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Round 17 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s
Round 17 of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition delivered some major upsets. APIA Leichhardt Tigers and Sydney Olympic both dropped points after holding a lead in their matches this weekend. Wollongong has kept its slim finals chances alive with a win against top five rivals Sydney United 58, while Blacktown City has…
Read MoreRound 12 Review – State League Men’s
The streak is over and there’s everything to play for in the Men’s State League Competition. Prospect United (3) vs UNSW (2) The streak is over. After 8 incredible weeks, UNSW have finally tasted defeat; at the hands of the last team to beat them, all the way back in round 3 – Prospect United.…
Read MoreRound 17 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s U20
Sydney FC’s victory over APIA Leichhardt Tigers means it will be a three-horse race for the premiership with leaders Sutherland returning to form at Rockdale and Blacktown City hammering Parramatta. Match of the Round Sydney FC v APIA Leichhardt Tigers, Saturday 4.00pm at Lambert Park Sydney FC remain hot on the heels of competition leaders…
Read MoreLate Suns rally punishes Sharks
An incredible five goal haul in the second half has helped Rockdale City Suns to a 5-2 come from behind victory against local rivals Sutherland Sharks during their PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s clash at Ilinden Sports Centre on Sunday. Trailing 2-0 after an hour, Rockdale delivered an almighty fight back with goals to…
Read MoreBlacktown City close in on Premiership
Blacktown City strengthened its PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Premiership credentials after defeating struggling Parramatta 3-1 in a scrappy contest at Melita Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The visitors cantered to a 2-0 lead at half time thanks to Zac Cairncross’ opener and a Mitch Mallia penalty. A fine solo effort from Victor Anyimba reduced…
Read MoreManly United sneak into the top five
Manly United has snatched a last gasp 2-1 win against Sydney Olympic FC during their PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s clash at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday to return to the top five standings. Goals to Sasa Macura and Scott Balderson only two minutes apart in the dying stages of the contest left the home…
Read MoreLate Wolves winner crushes United 58
Wollongong Wolves have claimed another big scalp overcoming a wasteful Sydney United 58 who have now dropped out of the top five to record a 1-0 PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s victory at WIN Stadium on Sunday. A late goal to substitute and promising young gun Jack Lombo helped the home side overcome a run…
Read MoreHeward-Belle thwarts Tigers from the spot
Sydney FC goalkeeper Thomas Heward-Belle was the hero of the evening saving two penalties to help the young Sky Blues claim a 2-1 win against APIA Leichhardt Tigers at Lambert Park. Heward-Belle’s saves gifted Sydney FC the fifth win of their inaugural PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition and has put a major spanner in…
Read MoreHonours even at Bonnyrigg
It was a scoreless draw at Bonnyrigg Sports Ground during the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s clash between Bonnyrigg White Eagles and Hakoah Sydney City East on Saturday. The White Eagles created a plethora of chances throughout the 90 minutes but Brian Brown’s side couldn’t find the back of Anthony Bouzanis’ net. Dean Bereveskos…
Read MoreTratt returns to promote football at St Mary’s Dubbo
Former Hyundai A-League defender Jacob Tratt returned to where it all began for the talented 22-year-old as he visited his former teachers at the St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Dubbo recently. Having played for the likes of Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix in the Hyundai A-League, Tratt who is Dubbo born and bred, took…
Read MoreWest Pymble FC receive grant towards new synthetic field
The NSW Government have announced that they will contribute $500,000 towards the installation of new synthetic playing field at Norman Griffiths Oval, West Pymble through the Liquor & Gaming NSW’s Clubgrants infrastructure program. Minister for Lands and Forestry and Minister for Racing, The Hon. Paul Toole with Member for Ku-ring-gai, Alister Henskens were excited to…
Read MoreWaratah Cup Final venue set
The 2017 Waratah Cup Final between APIA Leichhardt Tigers v Hakoah Sydney City East will be played on Sunday 9th of July at Lambert Park with kick off set for 4pm. It will be a blockbuster affair in Sydney’s Inner West as Danial Cummins’ men will be hungry for the club’s first piece of silverware against…
Read MoreSydney Olympic appoint new Head Coach
Sydney Olympic has announced the signing of its new Head Coach and Technical Director, Gorka Etxeberria. Gorka has over 25 years of coaching experience as Head Coach, Assistant Coach and Technical Director at clubs such as Real Zaragoza, Deportivo Alaves, UD Salamanca, Club de Portugal, Al Khaleej, as well as being a football analyst on Spanish…
Read MoreRound 12 Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s
The PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s competition has started to condense as teams continue to chase a finals spot with seven weeks to go. This weekend’s Match of the Round sees first placed Sydney Olympic FC take on fifth place Nepean FC. Sutherland Shire FA vs Central Coast Mariners, Sunday July 2nd, 3pm,…
Read MoreNSW clubs ready for Westfield FFA Cup journey
All six PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s and Men’s 2 clubs found their fate on who they will be facing in the upcoming Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 after the official draw was conducted in Sydney on Thursday. Drawn by former Socceroos greats Peter Raskopoulos a former Sydney Olympic star as well as…
Read MoreRound 13 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Women’s
The Macarthur Rams are marching toward the 2017 PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Women’s Premiership with six games remaining. North West Sydney Koalas v Macarthur Rams At ELS Hall Park on Sunday, the North West Sydney Koalas take on table topping Macarthur Rams. Six games without a win has Stephen Peters and his Koalas worried. A loss here…
Read MoreAuburn FC crowned Cottam Cup Champions
Auburn FC has reigned supreme in a pulsating Cottam Cup final 3-1 against Auburn Districts under the bright lights at Melita Stadium on Wednesday evening as part of the Granville & District Football Association’s showpiece event. The Cottam Cup, named after soldier John Willie Cottam, who died in combat during the first World War, certainly…
Read MoreAPIA to tackle Hakoah in Waratah Cup Final
The 2017 Waratah Cup final will be contested between APIA Leichhardt Tigers and Hakoah Sydney City East after both sides emerged victorious in their respected semi-finals. APIA Leichhardt Tigers will enter the deciding clash full of confidence after the high-flying ladder leaders dismantled the reigning PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Champions Blacktown City FC…
Read MorePremier’s Sporting Challenge
Over 300 students from primary schools across NSW took part in the 2017 Premier’s Sporting Challenge in conjunction with the 10-year celebrations held on Wednesday 24th of May at the State Sports Centre in Sydney Olympic Park. The unique celebrations showcased primary schools that supported and participated in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge for the past ten years.…
Read MoreRound 18 Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s
Round 18 of the PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues’ NSW 2 Men’s competition kicks off this weekend and again, clubs will be desperate to earn maximum points. The competition remains close but the consistency of the top four teams is looking ominous for others that have serious aspirations of being in the mix for the…
Read MoreRound 13 Preview – State League Women’s
In what shapes as a crucial round for many teams and each of their 2017 aspirations of a top 4 finish, round 13 of the Women’s State League features UNSW hosting St George FC while Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC welcome Western NSW Mariners FC and Parramatta face the daunting trip of taking on the…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s
It is Round 17 in the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition and with only six matches left for each team the time is now for club’s to stake their claim on a finals berth. Blacktown City hold top spot for another week but APIA Leichhardt Tigers won’t be giving up on their pursuit…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – PS4 NPL 3 NSW Men’s
Round Seventeen of the 2017 PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition this weekend includes five matches which are scheduled for Saturday evening at 7pm. The remaining two matches are due to be played on Sunday at the unorthodox kick off times of 4-30pm and 7pm. Two sides that have become used to avoiding…
Read MoreMax Burgess nets deal in Portugal
Former Sydney Olympic star midfielder Max Burgess has scored himself a professional contract with Portuguese second division outfit Uniao de Madeira. The 20-year-old had a magnificent start to his PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season with the Blues where he was the club’s leading playmaker after a handful of amazing displays for the former…
Read MoreBaldacchino ready for Europa League match
Former Wollongong Wolves defender James Baldacchino will become one of the first PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s players to embark on a career playing professionally in the Maltese Premier League following his move to Floriana FC. Floriana FC, known as one of the most successful clubs in Malta, are this week gearing up for…
Read MoreRound 12 Preview – State League Men’s
With finals spots up for grabs, can the teams at the bottom spoil the party of clubs hoping to squeeze into the top four? We kick off the round in Wagga, as Nepean look to get back to winning ways against the Wanderers, followed by a do or die clash for Prospect United as they…
Read MoreGriffith City Council joins Football NSW in hosting Under 13 Boys State Titles
Griffith City Council will join Football NSW in hosting the Under 13 Boys State Titles from Monday 3rd July – Friday 7th July at the Ted Scobie Oval. This exciting event will bring a combined 200 aspiring footballers as well as officials, families and supporters to Griffith and generate an expected $200,000 in revenue for…
Read MoreFootball flourishes in Western NSW
Football is alive and well as over the weekend teams from within the Western Plains Association including Trangie Redbacks, Tottenham FC and Warren FC attended the ‘Trangie Gala Day’ with some fine weather supporting some great round ball action spanning from youth to senior clubs. Various players from Western NSW Mariners FC were on hand…
Read MoreForbes host successful Girls School Gala Day
Forbes District SC recently hosted its first Western NSW Girls School Gala Day on Friday 23rd June in partnership with Western NSW Football, Western NSW Mariners and Lachlan Soccer Association. Sponsored by North Parkes Mines Community Grants Program, 330 Year 2 to Year 5 students from St Lawrence – Forbes, Holy Family – Parkes, St Josephs…
Read MoreFootball NSW State Titles Schedules released
The official draws of the 2017 Football NSW State Titles for the 13 and 14 Boys have officially been released. The 13 Boys will utilise Ted Scobie Sports Oval in Griffith for its State Titles commencing on the 3rd of July and concluding on the 7th of July. Meanwhile for the 14 Boys, Football NSW’s Valentine Sports…
Read MoreWaratah Cup Semi-Finals this Wednesday
Two blockbuster matches will take shape this Wednesday evening as the 2017 Waratah Cup Semi-Finals kicks into gear with games scheduled at Sydney United Sports Centre and Lilys Football Centre in an all PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s affair. 2016 Waratah Cup Champions Sydney United 58 will take on Hakoah Sydney City East with…
Read More2017 Community Building Partnership – OPEN
Applications for the 2017 Community Building Partnerships program opens at 9am on Monday 26 June 2017. Football clubs are encouraged and urged to apply for funding to improve community football facilities at their respective grounds via the Community Building Partnership program. Facilities are recognised as a key factor in keeping and attracting players by providing…
Read MoreSeven clubs to make debut in Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32
The make-up of this year’s Westfield FFA Cup Round of 32 is confirmed after the final two entrants were decided in South Australia and the Northern Territory over the weekend. Seven clubs, including four from leagues below the PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues, will make their maiden appearance in the Westfield FFA Cup Final Rounds…
Read MoreRecords broken at football4all Gala Day
The NOVA Employment football4all Gala Day continues to break records as it was treated with over 400 participants playing football on Sunday at Valentine Sports Park. It was a festival like atmosphere with over 40 teams participating in small-sided games, off-field activities, celebrations and lunch put together by NOVA Employment. The weather was perfect throughout…
Read MoreRound 12 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Women’s
The PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Women’s competition finals race has just heated up with some shock results in round 12. Sydney University SFC 3-2 NWS Koalas It was a five-goal thriller at Sydney University Football Ground between last year’s grand finalists Sydney University and North West Sydney Koalas. Like most clashes between these two, they’re hardly a…
Read MoreRound 12 Review – State League Women’s
In another exciting round in the Women’s State League SD Raiders FC played host to Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC, bottom-placed Parramatta FC welcomed UNSW while St George FC hosted in form Western NSW Mariners FC. Match of the Round St George FC 2 (Antonia Sarikakis, Amy Bennet) vs Western NSW Mariners FC 1 (Jessica…
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