North Eastern MetroStars SC

The club was initially known as the Metro Knights before a name change in 1999 to avoid a naming conflict with the Para Hills Knights. A verbal agreement with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars of Major League Soccer was reached to rename the team to the North Eastern MetroStars.[2]

It started playing in Division 2 of the Saturday Amateur league in 1995, won promotion into Division 1, and quickly became the dominant side in the league.

The club entered the SASF State League in 1999 and won promotion to the Premier League in its first season.

MetroStars has subsequently cemented its position in the top South Australian football league and has developed into one of the league's leading clubs. During the formation of the FFSA and the Super League, MetroStars supported the federation, and in early 2006 was the first club to become a member.

They have recently become a more dominant force in the Super League over the last few years winning in both the senior and reserves squads. They have also produced young talents such as Jason Spagnuolo, Fabian Barbiero[3] and Francesco Monterosso, all who have been recruited by Adelaide United, whilst Adriano Pellegrino and Shane Smeltz have gone onto other A-League clubs' books.[4]

On 25 August 2012 they won the Federation Cup final against Para Hills Knights for the third time.

In September 2012, the club won its third League championship. MetroStars won back to back National Premier Leagues South Australia Minor Premierships in 2013 and 2014.

In October 2014, MetroStars defeated New South Wales outfit Bonnyrigg White Eagles 1–0 to claim the NPL National Championship.[5]

In June 2016, MetroStars defeated Adelaide Comets 1–0 at Hindmarsh Stadium to win the FFSA Federation Cup and qualify for the FFA Cup.[6]

In June 2017, MetroStars defeated Adelaide City 2–0 at Hindmarsh Stadium to win the FFSA Federation Cup and qualify for the FFA Cup Round of 32 for the third year running.[7]

As of 26 February 2023[8]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  AUS Isaac Carmody 3 DF  AUS Scott Nagel 4 DF  AUS Noah McNamara 5 DF  AUS Christian D'Angelo 6 DF  AUS Jackson Fortunatow 7 MF  AUS Hamish Gow 8 MF  AUS Rocky Callisto 9 FW  AUS James Temelkovski 10 DF  AUS Anthony Solagna 11 MF  AUS Cameron Woodfin 15 MF  AUS Nicholas Pedicini

No. Pos. Nation Player 16 FW  AUS Francesco Schimizzi 17 DF  AUS Cameron Dix 18 MF  AUS Fabian Barbiero 22 MF  AUS Jackson Walls 23 FW  AUS Christian Esposito 25 MF  AUS Michael Cittadini 26 FW  JPN Ren Nagamatsu 33 FW  AUS Alessio Melisi 36 GK  AUS Ryan Veitch 42 FW  AUS Austin Ayoubi

Ref:[8][9]

* List of professional footballers who have played for the club.

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