Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Deploy renew partnership with Football NSW
One of Australia’s leading football developers and manufacturers, Deploy, have officially renewed their partnership as the Official Community and Tournament Ball of Football NSW for 2025 and 2026. Deploy’s commitment to continuing to improve their product was demonstrated in 2023 when the Deploy Envision, the Official Match Ball of the Waratah Cup and Sapphire Cup,…
Read MoreGow-Gates Insurance Brokers renew sponsorship with Football NSW for 2025 and 2026
Football NSW has announced that Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers have renewed their agreement as Football NSW’s Official Insurance Broker for 2025 and 2026. With decades of experience across a range of industries and a people-first approach, Gow-Gates continues to provide insurance to sporting organisations, businesses, and individuals across Australia. Following a tender process in 2024, Gow-Gates…
Read More2025 Football NSW Futsal Competitions – New Applicant Clubs
Applications have officially commenced for clubs seeking admission to the 2025 Football NSW Futsal Competitions. Successful applicants will enter Football NSW’s Futsal Premier League 2 competition. Deadlines for submission of application documents to Football NSW will be 5pm on Monday, 7th April with the Declaration of the Leagues announcement scheduled for the end of April…
Read More2025 Winter Futsal League kicks off in style
The 2025 Winter Futsal League kicked off in tremendous fashion over the weekend as the competition has grown from strength to strength in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. This year’s competition features eleven Men’s and seven Women’s teams including Canterbury Bankstown Futsal (Men and Women), Dural Warriors Futsal (Men and Women), Enfield Allstars (Men…
Read MoreFootball NSW registrations continue to soar
The demand for football continues to grow with Football NSW community registrations soaring past 200,000, remaining on track to surpass 2024’s record numbers. Junior registrations lead the way with more than 115,000 5–12-year-olds signed up with their local Clubs as the start of the winter football season grows near. The continued growth follows a record…
Read MoreLocal girls continue to shine on world stage
Australian Women’s football recently celebrated the success of the talented Young Matildas who were crowned 2025 PacificAus Four Nations Champions following a hard-fought 5-2 victory over Thailand in Canberra. From a Football NSW perspective, it was remarkable to see 19 local juniors representing their country, showcasing the success of the state’s player development pathways in…
Read MoreLocal Talent Shines as Young Socceroos Make History
It’s been billed as one of the proudest moments in Australian football history to have seen our Young Socceroos clinch a first ever AFC U20 Asian Cup after defeating Saudi Arabia in a nail-biting penalty shootout in China. Coach Trevor Morgan, a former National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW coach himself, led the team to glory,…
Read More2025 Futsal Schools Championships Blacktown Final Results
Blacktown Leisure Centre recently hosted the 2025 Blacktown Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in February. Here are the final results: 10s Boys – St Marks’s Coptic Orthodox College 3-0 St John XXIII Catholic College 13s Boys – St John XXIII Catholic College A 7-0 St Marks’s Coptic Orthodox College 13s Girls – St Marks’s Coptic Orthodox…
Read MoreWomen’s NPL and Leagues Season Launched
The women’s game officially kicked off for the 2025 season as Football NSW hosted the official launch for the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW and Football NSW Leagues at Valentine Sports Park today. A total of 28 players from the two premier senior women’s competitions in NSW came together and were announced to the media…
Read MoreJunior Development Leagues launched
Football NSW hosted a successful Junior Development Leagues (JDL) Launch across two days in early February where over 200 coaches from across the state attended the event at Valentine Sports Park. With a strong focus on acknowledging the rebranding of Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) to the Junior Development Leagues, Football NSW delivered age-appropriate, player centric…
Read MoreFutsal Schools Championships ready for lift off in 2025
Football NSW is set for yet another massive year as the Futsal Schools Championships kick’s off next week at the Blacktown Leisure Centre with registrations still open for other regionals including Shoalhaven, St George and Orange in Term 1. The Futsal Schools Championships is heavily renowned as a unique opportunity for schools to participate in…
Read MoreRound 2 Preview – League One Men’s
Having shaken the cobwebs off in round one, it’s time to look ahead to round two of FNSW League One Men’s this weekend. Our match of the round takes us to see another one of the new/returning sides in the competition. While there are plenty of talking points elsewhere. Match of the Round: Blacktown Spartans…
Read MoreRound 1 Preview – League One Men’s
As the countdown to the FNSW League One Men’s season switches from days to hours, let’s take a look at our round one fixtures to take place this weekend. Match of the Round: Macarthur Rams v Hills United; Saturday 8th February, 6:30pm, Albert Butler Memorial Park Our first streamed game of the season takes us…
Read MoreRound 1 Preview – League Two Men’s
A new year brings with it a new Football NSW League Two Men’s season and 2025 starts with a bang in Round One, with hopes high across the league. The Match of the Round this week sees the battle of the birds reignite when Parramatta FC hosts Inner West Hawks FC, with both teams hoping…
Read MoreFootball NSW League Two Men’s 2025 Season Preview
With plenty of player movement, two new teams and a renewed hope in the battle for promotion for many, the 2025 Football NSW League Two Men’s season promises to provide plenty of unexpected twists in the battle for the Premiership, as well as promotion. The two newcomers this season are Nepean FC, who were relegated…
Read MoreFootball NSW League One Men’s 2025 Season Preview
After a long off season, we are once again ready for the Football NSW League One Men’s competition to kick off in 2025. Having seen the quality improve throughout 2024, the league is looking more competitive than ever as the action kicks off this Saturday night. Let’s take a look at what our 16 clubs…
Read MoreSystems go as NPL NSW Men’s and Football NSW Leagues Men’s Launches for 2025
The official 2025 season launch for the National Premier Leagues NSW Mens and Football NSW Leagues Men’s competitions took place today as players, administrators, and media all welcomed in the new year at Valentine Sports Park. A total of 47 players from the three senior men’s competitions came together and were announced to the media…
Read MoreFootball NSW hosts successful Futsal Gala Dinner
Football NSW celebrated Futsal’s night of nights as the official Gala Dinner took centre stage at the Doltone House, Hyde Park on Thursday 30th of January to celebrate an unforgettable season. The Futsal Premier League, Futsal Premier League 2 and NOVA Employment AWD 2024 season competitions were celebrated in what was an unforgettable evening for…
Read MoreFirst Nations Football NSW Scholarships Announced
In preparation for the 2025 season Football NSW is excited to announce its successful applicants for First Nations scholarships. The scholarships aim to provide opportunities and increase the representation of First Nations participants in the game. “The Football NSW scholarships are an important part of the work Football NSW is undertaking to elevate Aboriginal and…
Read MoreFootball NSW members honoured
The Football NSW community celebrated three distinguished members of the football family who were recognised in the January 26 Honours List for their contributions to the sport and their communities. David Bertenshaw OAM was recognised for his contributions to football. Bertenshaw, a pillar of football in New South Wales, has served as President of Hawkesbury…
Read MoreGoals kicked as Women in Leadership Program strengthens
The first follow-on networking event for the Women in Leadership Program recently took place at the A-League Women’s fixture between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners at Leichhardt Oval. As many as twelve participants were fortunate enough to be at the match, with tickets donated by Sydney FC, where everyone enjoyed the opportunity to network…
Read MoreNSW clubs score impressive community grants to enhance female football experience
In a massive coup for the sport as many as 33 Clubs and Associations from Football NSW have become first-time Growing Football Community Grant Recipients. Education support for the development of female coaches, summer football programs and enhanced playing experiences are some of the benefits for women and girls as Football Australia celebrates the awarding…
Read MoreHahn Australia Cup 2025 Entries Now Open
Club applications to participate in the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 NSW Preliminary rounds have officially opened. In what will be a massive year for Australia’s most prestigious knockout Cup competition, Football NSW is formally inviting teams from across the football family to participate, with a chance to progress to the Hahn Australia Cup 2025 Final…
Read MoreNepean FA keen on breaking more records this season
With community football registrations in full swing, the Nepean Football Association is looking towards emulating its success experienced during the 2024 season with a continuation of healthy player numbers. Long serving football administrator and Nepean FA CEO Linda Cerone echoed the sentiments on how the area sustained positive growth, especially within the female space, as…
Read MoreNSFA set to push more boundaries in 2025
The best is yet to come as the Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) prepare on what will be one of the most exciting seasons yet. With 2025 player registrations in full swing, the NSFA will be looking at further capitalising its growth in player participation for the upcoming year. “The NSFA is committed to building…
Read MoreFootball South Coast ready for huge 2025 season
With registrations in full swing, Football South Coast are looking forward to an even bigger year following a successful 2024 season. The Association led by Chief Executive Officer Ann-Marie Balliana, have set out a number of key objectives especially in the female space as Football South Coast look set to eclipse its 2024 numbers. “It…
Read MoreVALE: Stefan Kamasz
The Football NSW family is united in mourning following the passing of former Football NSW CEO and Football Australia Hall of Fame Inductee, a true gentleman of our sport, Stefan Kamasz, a beloved and respected figure whose contributions to the game shaped its landscape across decades. Kamasz passed away peacefully at his home at the…
Read MoreVALE: John Comito
Football NSW was saddened to hear the news of the passing of much admired administrator John Comito. John was a dedicated servant to the game, contributing to the local football community for many years. In the early 90s, John successfully ran the Granville Youth League and in the late 90s he oversaw the Parramatta Eagles…
Read MoreVALE: Ron Hughes
Football NSW was saddened to hear the news of the passing of well-respected administrator and a former George Churchward medal winner, Ron Hughes. Ron Hughes was well regarded as the gentleman of football in NSW, especially in the Southern Districts Soccer Football Association (SDSFA) and gave many tireless years of service to the sport and…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Grand Final Review
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s season ended in pulsating fashion after a tense Grand Final between Premiers Phoenix Futsal Club and Macarthur Quake Futsal Club. It was the Quake who lifted the trophy in a 2-1 win. Let’s get onto the review. Phoenix Futsal Club vs Macarthur Quake Futsal Club Macarthur Quake Futsal…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s Grand Final Review
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s competition has concluded with a wonderful Grand Final contest to wrap up a fantastic season. It was Sydney Futsal Club who were crowned Champions after their 5-0 win. Let’s get onto the review. SD Raiders Futsal 0 defeated by Sydney Futsal Club 5 Sydney Futsal Club won 5-0…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Semi-Final Review
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Grand Final is set after two fantastic semi final contests which were both decided in the final minute. It was Macarthur Quake Futsal Club and Phoenix Futsal Club who won and advanced to this week’s Grand Final. Let’s get onto the review. Semi Final #1: Phoenix Futsal Club…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s Semi-Final Review
Our Grand Final is set in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s competition after two closely fought semi final encounters on Saturday. It will be first vs second in the decider after SD Raiders Futsal and Sydney Futsal Club won their way through. Let’s get onto the review. Semi Final #1: SD Raiders Futsal…
Read MoreRound 14 Futsal Premier League 2 – Open Women’s Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s competition heads into the semi-final cauldron with some superb ingredients for fantastic futsal. All four teams will be keen to make their mark and confirm a spot in the Grand Final next weekend. Let’s get onto the preview. Semi Final #1: SD Raiders Futsal vs APIA FC Futsal,…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Semi-Finals Preview
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s competition heads into the semi-finals with a pair of exciting clashes to run the rule over. All four clubs will be raring to go from the opening whistle and book their spot in the Grand Final next weekend. Let’s get onto the preview. Semi Final #1: Phoenix Futsal…
Read MoreFootball NSW Referee Academy for 2025 Announced
Football NSW has announced the 13 rising stars selected for the 2025 Referee Academy, following a rigorous trial process that saw over 100 referees from across the state competing for highly sought-after spots. The selection process included Laws of the Game quizzes, fitness tests, speed and agility evaluations, and on-field assessments during live match scenarios…
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