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| Clubname | Newcastle Jets FC |
| Fullname | Newcastle United Jets Football Club |
| Nickname | The Jets |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Ground | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| Capacity | 33,000 |
Newcastle Jets FC is a professional soccer club based in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, that competes in the A-League Men. The club was formed in 2000 and has a strong following in the Hunter Region. Newcastle Jets FC has a fierce rivalry with Central Coast Mariners FC, with whom they contest the F3 Derby. The club has also had notable matches against Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory FC, and Brisbane Roar FC.
The club was established in 2000, after the dissolution of the Newcastle Breakers. The Newcastle Jets FC played their first match in the National Soccer League against Canberra Cosmos in 2000. The team was later admitted to the A-League Men in 2005, along with Adelaide United FC, Central Coast Mariners FC, and Queensland Roar FC. The club has had several notable coaches, including Richard Money, Nick Theodorakopoulos, and Gary van Egmond, who have all contributed to the team's success. The team has also had notable players such as Joel Griffiths, who played for the Australia national soccer team, and Mark Bridge, who played for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
The club has won several honors, including the A-League Men championship in 2008, defeating Central Coast Mariners FC in the A-League Men Grand Final. The team has also finished as runners-up in the A-League Men regular season on several occasions, including in 2007-08, when they finished behind Central Coast Mariners FC. The club has also competed in the AFC Champions League, where they have faced teams such as Beijing Guoan FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC. The team has also won the Pre-Season Challenge Cup in 2008, defeating Melbourne Victory FC in the final.
The club has had several notable players throughout its history, including Joel Griffiths, who played for the Australia national soccer team, and Mark Bridge, who played for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Other notable players include Nikolai Topor-Stanley, who played for Western Sydney Wanderers FC, and Andrew Nabbout, who played for Urawa Red Diamonds. The team has also had several players who have gone on to play for other A-League Men clubs, such as Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory FC, and Brisbane Roar FC. The club has also had players who have played for international teams, such as Australia national soccer team, New Zealand national soccer team, and South Korea national soccer team.
The club's all-time leading scorer is Joel Griffiths, who scored 28 goals for the team. The team's most capped player is Nikolai Topor-Stanley, who has made over 200 appearances for the club. The team's largest win was a 5-0 victory over Perth Glory FC in 2007. The team's largest loss was a 6-0 defeat to Sydney FC in 2012. The club has also had several notable records in the A-League Men, including the most consecutive wins, which they achieved in the 2007-08 season.
The club plays its home matches at McDonald Jones Stadium, which is located in Newcastle, New South Wales. The stadium has a capacity of 33,000 and is also used by the Newcastle Knights rugby league team. The stadium has hosted several notable matches, including the A-League Men Grand Final in 2008, and has also been used as a venue for international matches, including a match between the Australia national soccer team and South Korea national soccer team. The stadium is also close to the Hunter Stadium, which is used by the Newcastle Jets FC for training purposes.
The club has a strong following in the Hunter Region, with an average attendance of over 10,000 per match. The team has also had a strong performance in the A-League Men, finishing in the top four on several occasions. The club has also had a strong record in the AFC Champions League, where they have competed against teams such as Beijing Guoan FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC. The team has also had several notable statistics, including the most goals scored in a season, which they achieved in the 2007-08 season. The club has also had a strong record in the F3 Derby, where they have competed against Central Coast Mariners FC. The team has also had a strong following on social media, with over 100,000 followers on Twitter and Facebook. The club is also sponsored by several notable companies, including McDonald's and Hunter Sports Group.
Category:New South Wales soccer clubs