From the very beginning, the Macarthur FC story has been centred on building a club to faithfully represent a vibrant, growing region with a unique community spirit and energy.
Backed by the local football associations, South West Sydney FC was the brainchild of local businessmen whose history in the game stretches back decades. Their concept was to bring together the National Premier League clubs and grassroots football to launch a bold bid for a Hyundai A-League licence.
Since then, despite being a relatively young club, Macarthur FC has quickly asserted itself as a competitive force in Australian football. In its inaugural season, under the guidance of head coach Ante Milicic, the team secured a place in the A-League Finals Series. This accomplishment highlighted the club’s ability to perform at a high level and compete with established teams in the league.
In 2022, Macarthur FC had already etched its name in Australian football history by clinching the prestigious Australia Cup, marking a significant milestone in the club’s young yet impactful journey.
The crowning moment came on October 1st, 2022, where Macarthur FC faced off against Sydney United 58. The final whistle marked not only the culmination of months of hard work and dedication but also a celebration of the club’s growing legacy within Australian football.
Because of their historic Australia Cup victory, Macarthur FC would qualify in the 2023/24 Asian Football Confederation Cup (AFC Cup). The Bulls, alongside Central Coast Mariners, were the first Australian teams to ever play in the AFC Cup.
In 2024, The Bulls confidently progressed all the way to the Zonal Finals before falling short at home bringing our history making AFC Cup run to an end. However Macarthur FC continued their indefatigable form in the A-League finishing 5th, the highest in their short history.
Later that same year, Mile Sterjovski’s men made a statement by progressing the the final of the 2024 Australia Cup where they would play Melbourne Victory 800km from their home. In a dominant defensive effort the Bulls would come out on top and claim their second piece of club silverware, beating their opposition 1-0 at AAMI Park.Club
In September 2020 Macarthur FC Limited stepped in to save Oakdale Workers Club. Oakdale Workers became part of the Macarthur FC Limited family.
Macarthur FC is proud to acknowledge the history and the importance the Workers Club has to the region, especially the town of Oakdale.
