Mt Druitt Town Rangers
- Leagues Played
- Australia New South Wales Premier League 136 Australia New South Wales League 2 47 Australia New South Wales League 1 30 Australia Friendlies 10 Australia FFA Cup Qualifying 5 Australia FFA Cup 4 Australia New South Wales Cup 2 Australia Cup 2
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- Mt Druitt Town Rangers U20 Mt Druitt Town Rangers U20 Women Mt Druitt Town Rangers Women
Wikipedia - Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC
The Mount Druitt Town Rangers, or Mt Druitt Rangers, are a soccer club from Mount Druitt in Western Sydney, Australia. The club was incorporated in 1970. The team currently plays in the National Premier Leagues NSW Men's, the highest league in the state and second highest in the country after the A-League. Winning promotion having won the League in 2024 season from NSW League One.
History
The Mt Druitt Town Rangers Soccer Club was incorporated in 1970 and has developed a strong association with the district and the states governing body, Football NSW.
Since 1970, the Rangers has provided football opportunities for the youth of Western Sydney. Founded by two Scots of opposing religions and the fiercest of football rivalries, they overcame their differences to unite the green of Celtic, the Rangers name, and the gold of Australia - their new home.
Sadie and Jackie Wilson (Celtic) and Joseph Martin (Rangers) kicked it off in the late 1960s. Jackie somewhat reluctant at first ended up door knocking the local streets where many Scottish expats had settled, quickly the club gathered a strong base that built the foundations of the club we have today. Over the years many cultural backgrounds have been welcomed to Popondetta irrespective of their race, colour or creed. In 2012 Rangers first entered the FNSW Girls program.
The Rangers play in the FFA FNSW National Premier League (NPL) 1st Grade, 20s, FNSW Boys' Youth League Two u18s, u16s, 15s, 14s, 13s, Skills Acquisition League u12s, 11s, 10s, 9s and Women's NPL 1, Res and FNSW League Two Girl's 16g, 15g, 14g. MDTRFC also have an Inclusive /Special Needs/ AWD program. Town Rangers also offers community football opportunities in the local Blacktown District Soccer Football Association.
The Rangers regularly feature in the highly respected invitational Portuguese International Tournament hosted by Vila Franca do Rosario. Over the years VFR has included some of the superpowers of European football's youth academies such as regulars Sporting Club Portugal, SL Benfica, Porto FC, as well as other international guests Sheffield Wednesday, Real Betis, Malaga, Dynamo Moscow. In 2017, the Skills Acquisition Program also toured Portugal and played in the Algarve New World Youth Cup, where the Rangers team was awarded the Fair Play Award. That same year, the Rangers made the National Premier League 2 1st grade grand final against the league winners and highly respected Marconi.
In 2024, Blacktown City Council completed a major upgrade to the Popondetta Park precinct of $5 million development of a synthetic field and additional amenities for players and spectators.
The team's colors are blue and white, and their home matches are played at the Popondetta Park Stadium in Mt Druitt. The team is known for their attacking style of play and their ability to score goals in thrilling fashion.
The Mt Druitt Town Rangers have a dedicated coaching staff and a roster of talented players who are committed to achieving success on the field. With a strong sense of community and a passion for the game, the team continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Australian soccer.