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Round 8 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
Round Eight of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition will see some intriguing games take place over Saturday and Sunday. Some blockbuster games lie ahead of us this weekend with fans and viewers spoiled for choice. NWS Spirit v Sydney Olympic at Christie Park, Saturday 3pm The action kicks off on Saturday afternoon at…
Read MorePlayer Ratings: NPL Women’s NSW Grand Final
After a frenetic 120 minutes of action it was Macarthur Rams who emerged victorious the NPL Women’s NSW Grand Final, holding their nerve to defeat APIA Leichhardt 4-2 on penalties. Macarthur Rams FC Teresa Morrissey – 8 Read the game well, looked calm and composed and made two crucial penalty stops to earn her side…
Read MoreRams secure three-peat after penalty shootout
The Macarthur Rams secured an incredible third consecutive Championship in dramatic fashion, defeating APIA Leichhardt on penalties after being pushed to 2-2 through regular and extra time. The finals series was certainly an entertaining one, with APIA defeating the Illawarra Stingrays in a closely-fought 1-0 win at Lambert Park to reach their first-ever Grand Final.…
Read MoreCrofts aims high as APIA look towards silverware
It’s been a great start to the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW season by APIA Leichhardt FC and their star player in Ashlie Crofts. The club has raised the bar once again in pushing for silverware with Crofts stating on Kick-Off, the Football NSW official Competition Podcast, how tough games have been this year. “It’s…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
Round 20 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition kicks off on Sunday with a blockbuster seven games scheduled. Macarthur Rams v Northern Tigers – MOTR 5pm, Sunday 14 July, Lynwood Park The match of the round takes us to Lynwood Park on Sunday evening as the Macarthur Rams take on the Northern Tigers.…
Read MoreRound 19 Review – NPL Women’s NSW
The National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition returned in full swing, with a stack of goals scored across the weekend’s matches. Have a read of our full breakdown below. Match of the Round: Gladesville Ravens 5-3 Bulls FC Academy at Christie Park The Gladesville Ravens came away with a 5-3 victory against the Bulls FC…
Read MoreRound 19 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
We are into the final third of the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s season with nothing close to being decided yet. The Premiership race will come down to the current top five it seems, while there are another four teams hoping to sneak into finals football. Northern Tigers v APIA Leichhardt 3:30pm, Saturday 6 July,…
Read MoreSiobhan Edwards loving her time at the Stingrays
It’s been yet another standout season for Siobhan Edwards, who continues to star with the Illawarra Stingrays in this season’s NPL Women’s competition. The ace striker has found the back of the net 11 times in the league this season, with the Stingrays currently sitting top of the table heading into the weekend’s fixtures. Elated…
Read MoreDavey sets Ravens’ sights on Finals Football and Sapphire Cup
Gladesville Ravens’ captain courageous Kim Davey has been one of the standout players in this year’s NPL Women’s NSW competition. The proud club consolidated a place in the top echelon of the Women’s game in 2023 but their sights have shifted to playing finals football this year as well as earmarking the Sapphire Cup Final…
Read MoreSossai relishing return to football at Macarthur Rams
The Macarthur Rams picked up a gem during the off-season, convincing a 19-year-old Lola Sossai out of retirement. Sossai has been in fine form in her return to competitive football and has caught the eye in the first couple rounds of the NPL Women’s NSW competition. But after coming through at the Football NSW Institute,…
Read MoreRound 3 Preview – NPL Women’s NSW
After two rounds in the NPL Women’s NSW competition, four teams sit at the summit with a 100% record, while last year’s Premiers APIA are yet to register a point. Can the Inner-West derby kick-start their campaign in round three? Two games on Saturday open up the round which is a rarity for the competition,…
Read MoreKick-Off Podcast: 2024 Season Preview
We’re almost ready to start another incredible season of NPL Women’s NSW football! Teo Pelizzeri, Henley Warner and Nikola Pozder break down all the major transfer news and which clubs and players to watch out for 2024. Listen to the full preview!
Read MoreCooper and Stingrays finishing 2023 in style
The Illawarra Stingrays have had an impressive second half of the season, knocking off some of the competition heavyweights in the process. Just a couple of months ago the Stingrays were treading precariously in the relegation danger zone but have turned their fortunes around with some big wins including against top of the table APIA…
Read MoreNPL NSW Women’s providing Matildas pathway
With the Matildas making a historic run to the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it’s been awesome to see our national team succeeding against the best talent in the world. Exceptionally, so many of our stars featured in our own backyard, playing in the NPL NSW Women’s competition in recent years. Slotting the…
Read MoreRound 24 Preview – NPL NSW Women’s
There was a major twist in the last round of games that have turned up the heat in the three remaining rounds in the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s competition. NWS Spirit v Illawarra Stingrays The action kicks off on Saturday afternoon at Christie Park as NWS Spirit host the Illawarra Stingrays. Spirit left it…
Read MoreRound 23 Review – NPL NSW Women’s
If you thought the Premiership was done and dusted in the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s competition, think again after a major twist in Round 23 action. Match of the Round: Macarthur Rams 3-0 Sydney Olympic – Full Match Report Macarthur Rams got back to winning ways in Round 23 of the NPL NSW Women’s…
Read MoreRound 23 Preview – NPL NSW Women’s
There are four rounds to go in the National Premier League NSW Women’s competition, with much on the line across the league ahead of Round 23. Macarthur Rams v Sydney Olympic – MOTR The match of the round takes us to Lynwood Park on Sunday as the Macarthur Rams host Sydney Olympic. It was a…
Read MoreRound 22 Preview – NPL NSW Women’s
Everyone has been looking forward to Round 22 in the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s competition, with some key clashes this week with direct ramifications for not just the Premiership but also finals football and the relegation battle. Match of the Round: APIA Leichhardt v Macarthur Rams Is there a more fitting way to round…
Read MoreTonkin relishing move to NPL NSW Women’s
For South Australian Ella Tonkin, playing in the National Premier Leagues NSW competition with Northern Tigers has helped take her career to the next level, including representing the Young Matildas at the 2022 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup. Making the cross country move last year was daunting for Tonkin, but she is grateful with how…
Read MoreRound 21 Preview – NPL NSW Women’s
The National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s competition is really heating up, with five teams separated by three points fighting for a finals place. Sydney University v Manly United The first match of round 21 kicks off at 2pm at Sydney University Football Ground as Sydney University hosts Manly United. Uni will come into this one…
Read MoreRound 20 Review – NPL NSW Women’s
With the start of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand serving as a backdrop, the National Premier League NSW Women’s competition delivered plenty of entertainment and impressive goals. Have a read of our full Round 20 Review below! Match of the Round: Sydney Olympic 0-3 APIA Leichhardt – Belmore Sports…
Read MoreRue a Shining Example for Country Footballers
Bathurst-born star Cushla Rue is having another stellar National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s season with Sydney University, proving herself as a role model to female footballers in regional New South Wales. “I think I’ve had a different pathway to most who play at the elite level,” said Rue. “It may have taken me a little…
Read MoreRound 20 Preview – NPL NSW Women’s
With Round 20 upon us, things start to get serious in the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s competition as we approach the final third of the season. NWS Spirit v Northern Tigers – Christie Park, 3pm Saturday The Northern Tigers play their second derby in as many weeks as they face off against NWS Spirit…
Read MoreRound 19 Review – NPL NSW Women’s
Round 19 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Women’s competition provided a timely glimpse into the exciting quality in the division, with closely-fought contests and some shock results. Read on for the full breakdown of the weekend’s results! Match of the Round – Gladesville Ravens 0-3 Macarthur Rams at Christie Park The winning run continues…
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