Mooroolbark Soccer Club
football club
Mooroolbark Soccer Club is an Australian soccer club based in Mooroolbark, an outer eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The club currently plays in Victorian State League Division 2.
History
Founded by two Dutch men, they formed a Dutch team with the name Mooroolbark United Soccer Club in 1962. Mooroolbark's backing changed to a British influenced club in its formative years. In 1978, the United tagline was dropped completely from the name.
1964–1969: The Early Years
The club's first full season in the Victorian Metropolitan League 4th Division saw it finish 9th. The following years would see the club improve its season finishes, finishing 7th (1965), 6th (1966), 5th (1967), 3rd (1968), before winning the Victorian Metropolitan League 4th Division title in 1969. This was a great year for the club as it secured both the Seniors and Reserves title and was the beginning of a huge rise up the footballing ranks.
1970–1977: Promotion Through 5 Divisions In 7 Years
1970 saw the club play in the Victorian Metropolitan League 3rd Division, winning both the Seniors and Reserves titles and securing promotion to the Victorian Metropolitan League 2nd Division at its first attempt. The club finished Runners Up in 1971 to Green Gully Ajax and in 1972 finished 8th in its first season in the Victorian Metropolitan League 1st Division.
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