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Rockdale City Suns sign Kohler and Murayama
Paul Kohler brings to the club a wealth of experience having played over 45 matches in the A-League for the Newcastle Jets between 2005 and 2008 and over 20 matches for the North Queensland Fury in 2009 and 2010. A championship winner in the NSL in 2001 and an integral part of the championship winning…
Read MoreMedia Accreditation 2012
Be aware that this media pass enables you to attend any Football NSW run competition which includes the NSW Premier League, Super League, State League 1 & 2, Women’s Premier and Super League, Premier, Super and Division 1 Youth League and the Metropolitan Representative League. Application does not ensure Accreditation, which is at the discretion…
Read MoreSydney FC v Perth Glory Match Postponed
?Perth Glory players and staff have been unable to travel today due to the severe electrical and thunder storms in Perth and will be unable to fly until tomorrow at the earliest,? said FFA CEO Ben Buckley. ?Player welfare is one of our most important concerns and the call has been made not to force…
Read MoreYouth takes centre stage in FFA State Institute Challenge
This week sees the Australia?s best young footballers participate in the Football Federation Australia State Institute Challenge. The tournament is held annually whereby each Member Federation enters a team of players aged 16 years and under and was created to further develop and foster the skills of the country?s future talent. All teams play against…
Read MoreFutsal Men’s Premier League Round 10 Review
The results made it juicy at the top with Dural overtaking Sydney City again to head the competition with Enfield now just two points behind the top two teams. It?s a jump back to fourth-placed Inner West, who lead Boomerangs by two points with Campbelltown a further two points back but with a game in…
Read MoreThe Perfect Gift for Football Fanatics!
Football Fanatics can enjoy the silly season with our ?Festive Football Pack?, the ?Big Night Out Pack? gives you entry to 3 Saturday night blockbusters including Melbourne Victory or grab a ?Football Funday Pack? for the Sunday sessions. Each pack comes with a FREE Sydney FC bumper sticker, scarf and fridge magnet and is the…
Read MoreSubway SAP Player Profile: Sam Patterson never say die attitude features in the Skill Acquisation Program
The Springwood resident is currently enrolled in the Subway SAP Nepean Squad and plays in the Under 12s squad that is coached by former Australian International player Ufuk Talay and loves the different level of skills from his fellow players that the SAP program brings in. ?I joined the Subday SAP because to further develop…
Read MoreUfuk Talay calling the shots for the Nepean SAP Program
The 35-year-old, who spent his career with Marconi Stallions, Sydney FC, North Queensland Fury, Turkish giants Galatasaray and Japanese side Avispa Fukuoka has been given the tough task of coaching the Under 9?s-Under12?s SAP Nepean team. When asked about his decision to coach in the SAP, Talay said, ?this is the pathway I want to…
Read MoreAlex Glasgow named NSW State League Football Referee of the Year
The Awards night brought together members of the premier refereeing body to celebrate their 2011 Season achievements. NSW Sport Minister, the Honorable Graham Annesley MP, was one of many VIP guests for the evening. He presented Alex Glasgow with the prestigious Referee of the Year Award. Also present on the night was FFA Director of…
Read MoreDulwich Hill anticipating 2012 season
Dulwich Hill First Grade coach Paul Carter was delighted with the approach Sydney Credit Union had shown the Super League side. ?We would like to welcome them to Dulwich Hill ? where our new policy for this season is change brings new results, new direction and new success.? Dulwich Hill also launched its new website…
Read MoreSydney Olympic FC announce two key re-signings
David had a stellar first season with the ?Blues? in 2010-11,with many clubs both domestic and abroad eager to sign the talented young winger. Despite interest from several clubs, David opted to remain at Sydney Olympic FC for another season. Phillip Makrys will also remain with the ?Blues? for the 2012 season after a sensational…
Read MoreJanuary School Holiday Camps
Our School Holiday Camp is the start of the FNSW Player Pathway Program and will provide all players aged 5-13 years with the chance to be coached by qualified FNSW Instructors. Football NSW expert curriculums will teach the essential skills necessary for future football success. These skills are the foundation for technical ability. Camps focus…
Read MoreFFA Media Release: FFA ACCEPTS SMITH REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS
The Chairman of FFA, Mr Frank Lowy, AC, has commended The Hon. Mr Warwick Smith, AM, the Chairman of the Australian Sports Commission and former Federal Sports Minister, for the comprehensive nature of the review. ?The Smith Review had the task of examining the structure, governance and administration of football in Australia and I can…
Read MoreCancer Council NSW: A New Summer Sound
That?s why Football NSW is supporting a Cancer Council NSW initiative – the Sun Sound, as an easy, positive way to encourage players and spectators to protect their skin. Produced by renowned Australian musician Ben Lee and Sony Music, the international award winning Sun Sound is a catchy five second jingle designed to be…
Read MoreFFA Media Release: FFA Chairman Frank Lowy unanimously re-elected at FFA AGM
?I feel privileged by the outcome and I thank the State and Territory Member Federations and the Hyundai A-League clubs for their endorsement,? said Mr Lowy. ?I?m honoured to be re-elected for a further four-year term as the Chairman of FFA and I?m delighted that my fellow directors, Brian Schwartz and Phill Wolanski, were also…
Read MoreBrett Emerton’s coming home to Campbelltown
This is your chance to see Campbelltown?s favourite football son Brett Emerton return to where it all began together with the Sky Blues. Grab your family and friends and get down to the game – click here to get tickets. Sydney FC v Perth Glory 7 December 2011Campbelltown StadiumKick-off: 7:30pm Be a part of the…
Read MoreFutsal Men’s Premier League Round 8 Review
The results leave a point between City and Dural ahead of this weekend?s top-of-the-table clash, with Enfield four points behind the Warriors. Just two points separate Boomerangs, Inner West and Campbelltown, while Mascot and Coast drew level on points and are still in with mathematical shots of making finals Futsal (seven points behind the top-four…
Read MoreSarah Ho awarded AFC Assistant Referee of the Year
The award is given to the official that has accumulated the most points based on their performances at AFC and FIFA matches. Ho and fellow Australian Alyson Flynn, assisted compatriot Jacqui Melksham at the opening match of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup between hosts Germany and Canada and was an assistant referee in nine…
Read MoreCaitlin Foord scoops 2011 AFC Women?s Youth Player of the Year award
Foord was just 16-year-old when she represented her country at the biggest international tournament in women’s football and her performances for the Matildas saw the Sydney FC star named the ‘Best Young Player’ at the Women’s World Cup, which took place in Germany over June and July. Having showed ability and composure beyond her years…
Read MoreOpen Men’s Lightning State Team Trials
Open Men’s trials will also be held this Sunday 11th December 2011 Venue – Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre, 150 Belmore Rd, Riverwood Time – 6pm to 8pm All players are asked to arrive 25mins prior to trials to sign-in If you have any questions please contact the Futsal Office on 8814 4464
Read MoreBankstown City Lions announce new signings for 2012
Former Bankstown City FC skipper Richard Luksic along with ex-star striker Robbie Mileski have both returned to the club from Sydney Olympic as has Matthew Pressello from Blacktown City FC and Chris Godoy Bascur from the Macarthur Rams. The club has resigned Nathan Ristevski, Steven Krsteski and Shannon Burgin from last season?s squad as well…
Read MoreSAP Player Profile: George Antonis following his brother?s footsteps
The Georges Hall resident is currently enrolled in the SAP South squad and is playing up two age groups in the Under 11 and 12?s squad coached respectively by Marko Filipovic and Devrim Huseyin and is enjoying every minute of it. ?I really like the training sessions our coaches put on for us especially because…
Read MoreBlagojevic raising the stakes with Skilleroos Under 13 side
The 41-year-old has been quite content with his new batch of players but insists that it?s still early days yet. ?We?ve only just started but I have been pleasantly surprised with the group of boys and their professionalism towards training and learning. ?The players have been very receptive at training in a good environment so…
Read MoreAsh Connor Memorial Cup and Shield set for March 2012
Cost for the Tournament will be $175 per team. The competition will be open to Women?s State League teams with the Cup for Women?s Premier League and the Shield for Women?s Super League. There will also be a separate competition for Reserve grade sides in both leagues with winning prizes. The games will be 15…
Read MoreTalcevski ready for new breed of Skilleroos
The former Australian youth international and ex-NSL player understands that although these youngsters are in their early stages of their development, there is a lot of promise coming through program. ?We are in the early stages of the program as it is only been a week since we have started working with the group but…
Read MoreIan Crook leading the way at the NSWIS
Former English youth international and ex-Norwich, Tottenham and Northern Spirit midfielder Ian Crook is leading the way with the current NSWIS football program. Having also managed and assisted the likes of Norwich City, Sydney FC, Newcastle Jets, Avispa Fukuoka, Sydney Olympic and Northern Spirit to name a few, Crook has been busily preparing for what…
Read MoreSydney Olympic signs steel for 2012
Paul Henderson will be under the goalposts for the ?blues? again next season and Emmanuel Giannaros, Ibrahim Haydar, Brett Studman and Jerry Kalouris will remain in the defensive line for the Club. Blaz Dejanovic has been added to the defensive players of our Club, after having a good season with Bankstown City Lions. -Sydney Olympic…
Read MoreJDP Program 2011-2012
We are pleased to announce the Football NSW development programs for 2011 – 2012. As you may be aware there have been significant changes recently with the Elite Development programs. The main two relate to the number of sessions and cost which have both been reduced. The recently introduced Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) is directed…
Read MoreFutsal Men’s Premier League Round 8 Review
Sydney City head Dural by a point ahead of their anticipated top-of-the-table clash in early December with the congestion behind them resembling the M5 motorway during peak hour. Four teams are separated by a measly two points ? Boomerangs and Enfield holding onto third and fourth position as Inner West and Campbelltown go bumper to…
Read MoreIllawarra Stingrays appoint Steve Marsh as head coach
Marsh replaces Brett Wallin, who took the Stingrays to the Grand Final this season winning that as well as the Premiership. The new Stingrays coach comes with a decent pedigree as he won previous titles with the Marconi Stallions in the Women?s Premier League as well as working with the NSWIS and both the Matildas…
Read MoreFootball NSW wins NSW Sports Safety Award
Presented at the recent NSW Sports Safety Awards luncheon, the Safety award was accepted by Football NSW Risk Manager, Michelle Hanley, in recognition of the development and implementation of the Football NSW Heat Policy. Designed to help volunteers, competition managers, clubs and associations in responding to days of extreme heat, the Hot Weather policy…
Read MoreZeljko Kalac pushing SAP goalkeepers to the limit
Football NSW?s newest player development pathway program SAP, also known as the ?Skills Acquisition Program? recently kicked off in Sydney under the watchful eye of former Socceroos skipper and Football NSW Technical Director Alex Tobin. Tobin appointed a number of former ex-Australian senior and youth internationals with Kalac being ably equipped to be the Technical…
Read MoreFairfield Bulls aiming high for 2012
State League One outfit Fairfield Bulls SC has completed trials for its senior and reserve grade squads for 2012. Former Roosters players Batuary Akin, Ercan and Gergan Topal have joined the club as has former Bonnyrigg White Eagles and Bankstown City FC player Devrim Huseyin, Chris Sultan and Mitchell Proctor have all penned deals with…
Read MoreYoung NWS Koalas stars selected for Australian Schoolgirls squad
The North West Sydney Koalas dynamic duo had a sterling year with their respective squad in the Women?s Premier League which caught the attention of the selectors who picked both young footballers for the up and coming tour. Logarzo, a 16-year-old striker and Durack, a 17-year-old goalkeeper were ecstatic with their selection with the latter…
Read MoreYouth Men FNSW Futsal State Team Trial Dates
Football NSW Futsal is pleased to announce the trial dates and venue for the Youth Men NSW State Team. Date- 20-11-2011 Venue- Menai Indoor Sports Centre, Allison Cres, Menai Time- 6pm – 8pm All players must have competed in the 2011 FNSW Futsal State Championships to be eligible to trial. No previous state team gear…
Read MoreAnte Juric ready for Under 14s Skilleroos challenge
The former towering defender who played for the likes of Sydney United, Sydney Olympic, APIA Leichhardt Tigers as well as playing abroad in Portugal, Norway and Malaysia has been pretty impressed with the new batch of players coming through the system for 2012. ?The new batch of players have obvious talent and are full of…
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