers has featured in the most competitive brother Manav. Westfield W-League team? matches in club history?

2. Who is the Wanderers leading 5. Who is the Wanderers leading goal ARE YOU OUR NEXT goalscorer of all time? scorer in the men’s team this season? JUNIOR WANDERER OF THE MATCH? 3. Which two players scored in the 6. Name the two Wanderers that Take a photo and tag @wswanderersfc Wanderers 2-1 victory over Melbourne recently signed for the Hyundai on the gram to feature in the next issue of The Wanderer. Don't forget to tell City in Round 13? A-League team on scholarship us a little bit about yourself!  Answers from Issue 76: 1. Lee Falkon and Marlous Pieëte; 2. Three; 3. Erica Halloway and Ellie Brush; 4. Brendon Santalab and Álvaro Cejudo; 5. Because they won the AFC Champions League in 2014

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ere are some ways to stay cool f there’s one time of the year we this summer! The weather is love more than any other, it’s the Hheating up these school holidays summer school holidays! and we’ve got some ways for you IWe’ve really enjoyed having some fun to stay cool in the heat. in the sun with our friends and family these last few weeks. 1. Set up a slip and slide We’ve been to the beach loads of times, have munched on plenty of 2. Water balloons! lovely summer fruit and of course have enjoyed lots of football! 3. Ice blocks There’s nothing like going down to the park for a kick-around or heading 4. Water fight out to a Wanderers game and being the school holidays it’s great to see so many 5. Go swimming kids out and about! Remember, whenever you’re heading 6. Pull out the sprinklers! outside it’s important to always be sun smart and drink plenty of water – we 7. Head to the library and read a sure are! book in the air conditioning Summer nights like this at ANZ Stadium are our favourite and 2018 has been pretty kind to us so far, so HAVE A HEALTH TIP? hopefully we can get another win Send an email to tonight! [email protected] Come on you Wanderers! for it to be featured in the next issue 

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College football system where she THE WANDERERS WESTFIELD W-LEAGUE TEAM received a four-year athletic scholarship ARE BACK IN ACTION THIS SUNDAY WHEN with Florida State Seminoles. Pressure will be particularly on Brush THEY TRAVEL TO MCKELLAR PARK TO TAKE ON who will receive not only a veteran’s CANBERRA UNITED welcoming when she arrives to McKellar Park on Sunday but also a serious test against the likes of Michelle Heyman, The match will also mark the first time the Toni Pressley and Ashleigh Sykes Wanderers Westfield W-League team will who will all be pushing themselves to meet with Canberra United this season with breakthrough the Wanderers backline. history showing that United have had the The Wanderers have leaked 20 better run of results against the Red & Black. goals into the goal in their past matches Out of the seven matches played against Canberra and have unfortunately between the two sides, Canberra have won only scored four. five and drawn two against the Wanderers. United have also bolstered The match will also mark the first time their defence this season with the Wanderers co-captain Ellie Brush and acquisition of former Wanderer and Kahlia Hogg will face their former club. Matilda Ellie Carpenter. Brush joined the Wanderers at the Carpenter had joined the Red & Black start of the season after an extensive at the start of the 2015/16 Westfield playing career saw her spend the last W-League season and burgeoning career ith the regular season nine seasons with Canberra, leading has seen her make the move to Canberra slowly drawing to a close them to win the Westfield W-League at the start of the season. in four matches time, a Premiership back in 2012. After a week’s off to prepare for the Wwin this Sunday is crucial for the Red & Hogg, like Brush, joined the match thanks to last round’s bye, the Black to keep their finals dreams alive. Wanderers at the start of the season and Wanderers will be hoping to bounce But first, they must face off against a has spent her senior career split between back from a 93rd minute upset to very strong Canberra United side. Canberra United and the United States Melbourne City. The loss wasn’t reflective of the team’s performance which was compact and organised from the outset, restricting City to a few genuine insights on goal. WANDERERS A lapse in concentration for the Wanderers ultimately cost them and they must stay focused against United as the punishment could be a lot worse. A victory for the Red & Black has TAKE ON the potential to push the Wanderers into the top four with a finals series appearance still on the cards. But a loss could almost certainly end their hopes of making club history.

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better system to work in, than half a chance they’ll His dream system can suited to their strengths, and make something happen. Like wait for another day – maybe Tune in to Just for Kicks Thursdays yep, wow, chances are the Friday in Brisbane. Like for another season – when he has from 8:00pm outcome will make you smile. the next time they’re on the the players.  Channel 501 Now I’m not saying park together. Now watch him tonight Mark Bridge and Brendon There is some renewed against Adelaide go back Santalab and Oriol Riera hope, with good reason, to his 4-4-3 and make all of are about to perform a triple because Josep saw a system what you read irrelevant! bypass with a Stanley knife that didn’t quite suit who he Or not, because today but what I will say is put had to fit into it and put aside could be another day Josep them on an A-League field what he was telling himself rolls out a different system. together and there’s more would work but clearly wasn’t. He’s now done it before.

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the handwork I put into the football over the last year was appreciated and watched by people. A bit of advice I would give young girls or boys that want to be a professional footballer but come from a place of hardship is that it takes a lot of hard work to get to a professional level. You need to know that you are going to have a lot of struggles along was recently awarded the way and that the Israeli Government’s you will need to 2017 Female Footballer of overcome them. Ithe Year award and it was an You always incredible feeling. have to keep on The award means a lot to going and try me as it is the first time the your best. Government has done this As a footballer, type of award. In previous you always need to years the award was only appreciate the good available to men. stuff and then when So it was the first time you have something To find out when the Westfield ever that female footballers good, you need to W-League team are playing visit: were thrown into the pool hold it and appreciate  wanderland.com.au/fixtures and everyone was given the it before you move opportunity to nominate their onto the next thing. Proudly brought to you by favourite players. Not everything is It is a special award to me under your control so as the people gave me their you must remember to vote and it was assuring that always do your best.

Too many lives are lost to speeding. So this season, dozens of young TooWanderers’ many lives fans are have lost cometo speeding. together So to this send season, a message dozens to ofall young road users. Wanderers’They want fans you slowhave down,come totogether protect to the send lives a messageof thier mothers to all road and users. fathers, Theysisters want and you brothers. to slow Who down, do to you protect slow for?the lives of their mothers and

fathers,Watch sistersthier passionate and brothers. chant Who on atdo facebook.com/TransportforNSW you slow for? Visit towardszero.nsw.gov.au/sponsorships/westernsydneywanderers For everyone on our roads, slow down.

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ooking for something to keep the kids occupied throughout Lthe upcoming school holidays? Look no further than Wanderers Holiday Clinics! Under the guidance of qualified and highly experienced coaches, participants will have a great time developing their skills. Sessions are heavily focused on technique, game a great way to learn more about pillars of the club. understanding and improving the sport you love. There also may be some confidence in a safe and Beginner and intermediate special guest appearances from friendly environment. clinics are aimed towards Wanderers players themselves! Each session is different players who are starting to Holiday clinics for 2018 though players can expect enhance their football skills kick-off this week, with the drills centred on four technical while the advanced clinics first lot of clinics being held components of the game – are built for those with high at The Hills Centenary Park passing, shooting, controlling level playing experience. in Kellyville. the ball and dribbling. All participants will learn There will be also be clinics at For more information about where Whether you’re a newcomer about what it means to be a Rooty Hill, North Parramatta, the clinics will be running and to looking to master the basics or Wanderer and what it takes Wentworth Falls, Penrith and secure your place visit an avid player wanting to fine- to become a Wanderer, as East Bowral throughout the  wanderland.com.au tune your game, the clinics are coaches touch on some of the month of January.

WANDERCREW MEMBER OF THE MATCH: GRAEME CARRETT Too many lives are lost to speeding. So this season, dozens of young TooWanderers’ many lives fans are have lost cometo speeding. together So to this send season, a message dozens to ofall young road users. ongratulations to our Player Mascot Coordinator Graeme Wanderers’They want fans you slowhave down,come totogether protect to the send lives a messageof thier mothers to all road and users. fathers, CCarrett to organises our player mascots each match to ensure Theysisters want and you brothers. to slow Who down, do to you protect slow for?the lives of their mothers and every player has a mascot to walk out with. Thank you Graeme for all your work over the last six fathers,Watch sistersthier passionate and brothers. chant Who on atdo facebook.com/TransportforNSW you slow for? seasons at all our home games! Visit towardszero.nsw.gov.au/sponsorships/westernsydneywanderers SIGN UP TODAY TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE CLUB For everyone on our roads, slow down. Visit wanderland.com.au/community/wandercrew  WATCH WSWTV  27

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THE WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS WILL BE CONTINUING THEIR ANNUAL TRADITION OF VISITING WESTFIELD STORES ACROSS WESTERN SYDNEY MID-JANUARY FOR PLAYER MEET AND GREETS AND FOOTBALL CLINICS

Sessions are heavily focused on technique, game understanding and improving confidence as well as providing a game experience. Plus you get a free Western Sydney clinic jersey just for participating! Stores will also be giving away tickets to upcoming Wanderers matches so make sure you get down to Westfield Penrith, Westfield Burwood and Westfield Parramatta for the Wanderers Each centre will be giving annual appearance. Meet the Wanderers at the away two places in one of the Activities will vary across following Westfield stores: Wanderers’ January School the centres with Westfield Burwood, Parramatta, Penrith he appearances are Holiday Clinics. Penrith hosting a football clinic, 16 January, 2:30 – 3:30pm a great opportunity Powered by Soccer Westfield Burwood will be for Members and Kickstart, holiday clinics holding school holiday activities Tfans to connect with their follow through on proven and Westfield Parramatta will favourite players at their local development systems which be hosting a roaming player Westfield centre. follow the FFA curriculum. meet and greet.

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