United 58 young gun Michael Pratezina one to watch  

It was a goal to remember for Sydney United 58’s 17-year-old young gun Michael Pratezina who notched up his first ever National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW goal in the club’s 1-1 all draw against the NWS Spirit FC at Christie Park last Saturday.

After winning a first-grade scholarship with Ante Juric’s squad, Pratezina was strongly touted by many internally at the club as a future star at United.

After making his first-grade debut against the Central Coast Mariners in round 5, the Canberra local was given his first full start against the NWS Spirit FC on the weekend and impressed the onlookers who had a chance to witness the young gun’s first ever NPL Men’s NSW goal.

Sydney United 58’s long serving skipper Adrian Vlastelica was proud to see Pratezina make such an instant impact in his first start in NPL Men’s NSW competition.

“It’s great to see such a young player step into the first team and in his first game make such a big impact.

“His got great potential and I’m sure with his work ethic and commitment he will go on to achieve great things for our club and his own career.”

Fellow teammate and another 17-year-old in the club’s ranks, Luke Zuvela also made his debut with the club last week as United 58 hope to unearth more future stars of tomorrow in NSW’s top tier Men’s competition.