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It certainly wasn’t Blacktown City FC’s most polished performance, but they did just enough to snare all three points on offer against an impressive South Coast Wolves outfit at Hooka Creek Park in their Round 13 IGA National Premier Leagues Mens 1 clash.  With their regular home ground of John Crehan Park out of action…

The Central Coast Mariners Academy side played the entire second-half a man down and gave up a golden opportunity in a 3-1 loss to APIA-Leichhardt Tigers at Pluim Park – the Tigers first three-pointer of the season. A bizarre first-half opener by newcomer Bradley McDonald was made irrelevant after three unanswered goals to the Tigers’…

Sydney Olympic and Sutherland Sharks both fought tooth and nail for maximum points on Sunday afternoon at Belmore Sports Ground though despite both sides carving out look-ins on goal, neither managed to breach their opponents goal, instead settling for a share of the spoils in the 0-0 draw. The two sides met on Wednesday evening…

There were plenty of goals and some big wins in the Womens State League, with 32 goals scored in just five matches played on Sunday. The defending champions upset the league leaders, while Saints and Gladesville Ravens held the crowd captive in a ten-goal thriller in St George. Match of the Round Sydney Olympic v…

We’ve finally reached the half-way point of the Women’s Premier League season and in round 11 there were some shock results while the ladder is starting to take shape now. Our match of the round takes us to Lynwood Park where the Macarthur Rams entertained Manly United. MATCH OF THE ROUND – MACARTHUR RAMS 2-1…

Marconi kept within touching distance of the top-five in the National Premier Leagues Mens 1 competition following a 2-0 win against Manly United FC on Sunday at Cromer Park. A thumping strike from Nahuel Arrarte gave the Stallions the lead in the first-half in the round 13 clash before Sean O’Connell ensured three points on…

Glen Trifiro’s dramatic stoppage time winner spared Sydney United 58’s blushes and gave them a win that will live long in the memory. 93’ minutes had been played when Trifiro latched on to a knock down from the excellent Matthew Bilic, before swivelling and firing a shot past Diego Barcena into the far corner. It…

Round 13 produced some outstanding performances, the highlight being the Match of the Round which saw Rockdale City Suns thrash Sydney United 58 FC 5-0 at home. Manly United’s upset win over Marconi Stallions puts them right back into the mix, whilst South Coast also found some form, knocking off Blacktown City. MATCH OF THE…

Blacktown Spartans caused the shock of the weekend with a very hard fought 2-1 defeat of League leader Bonnyrigg White Eagles on Saturday night. The White Eagles’ slip-up gave Sutherland Sharks the chance to close the gap at the top of the table, though the Sharks were held at Sydney Olympic in a very tight…

Some interesting outcomes from the round of football in State League One this weekend, headed by the Balmain Tigers, who have extended their lead at the top of the ladder with a resounding 3-0 triumph against Hawkesbury City. Prospect United and Northbridge FC both had long overdue victories on the road, Camden Tigers picked up…

Matildas head coach Hesterine de Reus was a special guest alongside FIFA’s first Australian representative Moya Dodd who both took in the sights and sounds of what was an enthralling round 11 action packed match between Northbridge FC and the Illawarra Stingrays. The home side took full advantage on what was a memorable victory for…

A seventh straight win to Stanmore Hawks (3-1 over rivals Belmore United) opened up a five point gap at the top of State League 2, Fairfield City Lions leapfrogging Hurstville FC into second place with a 2-1 win, and Southern Bulls joining Western Condors in joint-fourth following their own 2-1 victory. Hurstville City Minotaurs beat…

The 2013 hummel F-League Women’s debut was anything but quaint as every side staked their claim to become the nation’s best. Unbeaten Boomerangs (13 points) lead the way after five rounds but a 0-0 final-game draw with Sydney Scorpions kept things tight as Parramatta Blues (12) sit one point off the top and only a…

Football NSW Development Officer, Ken Greenhead, headed out to Blacktown International Sports Park on Friday 31st May to assist Special Olympics run football activities throughout their Gala Day.  In what turned out to be a great day over 150 kids from 7 different schools had the opportunity to participate in various activities across football, athletics,…

It was a memorable day for all players involved at the Purple Hearts when they took out this year’s Ethel McAlpine Gala. "I’m so happy" These were the three words uttered by Max Slattery, one of our Purple Hearts, immediately after learning that his team had won their division grand final. Those who know Max…

Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC has joined with Kingz FC, an AWD Futsal club who put their disabilities behind them to play indoor Football (soccer). Long-time co-ordinator, mentor, carer, coach and general all-round advocate for AWD Sports, come Kingz-Rangers convenor Ms Kelly Fishburn met with Football NSW to discuss AWD being recognised and included in…

The season turns around at the half way stage with the reverse fixtures taking place from this weekend. Again, top sides clash with Macarthur Rams taking on Bankstown City and Bankstown Berries having St George come to visit. Macarthur Rams v Bankstown City Saturday 7pm Lynwood Park, St Helens Park Macarthur Rams won’t have been…

It will be an all-women’s affair this weekend as the hummel F-League continues in what will be a blockbuster 18 fixtures planned at the AIS Arena in the Nations Capital. Commencing on Saturday 8th June and concluding on Sunday 9th June, all hummel F-League clubs will lock horns  with some mouthwatering clashes expected to take…

The clash between the 2012 IGA NPL NSW Mens 1 Champions and the Malaysian National team is expected to erupt on Thursday 13th June at Marconi Stadium. The Malaysian National Football team arrived in Australia earlier this week with a scheduled international friendly match next week against the former NSL powerhouse – Marconi Stallions. Malaysia…

In the quarter finals of the Waratah Cup it was the clash of the two in form teams of the IGA NSW Premier League, Bonnyrigg White Eagles and Rockdale City Suns. A cold evening at the Bonnyrigg Sports Ground didn’t keep the goal scorers away as they were in red hot form with the White…

There is the one solitary match on Saturday evening this weekend to kick off Round Ten of the State League One competition, with the remaining five encounters all scheduled to be played across three timeslots on Sunday. A 7-00pm kick off awaits for Nepean FC and the Western NSW Mariners at Cook Park, with the…

Womens State League sides will be hoping for blue skies after a weekend of wet weather laid waste to Sunday’s Round 9 action. This week there are a few local derbies, while table toppers Sydney Olympic face defending premiers and club championship leaders UNSW Lions. Parramatta Ladyhawks v Southern Branch. MONDAY 10th, Melita Stadium, 3pm.…

With clear weather ahead, a full round of the IGA NPL Grade 20s competition will go ahead this weekend. In the Match of the Round, top of the table Rockdale City host fourth placed Sydney United 58 FC in what will be a cracker of a match at Ilinden Sports Centre. MATCH OF THE ROUND…

Matildas head coach Hesterine De Reus took part in a special coaching education session hosted by Football NSW and the Nepean District Soccer Football Association on Tuesday 4th June at Cook Park St Marys. Football NSW has identified Coach Education as a priority female development area as twelve eager elite players from the Women’s Premier…

IGA NPL NSW Mens 1 side Central Coast Mariners Academy is pleased to announce the signing of former A-league players Adriano Pellegrino and Brad McDonald.  Both players have recently completed contracts in the A-league with the Central Coast Mariners.  Pellegrino comes to CCMA with a wealth of experience as an A-League player having played previously…

Round 11 of the NSW Women’s Premier League marks the end of the first round of this enthralling competition, which sees only two points separating first from fourth. The battle for that last finals spot heats up while the two bottom teams are still searching for their first wins of the season. The Marconi Stallions…

The Illawarra White Knights were established after The Disability Trust identified a need for a football program/disability club in the Illawarra region. With support from Ray White Illawarra, The Disability Trust established a weekly football program. The program received a great response and from the success of the Illawarra program they have now been able…

State League 2 round 10 features some more interesting match-ups, starting with Saturday evening’s game between University of NSW and Schofields Scorpions at David Phillips Field (5pm kickoff). Schofields still haven’t put together a full 90-minute game but are improving with each ball kicked. They face a football-starved Uni side languishing at the table foot…