WHO ARE THE SYDNEY RANGERS?
Sydney Rangers Football Club is Australia’s first and Sydney’s only gay and inclusive men’s soccer club.
Founded in 1997, we are a community dedicated to building a competitive, social and diverse club which welcomes players of all sexual orientations and from all levels of playing experience.
All seven of our current squads compete in the Football Canterbury winter competition, and in various domestic and international competitions each year.
OUR MISSION
To instill pride and achieve success on and off the football field by playing fun and inclusive soccer, and to make a positive social contribution in our community.
WHO PLAYS FOR SYDNEY RANGERS FC?
We are a mix of players from different backgrounds, who range in age from 18-60. While most in the club identify as gay, there are many players and officials who identify as bisexual or straight. Sexuality is not an obstacle to playing for Sydney Rangers FC.
WHY PLAY FOR SYDNEY RANGERS FC?
- For the love of playing “the beautiful game”
- Experience the positive health, fitness and social benefits of playing football
- Participate in a comfortable, supportive and inclusive team environment
- Engage with and support the LGBTQ+ community
- Represent Sydney and the LGBTQ+ community at national and international football tournaments
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND FUNDRAISING
Sydney Rangers FC is proud of our involvement and visibility in the LGBTQ+, football and wider community. We work closely with like-minded organisations to promote positive messages of tolerance, diversity, equality, health and wellness within our communities.
We are proud to be a Foundation Member of Pride Football Australia which aims to bring together football players and supporters, regardless of their gender or sexuality, to share their love of the game and promote equality, acceptance and diversity.
CLUB HISTORY AND ACHIEVEMENTS
| Year | Achievement | Host |
| 2025 | JF Cup Winners vs Melbourne Rovers | Melbourne |
| 2025 | Moved to Camdenville Oval, permanent new homeground for the 2025 Winter Competition | Sydney |
| 2024 | IGLFA – 4th place | Buenos Aires |
| 2024 | JF Cup Winners vs Melbourne Rovers | Sydney |
| 2024 | Established our seventh Football Canterbury squad for the winter competition | Sydney |
| 2023 | Runners up in JF Cup 2023 vs Melbourne Rovers | Brisbane |
| 2023 | Moved to Tempe Reserve for the 2023 Winter Competition | Sydney |
| 2023 | Hosted IGLFA World Championships in Sydney. Grand Finalists in Div 1 & Div 2 Competitions. | Sydney |
| 2022 | JF Cup Winners vs Melbourne Rovers | Melbourne |
| 2022 | Inaugural Josh Cavallo Shield winners vs Brisbane Inferno | Brisbane |
| 2021 | Our Division 1 Team win our first CDSFA Div 1 comp | Sydney |
| 2020 | Established our sixth CDSFA squad for the 2020 Winter Comp | Sydney |
| 2019 | JF Cup – Winners | Melbourne |
| 2018 | Established our fifth CDSFA squad for the 2018 Winter Comp | Sydney |
| 2016 | JF Cup – Winners | Sydney |
| 2015 | JF Cup – Winners | Melbourne |
| 2015 | Established our fourth CDSFA squad for the 2015 Winter Comp | Sydney |
| 2014 | JF Cup – Winners | Sydney |
| 2013 | JF Cup – Winners | Melbourne |
| 2011 | JF Cup – Winners | Melbourne |
| 2009 | IGLFA – Bronze medalists | Washington DC |
| 2009 | JF Cup – Winners | Melbourne |
| 2008 | IGLFA – Bronze medalists | London |
| 2006 | Established our first CDSFA squad for the 2015 Winter Comp | Sydney |
| 2003 | IGLFA – Silver medalists | Boston |
| 2002 | Enter Gay Games for first time | Sydney |
| 1997 | Sydney Rangers FC is formed | Sydney |
Sydney Rangers in its earliest form commenced in 1997 when Andy Francis and Ronan McChesney started out looking for players.
From late 1998 Sherif Mouakkassa and David Carmichael led the club and in 2000/1 the club was named Sydney Rangers after a ballot of members was held.
On 20 December 2005 the club was incorporated, with founding committee members for incorporation Sherif Mouakkassa (President), David Carmichael (Vice President), Mark Eagleson (Treasurer), Adam Balsamo (Secretary) and Neil O’Donnell.
CLUB AWARDS
Annually, Sydney Rangers recognises player achievements over the Winter Competition season. Past recipients can be viewed here.