Logan United FC
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Logan United Football Club were a professional Australian
football (soccer) club based in Logan, Queensland
which played in the Queensland State League
. They did not apply to stay in the league for the 2010 Queensland State League
season.
-born Remo Buess
who had played with FC Zurich in the Swiss Super League
as well as Queensland Roar (now Brisbane Roar) in the A-League
. They had also signed Papua New Guinean
international Reggie Davani, Fijian
national team player Raj Oshen and Vanuatu national football team
Goalkeeper Chikau Mansale . Former English Premier League Goalkeeper Jason Kearton
works as the Club's Goalkeeping coach.
Crestmead based company 'BWS' are Logan United's major sponsor, with their logo on the club's strip on both the front and back of their squad jerseys.
Squad
Reggie Davani Chikau Mansale Raj Oshen
The following players are currently or were formerly members of their respective national youth teams:
Remo Buess
Blake Kallis Damien Kallis Sebastian Usai
Greenbank Seniors FC Logan Uniting Church SC Eagle United FC
- 41 Games
All-Time Leading Goalscorer Blake Kallis - 29 Goals
Most Yellow Cards In A Season Josh Filewood - 7 Yellow Cards
Most Red Cards In A Season Josh Filewood - 2 Red Cards
All-Time Most Assists Damien Kallis - 18 Assists
First Player to score a goal Robert Laslo Vs North Queensland Razorbacks, Round 1 - 30 March 2008
First player to score over 1 goal in a game Blake Kallis - 2 goals vs Redlands City Devils, Round 4 - 19 April 2008
Youngest Player to Play For Logan United FC Damien Kallis - 16 years 196 days Vs QAS - 2 August 2008
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
football (soccer) club based in Logan, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
which played in the Queensland State League
Queensland State League (association football)
The Hyundai Queensland State League, often abbreviated to the QSL, is a men's semi-professional association football league in the Australian state of Queensland...
. They did not apply to stay in the league for the 2010 Queensland State League
Queensland State League (association football)
The Hyundai Queensland State League, often abbreviated to the QSL, is a men's semi-professional association football league in the Australian state of Queensland...
season.
History
Logan United was formed in 2008 to join the Queensland State League, a new league formed to fill the gap between the A-League and various city competitions around the state. In their first season in the competition the team placed fifth (out of ten teams), then sixth (out of eleven) in the 2009 season. The club started with a strong squad, including some former A-League players, such as SwitzerlandSwitzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
-born Remo Buess
Remo Buess
-Club Career:Remo Buess is a Swiss football player who last played as a left full back for Logan United. He previously played for the in the A-League. A move to was proposed during the November 2006 transfer window, but did not eventuate...
who had played with FC Zurich in the Swiss Super League
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
as well as Queensland Roar (now Brisbane Roar) in the A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
. They had also signed Papua New Guinean
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
international Reggie Davani, Fijian
Fiji national football team
The Fiji national football team is the national team of Fiji and is controlled by the Fiji Football Association. Their best finish in the OFC Nations Cup was third in 1998 and 2008.-World Cup record:*1930 to 1978 - Did not enter...
national team player Raj Oshen and Vanuatu national football team
Vanuatu national football team
The Vanuatu national football team is the national team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.-History:It was known as the New Hebrides national football team until the New Hebrides became Republic of Vanuatu in 1980. It finished fourth in the OFC Nations Cup in 1973,...
Goalkeeper Chikau Mansale . Former English Premier League Goalkeeper Jason Kearton
Jason Kearton
Jason Kearton is an Australian former professional football goalkeeper.-Career:He began his career in his native land, firstly with Coalstars and then with the Brisbane Lions...
works as the Club's Goalkeeping coach.
Colours and badge
The club's home kit is black and white strip jerseys, with white pants and white socks. Similar to the strips of English Premier League club Newcastle United FC and Italian Serie A club Juventus FC. The club's away jersey is yellow, with black pants and yellow socks.Crestmead based company 'BWS' are Logan United's major sponsor, with their logo on the club's strip on both the front and back of their squad jerseys.
Previous squad
2009 Queensland State LeagueQueensland State League (association football)
The Hyundai Queensland State League, often abbreviated to the QSL, is a men's semi-professional association football league in the Australian state of Queensland...
Squad
Representatives
The following players are currently or were formerly members of their respective national teams:Reggie Davani Chikau Mansale Raj Oshen
The following players are currently or were formerly members of their respective national youth teams:
Remo Buess
Remo Buess
-Club Career:Remo Buess is a Swiss football player who last played as a left full back for Logan United. He previously played for the in the A-League. A move to was proposed during the November 2006 transfer window, but did not eventuate...
Blake Kallis Damien Kallis Sebastian Usai
Sebastian Usai
Sebastian Usai is an Australian football player. He is a native of Brisbane, Australia. He last played for North Queensland Fury in the Hyundai A-League...
Club Partnerships
In 2009, Logan United signed several partnerships with local clubs in the area in order to strengthen their own team as well as provide opportunities to share coaching information as well as players with developmental clubs. These clubs included:Greenbank Seniors FC Logan Uniting Church SC Eagle United FC
Club Achievements
All-Time Most Appearances Sebastian UsaiSebastian Usai
Sebastian Usai is an Australian football player. He is a native of Brisbane, Australia. He last played for North Queensland Fury in the Hyundai A-League...
- 41 Games
All-Time Leading Goalscorer Blake Kallis - 29 Goals
Most Yellow Cards In A Season Josh Filewood - 7 Yellow Cards
Most Red Cards In A Season Josh Filewood - 2 Red Cards
All-Time Most Assists Damien Kallis - 18 Assists
First Player to score a goal Robert Laslo Vs North Queensland Razorbacks, Round 1 - 30 March 2008
First player to score over 1 goal in a game Blake Kallis - 2 goals vs Redlands City Devils, Round 4 - 19 April 2008
Youngest Player to Play For Logan United FC Damien Kallis - 16 years 196 days Vs QAS - 2 August 2008