Newcastle Jets

They participate in the prestigious A-League, sanctioned by The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) (previously governed by Football Australia). Established in 2000, the club transitioned from the National Soccer League (NSL) to become part of the A-League, standing out as one of the three NSL ex-clubs in this new league. Celebrating a historic moment, Newcastle Jets clinched the A-League championship in 2008 by triumphing over rivals Central Coast Mariners with a thrilling 1-0 victory in the Grand Final. Star player Joel Griffiths netted a game-winning goal in the 64th minute, sparking wild celebrations among the passionate fans. The team also made a mark in the AFC Champions League debut in 2009, advancing to the Round of 16. In a challenging turn of events, the Football Federation Australia (FFA) revoked Newcastle's license in 2015 following a financial crisis when owner Nathan Tinkler placed the club under voluntary administration. Nonetheless, a fresh start emerged with the establishment of a new A-League outfit for the 2015-16 season, keeping the original name and colors intact. The club's home matches take place at McDonald Jones Stadium, while the affiliated youth squad competes in the A-League Youth competition and the National Premier Leagues NSW. Additionally, a women's team represents the club in the A-League Women's league, with matches held at McDonald Jones Stadium and No. 2 Sportsground for the youth team, and at No. 2 Sportsground and Wanderers Oval for the women's team.