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Besz buzzing for Sunday’s finale
The vibes are strong at St George FC as they head into the Grand Final and captain inspiration Nicole Besz is hoping to lead the team back to glory. The Saints returned to the finals after a strong campaign which saw them provide some magical moments that saw them end fourth. Besz is the captain…
Read MoreTasses keen on breaking new records with Hills United
Hills United FC coach Alan Tasses is no stranger to coaching in Grand Finals as the well admired coach sets his sights on picking up his thirteenth win on the big stage. Sunday will mark Tasses’ 19th Grand Final appearance in his twenty-plus year coaching career. He has won 12 of them and is looking…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Mens competition is back for another exciting which promises to be filled with the usual action, drama and goals to enjoy. There is the addition of the stop clock this season that will help bring more futsal action to the court so let’s get onto the preview. Let’s start…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s Season Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Womens season returns full of action and intrigue as eight teams battle for the Premiership. There is also the addition of the stop clock which will add more futsal excitement to every game. Let’s get onto the preview. Let’s kick things off with the newbies. APIA FC Futsal comes…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Men’s Season Preview
The Futsal Premier League season is back and we’re just about ready for it to kick off this weekend. Before that however, let’s look at what’s changed amongst the teams as they prepare for round one with the wildcard of a stop clock involved! Let’s start with Dural Warriors where there has been plenty of…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Women’s Season Preview
The Futsal Premier League Open Women’s competition returns this weekend for back-to-back seasons for the first time in a while. With the introduction of a stop clock for the season ahead, larger squads are of importance ahead of season 2023. While the reintroduction of Boomerangs FS to the competition means it will be as competitive…
Read MoreGreenfield instils winning culture at Saints
The Saints are marching back to the big dance and they have done it under the sterling leadership of Mark Greenfield as coach. It has been a tough few years for St George FC but the historic club has made it back to the Grand Final on Sunday night. Mark Greenfield in his first year…
Read MoreEasthope sets sights on Championship
An old football cliché is that defence wins championships and Hills United FC could prove that right on Sunday. Hills United FC keeper Sarah Easthope has been the cornerstone of the defence with 15 clean sheets throughout the 2023 season. Easthope has been a top shot stopper across the years and she puts it down…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s 2023 Grand Final Preview
The League One Women’s big dance is finally here as Hills United FC take on St George FC at Valentine Sports Park for the right to be crowned 2023 Champions on Sunday night. Hills United FC were the first side to confirm their spot after their 1-1 (3-2) shootout win over Central Coast Mariners on…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s and Girls Youth League Two Grand Final Details Announced
Football NSW has announced details for this weekend’s 2023 League One Women’s and Girls Youth League Two Grand Finals set to take place at Valentine Sports Park. Split across two days, Saturday 16th of September will see Valentine Sports Park 1 in full use with the U14’s, U15’s, U16’s and U20’s matches taking centre stage…
Read MoreSt George FC book Grand Final ticket thanks to extra-time winner
St George FC will take on Hills United this Sunday at Valentine Sports Park after knocking out League One Women’s Premiers UNSW FC 2-1 after extra time at The Village Green played on Tuesday night. The semi-final recommenced from the 93rd minute, following an unfortunate injury that abandoned the match on Sunday, with Caitlin Campbell’s…
Read MoreDates confirmed for Bathurst Cup and Proctor Park Challenge for 2024
Official dates have been confirmed for two major Football events featuring the Bathurst Cup for Under 13/14/15/16/18 Boys and the Proctor Park Challenge for Under 14/15/16/18 Girls for the 2024 season. The Bathurst Cup will be held on Saturday February 3rd and Sunday February 4th, 2024 while the Proctor Park Challenge for Under 14/15/16/18 Girls…
Read MoreSydney United 58 taste Waratah Cup success
Sydney United 58 have clinched the Waratah Cup, it seventh in their rich long history, in an exhilarating match against APIA Leichhardt, with a late extra-time flurry securing a 3-1 victory in a fiery, dramatic game at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday. After a hotly contested opening eight minutes, Sydney United 58 were presented with the…
Read MoreAPIA Leichhardt crowned inaugural Sapphire Cup Champions
APIA Leichhardt have defeated Northern Tigers to win the inaugural Sapphire Cup trophy at Leichhardt Oval on a sunny Sunday spring afternoon. Northern Tigers looked to threaten from the very off, with Beth Bernardi forcing Sophie Magus into action after latching onto a loose ball and lashing a bouncing shot towards the goal. Throughout the…
Read MoreLeague One Women’s Round 1 Review
Hills United FC made their way through to the Football NSW League One Women’s Grand Final after their semi final win while we await who will join them between UNSW FC vs St George FC as the match was abandoned due to an injury sustained by a player. Let’s get onto the review. Match of…
Read MoreNepean FC promoted to League One in 2024
Nepean FC have won promotion and will be playing in the League One Men’s competition for the 2024 season after holding out the Mounties Wanderers to a scoreless draw at Cook Park on Saturday – Nepean FC going through following its 3-2 victory in the first leg. It is the first time Nepean FC have…
Read MoreSt George FC back in the top flight
St George FC said goodbye to League One Men’s football and hello to the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition for 2024 following its 1-0 2nd leg victory over now relegated Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Popondetta Park on Saturday afternoon – the historic club from Sydney’s South won 2-1 on aggregate. Mt Druitt Town…
Read MoreTigers legend Wilson gearing up for huge Sapphire Cup clash
Northern Tigers born and bred; Josie Wilson is hoping to win the inaugural Sapphire Cup with the side from North Turramurra this Sunday at Leichhardt Oval against APIA Leichhardt. Spending almost 15 years with the Green and Whites, a proper club stalwart, Wilson will look to add a major trophy to the Tigers cabinet. With…
Read MoreHoban chasing Sapphire Cup glory
Sophie Hoban has become an important part of the furniture at APIA Leichhardt and will have the opportunity this weekend to add the Sapphire Cup to what has been a successful season. APIA will need to recover and reenergise after a difficult semi final loss on Wednesday night to Bulls FC Academy. “It’s unfortunate with…
Read MoreStephenson focused on Sapphire Cup clash
The Northern Tigers won’t be playing finals football in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition in 2023 but they still have a chance of lifting silverware having secured their place in the inaugural Sapphire Cup Final this Sunday. After leading the Tigers to the league Grand Final in 2022 and suffering a devastating penalty shootout…
Read MorePrior targets Sapphire Cup success
It has been quite the season for Spencer Prior and APIA Leichhardt, securing first the Club Championship and then the NPL NSW Women’s Premiership last weekend. Prior’s next target will be the first ever Sapphire Cup, with his APIA side in action against the Northern Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. The APIA Leichhardt head coach is…
Read More2023 Playoff Preview: Mounties Wanderers v Nepean FC (2nd Leg)
Nepean FC hold the upper-hand over Mounties Wanderers FC as the two sides fight for a place in the 2024 League One Men’s competition – the League Two Men’s side will hope to hold their lead away from home in the second leg. Nepean took out a 3-2 victory following a fiery first leg and…
Read More2023 Playoff Preview: Mt Druitt Town Rangers v St George FC (2nd Leg)
Mount Druitt Town Rangers and St George FC face off in the second leg of the National Premier Leagues NSW/ FNSW League One playoff, with the tie still in the balance at Popondetta Park on Saturday. The sides couldn’t be separated at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre last week, playing out a competitive 1-1 draw. Despite…
Read More2024 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 More2023 Sapphire Cup Final: APIA Leichhardt FC v Northern Tigers
PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS TODAY NOTE: no cash purchases of tickets will be accepted on the day at the venue. The first ever Sapphire Cup Final will take place this Sunday at Leichhardt Oval at 12pm as APIA Leichhardt host the Northern Tigers. A fantastic initiative by Football NSW has seen this new women’s knockout cup…
Read MoreArmson calls for APIA ‘focus’ ahead of ‘tough’ United 58 task
Prolific APIA Leichhardt attacking midfielder Jack Armson is wary of the challenge posed by Sydney United 58, who stand in his team’s way of more silverware on Sunday. Armson has been an integral part of APIA’s attacking unit that has claimed the NPL NSW Men’s premiership, scoring 15 goals in all competitions. Armson’s APIA, at…
Read MoreUnited 58 poised at causing an upset on Sunday
Sydney United 58 may have had a rocky league campaign, but coach Miro Vlastelica says his team still have a good shot of taking out the Waratah Cup on Sunday. United 58 had a difficult NPL NSW Men’s season as momentum fizzled out as the season went on, finishing in the bottom half of the…
Read MoreVlastelica looking for United 58 to ‘thrive’ in cup final clash
Sydney United 58 captain Adrian Vlastelica hopes his team’s cup pedigree will guide the side to another trophy on Sunday against APIA Leichhardt. United 58’s league campaign has been one to forget, finishing in 10th, but their reputation as a cup team shone through in 2023. Vlastelica said the team’s recent progress in the cups…
Read MoreParisi keen to finish off impressive first year in coaching
Franco Parisi will look to add more gloss to an outstanding first year in coaching when his APIA Leichhardt take on Sydney United 58 on Sunday. Parisi has already guided his team to National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s glory while also taking them to the Australia Cup Round of 16. Parisi is no stranger to…
Read More2023 Waratah Cup Final Preview – APIA Leichhardt FC v Sydney United 58
PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS TODAY NOTE: no cash purchases of tickets will be accepted on the day at the venue. Two of the most decorated teams in New South Wales lock horns on Sunday as APIA Leichhardt take on Sydney United 58 at Leichhardt Oval in the Waratah Cup Final. APIA Leichhardt tasted success a fortnight…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Preview – League One Women’s
Finals football has arrived in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition and is set up as a fascinating conclusion to the season. Our two semi-finals see Central Coast Mariners host Hills United FC in the Match of the Round while Premiers UNSW FC face off against St George FC. Let’s get onto the preview.…
Read MoreRound 26 Review – League One Women’s
The curtain has come down in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition and UNSW FC can take their bow as 2023 Premiers. Round 27 had plenty of action to enjoy across the weekend which was highlighted by the Match of the Round between UNSW FC and Blacktown City FC. Let’s get onto the review.…
Read MoreAll to play for as St George FC and Mt Druitt settle for draw
St George FC and Mt Druitt Town Rangers have drawn level in the first leg of the NPL NSW Men’s/League 1 Men’s promotion/relegation playoff, in what was a tantalisingly tense encounter at the Ilinden Sports Centre on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The match opened in a cagey fashion, with both sides feeling each other out…
Read MoreNepean FC draw first blood in Playoff first leg thriller
A derby match with five goals, a red card and plenty of fire – the first leg of the 2023 Football New South Wales Promotion/Relegation Playoff between League Two Men’s Nepean FC and League One Men’s Mounties Wanderers FC had it all. Nepean FC head into the second leg of the playoff with a 3-2…
Read MoreMichael Beauchamp appointed Marconi Stallions Women’s First Grade Coach
Football League One Women’s side Marconi Stallions have appointed former club legend Michael Beauchamp as the club’s new head coach of the senior Women’s First Grade side for the 2024 season. The former Asian Champions League winner with the Western Sydney Wanderers came through all the ranks at the Stallions to debut for the first…
Read More2023 Playoff Preview: Nepean FC v Mounties Wanderers
It is officially do-or-die time for League Two Men’s side Nepean FC and League One Men’s side Mounties Wanderers FC as the two meet in a Western Sydney derby in the first of two legs in the 2023 Football NSW promotion/relegation playoff. Nepean FC will hope to be promoted to the second division for the…
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