Football NSW is the governing body for association football (soccer) and futsal in the Australian state of New South Wales, with the exception of the northern regions of NSW (the governing body for which is Northern New South Wales Football). Football NSW is a Member Federation of the national governing body, Football Federation Australia (FFA).
Our aim is to grow, develop and promote the beautiful game by supporting our members, stakeholders and football family through effective governance, strong leadership, transparent communication, professional administration and clear strategic direction.
The headquarters and offices of Football NSW are located at Valentine Sports Park. Valentine Sports Park is a multi-purpose sporting complex which caters for a range of sports clubs, groups and individuals. The complex boasts five playing fields (two synthetic fields), lecture rooms, international sized indoor futsal court, 20 metre indoor pool, on-site cafe and dining room.
Prior to 1 April 2007, Football NSW was known as Soccer NSW.
A message from our CEO
I am honoured and humbled to be given the opportunity to join Football NSW. I regard this role as one of the most important in football in Australia.
I am looking forward to working with the Board, the dedicated management and staff, as well as our Members and the broader Football community in NSW. I want to ensure we engage with our stakeholders to provide an environment to grow and develop the game and enhance our service delivery and support through programs designed to build capability across key areas.
Executive Committee
Name | Position |
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Stuart Hodge | Chief Executive Officer |
Dean Chakravarty | Head of Finance |
Troy McColl | Head of Competitions |
Hayley Todd | Head of Women's & Schools |
Lorenzo Crepaldi | Head of Legal & Governance |
Peter Hugg | Head of Football |
Brian Meinrath | Head of Commercial |
Board Members
Anter Isaac
Chairman
Chief Executive Officer, Kleinmann Wang

Rob Laws
Deputy Chairman
Life Member - Football NSW Limited
Life Member - Macarthur FA
Life Member - Ingleburn Eagles SC
Recipient of Charles Valentine Medal
Recipient of Football NSW State Award

Stephen Hayes
Director
George Churchward Medal Winner
Life Member - Riverina Branch
Life Member - Boomer Football Club (Albury Wodonga)
Life Member - Albury Wodonga Football Association

Jeanette Jones
Director
Medical Practitioner
MB BS (Hon) (NSW)
Life Member - North West Sydney Women's Football

James Chetcuti
Director
Sales Professional
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Adv Dip. - Accounting
Adv Dip. - Business Management (Real Estate)
AFC C License

Louie Apostolovski
Director
Director, itravel
Foundation Life Member – Bankstown City Lions FC

Carlos Gonzalez
Director
State Director BGIS
Corporate Real Estate Professional

Fiona Lang
Director
COO of BBC Studios, Aust & NZ
