NSW Thunder women seal a gutsy win

ACT had the better of the early exchanges and they created a number of chances before finally taking the lead through Michaela Day. The deficit didn?t seem to phase Thunder who worked their way back up the field and earned a penalty that was neatly converted by Stephanie Haim. With scores level at half time…

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NSW Thunder men sink teeth into Cobras

There was little to separate the two sides in the first half with NSW unable to latch onto a series of through balls and ACT struggling to find a way past Thunder goalkeeper Gavin O?Brien. NSW?s breakthrough came in fortunate circumstances when an attempted cross was deflected off a Cobras player Glenn Smith?s heels, leaving…

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FNSW continues commitment to coach education

A number of former and current high profile players are candidates on this course – coordinated by Oscar Gonzalez – including Erick Anabalon, David Petrovic, Tarek Madani, Alexander Kotevich, Luke Harris, Chris Kalantzis, Sam Donatiello, Milan Bosnar, Saso Trajcevski, Tony Krslovic, Tony Sekulic, Davide Del Giovine, Rod Williams, Chris Dimitriadis, Nicola Rizzo, Ante Moric, Ry Hardy,…

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Football NSW Launch PlayFootballNSW

Utilising MyFootballClub, PlayFootballNSW allows users to find their local club with the national club finder and register online as well as find out information on Football NSW, how to become a referee, Small Sided Football and Girls FC. Click here to visit PlayFootballNSW

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Football NSW Welcome Prize Packs

Winners will be selected at random through MyFootballClub at the conclusion of the registration period. The ?Welcome Prize Packs? include a Powerade drink bottle, hummel training strip (shirt, socks, shorts), hummel ball and hummel training bag. *One winner per Association

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Maso Cup 2012

This year?s event will be jointly hosted by Wollongong United FC & Cringila Lions, who both compete in the Illawarra Premier League. The tournament will feature 12 sides who compete in various competitions from across Australia and these include;Wollongong United, Cringila Lions, Coniston Lions, Shell Cove, Rockdale Suns, Bankstown City Lions, Yagoona Lions, Broadmeadow Magic,…

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Taking football to the community

The three matches in January to be played at Bathurst, Campbelltown and Launceston, come as Australian football looks to take the league to exciting new frontiers.  ?This is very exciting for football in Australia and New Zealand as the game spreads its wings and takes the Hyundai A-League to fresh, regional markets while also reaching out…

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Registration is now open for 2012!

The majority of New South Wales and Queensland will be using MyFootballClub’s online registration system for the first time this year. The website already provides easy-to-use online registration for more than 230,000 participants across Australia’s state, territory and regional football bodies. This year the MyFootballClub roll out will encompass half-a-million registrations and will include online self-registration for…

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Grassroots central to FFA strategy

FFA?s vision is to make Australia a world-class football nation, including: Development of a football culture ingrained with unique Australian characteristics. Producing technically-gifted Australian players from an elite player pathway that?s the equal of the world?s best. Building a Hyundai A-League that rivals the best in Asia. Making football a sporting and social powerhouse in…

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Futsal Development Programs pay dividends

In 2011 our Development Squad program teams from under 9 ? 13s Boys and Girls played in the Futsal competition at Menai Indoor Sports Centre having yielded great results; following participation of these teams in the 2011 Football NSW State Futsal Championships, 3 players have been selected to represent NSW in 2012 from this program.…

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Apia Youth’s 10th Viareggio Cup Challenge

The coastal City of Viareggio represents the ‘Riviera’ beach strip  of Italy, wedged on the Northern shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, 25 miles west of Pisa.This prestigious Youth Cup was first established back in 1949 when 16 crack European Youth Club sides battled for a spot in the Final. The 1949 inaugural Final saw Italian…

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Vale – Murray Barnes

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced that fans at Hyundai A-League matches this Wednesday 4 January will be invited to commemorate the career of Murray Barnes by joining a formal moment of applause prior to the match. Players will wear black armbands in memory of Murray Barnes. ?Murray Barnes blazed a trail as a junior…

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South Melbourne FC v Sydney Olympic FC highlights

On 11 December 2011 Sydney Olympic FC travelled to Melbourne for a friendly game against South Melbourne to celebrate with the local community the opening on the new Lakeside stadium. On the day South Melbourne started the game eager to win and scored in the first minute of the game, but Sydney Olympic picked up…

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West City FC soaring for 2012

Our current status will provide the ideal pathway for Football players within the club and the region with combined efforts of Former Socceroo Marshall Soper and Head Coach Danny Abboud. Soper has been affiliated with West City FC for some time working intensively with different aspects of Football and providing support from his experience and…

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Han Berger visits SAP Game Day

Seen here with Gladesville Hornsby SAP players Kai Mcloughlin and Justin Murray, Han cast his expert eye over many games and was impressed by the talent that he saw. True to the methodology of the program, the day was not about size, strength and power but about skill and effective possession and all teams have…

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Waratah Cup Update – Team Entry forms close Friday 24th February

2011 saw a record broken with 88 teams from across all competitions enter Football NSW?s ?FA Cup? style tournament. Football NSW CEO Eddie Moore is eagerly anticipating the commencement of the Waratah Cup in late March. ?It?s a fantastic Cup competition that gives any club the chance to lift up the trophy against quality opposition…

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Referees Review Terms of Reference

Recent research has highlighted some of the key issues for the declineof referee?s are ?organisational issues? and ?support issues?. These are two areas Football NSW and the various referee bodies aim to ensure we retain and grow the number and quality of referees in NSW. The Terms of Reference established aim to review the existing…

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Men’s Futsal Premier League round 12 Review

A 7-1 Boomerangs demolition of Mascot Vipers kept the ACT-based side in fourth spot, a point in front of Allstars, while Rovers head the Warriors and Eagles by a solitary point in a thrilling end to the 2011/12 competition. The 27 goals netted in round 12 made it the second lowest scoring weekend all season…

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Subway SAP Macarthur thrives under Neligan?s leadership

Former NSW Premier League player Stephen Neligan has recently joined the coaching ranks, taking charge of the under 9s to 12s for Macarthur SAP in Subway Skills Acquisition Program. Stephen was kind enough to answer a few questions about the SAP in an interview with Subway SAP writer Steven Nguyen.  S. Nguyen: Stephen, tell us…

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Get Your Tickets: Sydney FC v Adelaide United this Thursday

Tickets start from only $20 adults and $50 for families online and Members receive 10% discount. C’mon Sydney, support your city and your team and let?s get some more goals! Sydney FC v Adelaide United Thursday 22nd December, 2011 Gates Open 6.30pm Kick Off 7.30pm Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park Tickets from TICKETEK – http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=SYDFC1211

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Competitions Review Terms of Reference

The Football NSW Competition Review aims to establish a collaborative, transparent and inclusive forum whereby the football community can contribute to the future of the structures for competitions staged in NSW. The Review will cover the existing State Leagues, Women?s, Metropolitan competitions, the various Cups and knockout tournaments and events held by FNSW and the…

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Blacktown Spartans find new home

The newly built $6.8 million dollar state of the art precinct, designed strictly for football will feature one boutique artificial surface pitch with a grandstand holding approximately 1000 people as well as undercover seating of 278 will also have the newly furnished offices of Blacktown District Soccer Football Association present on site. With the funding…

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Gemma Morgan awarded Lucas Neill Leadership Award

Football NSW Academy Junior Development Program player Gemma Morgan was recently awarded the ?Lucas Neill Leadership? award. The eight-year-old Blue Mountains Football Club player was congratulated by both the Socceroos skipper as well as Matildas star Kyah Simon after her stunning displays on the field as well as the ability to encourage her team by…

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Sydney FC appoint Gary Cole as Football Director

Cole will be responsible for the Sydney FC Football Department, specifically managing the Club?s recruitment and retention, high performance, health science, player welfare and football operations. The former Socceroo, capped 19 times for Australia, will work closely with Sydney FC CEO Dirk Melton and the Sky Blues coaching and football staff to enhance the systems…

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Football NSW Information & Working with Kids Seminars 2012

These Information Seminars are being held in conjunction with the Working with Kids Seminars to provide the football community with information about Football NSW and its services combined with the Working with Kids Seminars for Youth League and Metropolitan Representative League Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers as part of their mandatory attendance requirements. All Coaches,…

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Sydney Olympic defeat South Melbourne in Lakeside opener

3.500 spectators made the opening of Lakeside Stadium even more special with a host of dignitaries on show in what were great conditions for football. South Melbourne?s boutique stadium was part of a $60 million redevelopment nearby Albert Park Lake which features a large electronic scoreboard and screen, floodlights, upgraded dressing rooms, two stands which…

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Subway SAP: Richard Paddle aiding future Manly stars

The coach of the Under 12s Manly Subway Skills Acquisition Program was happy to answer a few questions from Football NSW SAP Writer Steven Nguyen. SN: Richard, tell us about your playing career so people can understand your playing experience? RP: Unlike my colleagues from the other SAP areas, I bring over 20 years of…

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NSWIS dominates FFA State Institute Challenge in Canberra

Institutes from South Australia, Football West, Victoria, ACTAS, Queensland, Northern NSW, Northern Territory and Tasmania all took part in Challenge that kicked off on the 5th of December. NSWIS finished first in the overall standings but lost out to Queensland in the Finals match albeit with eight men due to injuries that occurred during the…

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Manchester United Premier Cup 2012

The competition is for Grade 15 Youth League clubs and for this season?s tournament invitations have been issued to Premier and Super Youth League clubs and will be played at Valentine Sports Park on the on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th of February 2012. Matches will consist of 25 minutes each way; they will be…

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Striker looks to great future

The Hills district player will also join the Football NSW skills acquisition program for summer and winter football for 2011-12. Selectors picked Caden after he played in five trials. Caden, of Castle Hill, trains three nights a week with his league team and coaches and plays in weekend competition games. His dream is of being…

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FFA Media Release: FFA appoints National Referees Technical Committee

The new NTRC?s function, a requirement of FIFA member associations, will establish, in conjunction with FFA and State Member Federations, the direction of officiating in Australia. Some of the key areas the NTRC will oversee and directly rule on include : ?         Recommend appointments of Referees for international matches organised by FFA, or for any other…

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