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In 2012 CDSFA celebrates its 90th Anniversary, from humble beginnings as a club within the Canterbury area the Association is now governing body to 23 clubs in one of Australia?s true footballing heartlands. CDSFA boasts a reputable track record for a long production line of stars to have graced the game at grassroots level in…

Coach Ernie Bivonia says while he probably doesn’t have the most fittest team and defiantly not the youngest team he is confident he has one of the most happiest teams in the competition and as the saying goes a happy team is a winning team. While the women’s team is a new team from last…

The victory backed up Sutherland?s Under 16 girl?s victory earlier in the day and was the ultimate success for the coaches? season tactics.  ?We train our senior teams together so the Under 16?s are already training with the women,? Sutherland co-coach Glen Woodhouse said. ?The women stay sharp because the younger ones are more mobile…

Tony has experienced the highs and lows of coaching and is now seeking to draw on his experience to help make the Central Coast Academy a success. Tony, you opened the Central Coast Academy a few weeks ago. Can you tell us a bit about your background as a player and as a coach? I?ve…

It was a sweet and justified win for the side that finished the regular season with ten wins from as many matches. The match began at a frantic pace with both teams exemplifying the crafty skills that led them to the top of the competition ladder. For the opening ten minutes, a majority of the…

The move was initiated to give young players a pathway into representative football after the previous model was phased out years ago. Until now, there has been no direct link between amateur football players and the West Sydney Berries-Bankstown?s closest representative side-with players forced to enter the selective arena on their own. Bankstown Association President…

Four minutes from the break, Apia suffered a vital loss. Apia?s reliable central defender, Paul Galimi, was stretchered off with a severe ?cork? to his left thigh muscle following a heavy collision with a Danish player. With Galimi off the pitch, much added leadership responsibilities fell on towering central defender, Brad Bartels, who later reflected:…

Track to the future: young guns ready to fire Sebastian Hassett February 10, 2012 It’s been a hard season for Sky Blues fans but youth team coach Ian Crook is predicting big things for the club’s next generation, writes Sebastian Hassett. Sydney FC might be finding the present a tough slog on the field but…

Melissa selected her partner of nine years Daniel, in what will be a trip of a lifetime, and their first trip ever abroad. The pair receive flights to London, accommodation and tickets to two top flight English football matches all provided by Subway. Currently residing in Penrith, the 23-year-old was overwhelmed with her up and…

From the days of playing with a giant tennis ball to the change of name from ?indoor soccer?, the Prairiewood High School teacher has become immersed in the game over the last 18 years. After coming to Australia from his native New Zealand, Mr Hill made the transition to the five-a-side game in fortunate circumstances.…

The program is designed to help promote the game of football within local communities, and spans all rounds in the Hyundai A-League season. Each week one match will be designated as the ?Goals for Grassroots? game. In this match the home team will play to win a donation of $1,000 min and an additional $1,000…

The courses were attended by a wide range of coaches; both male and female but special mention must go to mother and son duo Angela and Ronald Lawrence who travelled over 800kms to take part in the course.  Angela and Ronald boarded a flight from Melbourne at 3am Saturday morning and participated in the first…

The event has been the brainchild of ESFA President, Raff Del Vecchio, and has been possible thanks to his unique affiliation with both the NSW Police  and the Eastern Suburbs Football Association. The NSW Police will be represented in the Over 35 Men, Senior Women and Senior Men divisions. They will take on ESFA?s representatives…

The Illawarra United Stingrays are pleased to announce a new Major Sponsor in Collegians Rugby League Football Club. The announcement was made by new President Chris Wilson at a media launch. ?We are proud to have Collegians sponsor our club and look forward to working together over the next two years. Collegians is a big…

Internationals Karol Kisel, Juho Makela and former Dutch division one player Pascal Bosshaardt spent 90 minutes talking to the boys, answering questions about playing at the highest level of the game and giving coaching tips during the training sessions. Midfielder Kisel spent time admiring the close control and inventive style of Matt Sims under 12s…

Brasilian side, Gremio last Monday morning in a friendly hit-out, despite handing out an 8-0 spanking, simultaneously extended an extremely valuable lesson to Apia Leichhardt Tigers? very young players on how the World?s most popular game should be played. In the grandstand closely scouting the talent on display were a group of seven Player agents.…

Heather has represented her country at Matilda?s level 125 times (scoring 29 times) and will be a strong force in the Football NSW Premier League with the Illawarra Stingrays who are chasing their fourth successive title. The dual Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup campaigner & Ambassador is very excited about joining the Stingrays and…

With a brand philosophy to create products which will advance human performance, 2XU is the Official Compression Partner of the Australian Institute of Sport, worn by multiple world champions, endorsed by sports institutions around the world and praised by many professional athletes. Football NSW CEO Eddie Moore was delighted in welcoming 2XU into the Football…

It took all the experience of the Juventus captain/striker, Alberto Libertazzi to score in the 83rd minute, the vital, face-saving goal to avoid global humiliation had his ?Black & White? side crashed to a scoreless draw, or worse even, a possible defeat, against the young Australians. With seven minutes left on the clock, Juventus won…

This magnificent, unbelievable extravaganza, left almost the entire touring Apia Youth squad absolutely stunned, leaving the young Apia players with indelible memories for the rest of their lives. Graded as the second biggest in the World after Brasil’s Rio Carnevale, The ‘Viareggio Carnevale’ is staged annually this time of year and spread over five consecutive…

The tournament was scheduled for last weekend but the treacherous rainy conditions in Wollongong put a stop to the fourth Maso Cup ? the tournament was given the all clear however over the weekend as the Cup proceeded. Due to the one week delay of the tournament, ten teams competed in the Cup with all…

MyFootballClub (www.myfootballclub.com.au) is the digital home of community football in Australia and is funded by FFA at no cost to associations, clubs and individual players. In 2011, MyFootballClub provided an easy-to-use online registration for more than 230,000 participants across Australia?s state, territory and regional football bodies. In 2012, the roll out will cover another 200,000…

Nine matches have been scheduled for what will be a fantastic day of Futsal action with the matches as follows: 11am – 12 Boys – Phoenix Futsal Club vs. Maccabi Hakoah 12pm – 12 Girls – Northern Tigers vs. Greater Western Sydney Vikings 1pm – 14 Boys – Mountain Majik vs. West City Crusaders 2pm…

This mountainous region is famous World-wide for the quarrying of high class Italian marble. In absolute freezing conditions that rapidly plunged to a zero level, caretaker-coach Tony Raciti elected to play two completely different teams in each half, to facilitate urgently needed match practice for his touring squad that has been severely starved of warm-up…

Day 1 –  Saturday 28th January 2012 The day has arrived when the touring party from Sydney gathered at Sydney?s Kingsford Smith Airport  at 1.00pm ready to depart at 4.15pm on Singapore  Airline flight SQ226 bound for Italy via Singapore. On arrival at Singapore?s Changi airport the Sydney contingent of the touring party met with…

Women?s football in general is recognised as the fastest growing sport amongst females in Australia and with the inception of the W-League a pathway for elite females has been established. KDSA has undertaken a number of different initiatives to not only increase female participation but to ensure football remains a competitive, safe and enjoyable sport…

Michelle will be leaving our shores on Sunday morning and head to Denmark to fulfill her dreams of playing overseas. The Illawarra Stingrays are proud of Michelle?s achievements and wish her all the best overseas. 2008 Michelle?s achievements; 2007 Shellharbour women?s team leading goalscorer and IWFA player of the Year Leading goal-scorer for the Illawarra…

Epping YMCA is now taking team nominations for their 2012 Winter Futsal Season that will begin the coming months. Men?s, Mixed and Women?s Divisions are available on Sunday and Monday evenings. Teams and players of all skill levels are welcome, from social beginners to state league level; we have divisions to cater for all. For more…