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In Depth With... Richard Garcia

In his first in-depth video interview since taking up the role, new Glory Head Coach Richard Garcia discusses a range of topics from his plans for the Academy's promising youngsters and the challenge of recruiting players in the current climate, to what he's planning to wear on t

NPL 2020 - Bayswater City v Glory - team line up

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NPL Preview - Fired-up Glory have sights set on Semis

The stakes are high for the PGFC Academy First Team this weekend as a victory over Balcatta at Grindleford Reserve (kick-off at 3pm) would move them to within touching distance of a Semi-Final spot. The youngsters could, in fact, secure their place in the last four if they pic

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Squad Update

Perth Glory can today confirm that Tomislav Mrcela has departed the club and that Nathaniel Atkinson and Andrew Nabbout will not now be joining the squad. Defender Mrcela, who made 30 Hyundai A-League appearances after arriving in 2018, has been granted an early release from h

NPL 2020 - Bayswater City v Glory - Bryce Bafford denied by Jackson Lee

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Draw keeps in-form youngsters on course for Semis

The PGFC Academy First Team remain on course for a Semi-Final spot after battling out a 0-0 draw with Bayswater City on Saturday. A strong, swirling wind made conditions difficult at Frank Drago Reserve, but Richard Garcia's side still managed to create the better chances and

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A message from Glory Owner and Chairman Tony Sage

Dear Glory Family, It is a very sad time for football, especially given the extraordinary times in which we live. Regrettably, the Australian Professional Football Clubs Association (APFCA) has not been able to come to an agreement with PFA (Professional Footballers Austral

Richard Garcia and Tony Pignata at Media Conference

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"It means the world to me to be in charge of my hometown club" - Garcia

"I'm from here, so it means the world to me to be in charge at my hometown club and represent WA on the national scene." That was Richard Garcia's response when asked to describe his feelings at being appointed Glory's new Head Coach. Addressing a well-attended media co

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Richard Garcia appointed new Glory Head Coach

Perth Glory is delighted to confirm that Richard Garcia has been appointed as the club's new Head Coach for the next two seasons. A former Glory skipper and Socceroo, Garcia has worked as an Assistant First Team Coach and Head Youth Coach of the PGFC Academy since hanging up h

NPL 2020 - Glory v Rockingham 2 - players celebrate

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Youngsters cruise to third successive win

The PGFC Academy First Team chalked up their third successive NPL WA victory on Wednesday evening by downing Rockingham City 5-1 at 1620 Capital Stadium. Richard Garcia's side did most of the damage in the opening 40 minutes, with Giordano Colli, Nick Walsh and Chris Donnell (

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Under-14s thriving under Tyndel's tutelage

As it has been for each and every one of the PGFC Academy teams, the 2020 NPL WA season has been quite a journey for the Under-14s. And the COVID-interrupted campaign has added another chapter to the already fascinating coaching story of the man in charge of the group, Simon T

Glory v Western United - hub - Jacob Tratt chasing ball

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Defender Moves On

Perth Glory can confirm that Jacob Tratt has parted company with the club following the expiration of his contract. The 26-year-old, who joined Glory in 2019, made 15 Hyundai A-League appearances last term, four of which were starts. "On behalf of the club, I'd like to than

NPL 2020 - Inglewood v Glory - Giordano Colli on the ball

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Colli strike seals deserved win for youngsters

The PGFC Academy First Team got their Lower Table Finals campaign off to the perfect start on Saturday as Giordano Colli's early strike secured a 1-0 win over Inglewood United at Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium. In what was their first game since the competition split in two

NPL 2020 - Glory v Inglewood - Bryce Bafford on the ball

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Academy First Team embracing "mini-cup'' challenge

The PGFC Academy First Team face an immediate re-match with Inglewood United on Saturday as part of a bottom-six Finals Series which Head Coach Richard Garcia has described a "mini-cup". The trip to Perth Plasterboard Centre Stadium (kick-off at 3pm) is the first of five games

NPL 2020 - Glory v Inglewood - Alessandro Circati clears

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NPL WA Finals fixtures confirmed

Football West have now confirmed details of the NPL WA 2020 Finals Series featuring the PGFC Academy Under-18s, Under-20s and First Team. Glory's campaign will begin with a rematch on Saturday against last weekend's opponents Inglewood United, this time at Perth Plasterboard C

NPL 2020 - Glory v ECU - team celebration

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PGFC Academy trials - registration now open!

Registration for this year's PGFC Academy trials is now open! 2020 saw the Academy go from strength to strength, with its success illustrated by a host of players being selected to represent Australia at various age levels. Among those to star in both purple and green and g

NPL 2020 - Glory v Inglewood - Bryce Bafford finds the net

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Youngsters round off regular season with impressive win

Goals from Giordano Colli and Bryce Bafford helped the PGFC Academy First Team round off the regular NPL WA season in style as they downed Inglewood United 2-1 at 1620 Capital Stadium. Colli put the hosts in front from the penalty spot after just three minutes, with Bafford th