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Geoff Abrahams departs Sydney Olympic FC
Sydney Olympic FC are on the hunt for a new NPL Women’s NSW Head Coach for the 2025 season following the departure of Geoff Abrahams who was appointed as the Youth Technical Director of the Western Sydney Wanderers Girls Academy. Abrahams led Olympic to semi-final appearances in both the Sapphire Cup and NPL Women’s NSW…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
CommBank Stadium will be the venue for the blockbuster clash in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW Grand Final between the Macarthur Rams and APIA Leichhardt this Saturday. It comes down to this crucial match, after 26 rounds of entertainment and hard work, as well as tough semi final battles for both sides to qualify…
Read MoreLobo dreams of Championship glory with Rams
After not having the opportunity to lift the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW Championship trophy with her teammates in 2024, Maya Lobo will get that chance on Saturday at CommBank Stadium. With Liberty A-League commitments with the Central Coast Mariners last season, Lobo was unable to take part in the Grand Final against Bulls FC…
Read MoreWalker keen to lead APIA to glory on Saturday
APIA Leichhardt will take part in Saturday’s National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW Grand Final in no small part to Mona Walker. The midfielder arrived at Lambert Park this season as one to lead them to the big dance, that’s exactly what she did with some strong performances across the campaign. “This being the first ever…
Read MorePeters hoping to end historic Rams tenure with Championship victory
Macarthur Rams head coach Stephen Peters is looking to secure his third straight Championship trophy on Saturday afternoon at CommBank Stadium in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW Grand Final. People dream to take part in one Grand Final in their life and if they are lucky enough, win it, but Peters is on some…
Read MoreAttard relishing chance to lift the Championship with APIA
Brad Attard arrived at Lambert Park in 2024 with a task to win trophies and will get the opportunity on Saturday afternoon in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW Grand Final. After winning the Premiership and Sapphire Cup in 2023, all that APIA didn’t win was the Championship. They now get that chance and Attard…
Read MoreValentine Sports Park to host 2024 NPL NSW Women’s and Girls Youth League One Grand Finals
Football NSW has announced that Valentine Sports Park will play host to the 2024 NPL NSW Women’s and Girls Youth League Grand Finals on Sunday 8th of September. Fixtures U14s Sydney University SFC v Blacktown Spartans 8:15am U15s Manly United v APIA Leichhardt FC 9:55am U16s APIA Leichhardt FC v FNSW Institute 11:35am U18s Manly…
Read MoreRams prove too strong as ticket to Grand Final booked
The Macarthur Rams secured their place in their third straight NPL Women’s NSW Grand Final, defeating Sydney Olympic on Sunday night at Lynwood Park. Miku Sunaga scored the opening goal in the final moments of the first half, while the veteran Tenealle Hay settled it all late in the game. In his last match as…
Read MoreAPIA prevail in resilient win over determined Stingrays
APIA Leichhardt successfully overcame a determined Illawarra Stingrays outfit 1-0 on Saturday evening to reach their first-ever NPL Women’s First Grade Grand Final in front of the Lambert Park faithful. With both sides arriving at this semi-final after a long season of fighting for a spot in the top four, the match was destined to…
Read MoreSemi-Finals Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
It’s finals football time in the NPL Women’s NSW competition with four teams vying to lift the Championship trophy. APIA Leichhardt (2) v Illawarra Stingrays (3) Saturday 31st August, Lambert Park, 5:45pm The first semi-final has second placed APIA Leichhardt host the third placed Illawarra Stingrays at Lambert Park this Saturday evening at 5:45pm.…
Read MoreRound 26 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
The final round of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition brought an end to the regular season, with the Macarthur Rams overcoming APIA Leichhardt to take out the Premiership for 2024. Have a read of our full breakdown of Round 26. Match of the Round – APIA Leichhardt 1-2 Macarthur Rams at Lambert Park…
Read MoreMacarthur Rams crowned 2024 NPL Women’s NSW Premiers
The Macarthur Rams lifted the Premiership trophy on Sunday night after a well deserved 2-1 victory over rivals APIA Leichhardt at a packed Lambert Park. A game with everything on the line saw the visitors do what they needed to in front of over 600 spectators, securing the trophy that Stephen Peters was desperate to…
Read MoreRound 26 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
It all comes down to the final day of the season in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition with the Premiership up for grabs. Match of the Round – APIA Leichhardt v Macarthur Rams 5:30pm, Sunday 25 August, Lambert Park The Match of the Round we left for the final game of the…
Read MoreVictoria Guzman appointed Macarthur Rams Head Coach for 2025
Decorated National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW club Macarthur Rams have moved swiftly in appointing Stephen Peters’ successor with Victoria Guzman taking charge of the first team squad in 2025. Guzman brings a wealth of experience to the role which has seen her do fantastic things with the Football NSW Institute as well as the Head…
Read MoreRound 25 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
The penultimate round of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition was always nailed on to deliver the drama as several sides fought for a spot in the top four. Read on for the full breakdown of Round 25. Match of the Round – Macarthur Rams v Bulls FC Academy at Lynwood Park The…
Read MoreBulls no match for ruthless Rams
The Macarthur Rams put on a clinic in the second half as they defeated Bulls FC Academy 5-0 at Lynwood Park on Sunday night. After a tense opening 45 minutes, it was all the home team in the second period, scoring five unanswered goals to set up a blockbuster clash next weekend against APIA Leichhardt…
Read MoreAmy Shepherd appointed Wellington Phoenix Assistant Coach
The Liberty A-League has gained yet another National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW coaching product with Sydney University SFC assistant Amy Shepherd joining the Wellington Phoenix as the club’s assistant coach for the 2024-25 season. Shepherd will link up with Phoenix head coach Paul Temple with previous Wellington assistant Callum Holmes accepting a role as the…
Read MoreRound 25 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
With only two rounds to go, there is a new league leader in the National Premier League Women’s NSW competition. The Macarthur Rams have overtaken APIA Leichhardt at the top of the table, while the top four battle continues with six teams still fighting it out for one last finals position. Macarthur Rams v…
Read MoreRound 24 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 24 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition gave us a new league leader as the battle for a spot in the top four ramped up. Have a read of our full summary of the weekend that was below. Match of the Round – Blacktown Spartans 2 v Gladesville Ravens 3 at Blacktown…
Read MoreSpartans undone by late Ravens winner
The Gladesville Ravens came away with the spoils from Blacktown Football Park on Sunday evening with a last gasp 3-2 victory over the Blacktown Spartans. Blacktown got off to the perfect starting, hitting the front after five minutes, before being hit back on the half hour mark. They wouldn’t be level for long, pushing in…
Read MoreProud Simmons calls time on stellar career
For the final time in her illustrious career, Trudy Simmons will run out with her Bulls FC Academy team mates on Sunday evening at Northbridge Oval. One of the greatest goalkeepers that have graced the game in the National Premier League Women’s NSW competition will hang the gloves up after this weekend’s match against Sydney…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
Only two points separate five teams in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition with two finals spots remaining and only three games to go. The battle for the Premiership will also go down to the final game of the season as APIA Leichhardt and Macarthur Rams continue to battle each other. NWS Spirit v…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
With four games to go in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, we have a real race to the Premiership as well as only five points separating third to ninth. Northern Tigers v Blacktown Spartans 4pm, Sunday 4 August, North Turramurra Rec Area Northern Tigers will open the round at North Turramurra on Sunday…
Read MoreRound 22 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Surprise results in Round 22 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition means that plenty will be on the line heading into next weekend’s matches. Have a read of our breakdown of what was an exciting Round 22 in the NPL Women’s NSW. Match of the Round – NWS Spirit 3-1 Gladesville Ravens…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC power on to victory over Ravens
NWS Spirit FC continued their second half of the season renaissance with another victory, this time defeating the Gladesville Ravens in the local derby at Christie Park on Sunday evening. It was cold, it was windy, but the home side was just too strong and in the end, deservedly took the spoils. The home side…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
Only two points separate five teams in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition with finals positions heating up. Bulls FC Academy v Northern Tigers 4:40pm, Sunday 28 July, Northbridge Oval At Northbridge Oval, Bulls FC Academy take on the Northern Tigers. This is the Bulls final opportunity to stay in the finals hunt, should they…
Read MoreThe sky’s the limit for Spirit sensation Ella Abdul-Massih
At just 18 years old, Ella Abdul-Massih is already a superstar of the NPL Women’s NSW competition with the NWS Spirit FC. With 7 goals to her name already, Ella is the team’s top goal-scorer, and that’s despite joining the Spirit’s 2024 campaign in round 9, after finishing her A-League Women’s duties with the Western…
Read MoreManly United record important win over Olympic
Manly United continued their fine form on Sunday afternoon at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium as they overcame Sydney Olympic 2-0. A goal in either half was enough for Tom Hopley’s team to secure a major victory in their push for a finals position. Emily Minett opened the scoring mid-way through the first half, while Tegan Biasi…
Read MoreRound 21 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 21 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition was a huge round of results, with the ladder still closely contested as the season draws to a close. Have a read of the full breakdown of Round 21 below. Match of the Round – Sydney Olympic 0-2 Manly United at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Manly…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
With only six games remaining in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, points are of a premium in the battle for the Premiership, finals football and relegation. Northern Tigers v Gladesville Ravens 6:30pm, Sunday 21 July, North Turramurra Recreation Area At North Turramurra on Saturday night, the Northern Tigers and Gladesville Ravens open up…
Read MoreRound 20 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 20 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition may prove to be crucial in the run in to the end of the season, with plenty of upsets and comebacks being secured over the weekend. Read on for our full wrap-up of the weekend that was. Match of the Round – Macarthur Rams 3-3…
Read MoreRams and Tigers play out a six-goal thriller
The spoils were shared in a six-goal thriller at Lynwood Park on Sunday evening as the Macarthur Rams and Northern Tigers drew 3-3. The Tigers raced off to an early lead thanks to Lily McMahon before the home side responded with two quick goals, Miku Sunaga and Beth Gordon putting the home side in front…
Read MoreRavens win in eight goal thriller
The Gladesville Ravens came away with a 5-3 victory against the Bulls FC Academy at Christie Park on a rainy Sydney Sunday evening. Isabella Habuda was the star of the evening with a hat-trick, while Claudia Cholakian and Elizabeth Copus-Brown got the other two. Amber Luchtmeijer had the visitors in the game until half time…
Read MoreRound 18 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 18 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition gave us early goals, huge wins, and sublime football. Have a read of our full Round 18 Review below. NWS Spirit 0-1 Macarthur Rams – Match of the Round The Macarthur Rams made it four straight wins with a hard fought 1-0 victory over NWS…
Read MoreTrew secures maximum points for Rams
The Macarthur Rams made it four straight wins with a hard fought 1-0 victory over NWS Spirit at Christie Park on Sunday evening. It was wet, it was cold, but Bronte Trew found the ice breaker with a second half strike to secure all three points for the Rams. After a nervy start from both…
Read MoreRound 18 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
The National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition has a new leader, again, with some very enticing fixtures coming up this weekend. Blacktown Spartans v Manly United 3:30pm, Sunday 30 June, Blacktown Football Park The first game on Sunday afternoon kicks off at 3:30pm as the Blacktown Spartans host Manly United at Blacktown Football Park. It would…
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