Regional Talent On Show As Football NSW TSP Squads Impress At FV ID Cup

Football NSW’s commitment to developing regional talent was on full display last week, with Under 14 Boys and Girls squads from the Talent Support Program (TSP) Regional competing at the Football Victoria ID Cup.

The tournament provided an invaluable opportunity for some of NSW’s most promising regional players to test themselves against representative teams from across Australia, including Football Victoria, Capital Football, South Australia and Tasmania.

Both Football NSW squads featured 20 players selected from the TSP Regional program, which includes regional hub training sessions, elite games and regional game days designed to identify and develop emerging talent from across the state.

The teams were led by Football NSW Technical Staff, with Andrew Fearnley coaching the Under 14 Boys and Ricky Guihot leading the Under 14 Girls.

They were supported by TSP staff members Bruce Grassick (Boys) and Mel Pennington (Girls), with Liam Dedini working as Goalkeeper Coach and Tom Havill and Kkhyrsa Katsaro providing physiotherapy support throughout the tournament.

The Under 14 Boys enjoyed a memorable campaign, finishing the pool stage second behind Victoria Rovers before producing a strong semi-final performance against Victoria Country.

The boys then secured revenge over Victoria Rovers in the Grand Final, producing a composed display to claim a 2-0 victory and lift the FV ID Cup trophy.

The Under 14 Girls also impressed throughout the tournament, finishing the group stage undefeated.

After a hard-fought semi-final against Victoria Rovers ended 1-1, the girls were narrowly defeated on penalties. They responded strongly in the playoff match, finishing the tournament with an impressive 5-1 victory over Victoria Strikers to claim third place.

Beyond the results, the tournament provided an important development opportunity for both squads, allowing players to experience high-level representative football and gain valuable preparation ahead of potential selection for the 2027 Emerging Championships squad.

Football NSW Regional Development Football Manager Andrew Fearnley said the tournament was a valuable experience for the players and staff involved.

“We are proud that the Under 14 Boys came away with the trophy, as it demonstrated their ability to compete in a tournament environment, and it was pleasing for the Under 14 Girls to top their group and win the third-place playoff,” Fearnley said.

“More importantly, this was an opportunity for us to assess the Under 14 playing group in a competitive environment ahead of the Emerging Championships selections.

“It also provided regional players with the opportunity to play high-level football matches in addition to the TSP Game Days we hold throughout the year.

“Being able to work with this age group through the selection process, and then see them perform at the ID Cup, has been very beneficial.”

The FV ID Cup continues to provide a valuable platform for emerging players from across Australia, and for Football NSW’s TSP Regional program, it represents another important step in ensuring talented players from regional areas have access to quality development environments and representative opportunities.

The success of both squads in Melbourne highlights the depth of football talent across regional NSW and the ongoing work being done to support the next generation of players.

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NSW Regional Under 14 Boys 
Emre Atamer – Southern Phoenix FC
Emre Besimovski – Wollongong Wolves FC
Nixon Blake – South Coast Flame FC
Isaac Carroll – Wagga City Wanderers FC
Eamonn Danda – Central West FC
Taylor Diprose – Central West FC
Rudi Fembock – Macarthur Rams FC
Aaryab Gautam – Central West FC
Tristan Harding – Wollongong Wolves FC
Logan Hidasi – Macarthur Rams FC
Levi Kinnas – Macarthur Rams FC
Owen Maguire – Murray United FC
Clancy Mayers – South Coast Flame FC
Kynan Merola – Wollongong Wolves FC
Gabriel Ortiz – Parramatta FC
Archie Peade – South Coast Flame FC
Lachlan Sail – Macarthur Rams FC
Nash Tweddle – Blacktown City FC
Alex Vlaski – Marconi Stallions FC
Archer Vian – Sydney United FC
Gianni Arbolino – South Coast Flame FC*
Ryan Jose – Wagga City Wanderers FC*
*Selected but unavailable due to injury/absence.

Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Andrew Fearnley
Assistant Coach: Bruce Grassick
Goalkeeper Coach: Liam Dedini

NSW Regional Under 14 Girls 
Macie Adair – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Mia Belsito – Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Lidia Celeska – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Lola Clare – South Coast Flame FC
Mya Daniels – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Summer Dengate – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Ella Dom – South Coast Flame FC
Chelsea Eastwood – Balgownie FC
Scarlett Fisher – South Coast Flame FC
Stella Flinn – Wagga City Wanderers FC
Lola Gjeci – Southern Phoenix FC
Charlotte Karl – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Mikayla Kelly – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Olivia Krstevski – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Lucy Lane – Illawarra Stingrays FC
Fiona Meta – South Coast Flame FC
Madelyne Monahan – Sydney University FC
Zoey Reyes – Sydney Olympic FC
Jaylah Russell – South Coast Flame FC
Jacinta Vieira – South Coast Flame FC

Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Ricky Guihot
Assistant Coach: Mel Pennington
Goalkeeper Coach: Liam Dedini
Head of Program: Andrew Fearnley