Sydney FC
Katie Gilfillan is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the sports and technology industries. Currently serving as the Marketing Manager at Sydney FC since November 2021, Katie has successfully developed and implemented marketing strategies, coordinated community programs, and played a pivotal role in promoting the club's return to Allianz Stadium. Prior to this, Katie worked at DXC Technology as a Marketing Associate, where collaborative efforts led to the execution of local marketing strategies and virtual events. Earlier roles include contributions as a Digital Marketing Coordinator at the Institute of Driver Health and various positions in marketing and event support at the University of Wollongong Football Club. Katie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Wollongong and the University of Colorado Boulder.
Sydney FC
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Sydney Football Club (FC) was established in 2004 as the inaugural Australian-League (A-League) club representing Australia’s biggest city. In 2008, the club extended its commitment to the sport with the introduction of their first Women's team in the newly-formed W-League. From 2004 until the 2018/19 Season, the club's home ground was the original Allianz Stadium - a 45,500 seat rectangular multi-use venue in the suburb of Moore Park. From 2019 - 2022, the stadium was demolished and rebuilt. During this period, Sydney FC showcased their game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Leichhardt Oval and Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah. In 2022, Sydney FC proudly returned home to the stunning new Allianz Stadium - a state of the art facility with a capacity of 42,500. Sydney FC are the most successful club in the history of the A-Leagues, having won 33 trophies across the A-Leagues Men and Women, Australia Cup, the National Youth League, E-Leagues and Oceania Confederation. Sydney FC has been crowned Champions nine times and Premiers on nine occasions. Sydney FC Women also hold the record for highest attended domestic Women's football match at 11,471. Sydney FC has started to take its brand throughout Asia and the Pacific. Having succeeded in Oceania and at the Club World Championships in 2005, Sydney FC has now qualified for eight AFC Champions League competitions after Australia moved from the Oceania confederation to Asia. Many of the world’s greatest players have donned the Sky Blue shirt, including Italian World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero,former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke, Brazilian superstar Juninho, Matildas and Chelsea star Sam Kerr, Socceroo legends John Aloisi and Brett Emerton and US Women's National Team winger Meghan Rapinoe. The club also boasts a legacy of many of Australia’s best ever products such as Steve Corica, Tony Popovic, Alex Brosque, Jason Culina, Teresa Polias, Cortnee Vine and Caitlin Foord.