The 2001–02 National Soccer League season, was the 26th season of the

National Soccer League The National Soccer League (NSL) was the top-level soccer league in Australia, run by Soccer Australia and later the Australian Soccer Association. The NSL, the A-League's predecessor, spanned 28 seasons from its inception in 1977 until its ...

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. Prior to the start of the season, Canberra Cosmos and Eastern Pride were removed from the competition, reducing the league to 13 teams. The league premiership was won by Perth Glory and the championship won by Olympic Sharks.

Regular season

League table

Finals series

Bracket

Elimination Final 1

Elimination Final 2

Major semi Final

Minor semi Final

Preliminary Final

Grand Final

Individual awards

*Player of the Year: Fernando Rech ( Brisbane Strikers) *U-21 Player of the Year: Joseph Schirripa ( Newcastle United) *Top Scorer(s): Damian Mori ( Perth Glory – 17 goals) *Coach of the Year: Ian Crook ( Newcastle United)

References

OzFootball Archives - 2001–02 NSL Season
{{DEFAULTSORT:2001-02 National Soccer League National Soccer League (Australia) seasons

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