Brisbane Roar FC Youth explained

Clubname:Brisbane Roar Youth
Fullname:Brisbane Roar Football Club Youth
Nickname:Young Roar
Founded:2008
Ground:A.J. Kelly Park
Capacity:3000
Owner:Bakrie Group
Chairman:Rahim Soekasah
Chrtitle:Chairman
Manager:Chris Grossman
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
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Brisbane Roar Football Club Youth is the youth system of Brisbane Roar Football Club based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The team plays in the National Premier Leagues, the second level of the soccer pyramid in Australia. They play the majority of their home games at A.J. Kelly Park, Kippa-Ring.

Brisbane Roar Under-23s, is the second team within the academy, functioning as a reserve team on matchdays.

Players

NPLQLD

These are the players that play in the National Premier Leagues Queensland and are also eligible to play with the senior squad.

[1]

(Captain)

Under-23s

These players can play for the NPL/Under-23s and the senior squad.

Staff

Ben Cahn Youth Technical Director
Richard Greer NPL Head Coach
NPL Assistant Coach
Andre Bennett U23 Head Coach
Sekou Jomanday U23 Assistant Coach
Tevan Sandhu Head Physiotherapist
Ryan Shackley NPL Strength & Conditioning Coach
Kel Neil U23 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Development & Talent ID

History

Brisbane Roar Youth (2008–2019)

The National Youth League team was founded in 2008 as a Brisbane Roar (then Queensland Roar) representative for the inaugural season of the National Youth League competition.

On 1 February 2019, Brisbane Roar Youth were crowned Champions for the first time in the Y-League winning 3–1 over Western Sydney Wanderers U21 with the three goals coming from Shannon Brady, Daniel Leck and Mirza Muratovic.[2]

Brisbane Roar Academy (2015–present)

In January 2014, it was confirmed that the NPL team would compete in the National Premier Leagues Queensland competition for 2014 season onwards.[3]

In January 2017, Brisbane Roar announced their new under-20s team to be played in the National Premier Leagues Queensland U-20.[4]

On 1 February 2019, Brisbane Roar Youth were crowned Champions for the first time in the Y-League winning 3–1 over Western Sydney Wanderers U21 with the three goals coming from Shannon Brady, Daniel Leck and Mirza Muratovic.[5]

On 19 October 2022, the club cut all their academy sides from ages 14-18, leaving only their first grade and U23 men's team.[6]

Honours

NPLQ Seniors
Y-League
NPL Under-20s
Under-18s

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brisbane Roar Academy Teams. Brisbane Roar Academy.
  2. Web site: Roar crowned Foxtel Y-League champions for 2018/19 Season. Greco. John. 1 February 2019. Y-League.
  3. Web site: Roar confirm entry into NPL Queensland. footballaustralia.com.au. 1 February 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140219060243/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/Roar-confirm-entry-into-NPL-Queensland/82611. 19 February 2014.
  4. Web site: Roar launch U20's team. 10 January 2017. Football Federation Australia. Brisbane Roar.
  5. Web site: Roar crowned Foxtel Y-League champions for 2018/19 Season. Greco. John. 1 February 2019. Y-League.
  6. News: 'Absolute shambles' - Brisbane Roar slammed for academy decision as owners questioned. Thomas. Joshua. sportingnews.com.au. 19 October 2022.