Jason Trifiro signs for Western Sydney Wanderers

If this is true I'd love to hear the number of state league players who've been offered a-l contracts for the upcoming season. snds like a good half-dozen already...

i hate it when people call us the new sydney club. we are western sydney.

i hate it when people call us the new sydney club. we are western sydney.

True that.

i hate it when people call us the new sydney club. we are western sydney.

and people will keep doing that till we show we'll be there for the games and the team puts positive results on the board...no one wants to give WSW any credit till it shows itself

Welcome Lindsay.

Agree mate. However I think they'll quickly learn we aren't pushovers. Just hope we get the support the team warrants, which I believe we will.

By Yessar Daou – 29 July 2012

South Melbourne midfielder Jason Trifiro is set to depart the Lakeside club and join up with new A-League franchise West Sydney after impressing in recent trials.

South Melbourne coach Peter Tsolakis revealed the news yesterday after his sides 3-2 come from behind victory over Southern Stars in the VPL. When asked about Trifiro’s absence from the line-up, Tsolakis broke the news:

“He has signed for the new Sydney team, so he’s going to the A-League. That’s fantastic for him, it’s another South Melbourne player that’s taking the next step into the A-League, (he’s) a quality player, VPL Player of the Year last year, all credit to him because he deserves the opportunity.â€

All reports suggest Trifiro was solid in Western Sydney’s 4-0 hammering of Nepean FC last week, which was enough to lure coach Tony Popovic into signing the NSW native.

Trifiro, 24, already had a well established career in the NSW Premier League, having played for Marconi Stallions, Sutherland Sharks and South Coast Wolves, before joining Northcote City in the VPL, where he won the State Cup and VPL Player of the Year award last season.

He joined South Melbourne at the start of the 2012 season with brother Glen, and the Lakeside club are likely to miss his presence for the rest of the year.

Decent signing. I definantly wouldn't put him in my starting 11, but if he can force his way in, itl make for a good squad!

Not a bad pick up. I don't remember him standing out against nepean but popa must have half known he was good enough to sign him after one trial match.

i hate it when people call us the new sydney club. we are western sydney.

 

True that.

let's not get too prescious. we are the new sydney club for at least the first season....

You should probably say where you got this from Mack. I shared it on my Twitter and it was from http://www.mfootball.com.au/souths-trifiro-set-for-western-sydney/. Credit the work of others.

Not a bad pick up. I don't remember him standing out against nepean but popa must have half known he was good enough to sign him after one trial match.

Don't forget. These guys have been training with the squad for the past few weeks. So popa has obviously seen something in him leading up to the match.

You should probably say where you got this from Mack. I shared it on my Twitter and it was from http://www.mfootball...western-sydney/. Credit the work of others.

I wasn't aware of that article. I saw a quote and confirmation on another forum and made an article here.

You should probably say where you got this from Mack. I shared it on my Twitter and it was from http://www.mfootball...western-sydney/. Credit the work of others.

 

I wasn't aware of that article. I saw a quote and confirmation on another forum and made an article here.

All good , you can now source it

Hi all, First time post. I've been browsing the forum off and on since the old West Sydney Rovers club was announced way back. might try get a bit more involved going forward.

To be honest I'm stoked Trifiro has signed. He stood out for me against Napean. Despite his size he really did run the midfield for most the game and for a brief stint at the start of the game he played as a second striker with Bridge in the first half. He had a very good header that almost opened the scoring of a Hailiti cross in the first half and then in the second half took a shot at goal just off target that if he had struck more cleanly would have scored. To me he looked like he meant business. He was quick, aggressive, skilful and looked the part. Not sure if it was his true self or him going out to stake a claim being a trialist. I would like think at this stage he would potentially start in popa's first 11 (like he did against Napean - he also played about 15 mins of the second half as well) but then again we still have the foreign import spots still to fill and I doubt they will be signed to sit on the bench.

I hope he can make it. He looked the type of player that could go onto big things in the A League. but then again why hasn't he done it yet?

Hi all, First time post. I've been browsing the forum off and on since the old West Sydney Rovers club was announced way back. might try get a bit more involved going forward.

 

To be honest I'm stoked Trifiro has signed. He stood out for me against Napean. Despite his size he really did run the midfield for most the game and for a brief stint at the start of the game he played as a second striker with Bridge in the first half. He had a very good header that almost opened the scoring of a Hailiti cross in the first half and then in the second half took a shot at goal just off target that if he had struck more cleanly would have scored. To me he looked like he meant business. He was quick, aggressive, skilful and looked the part. Not sure if it was his true self or him going out to stake a claim being a trialist. I would like think at this stage he would potentially start in popa's first 11 (like he did against Napean - he also played about 15 mins of the second half as well) but then again we still have the foreign import spots still to fill and I doubt they will be signed to sit on the bench.

 

I hope he can make it. He looked the type of player that could go onto big things in the A League. but then again why hasn't he done it yet?

Welcome mate. I have noticed you through the @WSWFCNews account. I agree 100%. Would be a good signing. He still has time to grow and develop as a footballer as well even though he is 24.

Appiah RT'd my tweet on him apparently joining so obviously he's happy about it

Not a bad pick up. I don't remember him standing out against nepean but popa must have half known he was good enough to sign him after one trial match.

Matty you must've been too caught up in the singing during the Nepean game, Trifiro was definitely one of the stand out performers. When he came off with 15-20 mins too go, quite a few people well saying "job done, sign him up"

Not a bad pick up. I don't remember him standing out against nepean but popa must have half known he was good enough to sign him after one trial match.

 

Matty you must've been too caught up in the singing during the Nepean game, Trifiro was definitely one of the stand out performers. When he came off with 15-20 mins too go, quite a few people well saying "job done, sign him up"

Can't fault you there, singing was priority one

Trifiro a Wanderer at heart

"From Joeys I just was floating around in the state leagues," he said. "There was probably a period when no one really knew of me." Sadly, it is an all too familiar story in Australian football.A promising young junior slips through the cracks of the selection process because, despite his undeniable technique and skill, he is not 'tall enough, strong enough or fast enough.' Trifiro has heard it all.

"There were times when I though that maybe it wouldn't happen," he said. "I have heard all those things - that I wasn't the tallest or fastest guy. But I stayed focused and maintained belief in myself. Football was first and I just knew that I always wanted to keep playing." Western Sydney may have produced some of Australia's greatest players such as Brett Emerton, Harry Kewell and Tim Cahill, but the heartland has at times become a wasteland of lost and neglected young talent. It is football Darwinism at its finest.

But Trifiro's inspiring story restores some faith - a reminder that it doesn't matter how old you are or where you came from, if you are willing to work hard selectors will eventually have to pick you. Prior to his breakthrough with the Wanderers, Trifiro drifted through the NSW Premier League with Marconi Stallions, Sutherland Sharks and South Coast Wolves before, two years ago, packing up his bags and heading to Melbourne to play with Northcote City in search of an elusive A-League contract. Far from despondent, the passionate footballer persisted with the game he loved, confident that the landscape of Australian football would eventually progress to suit his style of play.

"Football evolves - and it is slowly changing in this country'," said Trifiro. "Look what Barcelona have done; they are not the tallest players. Now coaches here are now starting to take notice and choose that smaller, more technical player. It is definitely for the better." Jason and Glen Trifiro were so passionate about the increasing importance of technique and skill in Australian football, that they have established their own football academy 'Futboltec'. It is no surprise that Glen is the first to shout his brother's praises when he heard the news about Western Sydney.

"For Jason this is just the beginning, it's his opportunity and he knows how important it is to make the most of it," said Glen Trifiro."Jason is the biggest inspiration to me because I'm well aware of his journey; every step he has taken, every setback he has had, and every successful moment he has experienced. As young players growing up in the west we travelled a further distance to Westfields sports high to attend the football program. We would catch trains and buses. Jason didn't attend his formal because he had training, he didn't go out on Friday nights because game day was on Saturday. These are just a few examples of his commitment to football." Trifiro certainly realises the magnitude of his achievement, and will be proud to wear the colours of his hometown. "To be looking for a professional deal, then to come home and play for the area where your grew up in - it would be a very incredible moment," he said. Meanwhile Western Sydney have launched their membership drive with prices starting from $195 for Adults, $95 for concessions and $390 for a family. Perhaps the most interesting aspect is that members will be able to vote for two seats on the inaugural board.

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The signing is a solid one. Such a thin market of defenders here in Aus, so you were always going to be reaching into the state league market for at least 1/4 -1/3 of your squad.

Oh and just FYI, you'll be the new Sydney club until the end of first season. Just get used to it or learn to ignore it LOL

The signing is a solid one. Such a thin market of defenders here in Aus, so you were always going to be reaching into the state league market for at least 1/4 -1/3 of your squad.

 

 

 

Oh and just FYI, you'll be the new Sydney club until the end of first season. Just get used to it or learn to ignore it LOL

True, but after the first season we will be known as the better team in Sydney... so you will just have to get used to it or learn to ignore it LOL