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Valentine Sports Park to host NPL 2 NSW Men’s Grand Final
Football NSW’s Valentine Sports Park will now be hosting the 2019 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s Grand Final this Saturday 14th September with the headline act seeing Premiers North Shore Mariners taking on Hills United at 4pm. In consideration of feedback received, Football NSW have made adjustments to the fixture bookings here at Valentine…
Read MoreAfter 50 consecutive seasons, Barnes says farewell to officiating
After an incredible 50 consecutive seasons of service, legendary Football NSW referee James Barnes has made the tough decision to hang up his whistle. ‘Barnesie’ shocked attendees at the NSW State League Football Referees General Meeting at Bankstown Sports Club on Friday night as he announced that the 2019 season was his last. Barnes has…
Read MoreLeaders from other sports join Football NSW’s 2019 State Coaching Conference
Football NSW is pleased to announce the first in a number of leading professionals from other sports that will speak at its 2019 State Coaching Conference. The daylong conference will wrap up with a panel of distinguished guests from the sports of cricket, AFL, rugby union and rugby league. The first two guests to be…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Review – NPL 3 NSW Men’s
The first week of the National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s Championship series is done and dusted, with two teams falling victim in the first week. Week one spelt the end for Inter Lions and Bankstown United, whilst Bankstown City and Gladesville Ryde Magic secured their passage into the second week of the finals. Let’s…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Review – Men’s State League
Simply too strong – After being jolted into action last weekend, Fraser Park produced one of their more dominant performances of the season against South Coast Flame running out 2-0 victors as Justin Smith reports. The hosts were relentless in attacking the oppositions goal whilst at the other end, they gave away very little. Their…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Review – NPL 2 NSW Men’s
It was a day where the amount of action on the field matched the amount of wind blowing through Sydney. Four teams have been whittled down to the final two – North Shore Mariners and Hills United will meet this coming Saturday at Valentine Sports Park to decide the destination of the 2019 National Premier…
Read MoreFNSW ALDI MiniRoos October School Holiday Kick-Off Fun Day
Kick off your child’s football dreams at the Home of Football with the Football NSW ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off Fun Day! A fun filled school holiday clinic run by qualified Football NSW coaches open for all ALDI MiniRoos aged children 4-11 years old with any skill level! About the event: When: Thursday 10th October 2019 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm…
Read MoreNational Indigenous Football Championships ready to take off for fourth successive year
The 2019 National Indigenous Football Championships will be kicking off for the fourth successive year in South Nowra’s Sporting Complex on Thursday 31st of October as the annual tournament supported by Football NSW and run by Wreck Bay Sharks FC prepares for yet another record breaking event. The drug and alcohol-free event will feature an…
Read MoreJoeys to venture to Vietnam with 2020 AFC U-16 Championship qualification in focus
Australia’s U-17 Men’s National Team Head Coach Trevor Morgan has finalised his 23-player squad for this month’s AFC U-16 Championship qualification matches to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam. The youngsters – who represent Australia’s younger Joeys age group and not the older cohort set to venture to this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil…
Read MoreFootball Wagga Wagga delighted with Community FC program
It was a memorable season for Football Wagga Wagga’s Community FC program which proved to be a massive hit within the area as they played host to the final session on Saturday 31st of August at the Duke of Kent Oval. Being run and facilitated exclusively by Football Wagga Wagga’s Liam Dedini, the program also…
Read MoreFinals Series Week Two – NPL 2 NSW Men’s
The last four teams remaining in the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s finals series are all in action on Saturday, and a place in the Grand Final is at stake. Will having the week off favour North Shore Mariners and Hills United, or will being battle hardened from Sunday’s intense Elimination Finals help Mounties…
Read MoreWestfield Junior Matildas squad named as five NSW Girls prepare for U16 AFC Championship
Westfield Junior Matildas Head Coach Rae Dower confirmed Australia’s 23-player squad for the 2019 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship, which will be held in Chonburi, Thailand with five NSW girls in the squad as the likes of Bryleeh Henry, Charlize Rule, Darcey Malone, Jessika Nash and Jordan Jasnos will all don the Green and Gold jersey.…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Preview – NPL 3 NSW Men’s
The curtain came down on the National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition proper last weekend; However, a few more weeks of football are on the horizon as we countdown to the Championship Series. The final six have now been decided and now it is time to see how they react in the high-pressured environment…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Preview – Men’s State League
There have been some great David v Goliath battles throughout the ages and in the second last game of the State League Men’s Finals, we await another one as South Coast Flame (David) travel to face Fraser Park (Goliath). I’m no body language expert but something didn’t seem right before Fraser Park played Central Coast…
Read MoreNorth Epping Rangers take out the Masters 9’s Championship
North Epping Rangers have became the first club to take out Gladesville Hornsby Football Association’s Masters Football at Christie Park defeating Pennant Hills on penalties. It was a fantastic tournament put together where clubs enjoyed the popular concept which has seen a huge boom take shape in the UK. GHFA are one of the first…
Read MoreNSW CP Teams selected for upcoming Championships
Two very strong NSW CP teams have been selected to represent the state at the 2019 National CP Football Championships to be held at Valentine Sports Park from the 3rd to the 6th of October with a first for the sport seeing the selection of two promising female players, Georgia Beikoff and Holly Saunders joining…
Read MoreFFA National Youth Championships for Boys Draw Released
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF), announced the FFA National Youth Championships for Boys Draw for over 600 of Australia’s finest young footballers who are set to participate in at the end of the month. This year marks the final year NNSWF has secured the rights to host this prestigious event since 2006, bringing teams from all…
Read MoreAll Nations Football Tournament ready to roll
The much loved and enjoyed All Nations football tournament is back in 2019 to give players the opportunity to represent their nation of origin and bring home the cherished All Nations tournament cup. All funds raised from this years All Nations tournament will be invested in the Lindfield FC & Active Opportunities disability football program…
Read MoreRound 26 Review – NPL 3 NSW Men’s
And just like that we have reached the end of the regular season in the 2019 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition. The past six months have provided us with all the passion and excitement that we have come to expect as we look back on the last full set of fixtures. The final…
Read MoreFinals Series Round One Review – NPL 2 NSW Men’s
The opening round of the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s finals series produced more than its fair share of excitement, and late goals in both games kept the fans on edge right up to the final whistle. There’s now only four teams in the running for the Championship – it’s anyone guess as to…
Read MoreGladesville Ravens crowned 2019 NPL 2 NSW Women’s Champions
The curtain has come down on the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Womens season which culminated with an engrossing Grand Final which saw Gladesville Ravens triumph as champions. For the last time, let’s get onto the review! Gladesville Ravens were crowned 2019 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Womens Champions in a tense 1-nil result against…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Review – Men’s State League
Then there were three, Saturday night saw a hive of activity out at Valentine Sports Park as we saw one side book a grand final spot whilst a surprise entrant to a grand final qualifier next week. In the Minor Semi Final, South Coast Flame ran over the Western Condors whilst at the same time,…
Read MoreUpcoming Wollongong Futsal Coaching Course
Football NSW is pleased to announce of a upcoming Futsal Coaching course, taking place in Warrawong in early September. This 3 hour course is aimed at Coaches who are working with junior players up to the age of 13. During this course you will see and be a part of sessions dealing with the fundamentals…
Read MoreFootball NSW 2019 State Coaching Conference
Football NSW is delighted to invite you to the 2019 State Coaching Conference to be held on Sunday 10th November at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood. Bigger and better than ever before, the day promises presentations and key learnings from some of the best in the game. Hosted by well-known football personality Ms Stephanie Brantz, keynote presentations will…
Read MoreFinals Series Round One Preview – NPL 2 NSW Men’s
We’ve reached the knockout stage of the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s season! There are two fascinating clashes on Sunday, hopefully they’ll whet your appetite as much as the Father’s Day roast many of you will be having. North Shore Mariners and Hills United have a deserved weekend off, but for the remaining sides,…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – NPL 2 NSW Women’s
Wise Philosopher Hayley Williams once wrote “it isn’t real unless you can hold it in your hands”. For either APIA Leichhardt Tigers or Gladesville Ravens, Championship glory will be real come Sunday night. The National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Womens competition comes to a conclusion this weekend and will be a fine finale to a…
Read MoreRound 26 Preview – NPL 3 NSW Men’s
The final round is finally upon us as we get to sit back and enjoy one last full set of fixtures in the 2019 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW competition. In keeping with tradition, all this weekend’s matches will kick off simultaneously, with all the action set to get underway at 3pm on Sunday afternoon.…
Read MoreFNSW and CORE Community Services combine to deliver successful ALDI MiniRoos Settlement Program
The recently established ALDI MiniRoos Settlement Program, organised by Football NSW in co-operation with CORE Community Services has become quite the success story. Fifty-one kids including 13 girls of newly arrived Iraqi, Syrian and Jordanian families from the South Western Sydney communities registered to participate in a modified ALDI MiniRoos Kick-Off Program. Its purpose to…
Read MoreRavens star Smith chasing Grand Final glory
Gladesville Ravens captain Ashleigh Smith hopes the long, winding road of the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Womens competition ends with Grand Final glory on Sunday night. The veteran defender admitted the Ravens had gone the long way around for their fixture against APIA Leichhardt Tigers but remains confident in their chances against the Premiers.…
Read MorePalombi dreaming of the Championship trophy
Ash Palombi has banged in goals all season, but the experienced striker has one final goal in mind – winning the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Womens Grand Final. APIA Leichhardt Tigers has been the dominant side in the NPL2 Womens competition in 2019 – already securing the Club Championship and Premiership in their cabinet…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – Men’s State League
You just know September is around the corner when the State League Men’s roadshow takes us to Valentine Sports Park. After getting a taste of finals football last week, the pressure valve continues to rise as four will become three this weekend and we get our first Grand Finalist. Semi Final 1: Western Condors v…
Read More2020 Football NSW Fustal State Team Metropolitan Coaches
Football NSW is inviting suitably qualified coaches to apply for several coaching positions in its Futsal State Team Metropolitan Program for 2020. The Football NSW Futsal State Team program provides players with the opportunity to compete at the FFA Futsal Nationals and be exposed to both the highest level of futsal available and the expertise of…
Read MoreTrevor Morgan names Joeys squad for England tour
Australia’s U-17 Men’s National Team Head Coach Trevor Morgan today confirmed the 23 players that have been selected to travel to the United Kingdom in early September to play three important international friendlies ahead of this year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Joeys – who have been drawn in Group B for the forthcoming FIFA…
Read MoreRound 26 Review – NPL 2 NSW Men’s
After six months of exciting football, North Shore Mariners have taken out the Premiership and the Club Championship. The top six teams will now prepare for the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s finals series, but before we take a look at Sunday’s action, let’s recap Thursday night’s match at Valentine Sports Park. Western…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Review – NPL 2 NSW Women’s
Our Grand Final picture is set in the National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Womens! We’ll have APIA Leichhardt Tigers taking on Gladesville Ravens after a fantastic seven-goal Preliminary Final between the Ravens and Sutherland Shire FA. Let’s get onto the review! Sutherland Shire FA 3 defeated by Gladesvile Ravens 4 Gladesville Ravens broke their hoodoo…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Review – State League Men’s
Well we have our first victim of the State League Men’s finals series. South Coast Flame showed plenty of heart to keep their season live another week in defeating Hurstville FC at home. Whilst in the other game, Fraser Park edged out on Western Condors in a nail biter at Fraser Park. Elimination final: South…
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