Western Springs AFC


Western Springs AFC is an association football club in Westmere, Auckland. Western Springs AFC is one of New Zealand's largest clubs with strong junior/youth programmes and senior teams that compete in the regions leagues. Both the Senior Women's and Senior Men's teams currently play in the Lotto NRFL Premier League while the other teams compete in premier or community grade competitions from 5th grade to Over 45s.
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 1923 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 to become Western Springs Association Football Club in 1989.

Current Squad

''Squad for the 2020 NRFL Premier

Staff

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.

Past and Present day internationals

Women's senior internationals include Football Ferns:
Men's senior internationals include All Whites: