Sydney FC season 2008–09
| 2008-2009 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Andrew Kemeny | ||
| Manager | John Kosmina | ||
| A-League | 5th | ||
| A-League Pre-Season Challenge Cup | Group stage (3rd) | ||
| Top goalscorer | Alex Brosque 5 Goals | ||
| Highest home attendance | 18,251 v Central Coast Mariners (Round 10) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 8,502 v Queensland Roar (Round 13) | ||
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The 2008–09 season is Sydney FC's fourth season of football (soccer) in Australia, and will compete in the A-League 2008-09 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Sydney commenced pre-season training on 28 April 2008, and have been actively promoting the club to the Sydney community in the lead up to the season.
A number of friendly matches against NSW Premier League opposition are expected to be arranged in May and June.
Sydney played their first pre-season match against NSW Premier League side Blacktown City Demons at Gabbie Stadium which ended in a 0–0 draw. The match was significant in which Michael Enfield played his first game in almost a season, and fellow American Matt Taylor played his first trial game for the club. Sydney lost their 2nd trial match against Sutherland a week later losing 2–1 on artificial turf. Jacob Timpano scored Sydney's goal late in the 1st half. It was his first goal for the club after almost a year and a half on the sidelines through injury. Sydney's 3rd and final Pre-season friendly ended up a 2–0 win over Manly United, with Newly signed 17yr old Chris Payne scoring the double for the Sky Blues against his former club. It is their last Pre-season friendly before starting in the annual pre-season cup which starts later this month.
Sydney have been drawn into Group B for the A-League Preseason Challenge Cup along with Queensland Roar, Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix.
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