Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Futsal Schools Championships (Glenwood Region) Results
Valentine Sports Park recently hosted a successful 2024 Glenwood Regional Football NSW Futsal Schools Championships in February. Students were lucky enough to experience how the professionals play Futsal, on an international size pitch which has previously hosted National and International fixtures. “All the feedback that we received from the parents and teachers was how much…
Read MoreRound 3 Preview – League Two Men’s
Round Three of the 2024 Football NSW League Two Men’s season will be a split round across two weeks filled with mid-week action as the teams’ fitness is tested early in the season. The Match of the Round will see Inner West Hawks FC hunt their first win of the season as they host a…
Read MoreRound 3 Preview – League One Men’s
No rest for the wicked! Round three marks the first midweek round of the FNSW League One Men’s season as all our teams are in action Tuesday or Wednesday night! We’ll keep this preview short and sweet though as we preview all eight games ahead of us. Match of the Round: Dunbar Rovers v UNSW…
Read MoreRound 2 Review – League Two Men’s
Round Two of the 2024 Football NSW League Two Men’s season tossed up a hat-trick, many late goals, and plenty of action. The Match of the Round this week saw Fraser Park FC pick up three points in a tense match against Hurstville FC. Friday, 23rd February 2024 Match of the Round: Hurstville FC…
Read MoreRound 2 Review – League One Men’s
Whether it be a late home win or emphatic win on the road, round 2 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition had a bit of everything across the weekend. Our match of the round saw Northern Tigers score an emphatic victory on the road while UNSW FC and Nepean FC made their first appearance…
Read MoreRound 2 Preview – League Two Men’s
Round Two of the 2024 Football NSW League Two Men’s season promises to deliver more unpredictability as the teams continue to learn what will be needed for success. The Match of the Round this week sees Hurstville FC look to bounce back from a tough away loss, at home to the entertaining Fraser Park FC.…
Read MoreRound 2 Preview – League One Men’s
Cobwebs shaken off after the first round, round 2 of the FNSW League One Men’s competition is fast approaching and as such time to look at this weekend’s action. The first of three games for all our teams in the space of seven days which brings the chance for some early momentum. Our match of…
Read MoreRound 1 Review – League One Men’s
There was plenty of action around the grounds in the round one of the FNSW League One Men’s competition. Delivering on the promise of a new season, we saw upsets and plenty of drama across the weekend. Our match of the round saw two competition heavyweights meet, while Inter Lions opened their season on a…
Read MoreRound 1 Review – League Two Men’s
The 2024 Football NSW League Two Men’s season started with a bang, with 33 goals scored across the opening seven fixtures. The Match of the Round this week saw Mounties Wanderers FC signal their intent in their new league against Granville Rage. Friday, 16th February 2024 Match of the Round: Mounties Wanderers FC 8-2 Granville…
Read More2024 Sapphire Cup Club Entries Now Open
Club entries to be part of the 2024 Sapphire Cup have opened as the state’s senior women’s knockout competition looks set to grow following a memorable 2023 campaign. In what was a massive year for the women’s game following the hosting of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the inaugural…
Read MoreDurk’s Café opens its doors at Valentine Sports Park
Football NSW’s Valentine Sports Park (VSP) has welcomed Durk’s Café to the precinct ahead of an action-packed 2024 season. On Thursday, Durk’s Café opened its doors to offer VSP guests and locals a convenient, community inspired venue to enjoy delicious, locally sourced food and superbly made coffee. Durk’s Café is a fresh, modern and relaxed…
Read MoreBright Lights and BBQs for Bulli Junior FC
In the heart of Bulli, a junior football club with over 600 active members has been diligently working towards enhancing its infrastructure to better serve the community. Bulli Junior Football Club from the Football South Coast region has been granted $119,900 towards new lighting, a new BBQ area and much needed storage at Bulli Park.…
Read MoreRound 1 Preview – League Two Men’s
The 2024 Football NSW League Two Men’s season is one which is set to tightly contested and all the action starts in Round One! The Match of the Round this week sees newcomers Mounties Wanderers FC look to begin a new challenge strongly at home to the formidable Granville Rage. Elsewhere, Prospect United SC open…
Read MoreRound 1 Preview – League One Men’s
A new season brings a new look to the FNSW League One Men’s competition with it all kicking off this Friday night. Round One kicks off with a bang with a match of the round between two contenders while we also feature a clash between our two promoted sides and Bankstown City against Inter Lions.…
Read More2024 League Two Men’s Season Preview
The 2024 season of the Football New South Wales League Two Men’s competition promises to be one of the most unpredictable yet, with fifteen teams all vying for the all-important top two spots, as well as a Premiership being at stake. The two newcomers in Mounties Wanderers FC and Central Coast United FC will be…
Read More2024 League One Men’s Season Preview
The wait for the Football NSW League One Men’s 2024 season is over with teams just about ready to take to the field. Before that, let’s take at all the ins and outs from each of our 16 clubs as Friday approaches. Four of which enter the division from National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW and…
Read MoreNPL NSW and Football NSW Leagues Launch for 2024
The official 2024 season launch for the National Premier Leagues NSW and Football NSW Leagues competitions took place today in the presence of players, administrators, and media at Valentine Sports Park. A total of 78 players from five of the senior men’s and women’s competitions came together and were announced to the media with the…
Read MoreNSW dominates Futsalroos squad bound for Solomon Islands
As many as ten NSW players including Domenic Badolato, Dominic Cox, Ethan De Melo, Jamie Dib, Daniel Fornito, Wade Giovenali, Jordan Guerreiro, Shervin Adeli, Grant Lynch and Ahmed Sweedan have been selected for the Futsalroos in their upcoming PacificAus Sports Futsal Series against the Solomon Islands as the Men’s National Futsal Team begins preparation for…
Read MoreMore Coach Development opportunities announced at this week’s Proctor Park Challenge
Following on from a successful Bathurst Cup Coach Development Workshop has come the news that Football NSW has announced a further two events set to take place at this week’s Proctor Park Challenge. Held in Bathurst, the upcoming Proctor Park Challenge which is being held at Proctor Park (Bathurst) for Under 12-18 Girls over February 10th-11th, will…
Read MoreFootball NSW announces streaming details for 2024 season
Football NSW’s competition live streaming will return to YouTube in 2024, with every National Premier Leagues (NPL) Men’s and Women’s NSW match set to be broadcast live and free. Weekly Match of the Rounds for Football NSW League One Men’s and Women’s will continue to be broadcast in 2024, in addition to the NPLNSW Championship…
Read MoreFootball NSW host successful Coach Development sessions at the 2024 Bathurst Cup
Football NSW recently hosted two successful Coach Development events at last weekend’s Bathurst Cup. The first session held on Friday 2nd of February saw 25 coaches attend a Coaching Workshop headlined by course instructor Ivan Jolic. Ivan’s workshop presentation was centred on the skill development of players across all age groups, with a focus on…
Read MoreStars come alive as 2024 Bathurst Cup shines
The 2024 Bathurst Cup took centre stage over the weekend as competing clubs from the Football NSW Boys Youth League and AYL competitions were joined by Association club and representative teams as well as teams from Capital Football and Northern NSW. The action was intense as you’d imagine with this Cup acting as the final…
Read MoreFootball NSW celebrates Futsal Gala Dinner
It was Futsal’s night of nights as hundreds of proud and passionate club members, players and supporters enjoyed a memorable Futsal Gala Dinner at Le Montage on Friday 2nd of February to celebrate an unforgettable Futsal Premier League, Futsal Premier League 2 and NOVA Employment AWD 2023 season. Senior and Youth players in smart outfits…
Read MoreSubmissions to enter 2024 Futsal Schools Championships now open
Football NSW has announced that submissions to enter the 2024 Futsal Schools Championships have now opened. The Futsal Schools Championships are a unique opportunity for your school to participate in an exciting competition against a variety of different schools (State, Private, and Independent Schools). The championships are a great way of exposing both new and…
Read MoreCoaches Workshop to take shape at the Bathurst Cup
Football NSW will be running two coach development opportunities for coaches at the upcoming Bathurst Cup with CPD Hours available. Coaches Workshop Football NSW will be hosting a Coaching Workshop on Player Development on Friday February 2nd as part of the Bathurst Cup weekend. Coaches who have Advanced Coaching Licences or Community Coaching Licences are…
Read MoreRydalmere FC’s Peter Bacha awarded OAM
Football NSW would like to acknowledge and congratulate Peter Bacha OAM who was recognised for his service to the community through a range of roles, the main one being the heart and soul and Club President of the Rydalmere Lions Football Club. The 64-year-old was awarded the OAM along with his football duties during the…
Read MoreFootball NSW Closure Dates
Football NSW wishes to advise that the offices will be shut from Wednesday the 20th of December and re-open on Monday 8th of January 2024. On behalf of everyone at Football NSW we’d like to thank you for participating in the beautiful game this season. A big acknowledgement and thank you to all the volunteers,…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Grand Final Review
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s season has come to it’s conclusion in thrilling fashion after a hard fought Grand Final on Sunday night. South Coast Taipans were crowned Champions after defeating a gallant Raiders Futsal Club side. Let’s get onto the review. South Coast Taipans 3 defeated Raiders Futsal Club 1 South Coast…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s Grand Final Review
The Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s competition has come to a fitting end after 15 weeks of fast and furious competition. South Coast Taipans were crowned Champions in a pulsating Grand Final against APIA FC Futsal. Let’s get onto the review. South Coast Taipans 4 defeated APIA FC Futsal 1 South Coast Taipans were…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Men’s Grand Final Review
Eastern Suburbs Hakoah claimed a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Mountain Majik in our Futsal Premier League Open Men’s grand final at Valentine Sports Park. After a season and finals series filled with tension, goalkeeper Noah Felich and Jonathan Lynch stepped up in the shootout to claim the title. For long periods of this one,…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Women’s Grand Final Review
Mountain Majik capped off their 2023 season claiming the Futsal Premier League Open Women’s championship with a 2-1 extra time victory over Macarthur Quake at Valentine Sports Park. Ella Buchanan scored in the final minute before who else but Clare Holder found the winner in the first period of extra time to give them the…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Men’s Grand Final Preview
The big day has arrived as the 2023 Futsal Premier League Open Men’s Grand Final will showcase two evenly match teams a Mountain Majik take on the Eastern Suburbs Hakoah Futsal Club on Sunday at Valentine Sports Park. Open Men Grand Final: Eastern Suburbs Hakoah Futsal Club v Mountain Majik Futsal Club; Sunday 17 December,…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Women’s Grand Final Preview
After a chaotic day of action Saturday, it’s time to decide who will walk away champions in the Futsal Premier League Open Women’s competition. It’s a battle of third against fourth as Macarthur Quake and Mountain Majik go head-to-head. Let’s get down to business and preview the big finale tomorrow. Open Women Grand Final: Macarthur…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s Grand Final Preview
We are set up for a cracking Grand Final in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Men’s competition with South Coast Taipans taking on Raiders Futsal Club tomorrow at Sydney Olympic Park Halls. Let’s get onto the preview. Open Men’s: South Coast Taipans vs Raiders Futsal Club, 4:30pm, Sydney Olympic Park Halls The Open Men’s…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s Grand Final Preview
South Coast Taipans take on APIA FC Futsal to see who will be crowned Champions of in the Futsal Premier League 2 Open Women’s competition tomorrow in what will be a massive clash between two quality outfits. Let’s get to the preview. Open Women’s: South Coast Taipans vs APIA FC Futsal, 3pm, Sydney Olympic Park…
Read MoreFutsal Premier League Open Men’s Semi-Finals Review
It was tight, it was tense, it was thrilling, the Semi Finals of the Futsal Premier League Open Men’s competition delivered on it’s promise at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday evening as Eastern Suburbs Hakoah Futsal Club and Mountain Majik booked their tickets to the big dance on Sunday. Let’s check out the official semi-final…
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