History

Take a short walk through our last 40 years!

1980-86

Originally formed and we shared Valletta Road’s Collins Reserve with Fulham Amateurs at the time.

1986

Throughout 1986, we were at Brighton for one season.

1987

Merged with Brighton for one season, under the banner of Brighton.

Seniors played under the Brighton banner not Woodville City.

1988

First year as Woodville City Junior Soccer Club.

Roadblocks in 1988 due to youth progressions—no platform to proceed to senior levels.

1989-91

The new Woodville City Soccer Club returned back to Collins Reserve towards the end of 1989.

During this season, U15s highest team available

1991

Juniors were stationed here for 1 year (1991) before moving to Sunningdale Reserve for another singular year.

1992-94

Woodville City moved to Salesian College.

1994

Due to the inclusion of an U23 side, we began playing at the Veneto Club.

1993-94

Throughout the early years of the 1990s, there was significant growth in junior program with 100+ kids for junior development (5-9 years old).

1995-96

Still at Veneto Club

Commissioned body in 1995

1997

Pat told by the Federation that we would not be able to join the State League if at Veneto Club.

We began to make moves for senior squads.

Officially became Western Strikers Soccer Club at point of entry for full-fledged State League status.

End of 1997, got the nod—moved to grounds at Grange and adopted new name to meet requirements.

1998

Moved into senior squads (Pat President until the beginning of 1999)

Nick Pansaris appointed as inaugural Senior Coach

March 1998 first game was against Modbury Soccer Club (now Modbury Jets)

Election of new President Joe Cecere at AGM (steps down in 2002)

Adrian Piekarski first Captain

The focus was to utilise locally developed players.

1999

At the end of 1999, we moved to Carnegie Reserve which was presented to us by Amateurs as an opportunity.

Joe Cecere took over presidency

Amateurs presented a lease for Carnegie Reserve. Although there was no use for it.

Club moved from Grange to Carnegie Reserve over 1 day with over
200+ kids enlisted across every level

2001

First year goal was to make playoffs. Ultimately,a 3-1 loss to Adelaide Hills

Good results for their first year cemented our position in the league, community and WSSC foundations.

2002-06

Tony Monaco steps in as President.

2002 onwards we built the club through the senior leagues to try attain promotion

2006

Goal of promotion was achieved after finishing second.

2006-08

Throughout the mid 2000s it was business as usual trying to grow for promotion.

2008

Promotion to FFSA Super League (now NPL).

2009

FFSA Coca-Cola Federation Cup 2009

2010

Aggie Giannini elected as president.

2014

Relegated to Premier League
(Now State League 1)

2016

Gianni Lastella takes over presidency.

2017

Finished 2nd on the table and lost in the Grand Final 0-2 to Sturt Lions

2018-21

Business as usual

2022

Mens were in State League 2—fell to Vipers FC in the Grand Final 4-3 during promotion battle

Womens program recommences - beginning in Division 2

2023

Senior Men promoted to State League 1

Senior women crowned champions of Division 2 and receive promotion to Go Sunny Solar State League.

U13 Girls win championship

2024

Senior Men - relegated to State League 2

Senior Women remain in Go Sunny Solar State League after finishing 7th