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.
| Full name | Brisbane Roar Football Club Youth | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Young Roar | ||
| Founded | 2008 | ||
| Ground | A.J. Kelly Park | ||
| Capacity | 3000 | ||
| Owner | Bakrie Group | ||
| Chairman | Rahim Soekasah | ||
| Head Coach | Chris Grossman | ||
| League | NPL Queensland | ||
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Brisbane Roar Under-23s, is the second team within the academy, functioning as a reserve team on matchdays.
Players edit
NPLQLD edit
These are the players that play in the National Premier Leagues Queensland and are also eligible to play with the senior squad.
- As of 17 March 2020[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Under-23s edit
These players can play for the NPL/Under-23s and the senior squad.
- As of 16 February 2020
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff edit
 Ben Cahn |
Youth Technical Director |
 Richard Greer |
NPL Head Coach |
| Mitch Nichols |
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 |
| Robbie Kruse |
Development & Talent ID |
History edit
Brisbane Roar Youth (2008–2019) edit
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) edit
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 edit
- NPLQ Seniors
- Premiership
- Runners-up : 2021
- Premiership
- Grand Final
- Winners : 2019
- NPL Under-20s
- Premiership
- Runners-up : 2019
- Under-18s
- Premiership
- Runners-up : 2018
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Brisbane Roar Academy Teams". Brisbane Roar Academy.
- ^ Greco, John (1 February 2019). "Roar crowned Foxtel Y-League champions for 2018/19 Season". Y-League.
- ^ "Roar confirm entry into NPL Queensland". footballaustralia.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
- ^ "Roar launch U20's team". Brisbane Roar. Football Federation Australia. 10 January 2017.
- ^ Greco, John (1 February 2019). "Roar crowned Foxtel Y-League champions for 2018/19 Season". Y-League.
- ^ Thomas, Joshua (19 October 2022). "'Absolute shambles' - Brisbane Roar slammed for academy decision as owners questioned". sportingnews.com.au.