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Manly United crowned 2017 PS4 NPL NSW Women’s Champions
Remy Siemsen scored a hat trick as Manly United came from behind twice to defeat Macarthur Rams 4-3 in a thrilling PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s Grand Final at Valentine Sports Park. The competition golden boot winner and NAB Young Footballer of the Year struck two minutes before full time to complete a remarkable…
Read MorePreliminary Final Review – Men’s State League
120 minutes. 120 different emotions. The ‘Old Northern Road Derby’ between Camden and Nepean was a Preliminary Final that truly had it all. Camden Tigers (2) vs Nepean (0) Set in a tribalistic backdrop of howling air horns and the incessant chanting of a roaring crowd, the ‘Old Northern Road Derby’ between Camden and Nepean…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
Sydney United 58 were eliminated by APIA Leichhardt Tigers while Sutherland Sharks confirmed their spot in next fortnight’s Grand Final after beating Sydney FC in extra time in a packed Saturday evening of semi-final action. Major Semi Final Sutherland Sharks v Sydney FC, Saturday 4.30pm at Lily’s Football Centre Jeremy Cox booked Sutherland a place…
Read MoreGrand Final awaits red-hot APIA Leichhardt Tigers
It was a five star performance as 2017 PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Premiers APIA Leichhardt Tigers cruised their way into the Grand Final with a convincing 5-0 win over Rockdale City Suns at Lambert Park in a game that really slipped away from the visitors in the second half. After going into the break…
Read MoreManly United end Blacktown City’s Championship campaign
Manly United sealed a Qualifying Final date with the Rockdale City Suns next weekend after defeating 2016 Champions Blacktown City 2-0 in an excellent Minor Semi-Final showing at Lily’s Football Centre on Saturday evening. The Cromer Park outfit opened the scoring midway through the opening half through veteran striker Dylan Macallister and added a match-clinching…
Read MoreZAPSTAND official opening at Cromer Park
The Hon. Brad Hazzard, Member for Wakehurst and Minister for Health, officially opened the Northern Beaches first ZAPSTAND 24/7 public access defibrillator at Cromer Park this week. The official opening was a massive step forward for football on the Northern Beaches with the ZAPSTAND at Cromer Park the first in what is hoped to be…
Read MoreNSW PSSA Girls Championships reaches new heights
Sutherland Shire played host to the 2017 NSW PSSA Girls Championships this week, in what was a fantastic three days of female football action. It also set the scene for the first for ever Professional Learning initiative which was an example of the strengthening partnership between Football NSW and the Primary School Sport programs managed…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s
The penultimate weekend of PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s football heads to Valentine Sports Park with one Grand Final spot taken by Sydney Olympic FC so both Sutherland Shire FA and Bankstown City Lions look to complete the match-up. Preliminary Final: Sutherland Shire FA vs Bankstown City Lions, Sunday 27th August, 3:45pm, Valentine Sports…
Read MoreFFA visit Cromer Park
Manly Warringah Football Association welcomed FFA National Community Coach Development Manager Les Bee to Cromer Park this week. Bee was on the Northern Beaches to help facilitate the MWFA’s end of year review of the FFA Club Coach Coordinator (CCC) Program with its CCC clubs and their respective CCC’s and club administrators. The CCC program…
Read MoreLundy chasing Championship
APIA Leichhardt Tigers may have won the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Premiership, but defender Brandon Lundy insists his team is only just getting started. The Lambert Park side’s incredible late season run to snatch the title from competition frontrunners Blacktown City ended an incredible 30-year trophy drought for the club. However, Lundy said…
Read MoreHeartbreak for Sydney United 58
It was a heart wrenching end to PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side Sydney United 58’s run in the Westfield FFA Cup after bowing out in the Round of 16 to a gallant Heidelberg United 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 0-0 in normal time before both teams notched a goal each in extra…
Read MoreRound 25 Preview – PS4 NPL 3 NSW Men’s
Just the two rounds of the competition proper remaining, and plenty still to play for in the 2017 PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues 3 NSW Men’s competition. Rydalmere Lions need to beat Dulwich Hill on Saturday night at Arlington Oval and they will be crowned Premiers with one round remaining. The Lions hold a 5 point…
Read MoreFootball NSW joins forces with Ultra Football
Football NSW today announced that it had entered into an official partnership with the largest football specialist retailer in Australia, Ultra Football. The Australian-owned and operated business has signed on to become the official partner of the 2018 Play Football registration campaign, as well as the major sponsor and supporter of several Football NSW concepts…
Read MoreEgger fired up for Blacktown City battle
Manly United has issued a warning to their playoff finals rivals ahead of this weekend’s semi-final matchup with Blacktown City. Defender Leigh Egger, who scored in Manly’s Elimination Semi-Final victory against Sydney Olympic last week, says his side is the league’s team to beat and shouldn’t be underestimated. “We have decisively beaten almost every team…
Read MoreFearless Figon ready to dance
Rockdale City Sun’s Jordan Figon believes his side’s devil may care attitude and attacking philosophy will make them tough customers when they take on APIA Leichhardt Tigers in Saturday night’s Major Semi-Final. The Suns last week shocked competition powerhouse Blacktown City to claim an upset 4-2 win and Figon believes that performance is just a…
Read MoreLynch poised for Blacktown City fightback
Blacktown City defender Grant Lynch is adamant his side should not be written off this finals series despite the reigning grand final winners’ shock round one loss. Rockdale claimed an unlikely upset against City when they won 4-2 at Lily’s Football Stadium last Sunday. The defeat added further salt into the wound for Blacktown who had missed out on…
Read MoreFootball promoted to inmates at Goulburn
Football NSW Coach Education Manager Oscar Gonzalez recently took part in promoting the round ball game to various inmates at the Goulburn Correctional Celebrate to celebrate the completion of a ten-week sports management and coaching techniques pilot program alongside other sports. The program has given inmates an ideal opportunity to learn coaching techniques while also…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – Men’s State League
With the most passionate fans in the league and a history of heartbreak and drama – the ‘Old Northern Road Derby’ between Camden Tigers and Nepean FC in this week’s preliminary final promises to be a night of unforgettable action. Camden Tigers FC vs Nepean FC – Saturday 26th August 6:30pm “Championes, championes, championes, ole, ole,…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – State League Women’s
In the penultimate round of the Women’s State League four teams still find themselves in the mix for finals football as only one point separates second from fifth. UNSW host Western NSW Mariners FC where the winner will secure a finals birth while SD Raiders FC welcome Parramatta FC as the Raiders look to tie…
Read MoreRound 26 Preview – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s
The final round of the PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues’ 2 NSW Men’s competition has arrived and seven teams are still vying for four of the six playoff positions. Premiers Marconi and second-placed St George are the only certainties of making the six, and while the result of their clash at Seynour Shaw Park this…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s
It is the second week of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Finals Series and four teams remain in the race for the Championship trophy. After a hard-earned week off, APIA Leichhardt Tigers return to action in the Major Semi-Final against Rockdale City Suns while Blacktown City hope to bounce back from their shock…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
APIA Leichhardt Tigers will need to bounce back from last weekend’s heavy defeat to Sydney FC against Sydney United 58 in order to keep their championship hopes alive, while premiers Sutherland can book their grand final appearance should they beat Sydney FC. Minor Semi Final APIA Leichhardt Tigers v Sydney United 58, Saturday 2.30pm at…
Read MoreEmma Kocbek excels in Canberra
It wasn’t just the players that shone bright at the recent FFA Girls NTC Challenge held in Canberra at the AIS as NSW born referee Emma Kocbek was crowned ‘Referee of the Tournament’. The 20-year-old featured prominently and caught the attention of many enthusiastic onlookers who were impressed with the Nepean Referees Group match official’s performances…
Read MoreClash of the State League Titans
The opening night of the Westfield FFA Cup Round of 16 will see the rekindling of a classic old rivalry as two proud former NSL clubs, Sydney United 58 FC and Heidelberg United, take centre stage as the headline match across all matches. The two old foes will trigger memories of the old glory days…
Read MoreSeniors Kicking Goals
A modified football program aimed at getting NSW ageing population active has been announced by Football NSW in collaboration with NSW Government – Family & Community Services. Several Football NSW Associations will facilitate Walking Football programs as an additional offering during the 2017/18 Summer Football season as stated at the official launch on Tuesday that…
Read MoreExperienced referees enjoy GHFA Final
With a combined age of 217, three experienced Gladesville Hornsby Football Association officials took part in what was a special Championship Finals last Saturday at the Over 35 Division 4 Final held at Eastwood. It was a fantastic advertisement for the game in providing opportunities for all ages as the three match officials referee Roger…
Read MorePlayStation4 NPL NSW Women’s Grand Final 2017 Preview
The Grand Final of the 2017 PlayStation 4 NPL NSW Women’s competition is finally upon us this Sunday at 5pm at Valentine Sports Park, as the Macarthur Rams take on Manly United. After 18 rounds of back and forth exhilarating action, along with a couple weeks of finals football, the decider has arrived. 90 minutes,…
Read MoreHigh flying Siemsen chasing Championship success
Possibly the pin-up girl of the PlayStation4 NPL NSW competition, Remy Siemsen, will have the chance to take out the Championship trophy with her Manly United side on Sunday. Her statistics speak for themselves, scoring more than a goal a game in any competition is a great feat and she done that this year, hitting…
Read MoreWilliams the brainchild behind Manly United’s success
Manly United has been a team that’s grown year after year, finally securing a Grand Final spot after years of just missing out. Chris Williams is the man at the helm and he’s helped United come within touching distance of the Championship trophy. Williams is through and through Manly, spending the last 14 years on…
Read MoreHarrison ready for Manly United
Having spent most of 2017 on the sidelines, Amy Harrison has recovered at the perfect time for the Macarthur Rams. The lanky striker has been scoring at will since her return and helped the Rams secure the Premiership. Now, Macarthur and Harrison will look to add to that first trophy of the season with the…
Read MoreBoardman pushing the Rams for Championship Glory
The experience of Norm Boardman is second to none in the PlayStation 4 NPL NSW Women’s competition and he brings that to the Macarthur Rams. Boardman and his side have already lifted the Premiership but want to go a step further and be victorious in this Sunday’s Grand Final at Valentine Sports Park to bring…
Read MorePS4 NPL NSW Men’s Championship Series Round 2 Finals Details Announced
Details have officially been announced for the 2017 PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Championship Series fixtures for both the (U18 -1st) Major and Minor Semi Finals this weekend. Matches to be played at Lambert Park Saturday 26th August Minor Semi Final U18’s Sydney United 58 FC v Manly United FC 2:30pm Minor Semi Final…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Review – Men’s State League
Will Bankstown or Camden book their place in this year’s Grand Final? Who will survive in the knockout clash between Nepean and Hurstville? Week one of the finals has begun with a bang in the Men’s State League competition. Bankstown United (4) vs Camden Tigers (1) 2017 premiers Bankstown United have booked their place in…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – State League Women’s
Round 20 of the Women’s State League saw Western NSW Mariners play host to Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC while last placed Parramatta FC welcomed APIA Leichhardt Tigers FC and St George FC took on UNSW in a crucial top four encounter. Match of the Round – St George vs UNSW In the match of the round…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 1 Review – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Women’s
The PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Women’s finals series is down to three after Nepean FC’s penalty shootout elimination. In the Major Semi-Final Sydney Olympic FC were the first team through to the Grand Final. Elimination Semi-Final: Bankstown City Lions 1 drew with Nepean FC 1 (Bankstown City Lions won 4-3 on penalties) Not…
Read MoreRound 25 Review – PS4 NPL 2 NSW Men’s
Marconi Stallions continued with their steamroller in the PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues 2 NSW Men’s competition, claiming their eleventh win in a row with a 3-1 victory over Northern Tigers while the chase for the top six continues with only Bankstown Berries falling by the wayside this weekend. There was no lack of goals with…
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