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NSW Boys dominate Australian U-16 squad selection
As many as 14 NSW born rising stars from various clubs in Australia’s largest member federation as well as overseas have been selected by new Joeys Head Coach Peter Cklamovski to be part of his 23-player squad for the forthcoming 2018 AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers to be held in Mongolia. APIA Leichhardt Tigers’ Joseph Roddy, Blacktown…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – Women’s State League
The Women’s State League Grand Final sees the top two teams from the regular season fittingly fighting it out for the Championship as Premiers APIA Leichhardt Tigers tackle the SD Raiders FC at Valentine Sports Park this Sunday at 5pm. The game promises to be an exciting and intriguing one bringing a fitting ending to…
Read MoreSouthern Districts and ESFA continue its coaching upgrades
Football NSW are pleased to advise that the Southern Districts ‘C’ Licence is underway and a new course in Eastern Suburbs FA has been approved and is now online. Many thanks to both Associations for their proactive approach in helping to organise these events. Football NSW would also like to acknowledge respective Technical Directors in…
Read MoreAlex Tobin bids farewell to Football NSW
Former Socceroo captain Alex Tobin will say goodbye to Football NSW after six years in the Football NSW Technical Department, accepting a new role as the Hills United Technical Director for season 2018. Alex has played a very important role in the development of players and coaches during this time. He was charged with implementing…
Read MoreEight clubs eyeing national success in PS4 NPL Finals Series
The first four matches of the PlayStation 4 (PS4) National Premier Leagues (NPL) 2017 Finals Series will be held this weekend with two games to be played on both Saturday and Sunday. The PS4 NPL Finals Series brings together the eight teams who finished top of their respective PS4 NPL standings at the end of…
Read MoreFootball NSW to host Women in Football Forum at Valentine Sports Park
More than 160 administrators, coaches and executives are set to attend the inaugural Women in Football Forum being conducted at Valentine Sports Park this week. The Forum – titled ‘How the Game is Changing’ – is part of a week-long list of activities leading up to the sold-out Westfield Matildas and Brazil match at Pepper…
Read MoreRound 1 PUMA Champion of Champions this weekend
Football pitches across NSW will be hit with PUMA Champion of Champions fever as the prestigious knockout grassroots tournament goes into overdrive. The knockout tournament kicks this Sunday 17th of September with all roads leading to Valentine Sports Park on Sunday 22nd of October where the final of the PUMA Champion of Champions will take shape. The…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s
After 26 rounds of regular season football and three rounds of playoffs, the PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues’ 2 NSW men’s Grand Final has finally arrived and will be contested at Sydney United Spirts Centre this Sunday. Featuring overwhelming favourites Marconi Stallions and first-time Grand Finalists Mt Druitt Town Rangers, this clash has a real…
Read MoreMan of the Match Mitchell majestic for Manly
Robbie Slater Medal winner Dylan Mitchell said it was adrenalin which lifted him to a career best performance in Manly United’s incredible penalty shootout victory during Sunday’s PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final. The Manly United shot stopper played the game of his life stopping two penalties and a making a myriad of clutch…
Read MoreKajiyama and Nikas claim Golden Boot award
With the PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season all but over for another season, 2017 proved to be a nail-biting year for the coveted Golden Boot award. In what was a race to the finish line after 22 rounds, Sutherland Sharks’ Japanese import Tomohiro Kajiyama and Sydney United 58’s Panagiotis Nikas were both crowned…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Review – Women’s State League
The Women’s State League Preliminary final featured APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC against the visiting UNSW as both teams looked to book a grand final spot against the SD Raiders FC. APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC vs UNSW APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC came into the preliminary final determined to turn around last weekend’s disappointing performance against SD…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Review – PS4 NPL 3 NSW Men’s
Following the enthralling finish to the 2017 PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition, we have now entered a whole new domain of sudden death football, five matches over three weeks that will provide a roller coaster of emotions as teams search for that elusive Championship title. Let’s review two of those matches in…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Review – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s
Premiers Marconi Stallions will face Mt Druitt Town Rangers in this Sunday’s PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues’ 2 NSW Men’s Grand Final at Sydney United Sports Centre, after semi-final wins over North Shore Mariners and St George respectively. Marconi put in a gritty performance to edge out the brave Mariners 2-1, while in the Match…
Read MoreManly United crowned Champions
Manly United has ended their 22 year PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Championship drought after an incredible penalty shootout win against APIA Leichhardt Tigers at Leichhardt Oval in front of over 3,500 spectators. Manly United shot stopper Dylan Mitchell played the game of his life making save after save to maintain an incredible clean…
Read MoreSutherland Sharks crowned 20s Champions
Sutherland Sharks claimed the premiership and championship double after defeating APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2-0 in Sunday afternoon’s Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. The Sharks opened the scoring through Jeremy Cox’s strike two minutes into the second half and sealed the match late on when substitute Jack Press poked home from close range. The victory crowns…
Read MoreSydney FC lift 18s Championship trophy
Sydney FC triumphed over Sydney United 58 in a thrilling conclusion to the PlayStation4 NPL NSW Men’s under 18’s competition, winning 3-2 after extra time in Sunday’s grand final at Leichhardt Oval. Sydney United 58 took a shock lead in the 2nd minute but both sides went into the break level after Alex Masciovecchio equalised a…
Read MoreBankstown City FC crowned PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s Champions
Bankstown City FC are the PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s champions after producing a resolute display to defeat premiers Sydney Olympic FC and lift the PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s Championship. Grand Final: Sydney Olympic FC 0 defeated by Bankstown City FC 1 Bankstown City FC have produced a titanic upset to take out the Grand Final with…
Read MoreALDI MiniRoos success in Bankstown
Bankstown District Amateur Football Association in accordance with Football NSW, has successfully completed the first early development ALDI Miniroos Kick-Off program. The six-week program, which was held at Teenie Weenies Early Learning Centre, focused on developing football motor skills among youngsters under the age of five. Essentially, the purpose of the program is to create…
Read MoreJosh Symons loving the finals hype
The decision to make the move from Parramatta FC to APIA Leichhardt Tigers has paid off in more ways than one for defender Josh Symons. The 22 year old, who last season captained Parramatta FC during their first campaign in the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition after gaining promotion, was one of APIA’s most…
Read MoreBiczo buzzing for Sunday
Sunday’s PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition decider will be a milestone day for APIA Leichhardt Tiger’s winger Corey Bizco and he is determined to make it one to remember. The 24 year old will play in his maiden senior grand final and hopes to replicate the form which has made him a key attacking…
Read MoreTicket sales for 2017 Grand Final – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s Online
Tickets are now on sale for the 2075 PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final between APIA Leichhardt Tigers v Manly United. The pinnacle event will be held on Sunday September 10th at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online to avoid queues at the gate. An afternoon kick-off will see the two best 1st…
Read MoreBaban searching for silverware glory
This season has been a rollercoaster ride for Bankstown City Lions, the south west club has grafted their way through the minefield of the finals to make it to the promise land of the Grand Final. A major help in getting them there has been striker Tania Baban; The energetic forward has tallied 13 goals…
Read MoreEnd of Season Review: Men’s State League
Now the dust has settled, we look back and assess how your club performed in season 2017: 1. Camden Tigers Season 2017 is one that will live long in the memory of Camden fans. After securing the Club Championship in the last round of the regular season, Dean Bradley’s side showed tremendous character to upset…
Read MoreSasa Macura: Grand Final veteran
Playing in grand finals has become the norm for Sash Macura. Sunday’s decider versus APIA from 4pm at Leichhardt Oval will be his fourth successive big dance in the PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW men’s one competition. The elegant Manly United midfielder defected from Blacktown City FC late last year, a decision which baffled many…
Read MoreSean Symons: The Next Big Thing…
A breakout season from Sean Symons has helped APIA Leichhardt Tigers to a Premiership, a Waratah Cup final and a deep run in the Westfield FFA Cup, however the winger says it will be bitter sweet unless his side tastes grand final glory. Despite being a major part of APIA’s PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side…
Read MoreTaneski ready for the big dance
Plenty of eyebrows were raised in the off-season when Nikola Taneski joined Manly United. The 23-year-old was a key player at Sydney United 58 FC in 2016, winning the league and the Waratah Cup. He also played in the grand final for the Reds versus Blacktown City FC, and the electric winger was touted as a…
Read MoreVSP FFA/AFC ‘B’ Licence Courses online
FFA have confirmed two FFA/AFC ‘B’ Licence Courses to be held at Valentine Sports Park in 2018. To find out more details and information regarding the two ‘B’ Licence Courses, please click on the links below. FFA/AFC ‘B’ Licence Course Commencing in February 2018 https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=17117 FFA/AFC ‘B’ Licence Course Commencing in June 2018 https://education-ffa.sportingpulse.com/event.asp?ID=17116
Read MoreEssential information for Sunday’s Grand Final
This Sunday’s PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final promises to be a spectacular occasion and to ensure your day runs smoothly, here is the essential information you need to know. If you plan to drive to Leichhardt Oval ensure you get to the ground early as parking is extremely limited and could lead…
Read MorePararoos gear up for World Championships at VSP
After a five-day training camp at Valentine Sports Park, the Pararoos have today jetted off to San Luis in Argentina to contest the World Championships. The squad of 14, led by Head Coach Kai Lammert, tuned up for the major tournament at the headquarters of Football NSW with the boys keen to test themselves against…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Preview – PS4 NPL 3 NSW Men’s
After a gruelling and emotion charged ending to the season proper, the finals series of the 2017 PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition is upon us. Congratulations to Rydalmere Lions, with Tony Basha’s team securing both the 1st Grade Premiership, as well as the coveted Club Championship, in what has been a stellar season…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s
Places in the PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues’ 2 NSW Men’s Grand Final go on the line when premier’s Marconi Stallions face North Shore Mariners and second-placed St George clash with Mt Druitt Town Rangers in two fascinating matchups this Saturday. Marconi and Saints took advantage of the free weekend to freshen up after a long…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s
The PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s season concludes with Sydney Olympic FC taking on Bankstown City Lions in a massive Grand Final taking place at Valentine Sports Park on Saturday night. Grand Final: Sydney Olympic FC vs Bankstown City Lions, Saturday 9th September, 7:30pm, Valentine Sports Park #2 After eighteen regular season games, and…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Preview – Women’s State League
Sunday sees Premiers APIA Leichhardt Tigers taking on UNSW for a Grand Final spot alongside SD Raiders FC in the solitary game in the Women’s State League. In what shapes as the biggest game of the year for both these clubs a grand final spot is what awaits the winner while the loser will be…
Read MoreSpirit FC farewell Club Legends
Spirit FC legends Daniel Cunningham and Murray Nelson have decided to hang up their boots after proudly representing the Gladesville-Hornsby district for more than 20 years. Derek Royal spoke to the duo and team manager Bruce Macfadyen to see what all the fuss was about. Goalkeeper Nelson, 35, began his football career as a right…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s
The biggest game of the PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Men’s season has arrived and months of blood, sweat and tears will culminate with what is set to be a blockbuster clash of the titans. After 22 rounds and three weeks of finals, APIA Leichhardt Tigers will go head to head to decide who will be this…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
Sutherland Sharks are hoping to claim a premiership and championship double when they host APIA Leichhardt Tigers in Sunday’s Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. Having led the competition outright since round one the Sharks finished the regular season 11 points ahead of second-placed APIA and made minimum fuss in cementing their Grand Final position after…
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