Stirling Macedonia FC
soccer club in Perth, Western Australia
Stirling Macedonia Football Club (formerly West Perth Macedonia and Stirling Lions) is an Australian soccer club based in Perth, Western Australia, who are competing in the National Premier Leagues Western Australia.
History
Early history
Stirling Macedonia has evolved with the history of the Macedonian Australian community of Western Australia. The club has been through a number of name changes and directions in its history. Initially formed as East Perth Macedonia in 1958, the club dissolved in 1967, but in 1969 the Macedonian community put together the necessary funds to revive the club. In 1970, the club was revived as West Perth Macedonia. The club endured highs and lows in the 1970s and early 1980s, with its biggest success coming when they won the League Title in its third year of being in the State League.
Major success in the 1980s and 1990s
In 1986, the club changed its name to Stirling Macedonia with a move to Macedonia Park. That year, the Club represented the Soccer Federation of Western Australia against Adelaide City in the NANDA Cup in front of a crowd of approximately 5,000 people. During the 1980s and 1990s, Stirling became one of the most powerful clubs in Western Australia, winning six league premierships. Stirling completed a three-peat from 1983 to 1985, and also captured the league title in 1987, 1994 and 1995.
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