Rockdale
- Alias
- Rockdale Ilinden FC
- Leagues Played
- Australia New South Wales Premier League 287 Australia Friendlies 15 Australia FFA Cup 12 Australia FFA Cup Qualifying 12 Australia New South Wales Cup 2 Australia Cup 1
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- Related Teams
- Rockdale Ilinden FC U20
Results
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Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 33 | 16 | 17 |
| Wins | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Draws | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Losses | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Goals for | 74 | 37 | 37 |
| Goals against | 42 | 16 | 26 |
| Clean sheets | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Wikipedia - Rockdale Ilinden FC
Rockdale Ilinden Football Club (commonly known as Rockdale City Suns Football Club from 1992 to 2020) is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in the suburb of Rockdale, Sydney. Founded in 1969, by Macedonian Australians, the club competes in the highest men's competition in New South Wales, the National Premier Leagues NSW. The club's home ground is Ilinden Sports Centre, located in Rockdale, New South Wales.
History
The Rockdale Ilinden Soccer Club was formed in 1969 by a group of Macedonian Australians who gave the team the name "Ilinden", in honour of an uprising against the Ottomans in 1903. The club's first President, Simon Zipevski, laid the foundations as did the late Vlade Temelkovski who was president in 1978.[]
Mile Todorovski became the new coach for the 2009 season. Lee Sterrey, formerly the coach of Marconi Stallions, replaced him for the 2011 Premier League season.
On 12 October 2009, Football NSW announced that the Rockdale City Suns would be promoted to the Premier League competition for the 2010 season.
In 2008, the club announced that they would be moving 1 km south from the Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre in Arncliffe to Bicentennial Park South in Rockdale. On 12 December 2009, the club officially opened its new facilities at Bicentennial Park South (Ilinden Sports Centre). On 7 October 2015, the Rockdale City Council announced they would install a synthetic surface at Ilinden Sports Centre, with a likely completion date scheduled for the start of the 2017 season.
On 28 April 2024, Alec Urosevski scored his 134th goal for Rockdale, becoming the all-time goalscorer of the club, after a hat-trick in a 3–1 win against Wollongong Wolves.
Competing in the National Premier Leagues NSW, Rockdale has built a reputation for its competitive spirit and commitment to developing local talent. The team's colors, traditionally a vibrant red and white, reflect the club's passionate identity and its supporters, known for their unwavering loyalty and enthusiasm during matches.
Rockdale's home ground, the Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre, provides an energetic atmosphere for fans and players alike, fostering a sense of camaraderie and pride. The club emphasizes youth development, with a robust academy system that nurtures aspiring soccer players, ensuring a bright future for the sport in the area.
With a focus on teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship, Rockdale City Suns FC continues to strive for excellence on the field, aiming for success in both local and national competitions while remaining deeply rooted in its community values.