United’s Academies a ‘Roar’ing Success
United U12 Boys celebrate their penalty shoot-out win to claim the SAP Cup Preparations are well underway for 2019 for Gold Coast United with trials all but done, the bulk of the coaching staff announced and much activity behind the scenes to have all in place for pre-season training that starts later this […]
2019 NPL Coaches Unveiled
Gold Coast United 2019 NPL in very good hands After this week confirming the addition of two new members to its National Premier Leagues 2019 Coaching Team, Gold Coast United is today pleased to confirm that the nucleus of the 2018 NPL head coaching staff have re-committed for next season. Former professional footballers, […]
Soto Appointed as NPL Academy Coach
Cristobal Soto and pre-Academy players (Craig Clifford) To succeed at the highest level in football you need ability, commitment and passion and one person who embodies those traits is Cristobal Soto . In fantastic news for the Club, the effervescent Chilean has been confirmed as the coach of Gold Coast United’s U14 Boys 2019 […]
Murphy joins Gold Coast United
John Murphy (r) welcomed to Gold Coast United by Technical Director, Craig Midgley Former professional footballer and well credentialed coach, John Murphy, is the latest addition to the Gold Coast United ranks. Arriving in Australia in January after a successful overseas playing and coaching career, the Mancunian brings a freshness to the United […]
Attacking Duo Signed
Hollie Jarrett & Keea Parrish, the latest GCU Women’s recruits Michael Cook has opted for a blend of youth and experience with his latest signings as he looks to add some attacking punch to the Women’s tilt at the National Premier Leagues Queensland 2019 Women’s competition. Latest recruits, Keea Parrish (18) and […]
Lister Eyes Future
Gold Coast United’s Harrison Lister in action against Redlands in season 2018 (Andrew Hudson Sports Photography) Harrison Lister enjoyed a stand out 2018 season captaining Gold Coast United’s under 20’s side and showing enough quality to earn inclusion on the Men’s team sheet on several occasions. After walking away with the top gong […]
Akins commits
MacKenzie Akins in action in 2018 (Craig Clifford / Sportspics) Talented attacker MacKenzie Akins has committed to the Club for 2019. After a stellar first season in the National Premier Leagues Queensland Women’s competition, Akins was high on Michael Cook’s hit list as he looks to assemble a squad with the capability of […]
Zaffina on Cusp of W-League
Composed, stylish & commanding, Cassie Zaffina, on the verge of W-League (Craig Clifford / Sportspics) Cassie Zaffina has bedded down the third choice goal-keeping spot with Westfield W-League squad, Canberra United, a sweet reward for the hard working goalkeeper. It’s been a ‘roller coaster’ journey for Zaffina who joined Gold […]
Experienced Duo Commit
Ellie Fryer & Dee Thompson have committed to the Club for 2019 Experienced duo Eloise Fryer & Deeanna Thompson have committed to Gold Coast United, both eager to make an impact in 2019 and play large roles in United’s push towards a finals berth in next year’s Women’s National Premier Leagues competition. Injury meant […]
Week in Review
The ‘All Stars’ & a combined United NPLW girls squad, pre-match at Mudgeeraba Another big week of ‘off-season’ with 2019 trials set to start tomorrow. GCU Girls v Champs Cup All Stars A combined United girls squad (main photo) played a social match against the Champs Cup ‘All Stars’ running out comfortable […]