Round 1 Review – SELECT Futsal Premier League

The Football NSW SELECT Futsal Premier League opening weekend saw Inner West defeat Mountain Majik 8-1, Dural beat Campbelltown 5-1, Enfield down South Coast 5-3 and UTS edge Mascot 3-2. The weekend run also saw the competition notch up its 600th premier league fixture with the open men’s game scoring at an entertaining 7.4 goals…

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Clubs Football Facilities Forum a big hit with grassroots clubs

Football NSW’s Facility and Advocacy Unit joined forces with Bankstown District Football Association (BDAFA), Canterbury District Soccer Football Association (CDSFA) and St George Football Association (SGFA) to produce the first Clubs Football Facilities Forum (CFFF). Over 100 people from the Bankstown, Canterbury and St George football community attended the forum at the Bankstown Sports Club…

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Football Wagga host inaugural Goalkeeping Certificate Course

It was the turn of the Goalkeepers to get their fair share of coverage as Football Wagga Wagga hosted its first ever goalkeeping certificate course at Gissing Oval in Wagga as former Socceroo Jim Fraser took charge of the evening. Football Wagga Wagga Coaching and Development Manager Liam Dedini was delighted with how the course…

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Round 17 Preview – State League Men’s

Move aside Real Madrid and Barcelona, we have our very own El Classico, as Hurstville FC and Hurstville City Minotaurs do battle in a derby of gigantic proportions in Round 17 of the Men’s State League competition. Wagga City Wanderers (9th) vs Bankstown United (1st) – Saturday 3pm After 16 games, all that separates Bankstown…

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Saitama High School enjoy VSP experience

There was a touch of Japanese flavour in the air at Valentine Sports Park last week as 17 students from Saitama High School along with three staff members called Football NSW headquarters home for the week as part of a football tour experience. Arriving on the 25th of July, the highly talented students took part in…

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Cracker of a Night at Thornleigh Thunder

On Saturday, 29 July 2017, Football NSW attended a Cracker Night hosted by Thornleigh Thunder FC who are part of Gladesville Hornsby Football Association. Football NSW provided the ALDI MiniRoos target goal to engage with around 2000 local community members, whilst providing support to the club as they educated the community on the need for…

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VALE – Les Murray

Football NSW is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Australian iconic legend, ‘Mr Football’, Les Murray today. Les was one of Australian Football’s finest ambassadors and advocates and his countless hours and relentless efforts promoting football across Australia, from grassroots to the elite, will stand both unequalled and forever admired. Les’…

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Les you’ll never be forgotten

Australian Football lost its most passionate advocate of our beautiful game on Monday in the iconic, well-respected, adored and very much loved Les Murray. I remember fondly growing up as a kid that switching onto SBS and seeing the cult figure to me that was ‘Mr Football’ Les Murray was something I did religiously alongside…

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Men’s State League Finals positions heat up

With just two games remaining and six teams still fighting for a top four spot, we take a look at what your club needs to do to qualify for this season’s finals series. 1.     Bankstown United. Qualification Status: CONFIRMED. Sitting 7 points clear of fourth, Bankstown have already booked their place in this season’s finals series.…

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Football NSW Girls shine at NTC Championships

It was a solid week of football displayed by the 2017 Football NSW State Girls side after putting in some great performances as well as achieving some fantastic results without losing a match at last week’s NTC Identification Championships held in Canberra. Coached by Craig Foster, the former Socceroo was pleased with his team’s performances…

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Round 18 Preview – State League Women’s

Women’s State League round-18 sees SD Raiders host APIA Leichhardt Tigers in a top-of-the-table clash, Western NSW Mariners play Parramatta FC, St George FC face Mount Druitt Town Rangers, and University of NSW have the bye. SD Raiders vs APIA Leichhardt Tigers, Sunday 6 August 3pm, Ernie Smith Reserve Competition leaders APIA Leichhardt Tigers play…

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Round 17 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Women’s

The 2017 Premiership in the PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Women’s competition will be decided on the final day of the season. 25 goals were scored in round 17 as Manly United recorded one of the highest scoring wins in the history od the women’s top tier. Sydney University v Macarthur Rams At Sydney University Football Ground, the Macarthur…

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Round 22 Review – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s

Bankstown Berries showed they’re the real deal with a clinical 3-1 victory over Macarthur Rams in the PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues’ 2 NSW Men’s competition Match of the Round at Lynwood Park on Saturday night. The Berries’ victory was very professional, and came just three night’s after the unfashionable side had pulled off a…

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Round 21 Review – PS4 NPL 3 NSW Men’s

Football never ceases to produce the unexpected, and a full moon must have been out over the weekend following some surprising results in Round Twenty One of the 2017 PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition. Gladesville Ryde Magic picked up a valuable three points at David Bertenshaw Field by overcoming Hawkesbury City 1-0…

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Round 17 Review – State League Women’s

Round 17 Women’s State League saw leaders APIA Leichhardt Tigers hold off Mount Druitt Town Rangers 5-3, SD Raiders edge University of NSW 2-1, St George account for Parramatta FC 12-0 while Western NSW Mariners had the bye. APIA (36 points) now need just one more point from their remaining three games to secure a…

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Round 16 Review – State League Men’s

Have we just witnessed the greatest goal scored in the Men’s State League Competition? Round 16 was one that will live in the memory of football fans for years to come. Prospect United (5) vs Hurstville City Minotaurs (2) – Match of the Round Prospect United continue their assault on a top four spot with…

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Round 16 Review – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s

Sydney Olympic FC are the PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s premiers with two games to spare while the rest of the competition jostle for finals positions. Match of the Round: Bankstown City Lions 2 drew with Sutherland Shire FA 2 Sutherland Shire FA left it late to snatch a point from the Bankstown City Lions…

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Round 20 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s

The PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Premiership race is set to go down to the wire after APIA Leichhardt Tigers secured a huge win in Round 20. The Danial Cummins coached side has cut the gap to only one point between them and competition leaders Blacktown City FC with the two sides set to…

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Round 20 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s

Sutherland Sharks are Premiers elect after beating Sydney FC on Saturday, while Sydney United 58’s revival continued with a big win over Sydney Olympic. Match of the Round Sutherland Sharks v Sydney FC, Saturday 4.30pm at Seymour Shaw Sutherland Sharks have a firm grasp on the 2017 premiership after defeating Sydney FC 3-1 at Seymour…

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Olympic keep finals football hopes alive

Yu Kuboki’s late winner has blown the race for the top five wide open after Sydney Olympic edged out former NSL rivals Sydney United 58 2-1 in an intense PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s affair at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon. The Japanese attacker notched his 11th strike of the campaign with…

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Tense draw at Blacktown

A desperation strike from Daniel Araujo has helped Blacktown City snatch a last gasp 1-1 draw with Rockdale City Suns at Lily’s Football Centre on Sunday. Aruajo’s 77th minute goal ensured Blacktown retained their spot at the top of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition ladder. Rockdale will feel like it was two…

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Wolves continue rush towards finals series

Wollongong Wolves have moved one step closer to PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s finals qualification with a 2-1 victory against Bonnyrigg White Eagles at Bonnyrigg Sports Club on Saturday. The result moved Jacob Timpano’s side into the top five for the first time since the opening weeks of the season. Goals to Peter Simonovski…

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Hakoah edge out gritty Parramatta FC

Hakoah Sydney City East edged out a spirited Parramatta FC side 1-0 at Hensley Athletic Field on Saturday, with a free kick midway through the second half settling the match. After dominating the opening period of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s clash without a breakthrough, Dean Bereveskos put the hosts into a deserved…

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APIA Leichhardt Tigers thump Manly United

APIA Leichhardt Tigers has taken top spot of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s after a comprehensive 5-0 win against Manly United FC at Lambert Park on Saturday. A red card to Manly attacker Brendan Cholakian after only ten minutes set the tone for the match and APIA didn’t hold back in turning the screws…

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Sharks edge Sydney FC in seven goal thriller

Sutherland Sharks has edged out visitors Sydney FC 4-3 in a thrilling PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s clash at Seymour Shaw on Saturday. It was a confidence building return to the winners circle for Sutherland as a Jeremy Cox, Josh Da Silva, Nathan Elasi and Tomohiro Kajiyama all struck to guide the boys from…

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Ashfield Pirates pushing the boundaries

Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association side Ashfield Pirates FC are continually evolving as one of the fresh new clubs within the Inner West area after gaining entry into the local grassroots competition in 2015. The Pirates, in its third year of involvement within the CDSFA, have signed just over 230 players for the 2017…

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Blacktown City eager for Mariners scalp

Death, taxes and Blacktown City playing in the national rounds of the Westfield FFA Cup. Since the first iteration of the tournament in 2014, Blacktown City has qualified for the Round of 32 each and every time. And while their spot in the latter stages of the tournament have so often been powered by the…

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APIA ready for Tasmanian Westfield FFA Cup test

No one has to remind APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC about the perils of cup football. There is no doubting that the Tigers are the huge favourites heading into their Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 clash with Tasmanian outfit Olympia FC, but the favourites tag has done the Tigers few favours in recent months. A…

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Round 17 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Women’s

The penultimate round of thePlayStation®4 NPL NSW Women’s competition is upon us this weekend. With the top four sorted, we’re far from having our 2017 Premiers, with so much to play for in the remaining two rounds. Sydney University v Macarthur Rams The blockbuster between Sydney University and Macarthur Rams takes place on Sunday at…

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GDSFA Football Development Program

Granville District Soccer Football Association and Parramatta FC are excited to announce the GDSFA’s Football Skills Development Program to players. ·         8 Week Program ·         Skills Acquisition ·         Technical and Tactical Training ·         Small Sided Games ·         All coaches are accredited for SAP or higher ·         Head coach holds AFC, Conmebal Level 3, UEFA B and Coerver Level 6 Licences Age: 8…

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Round 16 Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s

It’s the final countdown for NPL 2 NSW Women’s as we enter the final three weeks of the season, with the premiership on the cusp for Sydney Olympic FC and finals positions still up for grabs in another weekend of action. Match of the Round: Bankstown City Lions vs Sutherland Shire FA, Thursday 27th July, 8:30pm,…

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Granville Waratahs host memorable coaching course

Granville & District Soccer Football Association side Granville Waratahs hosted a special grassroots certificate for both their club members and the local association at their famous Robin Thomas Reserve surroundings in the heart of Parramatta on Sunday 23rd of July. Known to many football followers as one of the oldest clubs in Western Sydney, the Granville…

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Goals galore as Berries and Hakoah advance

With a flurry of goals in the opening round of 32 of the Westfield FFA Cup taking shape PlayStation4 National Premier League side Hakoah Sydney City East and second tier outfit Bankstown Berries both progressed to the next stage of the prestigious tournament with memorable victories. The talk of the town was at Jensen Park…

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Lilli Pilli FC ready for Bill Cullinan Cup Final

Sutherland Shire Football Association side Lilli Pilli Football Club are eagerly anticipating the DEPLOY Football Bill Cullinan All Age Mens State Cup Final to be held at Valentine Sports Park on Wednesday 2nd of August. Lilli Pilli have two strong sides in the top Sutherland Shire All Age Mens competition. These two sides together have over…

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Bereveskos dreaming big

At 21 years of age, Dean Bereveskos has more football experience than most veterans can dream of. The central midfielder has come on in leaps and bounds since signing for Hakoah Sydney City East FC this season, but his progression is rooted firmly in hard work and a well-rounded football education. A stint in Germany with…

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Berries mania hits the Westfield FFA Cup

As referee Lachlan Keevers blew the full-time whistle on a cold and windy Wednesday evening at Jensen Park in Sefton, one team rose up against the odds in securing an unbelievable passage to the Westfield FFA Cup Round of 16 as PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues 2 outfit Bankstown Berries took care of South Australian hotshots…

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