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2025 Junior Development League Club Standards Assessment Scores Announced
Football NSW is pleased to release the 2025 Junior Development League (JDL) Club Standards Assessment scores. Now in its second year of implementation, the program has shown strong progress, with clubs achieving an average 18% improvement in their scores against the Club Standards Framework. The Club Standards & Benchmarking framework is the Football NSW benchmarking,…
Read MoreFootball NSW Hosts First JDL Coaching Course Ahead of 2026 Season at Valentine Sports Park
Football NSW held its first Junior Development League (JDL) Coaching Course in preparation for the 2026 season this past weekend at Valentine Sports Park. The course was led by Football NSW Technical Advisor Gareth Long and marks a significant milestone in the continued development of coaching standards for young players across the state. Launched in…
Read MoreFootball NSW Hosts Member Association Coach Education Workshop
Football NSW recently welcomed representatives from across our Member Associations for a Coach Education workshop centred around the Foundation of Football program. The workshop placed a strong focus on Foundation of Football tutor processes and practical delivery sessions, designed to continue building the capacity of our Member Associations to deliver high-quality coach education within their…
Read MoreFootball NSW Welcomes Hills Association Zone Following By-Law Amendment
Football NSW advises that the Hills Association Zone is now admitted as a formal member of the Football NSW family, following amendment to the organisation’s By-Laws and Zone boundaries. The Football NSW Board exercised its authority under Article 3.4 of the Constitution to redraw existing Zone boundaries, formally establishing a new Hills Association Zone in…
Read MoreRecord-Breaking 2025/2026 Coach Education Season Kicks Off Across NSW
The 2025/2026 Coach Education season has officially kicked off, setting the stage for the biggest year of coach development in Football NSW history. AFC/FA C Diploma courses launched this week at Lambert Park (Canterbury FA) and Cook Park (Nepean FA), with strong participation and a clear passion for development shining through. The season also marked…
Read MoreNSW Officials Selected for Historic Hahn Australia Cup Final
Football NSW will be proudly represented at this year’s Hahn Australia Cup Final as Emma Kocbek and Hugh Fenton-White take on key officiating roles for the highly anticipated clash between Heidelberg United and the Newcastle Jets at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday, 4 October. Kocbek has been appointed as Assistant Referee, while Fenton-White will serve as…
Read More2025 League Two Men’s Season Review
A season full of many highs and lows saw two new teams get promoted from the League Two Men’s competition up to the League One Men’s for the first time, along with many other memorable moments across the 2025 League Two Men’s season. The Premiers this season were Hurstville Zagreb FC, who wrapped up their…
Read MoreSpaces filling fast on upcoming FNSW JDL Coaching Courses
The Junior Development Leagues (JDL) Coach Development Program course is for coaches working within Football NSW Junior Development Leagues (JDL) programs. The course aims to develop a basic understanding of: Why Children Play Football Characteristics & Behaviours of Children Supporting The Individual Within The Game & Practice Game Day & Practice Communication For Children Understanding…
Read More2025 League One Women’s Season Review
The Football NSW League One Women’s competition has finished up for another year and it was a season filled with drama, fantastic football and excitement across all 13 teams which competed in 2025. Let’s take it from the top, Hills United FC were the dominant side across the League One Women’s competition this season. They…
Read More2025 League One Men’s Season Review
The 2025 Football NSW League One Men’s competition saw more eyes on it then ever before with a thrilling title and promotion race going down to the wire before UNSW FC were crowned champions and SD Raiders joined them after winning the promotion/relegation playoff. A season with plenty with moments to recall within, let’s take…
Read MoreWorkies Redbacks named Football NSW Club Changer Club of the Month for September
Football NSW has named Lithgow District Football Association’s Workies Redbacks as its Club Changer Club of the Month for September. Club Changer is Football Australia’s Club Development Program which aims to protect and enhance clubs to make them stronger and more resilient while planning for long-term viability and success. Lithgow District Football Association President Shane…
Read MoreBoomers Football Club celebrate Glen Park upgrade
Albury Wodonga Football Association’s (AWFA)’s Boomers Football Club has celebrated a major milestone with the unveiling of upgraded facilities at Glen Park, creating an inclusive space that matches the club’s rapid growth and strong commitment to equality. Female participation at the club has surged over the past five years, with more than 100 women and…
Read MoreScenes as Prospect United SC win promotion to League One Men’s
Prospect United SC completed the comeback and defeated Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC 3-2 after extra-time in the second leg of the promotion/relegation playoff, winning 4-3 on aggregate, to be promoted to the League One Men’s competition for the first time, at the expense of the Eagles, who dropped to the League Two Men’s competition for…
Read MoreNPL NSW Men’s/FNSW League One Men’s – Promotion Relegation – Second Leg Review
The National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition will have another new face in season 2026 with SD Raiders emerging victorious over Central Coast Mariners 1-0 at Pluim Park courtesy of a stunning Mihael Marcic goal winning 3-2 on aggregate. Doing it the hard way with ten men for the whole second half, the Raiders fought…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s 2025 Season Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s competition returns for another bumper season with eight teams raring to go and do battle on the pitch across the next three months. Let’s look at all the movements between teams before we kick-off the season. APIA FC Futsal: Kicking us off is APIA FC Futsal, who were…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s 2025 Season Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s season kick’s off this weekend, let’s check out how each of the teams have recruited for this year. APIA FC Futsal: Kicking us off is APIA FC Futsal. They were a side that battled through last season and earned themselves a semi-final spot and looking to take…
Read MoreFNSW League One Men’s/ League Two Men’s – Promotion Relegation – Second Leg Preview
Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC hold a one-goal advantage over Prospect United SC with everything to play for in the second leg of the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s/League One Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff, with history at stake. For Bonnyrigg, their 2-1 win in the first leg, snatched in stoppage time, put them in the ascendancy…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Women’s 2025 Season Preview
The Futsal Premier League Open Women’s season kick’s off this weekend, let’s check out how each of the teams have recruited for this year. Boomerangs FS Last season: 3rd (27 points) Last season we saw that at their best, the Boomerangs could beat anyone qualifying for a maiden finals appearance in the process. So there’s…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Men’s 2025 Season Preview
The Futsal Premier League Open Men’s season kick’s off this weekend, let’s check out how each of the teams have recruited for this year. Boomerangs FS Last Season: 6th (11 points) There was a point last season that Boomerangs F.S were in contention for a semi-finals appearance. Now the question is, can they take it…
Read MoreNPL NSW Men’s/FNSW League One Men’s – Promotion Relegation – Second Leg Preview
After a thrilling first leg, we’re ready for the second leg with Central Coast Mariners playing host to SD Raiders this Friday night. With a position in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition on the line in 2026, both sides come in with reasons to believe after last weekend. We’ll start with the hosts…
Read More2025 NPL NSW Grand Final Officials Announced
Football NSW has announced the match officials that will take charge of the National Premier Leagues Women’s and Men’s NSW First Grade Grand Finals to be played at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, 13th September 2025. The NPL Women’s NSW match kicks off at 2:30pm and will be refereed by Charlotte Flynn (Football South Coast Referees).…
Read MoreThe rise of UNSW FC
Two promotions in three seasons, it’s been a remarkable rise for Men’s outfit UNSW FC who are set to feature in NPL Men’s NSW football for the first time in 2026. Leading the way from the dugout is head coach Gabe Knowles who has been at the club since 2017. We caught up with him…
Read MoreHills United crowned 2025 League One Women’s Champions
The curtain has come down on the Football NSW League One Women’s competition and Hills United FC have finished their season being crowned Champions. They won the Grand Final 1-0 against SD Raiders FC in a tense encounter in the League One Women’s Grand Final at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday night. The win was a…
Read MoreLast-ditch goal gives Bonnyrigg a first-leg advantage over Prospect
A stoppage-time winner from Bonnyrigg put them in the ascendancy in the first leg of the 2025 Football NSW League One Men’s/League Two Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff at Blacktown Football Park on Saturday, with more drama in store for the second leg. Bonnyrigg had the first chance of the match in the 4th minute when Sebastian…
Read MoreAll to play for as Raiders and Mariners share the spoils
It was a game worth of a promotion and relegation battle as League One Men’s outfit SD Raiders FC played out a 2-2 draw against National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW side Central Coast Mariners at Ernie Smith Reserve in a great Spring evening on Saturday. A match which had everything, SD Raiders took the lead…
Read More2025 Futsal Schools Championships Results: Inner West and Windsor Region
Football NSW Futsal Schools Championship action took centre in the Inner West and Windsor regions all of which played host to some amazing action. Check out the full results here: Inner West Region: Open Boys – Casula High School 3-1 Emanuel School Open Girls – Chatswood High School A 3-2 Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College…
Read More2026 Football NSW Biological Maturation Process
As part of Football NSW youth competitions policy, players that are potentially disadvantaged from a physical perspective, due to later biological maturity, may be eligible to play in a lower age-category. Although players may be similar in terms of chronological age, their biological age can vary substantially, by as much as 5 years, due to…
Read MoreNo fear as Boag wants Championship success with SD Raiders
SD Raiders FC striker Abigail Boag is looking at spoiling Hills United’s party by clinching the Championship title this Sunday at Valentine Sports Park. Boag has risen through the ranks at the club starting in the u13s and progressing all the way through to the first grade since. She was also present the last time…
Read MorePaul Tasses looks towards big dance on Sunday
Hills United FC Under 23s coach and assistant Paul Tasses is hoping to crunch the numbers and help deliver a historic treble for the club. Since hanging up his boots in 2022, Tasses has become a valuable member of the Hills United FC coaching staff alongside father, Alan. Tasses takes charge of the u23s side…
Read MoreChernoukha eyes Championship prize
SD Raiders FC’s Womens & Girls Football Operations Manager Julia Chernoukha has played an integral role in getting her side into this year’s 2025 League One Women’s Grand Final. Chernoukha has been a staple around women’s football circles for 25 and is helping to impart that wisdom on the SD Raiders FC side. Her work alongside…
Read MoreGalayini hopes to add to the Hills United trophy cabinet with Championship Title
Hills United FC winger Bianca Galayini will look to round off a historic season with a League One Women’s Championship title this Sunday night at Valentine Sports Park. Galayini was the first women’s player at Hills United FC to play 100 games for the club it underlines her dedication. Speaking to FootballNSW this week, Galayini…
Read MoreTen NSW players selected for Futsalroos’ AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Futsalroos Head Coach Miles Downie has unveiled a 14-player squad set to represent Australia at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2026 Qualifiers in Ardiya, Kuwait, from 20–24 September 2025. Australia has been drawn into Group A alongside Kuwait, Mongolia, and India. The Futsalroos will commence their campaign against Mongolia on 20 September, followed by…
Read MoreFNSW League One Men’s/ League Two Men’s – Promotion Relegation – First Leg Preview
Prospect United SC and Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC will face off in the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s/League One Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff, with a first meeting between the two clubs sure to bring with it plenty of nerves and passion from both sides in the first leg of two. For Prospect United SC, they…
Read MoreNPL NSW Men’s/FNSW League One Men’s – Promotion Relegation – First Leg Preview
The promotion/relegation playoff this year sees a new face take on a familiar one as SD Raiders FC host Central Coast Mariners in the first leg at Ernie Smith Reserve this Saturday. Both these sides come into this home/away playoff after differing finishes to the season with SD Raiders winning their last seven games in…
Read More2025 Grand Final Preview – League One Women’s
The Football NSW League One Women’s season concludes in a fantastic Grand Final contest this Sunday night at Valentine Sports Park. Newly crowned Premiers Hills United FC are looking to add to its trophy cabinet this year while second place SD Raiders FC try to earn themselves some silverware to round off their stellar season.…
Read MoreFoundation of Futsal commences at Football NSW
Football NSW recently hosted a successful Foundation of Futsal Coaching seminar at Valentine Sports Park. As many as 15 coaches were provided the opportunity, led by George Lethbridge, Jordan Guerreiro, Brett Hewit and Peter Spathis as coach education tutors. The Foundation of Futsal course is aimed at volunteer parents and coaches working with novice players…
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