Sturt Lions Soccer Club is an Australian professional

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. Nicknamed the Lions, Sturt are associated with FFSA, and they currently play in State league 1. The league is a second tier-league in South Australia and third-tier nationally. In 2017 the Lions were Champions of State League 1 after defeating White City, Adelaide Raiders, South Adelaide and Western Strikers in the Final Series. As the Champions, the Lions were promoted to the NPL in 2018.They were again promoted to the NPL in 2021 after winning the state league final through spectacular goals from Gonzalo Rodriguez. Sturt has gone from strength to strength under long term manager Lino Fusco. In 2020 the Lions were again Champions of State League 1 after defeating South Adelaide over 2 legs before beating White City in the Promotion Final. As the Champions, the Lions were promoted to the NPL in 2021. They were relegated from NPL to State League 1 after the 2023 season.

Notable players

In May 2018 Sturt signed Italian striker Matteo Federici. Federici came through the ranks for Serie A sides Lecce and Chievo Verona. Federici scored 6 goals in his first 7 appearances for Sturt and his performances have been acclaimed in the local media. In August 2021 Sturt signed Adelaide United legend Michael Marrone. After amassing 250+ games in the A-League and making 1 appearance for the National Team, Michael returned to the local league with Sturt. After signing on the 3rd of August, Michael scored 7 minutes into his debut on the following weekend. In June 2019 Sturt Lions signed Argentinian and Italian international player Gonzalo Rodriguez. Coming from Europe playing 5 seasons in the club scoring 63 goals in 104 games for the club. Having amazing moments such as finals 2020 scoring the 2 goals in the grand final against White City. Also, leading the team to the finals the following year with Sturt being the 3rd best team in South Australia. https://www.footballsa.com.au/news/sturt-lions-crowned-state-league-one-champions

Honours

* SL1 South Australia Champions:

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Divisional history

References

External links

Official club websiteSturt Lions Facebook
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