Western Sydney Wanderers Chief Executive Lyall Gorman has kept his promise to the fans by keeping the Sydney Derby at Parramatta Stadium in Round Three.

Tickets for Hyundai A-League go on sale nationally on Friday, 21 September. Gorman stated that be believes those who want tickets should move quickly and purchase a foundation membership, as Wanderers home games, particularly the Sydney Derby will be in high demand.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC has today confirmed that Parramatta Stadium will host the historic first ever Sydney derby in the Hyundai A-league.

 

Amid reports that the match between the Wanderers and Sydney FC would be shifted to ANZ Stadium, Wanderers Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman confirmed the match would not be moved.

 

“We listened to the football community of western Sydney and they voted overwhelmingly in favour of Parramatta Stadium as the Wanderers home ground,†said Gorman.

 

“That’s our home and that’s where we will stay. Parramatta is an excellent football venue and our Foundation Members will build a fantastic atmosphere for the A-League matches.

 

“We understand that our first ever match against the Mariners and the first ever Sydney derby will be hot tickets and that some of the public may miss out, but our commitment to our Members comes first.â€

 

Tickets for Hyundai A-League go on sale nationally on Friday, 21 September.

 

“Anyone thinking about becoming a Wanderers FC Foundation Member should move quickly,†said Gorman.

 

“Once the national on sale commences I think the Wanderers home matches, particularly the Sydney derby, will be in high demand.â€

 

To become part of the Wanderers family and to become a Member today, visit wswanderersfc.com.au

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The Western Sydney Wanderers today confirmed the signing of two more foreign imports, with Italian Iacopo La Rocca and Dutchman Youssouf Hersi agreeing to terms with the club for season 2012/13.

La Rocca arrived in the country a fortnight ago on a trial with the Wanderers and has impressed Coach Tony Popovic enough to earn a contract.

 

The 28-year-old will add to an already strong defensive structure and brings with him a large amount of experience from playing in both Italy and Switzerland.

 

Before his arrival in Australia, La Rocca spent his professional career playing seven seasons in the Italian leagues across five clubs and the past five seasons in Switzerland across two clubs.

 

Hersi also arrived in Australia a fortnight ago and adds a wealth of experience to the Wanderers squad.

 

The 30-year-old has represented the Dutch Under 21 side and played 12 years professionally, 10 years in his homeland of the Netherlands as well as one year in Greece and one in Cyprus.

 

The diminutive midfielder is a busy player who loves being heavily involved in all areas on the pitch.

 

Coach Tony Popovic is delighted to have both experienced men as part of the Wanderers squad.

 

“I’m excited about what these guys will bring to our squad,†Popovic said. “They are both experienced players who have spent a number of years in different parts of the world so they will definitely bring a different style to our team but will definitely fit in with what we are wanting to achieve.

 

“Iacopo will add to our defensive area of the pitch and will relish the opportunity to work with guys like Michael (Beauchamp) and Nikolai (Topor-Stanley) whilst Youssouf will add a lot of speed and skill to our midfield which will benefit our squad.â€