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Casella pens deal with Rockdale Ilinden

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National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side Rockdale Ilinden have further signalled its intent in bringing silverware home for the 2022 season by announcing Jaden Casella adding yet another massive attacking weapon to Steve Zoric’s squad.

The 21-year-old was a standout during the 2020 NPL NSW Men’s season with Rockdale so much so, it caught the attention of A-League side Central Coast Mariners.

The attacking star went on to play twenty matches for the Mariners.

His goals and trickery will be one to watch as the club prepares for the new upcoming season.

Casella is one of several quality signings at the Ilinden Sports Centre with new recruits such as Peter Kekeris, Will Mutch, Chris McStay, Nicola Kuleski, Jamie Percevski and Alex Masciovecchio all ready to rock as Rockdale look forward to the new season ahead.

The club has announced its eight friendly matches which will see them through till their first round match against Blacktown City on Sunday 6th of March at the Blacktown City Sports Centre.

Ilinden will face Broadmeadow Magic (16th January), Wollongong United (22nd January), Blacktown Spartans (29th January), Marconi Stallions (5th February), St George FC (12th February), Spirit FC (20th February) and Hurstville Zagreb (26th February) in its confirmed friendly matches.

Diaz Call it a Day

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APIA Leichhardt have said farewell to one of its well admired footballers in Tynan Diaz after announcing his retirement from the game.

The news comes after Diaz was involved in APIA’s courageous 2021/2022 FFA Cup run that saw the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side reach the Quarter-Final stages after famously knocking out A-League outfit the Western Sydney Wanderers in the Round of 16 before bowing out to the Central Coast Mariners.

The 35-year-old will long be remembered for his ability to score quality goals such as the one many witnessed when the club defeated the Wanderers at Leichhardt Oval last December.

“It wasn’t an easy choice but one that had to be made with no regrets,” Diaz stated.

“I want to thank the APIA famiglia, the club sponsors and board who have continually invested their time and money into the club.

“Thank you to our fans for the continued support and passion during games.

“Thank you to the support staff for your endless efforts to enable player performance.

“Thank you to the coaching staff who pushed me to be better and believed in me and our team.

“Thank you to my brothers, my friends, my teammates; we have created incredible memories that will last forever, I appreciate it all and I hope to be involved with the club in the future.”

Perth Glory snap up Olympic keeper Nick Sorras on short-term deal

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Twenty-three-year-old shotstopper Nicholas Sorras has secured a short-term injury replacement contract with A-League outfit Perth Glory following the injuries to Liam Reddy and Brad Jones.

The highly rated goalkeeper has been viewed as one of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s rising young custodians with the tall number one viewing this as an ideal opportunity to gain more experience in Australia’s top tier competition.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for Nick and a great reward for his effort and performance,” said Sydney Olympic FC CEO John Boulos.

“As a Club we sign players to not only contribute to the success of the Club on the field, but also, provide a football environment and pathway for them to reach their potential and progress.

“We wish Nick the very best for his stint with Perth Glory.”

Sorras, whose father George was also a footballer having played for Olympic in the 80’s and 90’s will hope that this short-term move to the Glory will also boost his chances of taking part in yet another Olyroos camp coming up.

Standing at a massive 6 foot 5 in height, Sorras will be part of the team as the Glory take on the Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park this Sunday.

Joe Haywood Appointed Sydney United 58 Head Coach

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Sydney United 58 have appointed Joe Haywood as its First Team Head Coach for the 2022 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season.

Haywood is no stranger to the NPL NSW Men’s competition as he took charge of the North Shore Mariners squad during the 2020 season and has since held positions as the Director of Football at Northbridge FC and the Technical Director at Macarthur FC.

The 41-year-old replaces Tomi Vidovic who has moved on from Edensor Park returning to his former club at the Western Sydney Wanderers taking up a role as head coach of their Football NSW League One Men’s side.

The club will be looking towards the 2022 season with renewed hope in achieving success with a couple of key player announcements set to be announced shortly.

The likes of  seasoned stars such as Patrick Antelmi, Chris Payne, Glen Trifiro, Matthew Bilic, Yianni Fragogiannis, Yianni Perkatis, Jacob Poscoliero, Tariq Maia, and skipper Adrian Vlastelica have all re-signed for the new year.

Danial Cummins appointed APIA Leichhardt Head Coach

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APIA Leichhardt have appointed Danial Cummins as the club’s First Grade Head Coach with the 44-year-old’s first objective, steering the club to a hopeful round of 32 FFA Cup win over the Tigers FC next Wednesday evening in the Nation’s Capital.

The former APIA player and coach joins the iconic Inner West National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s club having taken time out of the game due to work commitments.

His appointment has come after the club parted ways with Paul Dee in June this year.

Cummins coached the APIA side during the 2017 NPL NSW Men’s season, a year which saw the team clinch the coveted Premiership but fall short of the triple losing out in the Grand Final to Manly United as well as falling at the last hurdle in the Waratah Cup Final to Hakoah FC.

“I’m excited to be back and cannot wait for the challenges that lie ahead,” Cummins stated to Football NSW.

“I am really enjoying being back on the park as well as being back in the dressing sheds, it was something I honestly missed.

“I am delighted in being able to help assist the club once more as well as looking towards the next generation of footballers.

“I am under no illusion that it will be a difficult 2022 season with personnel changes as well as rival NPL NSW clubs have recruited very well, but we will be there giving it our all.

“Our main focus though is the FFA Cup round of 32 match against Tigers FC.”

Viking Park will be the venue as Cummins and co will take on the ACT’s best in Tigers FC, a match which the new boss knows won’t be an easy task.

“We are all really looking forward to this big clash.

“Everyone’s in the same bucket with regards to match fitness due to lockdowns etc and we are under no illusion that this will be an extremely tough match.

“The boys have worked very hard though and I know will give it their all in winning this match at all costs.

“We are expecting a true Cup tie against the Tigers with the winner progressing to the Round of 16 where the winner will host the Western Sydney Wanderers which would be enormous for either club.”

Match Details

FFA Cup Round of 32

Wednesday November 24

Tigers FC v APIA Leichhardt

Viking Park – 7:30pm

Match to be streamed live on 10 Play