Media Release – Preview v1 – Sydney FC V EWFC Select – 7.30pm - Wed 22 July 2015 at Leichhardt Oval – 15 July 2015 v1 - FINAL MEDIA RELEASE – WED 15 JULY 2015 PREVIEW: 2015 JOHNNY WARREN COMMUNITY CHALLENGE MATCH Sydney FC (A-League) vs Earlwood Wanderers FC XI A-League Club Sydney FC will play against an Earlwood Wanderers FC XI for the first time in the inaugural 2015 Johnny Warren Community Challenge match on Wednesday 22 July 2013, 7.30pm at Leichhardt Oval. Sydney FC’s build up to the 2015/16 Hyundai A-League takes another step forward on Wednesday night week with the first pre season Community match against Earlwood Wanderers FC XI at Leichhardt Oval. The Johnny Warren Community Challenge exhibition match will be part of the pre-season preparation for Sydney FC’s quest for the 2015/16 A-League title. New signings include Andrew Hoole, Brandon O’Neill and Riley Woodcock who will be part of the Sky Blues squad, alongside Alex Brosque, Shane Smeltz and Terry Antonis. Earlwood Wanderers FC are excited to host such an important community event which will also supports the Johnny Warren Football Foundation www.jwff.com.au EWFC Secretary, Jim Tatsis said, “the match brings the football family closer, that is, the A-League and community level football with a number of younger rising footballers having an opportunity to play against their A-League heroes” Sydney FC players commence pre-season training this week as Coach Graham Arnold continues to reshape the squad ahead of what is looming as a crucial 2015/16 campaign. Arnold and assistant coach Steve Corica will be putting the players through a tough pre-season schedule to ensure the team is firing on all cylinders for the season opener at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 10th October against Melbourne City. Entry to the match is $5 for adults with children under the age of 16 admitted free of charge. There will also be an option to buy a Ticket and Beanie offer that helps support the Johnny Warren Football Foundation. MATCH DETAILS: Sydney FC v Earlwood Wanderers FC Wednesday 22 July 2015 7.30pm kick off (gates open at 5pm) Leichhardt Oval, Glover Street, Lylifield Online Tickets: Online via www.eventbrite.com - Link http://bit.ly/1Giza7A Tickets at Door: Adults: $5 or Family: $10 (2 Adults & 2 Child or more U16), Child: Under 16 Free Tickets plus Johnny Warren Football Foundation Official Beanie Combo: Adults: $10 (includes JWFF Beanie), Family (2A + JWFF Beanie & 2C + JWFF Beanie): $30 and Child: $5 (includes JWFF Beanie) The Johnny Warren Community Challenge match is part of Sydney FC’s community engagement activities and pre-season schedule which will provide an Earlwood Wanderers FC representative team who play in the CDSFA (Canterbury District Soccer Football Association) BBC (Premier League, the highest level senior competition in the CDSFA) a real opportunity to showcase their current form against Arnold’s starting 11. TEXT ENDS _________________________________________________________________________ 1 Media Release – Preview v1 – Sydney FC V EWFC Select – 7.30pm - Wed 22 July 2015 at Leichhardt Oval – 15 July 2015 v1 - FINAL Sources: Sydney FC Media / EWFC FC Media __________________________________________________________________________________________________ About EWFC FC The Earlwood Wanderers Football Club was established in 1946 and today has over 750+ registered players. The Club is located within Sydney’s Inner West (NSW, Australia) and has been the Club of a number of Australian football icons, including Johnny Warren (1974 Socceroo Captain), Johnny Watkiss (ex-Socceroo), John Doyle (1970s Socceroo), Peter Raskopoulos (exSocceroo) and Bernie Ibini (Socceroo). The Earlwood Wanderers FC caters for junior to senior football (soccer) teams of boys/girls and men/women playing in the Canterbury District Soccer Football Association. Mobile: 0434 072 261 (Secretary) Web: http://www.earlwoodwanderersfc.com.au/ Email: ewfc@optusnet,com.au Marketing: [email protected] Website: www.ewfc.com.au Club House and Football Museum: Earlwood Oval Home Ground: Earlwood Oval, Doris Avenue, Earlwood Other Grounds: Beaman Park and Hughes Park, Earlwood _____________________________________________________________________________________ EWFC FC Contacts: Chris Georgakopoulos Media Manager Earlwood Wanderers FC M: 0421 959 788 E: [email protected] Theo Fotopoulos Marketing & Community Earlwood Wanderers FC M: 0412 480 563 E: [email protected] EWFC Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Google 1+, YouTube and Linkedin __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 .