Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Four Champions Crowned at Football NSW Deploy Association Championships
The inaugural Football NSW Deploy Association Championships came to a fitting conclusion on Thursday, with four teams crowned Champions following a thrilling Finals Day at a packed Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee. Across four entertaining deciders, spectators were treated to outstanding football, dramatic moments and memorable individual performances, bringing the curtain down on…
Read MoreSemi-Final Spots Secured as Deploy Association Championships Reach Fever Pitch
The inaugural 2026 Football NSW Deploy Association Championships continued to captivate players, coaches and supporters on Wednesday, with another action-packed day of football at Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee. With semi-final places on the line, the intensity lifted across the Boys Under 13 and Under 14, and Girls Under 14 and Under 15…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 20 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition showcases a big weekend in the season as the campaign heads into its final two months. There are six games scheduled for another Super Sunday, headlined by the Match of the Round between Blacktown City FC and Newcastle Jets FC. Let’s get into the preview!…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League Two Men’s
With squads refreshed by important mid-season transfers, the battle towards the run-in will continue to heat up in Round 23 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. Match of the Round: Parramatta FC vs Granville Rage Saturday, 11 July 2026 – 5pm, Melita Stadium A local derby with big consequences for the fight…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – League One Men’s
With less than two months left in the FNSW League One Men’s competition, time is running out for contenders to make their move ahead of Round 23 of the competition this weekend. A weekend which could well sort out who will push for a top two place, our Match of the Round will take us…
Read MoreThousands Celebrate Historic Opening of Inaugural Football NSW Deploy Association Championships
The inaugural 2026 Football NSW Deploy Association Championships made a spectacular start on Tuesday, with thousands of players, coaches, officials, families and supporters converging on Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee for a memorable opening day of New South Wales’ newest premier grassroots football event. The three-day championships commenced with a vibrant Opening Ceremony…
Read MoreEvery Beat Matters launches to boost cardiac safety across NSW football
Football NSW has launched Every Beat Matters, a statewide fundraising raffle aimed at significantly improving cardiac preparedness across its network of associations and football clubs. Supported by Toyota and St John Ambulance, the campaign will directly fund the purchase, maintenance and servicing of defibrillators across Football NSW’s footprint, ensuring more clubs are equipped to respond to cardiac emergencies…
Read MoreState Cup Finals Day Awaits This Sunday at Valentine Sports Park
The countdown is on for the 2026 Football NSW State Cup Finals, with the state’s premier grassroots knockout competition set to culminate this Sunday, 12 July, at the Home of Football in NSW, Valentine Sports Park. Supporters unable to attend can still catch every moment, with all 15 finals to be streamed live on the…
Read MoreHopley proud as Manly United book historic first Sapphire Cup Final berth
Manly United FC National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW coach Tom Hopley has hailed his side’s breakthrough cup run after the club secured its first-ever place in the Sapphire Cup Final. Manly booked their spot in the decider following a composed and professional semi-final performance, setting up a historic showdown against UNSW FC for the 2026…
Read MoreNaumovski proud as UNSW FC chase maiden Sapphire Cup glory
Zoran Naumovski is preparing to lead UNSW FC into uncharted territory, with the club set to contest its first-ever Sapphire Cup Final against Manly United FC at Valentine Sports Park next Wednesday night. For UNSW FC, the occasion represents more than just another match, it is the culmination of years of steady growth within the…
Read MoreKerr Eyes Sapphire Cup Glory as Manly United Chase Historic First Title
Manly United 23-year-old attacker Ellie Kerr is preparing for the biggest match in the club’s history as they gear up for their first-ever Sapphire Cup Final against UNSW FC at Valentine Sports Park on Wednesday 15 July. For Kerr, the occasion represents more than just a shot at silverware, it is a reflection of how…
Read MoreHristodoulou ready to lead UNSW FC into historic Sapphire Cup Final
UNSW FC captain Angelique Hristodoulou says her side is ready to embrace the occasion as they prepare for their first-ever Sapphire Cup Final against Manly United FC next Wednesday night at Valentine Sports Park. UNSW FC booked their place in the 2026 decider after a strong semi-final campaign, setting up a historic clash at Football…
Read MoreRound 22 Review – League Two Men’s
Big twists and turns in the battle for promotion saw the fight for second change complexion once more, while the league leaders continued to fire in Round 22 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. The Match of the Round this week saw a tight contest at the other end of the ladder,…
Read MoreMWFA Lead the Way Again with Seven Teams in State Cup Finals Showcase
Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA) will once again boast the highest representation of any association at this Sunday’s State Cup Finals at Valentine Sports Park, with seven teams qualifying for the prestigious NSW knockout competition, an outstanding achievement for the region and a continuation of their recent dominance. It marks several consecutive years of strong…
Read MoreRound 19 Review – League One Women’s
Round 19 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition was a dramatic edition, which saw plenty of late action in games that helped shape the ladder. There were six games across a Super Sunday in the competition, headlined by the Match of the Round between Central Coast Mariners FC and Nepean FC. Let’s get…
Read MoreRound 22 Review – League One Men’s
Round 22 will be reflected upon as the round in which the top five broke away from the teams below in the FNSW League One Men’s competition in 2026. Four of the top five won their games, while a draw for Dulwich Hill could prove costly for Bankstown City. Plenty to cover, with our Match…
Read MoreLeague One and League Two Men’s Transfer Window Closes in Major Deadline Day
The mid-season transfer window for the Football NSW League One and League Two Men’s competitions officially closed with a flurry of activity, as clubs made late moves to strengthen squads for the run-in. With promotion battles heating up and relegation fights intensifying, clubs across both divisions were active right up until the deadline, reshaping their…
Read MoreFootball NSW Winter Futsal Finals Deliver Thrilling 2026 Deciders
Football NSW hosted the 2026 Winter Futsal League Men’s Cup Final and Women’s League Grand Final last weekend, capping off a key competition in the organisation’s futsal strategy aimed at expanding year-round playing opportunities across both community and elite pathways. The Winter Futsal League continues to grow as an important addition to the calendar, bringing…
Read MoreSydney United 58 wins historic ninth Waratah Cup title
Sydney United 58’s love affair with the Waratah Cup continued as they beat APIA Leichhardt 3-1 at Valentine Sports Park on Wednesday night, securing an historic ninth win of the competition. United 58 reigned supreme in a cagey battle with APIA, completing the task of defending the trophy after winning it last year and extending…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – League Two Men’s
Six points separate second from tenth on the Football NSW League Two Men’s ladder and Round 22 promises to see those league positions shaken up further with some crucial matches ahead. Match of the Round: Inner West Hawks FC vs Camden Tigers FC Saturday, 4 July 2026 – 5pm, Arlington Oval A battle near…
Read MoreRound 19 Preview – League One Women’s
Round 19 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition is another intriguing weekend of action as the season heads around the final bend. There are six games to be played across Sunday afternoon, headlined by the Match of the Round between Central Coast Mariners FC and Nepean FC on the coast. Let’s get onto…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – League One Men’s
We are in the single digits when it comes to rounds remaining and, as such, there are some important games in the FNSW League One Men’s competition this weekend. Headlined by a Match of the Round featuring the form team of the competition, there is also plenty to keep an eye on elsewhere. Match of…
Read MoreClub Culture Driving Lindfield FC’s State Cup Success Story
Northern Suburbs Football Association’s Lindfield FC are celebrating another outstanding achievement, with the club set to have the highest number of teams competing at next Sunday’s State Cup Finals at Valentine Sports Park. Four Lindfield FC teams, the 14 Boys, 15 Boys, 16 Girls and All Age Women, have qualified for the prestigious finals day,…
Read MoreParisi proud of APIA’s consistency ahead of Waratah Cup Final
APIA Leichhardt FC head coach Franco Parisi believes his side’s latest appearance in the Waratah Cup Final is a reflection of the consistency the club has built over their proud history, as they prepare to face Sydney United 58 in one of New South Wales football’s biggest occasions. For Parisi, reaching another major cup decider…
Read MoreHeavyweights set to collide as APIA Leichhardt FC and Sydney United 58 FC battle for Waratah Cup glory
There are few bigger fixtures in New South Wales football than APIA Leichhardt FC against Sydney United 58 FC, and Wednesday’s 2026 Waratah Cup Final promises to add another memorable chapter to one of the state’s greatest rivalries. Two of the competition’s most decorated clubs have earned their place in the decider through impressive semi-final…
Read MoreRoad to Glory: 30 Teams Set for Football NSW State Cup Finals Showdown
The 2026 Football NSW State Cup Finals are set to take centre stage on Sunday 12 July at the Home of Football in NSW, Valentine Sports Park, with one of the state’s premier knockout competitions culminating in a massive finals day. As one of the largest Football NSW-run knockout tournaments, the State Cup Finals will…
Read MoreVlastelica relishing another shot at Waratah Cup glory
Sydney United 58 head coach Miro Vlastelica believes his side has earned its place in the 2026 Waratah Cup Final and says the club is determined to add another chapter to its proud history in the competition. After navigating a difficult path to the decider, Sydney United 58 now face fellow heavyweights APIA Leichhardt FC…
Read MoreForbes Gala Day 2026 Breaks Records in Regional Football Celebration
Forbes Gala Day 2026 has been hailed as a huge success, with one of the largest regional football gatherings in New South Wales bringing together players, families and communities from across the state. A total of 100 teams and approximately 1,500 boys and girls took part in the event, with an estimated 4,000–5,000 family members…
Read MoreGonzalez driven by unfinished business ahead of Waratah Cup Final
For APIA Leichhardt FC young gun Oscar Gonzalez, reaching the 2026 Waratah Cup Final is about more than the chance to lift another trophy, it is an opportunity to finish what the club started 12 months ago. After falling at the semi-final stage of last year’s competition, APIA have returned with renewed determination and Gonzalez…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – League Two Men’s
Another unpredictable weekend saw more shock results as the ladder continued to tighten following Round 21 of the 2026 Football NSW League Two Men’s season. The Match of the Round this week saw a hat-trick hero for Granville Rage against fellow promotion-hopefuls in Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC. Match of the Round: Bonnyrigg White Eagles…
Read MoreDe Oliveira embracing the big stage as Sydney United chase Waratah Cup success
Sydney United 58 midfielder Carlos De Oliveira says playing in matches that matter is exactly why players join a club with such a rich history, with Wednesday’s Waratah Cup Final providing another opportunity to compete for silverware. For De Oliveira, representing one of New South Wales football’s most successful clubs comes with high expectations, but…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – League One Men’s
With it getting cold outside, home comforts were appreciated in the FNSW League One Men’s competition in Round 21 action. Five teams won at home across the weekend, while only one won on the road in Bankstown City. Our Match of the Round saw Blacktown Spartans continue their strong home form. Match of the Round:…
Read MoreRound 18 Review – League One Women’s
Round 18 in the Football NSW League One Women’s competition delivered another fantastic weekend of footballing action, with plenty of goals, drama and excitement. There were six games to review from Sunday, headlined by the Match of the Round between Blacktown City FC and South Coast Flame FC. Let’s get into the review! Match of…
Read MoreDuke 4Sport gains formal Football NSW support
Football NSW has officially recognised its growing alignment with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia, strengthening its commitment to supporting young people through football pathways that extend well beyond the pitch. The collaboration acknowledges the increasing number of Football NSW clubs already engaged in the Duke 4Sport program, which enables participants to complete…
Read MoreFootball NSW confirms match officials for inaugural Deploy Association Championships
Football NSW has confirmed the selection of match officials for the inaugural Deploy Association Championships, set to take place from Tuesday 7 July to Thursday 9 July 2026 at the Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee. The event will bring together teams from 16 Football NSW Member Associations in a unique state-wide celebration of…
Read MoreBrillante headlines massive mid-season transfer shake-up in FNSW Men’s competitions
The mid-season transfer window in the Football NSW League One and League Two Men’s competitions has delivered some big news ahead of the weekend’s action, with clubs across both divisions making significant moves for the end-of-season run-in. League One Men’s heavyweights Bankstown City FC have emerged as the biggest movers of the window, securing two…
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