Western Springs AFC is an
association football
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club in
Westmere,
Auckland
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. Western Springs AFC is one of New Zealand's largest clubs. Both the Senior Women's and Senior Men's teams currently play in the
Northern League.
The Western Springs' home ground is at Seddon Field on Meola Road in
Westmere and also play home games at Cox's Bay, Walker Park and Eastdale Reserve.
History
The current club was formed in 1989,
but its history stretches back to 1924 and the foundation of Comrades FC.
This team amalgamated with Grey Lynn FC in 1952,
briefly becoming Grey Lynn Comrades United, before renaming to Grey Lynn United in 1954.
In 1986 this team combined with the New Zealand branch of the Celtic Supporters Club to form Grey Lynn Celtic. It was this team which combined with Point Chevalier AFC (founded 1949)
to become Western Springs Association Football Club in 1989.
Current coaches
The Senior Women's and Senior Men's team play in the Lotto NRFL Premier League
Northern Region Football League with the women's team coached by former Football Fern
Rebecca O'Neill and the men's team by former All White Captain
Chris Zoricich.
Current squad
Past and Present day internationals
Women's senior internationals include
Football Ferns:
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Rosie White
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Maia Jackman
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Rebecca O'Neill
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Priscilla Duncan
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Abby Erceg
Abby May Erceg (born 20 November 1989) is a professional New Zealand footballer who plays as a defender. She is the captain of the North Carolina Courage in the National Women's Soccer League. She has previously played for Chicago Red Stars ...
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Daisy Cleverley
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Sarah Morton
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Elizabeth Anton
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Nadia Olla
Men's senior internationals include
All Whites
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:
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Myer Bevan
Myer Stefan Major Bevan (born 23 April 1997) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a forward for Canadian club Cavalry FC and the New Zealand national football team.
Club career Early career
Bevan played in his native New Ze ...
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Sam Brotherton.
References
External links
Club website
{{New Zealand Women's National League
Association football clubs in Auckland
1989 establishments in New Zealand