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Round 9 – National Premier League 2 Women’s Review
It was another weekend filled with narrative and plenty of goals to enjoy! Sydney Olympic FC continue to be prolific while the rest of the top four continued their winning ways, let’s go to the review! Match of the Round: SD Raiders 2 defeated Inter Lions 1 SD Raiders made it tough on themselves, but…
Read MoreRound 9 – National Premier League Men’s 3 Review
The 2018 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW competition is starting to take some sort of shape having now completed over a third of the season so far. Round Nine produced six closely fought encounters, as well as the one blowout, with four teams winning away from home, and three victorious in front of their…
Read MoreRound 10 – National Premier League Men’s 2 Review
Home is where the heart is but it was also where the points were, as 6 out of the 7 games played were won by the team playing in front of their own fans. We also bring you a brand new segment in our Round Reviews with our NPL 2 NSW Men’s Team of the…
Read MoreRound 9 – National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s Review
Round Nine of the NPL NSW Women’s competition saw a new league leader emerge while a current Matilda finally debuted for her new club. North West Sydney Koalas 1-2 Northern Tigers It was yet another victory for the Northern Tigers as they turned around a half time deficit at Christie Park to defeat the North…
Read MoreRecord number of clubs ready for State Cup action
A record breaking total of 623 clubs are set to do battle as the Preliminary and Round 1 matches of the 2018 State Cup have officially been announced by Football NSW. The 2017 season featured 542 team entries but 2018 has seen an increase of 81 clubs, breaking the Member Federation’s record to 623. The…
Read MoreFutsal Competitions Review Update
Football NSW has commenced a Futsal Competitions Review to improve and facilitate long-term growth of the Football NSW Futsal Competitions. The Futsal Competitions Review was split into two parts, Part 1 reviewed the structure of the Futsal Competitions, while Part 2 (which will commence shortly) will review Coach, Referee and Club Development, as well as…
Read MoreNNSW and FNSW combine to deliver courses for School Teachers Professional Development
Northern NSW Football Coach Education Coordinator Tom Oldaker partnered with Football NSW to deliver Professional development football coaching course for current school teachers. “There were 11 teachers who attended the day from local primary and high schools. “Due to the different levels of experience in coaching and playing football we ensured the course was delivered…
Read MoreRound 9 – National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s Preview
Sydney Olympic FC are the sole undefeated side, the Premiers remain the standard bearers in NPL2 Womens, as the top three break away from the pack. This weekend promises another buffet of exciting football and close results as teams enter mid-season form. Match of the Round: SD Raiders vs Inter Lions The Match of the…
Read MoreRound 9 – National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s Preview
Only a point separates the top three teams in the NPL NSW Women’s competition as we head into round nine action this weekend. NWS Koalas v Northern Tigers At Christie Park, the North West Sydney Koalas host the northern Tigers. Back to back wins have seen Jaime Gomez’s side begin their climb up the ladder.…
Read MoreCoaching course success at Yerrinbool/Bargo SC
Highlands Soccer Association recently conducted a Coach Education course with assistance from both Football NSW and Highlands FA at the Yerrinbool/Bargo Soccer Club. The agenda was piloting the latest method of delivering coaching education as a means of further upskilling coaches within the regional football mad area. Highlands Soccer Association/Football Club Technical Director Nick D’Amore…
Read MoreSDSFA donate Football gear to Ashcroft High School
Southern Districts Football Association in conjunction with Football NSW recently donated football gear to Ashcroft High School. Well known for having a high number of students from migrant backgrounds as well as local kids with a passion and thirst for football, SDSFA Technical Director Rod Galic visited the school where he gave tracksuits, football’s and…
Read MoreRound 7 – State League Men’s Preview
The number seven means something special in Football. So, we look ahead to round 7 of the State League Men’s looking for just that. Upsets could be on the cards with clubs in cup action and our match of the round sees Balmain needing just that, something special to kick start their season. Match of…
Read MoreRound 9 – National Premier League 3 NSW Men’s Preview
Round Nine of the National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition will take place this weekend, with all seven matches scheduled for Saturday evening, six for a 7pm kick off and one match commencing at 7-15pm. Arlington Oval hosts the battle between its shared tenants, with Stanmore Hawks meeting Dulwich Hill in a local derby.…
Read MoreRound 5 FFA Cup matches ready to rock ‘n’ roll
Round 5 of the FFA Cup Preliminary Round of matches will commence on Wednesday 3rd of March with a handful of matches taking place across Sydney. In a great statistic, as many as thirteen Football NSW Association clubs from across the state including four Football South Coast Association teams (Albion Park White Eagles, Tarrawanna Blueys…
Read MoreRound 10 – National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s Preview
It’s Round 10 and it’s time to stand up and be counted. We highlight the key men each club needs to perform if they are to achieve success and avoid failure in the most competitive season of NPL 2 NSW Men’s football in recent years. Match of the Round: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Parramatta FC…
Read MoreRound 8 – National Premier League’s NSW Women’s Review
Sydney University suffered defeat for the first time this season in the NPL NSW Women’s competition but hold on to top spot. As has become the norm, again there were a plethora of goals scored in round eight, 27 to be exact. Football NSW Institute 3-2 Sydney University It was always going to be a…
Read MoreRound 6 – State League Men’s Review
The week that was in the State League Men’s competition was highlighted by a thrilling match of the round at St George Stadium on Sunday evening. Elsewhere UNSW and Central Coast United continued undefeated starts. Prospect made it three wins in a row, Hurstville recorded their second win of the season and Bankstown United overcame…
Read MoreRound 8 – National Premier League 3 NSW Men’s Review
The 2018 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW competition never ceases to amaze with its constant supply of goals and more goals, with another 35 scored over the weekend across the seven matches in Round Eight, providing yet another healthy average of 5 goals per match Remarkably, all seven matches resulted in home wins – not…
Read MoreRound 8 – National Premier League Men’s 2 NSW Women’s Review
The status quo remained in National Premier League 2 Womens as the top four all recorded victories that saw them create some distance between the chasing pack, on another exciting weekend of football. Match of the Round: Marconi Stallions 0 defeated by APIA Leichhardt Tigers 1 Marconi Stallions played one of their best games of…
Read MoreRound 9 – National Premier League Men 2 NSW Men’s Review
Football has a way of writing scripts we could hardly invent. In Round 9 of the National Premier League 2 NSW Men’s, football fans were treated to one of the most intriguing scripts of the season – as a former coach sought revenge and the relegation battle really started to heat up. Match of…
Read MoreRound 8 – National Premier League NSW Women’s 2 Preview
As the competition bullets through the first half of the season, the separation between the top and bottom of the league is becoming apparent. The best thing about football though, is each week represents an opportunity for the latter to close the gap and show why football is 90 minutes. 90 emotions. Match of the…
Read MoreSiemsen to swap Manly for California
Manly United’s star National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s player Remy Siemsen has agreed to terms to continue on with her playing career in the US National Women’s Premier Soccer League with the California Storm. The 2017 NPL NSW Women’s Player of the Year, who also starred with Sydney FC in the Westfield W-League, confirmed that…
Read MoreRound 8 – National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s Preview
It’s taken seven rounds and we’ve had our first coaching change in the NPL NSW Women’s competition. Sydney University face another stern test while the Northern Tigers will try to continue their undefeated run. Football NSW Institute v Sydney University Match of the round takes shape at Valentine Sports Park as the Football NSW Institute…
Read MoreWally Savor appointed as new St George FC coach
St George FC announced the appointment of Wally Savor to the head coaching role of the club, taking immediate control of our National Premier Leagues 2 side after Terry Palapanis moved on to the Mounties Wanderers. Wally brings a wealth of experience to the Saints, having previously been coach of near neighbours Rockdale City Suns,…
Read MoreRound 8 – National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s
With over a quarter of the season completed, the National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition ladder is starting to take some sort of shape as we approach Round Eight this weekend. The top two remain undefeated whilst the bottom two have yet to register a win, whilst in between, ten points separates 3rd place…
Read MoreRound 9 – National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 2 Preview
Super Saturday makes its way to the NPL 2 NSW Men’s competition this weekend. With all fixtures kicking-off on the same day, Round 9 promises to be another fantastic feast of football action. Match of the Round: Mounties Wanderers vs St George FC – Saturday 28th April – 7pm – Cook Park (Mt Pritchard) In…
Read MoreAvgoustou keen to earn her stripes in the big league
After a rocky start to the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s campaign, promising young goalkeeper Chloe Avgoustou is keen to prove Sutherland Shire FA have earned their promotion into the top flight. A former National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year recipient, Avgoustou is quickly learning that life in the top tier…
Read MoreRound 7 – National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s Review
Sydney University further pushed their case for the premiership in the NPL NSW Women’s competition with a lop-sided win, while the Football NSW Institute was involved in another shootout. Macarthur Rams 3-1 Illawarra Stingrays It was a comfortable win for the Macarthur Rams on Sunday afternoon at Lynwood Park when they took on the Illawarra…
Read MoreRound 7 – National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s 2 Review
There is a certain crispness in the air, as the nights grow colder, time to turn to this National Premier Leagues 2 Womens recap to warm things up. This week is highlighted by some titanic battles at the top of the table and a tense Match of the Round at Christie Park. Match of the…
Read MoreRound 8 – National Premier League NSW Men’s 2 Review
A nine-goal thriller and one of the greatest upsets this league has ever seen. Round 8 of the NPL 2 NSW Men’s will remain in the memory of football fans for years to come. Match of the Round: Mt Druitt Town Rangers vs Blacktown Spartans The Mount Druitt Town Rangers gave the Blacktown Spartans a…
Read MoreRound 5 – State League Men’s Review
We’re back, after a long journey down multiple highway, it’s time to dig in, show some physicality and take on this week’s recap. This week saw a thriller between Prospect and FC Gazy Auburn. A massive win for UNSW FC over promotion rivals and much more. However, it was a clash in Wagga and a…
Read MoreRound 7 Review – National Premier League NSW Men’s
There were goals aplenty in the 2018 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW competition over the weekend, with Round Seven producing no less than 43 goals as defensive structures went well and truly out the window. No goalkeeper managed to keep a clean sheet across the league! Last week it was the home teams that reigned…
Read MoreBig matches scheduled for round 5 of the FFA Cup
Forty NSW teams have found out their FFA Cup fate as round 5 of the prestigious draw was announced on Friday at Football NSW’s headquarters. Led by Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge as well as Local FC and former Sydney United and Marconi Stallions star Chad Gibson, the duo had the task of drawing out…
Read MoreCoach Education making a difference in Bankstown
Bankstown District Amateur Football Association is now reaping the benefits of investing in Coach Education which is now making a difference in local grassroots coaches. Bankstown Association is one of the oldest but smallest associations in the Sydney Metropolitan area with a proud history. Over the past two football seasons there has been a big push in the association…
Read MoreRound 7 – National Premier League’s NSW Women’s Preview
You know what’s on the menu in round seven of the NPL NSW Women’s competition? GOALS! A few massive fixtures shape round seven, in particular match of the round between the Macarthur Rams and Illawarra Stingrays. Sutherland Shire v NWS Koalas Sutherland Shire are back at Harrie Denning Centre on Sunday as they take on…
Read MoreRound 7 – National Premier League NSW Women’s 2 Preview
Headline clashes highlight another fascinating round of National Premier Leagues 2 action. We have the Match of the Round headed out to Christie Park, Sydney Olympic hosting the exciting SD Raiders and seeing if APIA Leichhardt can remain undefeated just to name a few. Match of the Round: Gladesville Ravens vs UNSW FC, Sunday 22nd…
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