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Ravens 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…
Read MoreRound 17 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 17 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition was filled with some crucial upsets and plenty of brilliant football, with the weekend’s results adding greater tension to what is already an incredibly close season. Have a read of our full wrap-up of Round 17. Match of the Round – APIA Leichhardt 3-2 Bulls…
Read MoreBulls thwarted by heroic APIA in comeback win
APIA Leichhardt came from two-goals down to record a 3-2 win over Bulls FC Academy at Lambert Park on Sunday afternoon. A couple weeks ago at this same venue APIA was involved in a spectacular match, only for this one to take the mantle as the game of the season. The visitors lead at half…
Read MoreRound 17 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
The National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition is the tightest competition in the state, with one point separating the top five teams as we enter Round 17! Sydney Olympic v UNSW 3pm, Saturday 22 June, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium On Saturday afternoon in a massive day of football at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney Olympic welcome UNSW.…
Read MoreOlympic bringing the best out of Maxine Peak
After making the move to Sydney Olympic this season, Maxine Peak has been a shining light in her new colours in this year’s NPL Women’s NSW competition. With 10 goals to her name, the striker is loving life since joining the Belmore Club. “Sydney Olympic has brought back a lot of love for the game…
Read MoreRound 16 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
An entertaining Round 16 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition has led to some intriguing changes to the shape of the ladder, with the battle for top of the table between Sydney Olympic and APIA Leichhardt rescheduled due to inclement weather. Catch up on all of the action in our full review below.…
Read MoreStingrays pip Ravens at the death
The Illawarra Stingrays came away with a last gasp 2-1 victory over the Gladesville Ravens to send them to the top of the NPL Women’s NSW ladder. It was the visitors that started the better and were rewarded for their good start with a goal mid-way through the first half to Sienna Saveska. Just before…
Read MoreRound 16 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
A fabulous weekend of football awaits us in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition as the Top Four all do battle with one another. Bulls FC Academy v UNSW 4:40pm, Sunday 16 June, Northbridge Oval Bulls FC Academy take on UNSW at Northbridge Oval on Sunday afternoon. Turning into one of the in…
Read MoreRound 15 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 15 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition provided plenty of shocks and entertainment to shake up the ladder heading into next weekend. Read on for our full breakdown of the weekend that was. Match of the Round – APIA Leichhardt v Gladesville Ravens at Lambert Park In one of the games…
Read MoreAPIA and Ravens play out one of the games of the season
In one of the games of the season in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, at the newly refurbished Lambert Park, APIA Leichhardt were held to a 2-2 draw by the Gladesville Ravens. In front of a packed house at Lambert Park, the home side got off to a spectacular start courtesy of right…
Read MoreLuchtmeijer on fire for Bulls FC Academy
Bulls FC Academy’s Amber Luchtmeijer may well prove to be the signing of the season in the 2024 National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s competition. After a difficult season with the Blacktown Spartans in 2023, the 17-year-old made the decision to move away from the club where she had played her youth football. It’s clearly worked…
Read MoreRound 15 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
After a weekend of shock results and eye brow raising scores, expect the same in the NPL Women’s NSW competition in round 15 action. NWS Spirit v Blacktown Spartans 3pm, Saturday 8 June, Christie Park The action kicks off on Saturday afternoon at Christie Park. Two teams that come into this game on very different…
Read MoreRound 14 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
A fascinating Round 14 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition saw plenty of upsets and huge results, with the Emerging Jets notching their first win of the season and APIA Leichhardt maintaining 1st place in the lead up to Round 15. Read on for our full breakdown of the weekend that was. Match…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC outgun Tigers to secure maximum points
NWS Spirit FC recorded a fine 2-0 victory over the Northern Tigers on Sunday night at Christie Park to open the beginning of the second half of the season. A goal in each half was enough for Tony Candy’s team as Savannah Murray opened the scoring, while youngster Talia Younis sewed up the points in…
Read MoreRound 14 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
There is a new leader in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition as we move into the second half of the season. Manly United dropped from first to third, Macarthur Rams from second to fifth, while APIA Leichhardt went in the other direction and sit a top of the league ladder. UNSW v Football…
Read MoreEmery playing for keeps at Stingrays
Recently named National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW goalkeeper of the month for April, Sophie Emery is a testament to the homegrown talent philosophy of the Illawarra Stingrays. The 22-year-old is very grateful for the individual recognition, something goalkeepers don’t always receive. “It’s really cool. I wasn’t expecting it at all, so it was a nice…
Read MoreRound 13 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 13 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition provided all the thrills and spills as the action hit overdrive over the weekend. Have a read of our full breakdown of the weekend’s events. Match of the Round – Macarthur Rams 1-2 APIA Leichhardt at Lynwood Park APIA Leichhardt recorded a come from behind…
Read MoreAPIA defeat Rams in battle of the stars
APIA Leichhardt recorded a come from behind victory against the Macarthur Rams at Lynwood Park on Sunday afternoon in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW match of the round. An intense game of football between two fantastic teams saw Macarthur take the lead through Tenealle Hay after 35 minutes. Less than 60 seconds after the…
Read MoreRound 13 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
Four points separate the first seven teams in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition with the final round of the first half of the season upon us. Northern Tigers v Sydney University 6:30pm, Saturday 25 May, North Turramurra Rec Area The action kicks off on Saturday evening at North Turramurra. Five wins in a…
Read MoreLate Koulizakis screamer earns Olympic point
Sydney Olympic needed a late goal to snatch a point from their Round 12 match against the Gladesville Ravens in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW match of the round at Peter Moore Field. The Ravens took a first half lead courtesy of a penalty from Lexie Moreno, only for Demi Koulizakis to score a…
Read MoreRound 12 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
A weekend of spectacular goals and shocking results would characterise Round 12 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, with the Macarthur Rams closing in on league leaders Manly United heading into Round 13. Have a read of our full wrap-up of the weekend’s events. Sydney Olympic 1-1 Gladesville Ravens – Match of…
Read MoreRound 12 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
As we slowly approach the half way mark of the season, the National Premier League Women’s NSW is ever closer with the battle for the Premiership and finals places already starting to heat up. Many teams have strengthened during the window, changes have come, how will their fortunes change? NWS Spirit v Illawarra Stingrays 3pm,…
Read MoreRound 11 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
In spite of the inclement weather conditions this weekend, the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition delivered some fascinating results, which included a loss being dealt to 1st place Manly United. Read on for our full breakdown as Round 11 brought a successful end to Female Football Week. Match Of The Round – Macarthur…
Read MoreRams down Manly as the hunt for the Premiership begins
Six goals and a fantastic game of football in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW match of the round saw the Macarthur Rams overcome league leaders Manly United 4-2 on Sunday night. It was the perfect way for Stephen Peters to celebrate his birthday as the Rams came away with the spoils in an enthralling…
Read MoreManly United on top with Minett in fine form
Emily Minett has been leading from the front this season with seven goals for high-flying Manly United, who currently sit atop the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW Competition. The striker credits coach Tom Hopley for unlocking her confidence and allowing her to play in a more relaxed manner. “He has really driven my confidence as a…
Read MoreRound 11 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
With Female Football Week in full swing, we approach Round 11 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition. Only two wins separate the top six, showing just how tight this season’s competition is. Northern Tigers v Illawarra Stingrays 6:30pm, Saturday 11 May, North Turramurra The action kicks off on Saturday evening at North Turramurra…
Read MoreStalemate as points shared between both Universities
At The Village Green on Sunday afternoon, the Students’ derby saw a stalemate as UNSW and Sydney University had to settle for a scoreless draw in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW Match of the Round. Both keepers had to alert early on, sweeping away any incoming danger with balls being played over the defence.…
Read MoreRound 10 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Ten Rounds into the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW and the competition remains closely-fought still. And with Female Football Week kicking-off May 3rd and running until May 12th, be sure to head out to a match to support the women’s game and the many clubs celebrating the occasion. Now onto the breakdown of this weekend’s…
Read MoreRound 10 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
One victory separates second place to sixth place in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition ahead of round 10. Last year’s Premiers APIA Leichhardt are slowly climbing the ladder, while Manly United have extended their lead atop the pile to three points. NWS Spirit v APIA Leichhardt 3pm, Saturday 4 May, Christie Park The…
Read MoreRound 9 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 9 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW served up plenty of entertaining football and a few surprises to shake up the ladder arrangement heading into next weekend. Have a read of our full breakdown of the weekend that was. Match Of The Round – APIA Leichhardt 5-2 Illawarra Stingrays at Leichhardt Oval APIA…
Read MoreStingrays no match for ruthless APIA
APIA Leichhardt sent a statement to the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition with a dominant victory over the high-flying Illawarra Stingrays at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon, coming away with a 5-2 victory. In perhaps their final game at Leichhardt Oval this season, APIA ensured they would take the points with a convincing win.…
Read MoreRound 9 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
For the first time since Round Three, we have a new league leader in the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition ahead of Round Nine. Northern Tigers v Bulls FC Academy 6:30pm, Saturday, 27 April, North Turramurra Rec Area At North Turramurra Rec Area in the first match of round nine, the Northern Tigers welcome…
Read MoreYoung gun Rubi Sullivan shining bright at NWS Spirit FC
It seems that 14-year-olds are taking over the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition as yet another star has been unearthed in Rubi Sullivan. Plying her trade out of Christie Park with NWS Spirit FC, Rubi has shown she is far from out of her depth, incredibly making the ‘Team of the Week’ on a…
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