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Macarthur FC, the A-League s newest team, tackles debut amid tough conditions
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Macarthur FC is building a loyal fan base in south-west Sydney.
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COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of countless major sports events, seen fans been barred from stadiums and led to the loss of billions of dollars.
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The A-League s newest club has announced that it will not accept gambling sponsorships
Fans in Sydney-s south-west are delighted to be backing the team
But amidst the gloom a football team in Sydney s south-west is claiming to be the first professional sporting club in the world to be established during the pandemic.
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That’s the thing about history – you don’t often realise you’re part of it until it’s officially history.
The 10,500 Western Sydney fans who turned up to Parramatta Stadium on October 6 2012 knew they were witnessing the start of something… but only eight months later did they realise just what a spectacular story they had been part of from the very beginning.
Western Sydney won the Premier’s Plate in that first campaign, reached the Grand Final and generally helped to create an incredible buzz around the A-League. Which is why it’s so fitting that they host the new kids on the block in Macarthur FC’s own first foray into competitive football on Wednesday night.