Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Sydney United 58 secure 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Championship
Sydney United 58 stood tall to seal a domestic double as they overcame APIA Leichhardt 3-1 at Jubilee Stadium to win the 2026 National Premier Leagues Men’s Championship. United 58 proved to be best on the day as they downed the premiers to win their first Championship since 2020, adding to their superb 2026 campaign…
Read MoreAPIA chasing history as Parisi urges players to embrace Grand Final moment
APIA Leichhardt FC are 90 minutes away from completing a remarkable Premiership-Championship double, with coach Franco Parisi urging his players to embrace the opportunity when they face Sydney United 58 FC in Sunday’s 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final. The Marronazzuri secured the Premiership after an outstanding regular season and now have the chance to…
Read MoreSydney United 58 chasing Championship glory after Waratah Cup success
Sydney United 58 FC coach Miro Vlastelica has urged his players to embrace the occasion and back themselves when they face APIA Leichhardt FC in Sunday’s 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final at St. George Venues Jubilee Stadium. With the two sides having already produced numerous tight encounters this season, including Sydney United claiming the…
Read MoreCaspers And Rose Ready For Biggest Chapter In APIA-United 58 Rivalry
APIA Leichhardt and Sydney United 58, a rivalry built on silverware, fierce contests and meetings on both the state and national stage, will face off in the 2026 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Grand Final this Sunday afternoon. This weekend’s final will be the fifth time the two sides have faced each other this year.…
Read MoreTwo Giants. One Trophy. The NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final Awaits
The biggest match of the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW season is finally upon us. After 30 rounds, countless twists and turns, a Premiership race that went down to the wire and a dramatic Championship Series, it all comes down to one afternoon at St George Venues Jubilee Stadium. Two of the biggest clubs in NSW…
Read MoreAPIA Leichhardt Secure Back-To-Back Grand Final Berths
APIA Leichhardt will once again compete in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Grand Final after overcoming NWS Spirit 3-0 at Lambert Park on Sunday evening. The three decisive goals all arrived in the second half, with Jack Stewart, Presley Ortiz and substitute Levi Sciuriaga finding the back of the net to send the Premiers…
Read MoreSydney United 58 Hold Firm To Secure Grand Final Berth
Sydney United 58 delivered Father’s Day delight for their faithful, sealing a 3-1 victory over Manly United at Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday afternoon to book their place in the NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final next Sunday. United 58 produced a strong showing to overcome the young Manly outfit in their Preliminary Final clash,…
Read MoreTwo Spots, Four Teams: NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final Awaits
Four teams will play for two spots in the NPL Men’s NSW Grand Final on Sunday afternoon, with the highly anticipated Preliminary Finals now upon us. NWS Spirit FC and Manly United will join the top two sides, APIA Leichhardt and Sydney United 58, in the Preliminary Finals after victories in their respective Elimination Semi-Finals…
Read MoreFresh Faces, Big Results: The Coaches Taking NPL Men’s NSW By Storm
Every season produces its own stories. There are the players who emerge, the clubs that surprise and the moments that define a campaign. But in 2026, one of the biggest stories in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition has been the impact of a new generation of coaches. From vastly different circumstances, Manly United’s…
Read MoreSpirit soar past Marconi to seal Preliminary Finals spot
NWS Spirit FC produced a near perfect performance to upset an out-of-form Marconi Stallions in their Elimination Semi Final bout, defeating them 3-1 at Marconi Stadium on Wednesday to set up a meeting with premiers APIA Leichhardt. Spirit proved too much to handle in both defence and attack throughout the contest as they secured their…
Read MoreManly United prevail on penalties to record historic elimination final victory.
Manly United have upset the Sutherland Sharks on Wednesday night at Seymour Shaw to advance to the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW semi finals after outlasting the Sharks 5-4 on penalties after finishing 1-1 after 120 minutes Both the Sutherland Sharks and Manly United marked a return to the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW finals…
Read MoreNPL Men’s NSW Elimination Semi-Finals Preview
Finals football is upon us in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition, with the Championship Series kicking off on Wednesday night and four teams preparing for two high-stakes Elimination Semi-Finals. There is no room for error from this point forward. For Marconi Stallions, NWS Spirit FC, Sutherland Sharks and Manly United, Wednesday night represents…
Read MoreSt George FC And Northern Tigers Set For Promotion/Relegation Playoff
Football NSW has confirmed the fixture details for the all-important two-legged NPL Men’s NSW/FNSW League One Men’s Promotion/Relegation Playoff between St George FC and Northern Tigers FC. The two sides will battle across two legs for a place in the NPL Men’s NSW competition for the 2027 season, with everything to play for over the…
Read MoreUnder 20s And First Grade Elimination Finals Locked In
Football NSW has announced the fixture details for the NPL Men’s NSW First Grade and Under 20s Elimination Semi-Finals, with four First Grade clubs and four Under 20s sides set to begin their Championship Series campaigns this week. The First Grade Elimination Semi-Finals will take place on Wednesday, 2 September, with both matches kicking off…
Read MoreRound 30 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 30 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. APIA Leichhardt 4-2 St George City @ Lambert Park APIA Leichhardt celebrated their 2026 Premiership in style with a 4-2 victory over St George City at Lambert Park, with Presley Ortiz scoring twice to finish the…
Read MoreSD Raiders Sign Off With Dramatic Win But Miss Finals
SD Raiders have missed out on NPL Men’s NSW finals football due to goal difference, despite securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw Park on Sunday afternoon. Substitute Justin Chan Frias scored in the third minute of stoppage time to sink the Sharks and secure three points for the Raiders, but…
Read MoreOrtiz Double Helps APIA Celebrate Premiership In Style
APIA Leichhardt ensured their coronation day got off to the perfect start with a 4-2 win over St George City at Lambert Park on Sunday afternoon. Presley Ortiz secured a brace to finish the regular season on 20 goals and end the campaign level in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Golden Boot race. It…
Read MoreRockdale Farewell Paul Dee With Victory Over UNSW
In coach Paul Dee’s final game at the helm of Rockdale Ilinden, the side remained mathematically in the race for a finals position as they took on UNSW at Ilinden Sports Centre in the final league fixture of the 2026 campaign. Rockdale needed a victory, alongside a host of results elsewhere going their way, to…
Read MoreManly United Storm Into Finals With Four-Star Victory
Manly United FC produced a dominant display at Macedonia Park on Sunday afternoon, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Wollongong Wolves FC to secure fifth place and a spot in the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW finals. Despite a promising opening from the Wolves, Manly soon took control and raced to a three-goal lead before half-time,…
Read MoreWanderers Finish 2026 On A High With Victory Over Blacktown City
Western Sydney Wanderers FC have finished their 2026 NPL Men’s NSW season on a high, taking home a decisive 3-1 victory over Blacktown City FC at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday afternoon. The Wanderers looked the stronger team for much of the first half, controlling the majority of possession during the opening 10 minutes and…
Read MoreKrslovic Hat-Trick Fires Sydney United 58 to second spot
Sydney United 58 have secured a home final, as well as an immediate passage to the second week of the NPL Men’s NSW finals, after a comprehensive 6-0 thrashing of St George FC at Sydney United Sports Centre. The reigning Waratah Cup winners flexed their muscle in emphatic fashion, with Michael Krslovic scoring a hat-trick,…
Read MoreMarconi And Spirit Play Out Draw Before Midweek Finals Rematch
Marconi Stallions and NWS Spirit FC played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon in the final round of the regular season of the NPL Men’s NSW competition, with both goals arriving in the first half of a tight encounter. NWS Spirit took the lead early through Aiden Mostofi before Ahmad Elhelou scored late in…
Read MoreSydney FC’s Finals Dream Ends With Olympic Draw
Sydney Olympic FC and Sydney FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday afternoon, with the result ending the Sky Blues’ hopes of playing finals football in 2026. Sydney FC knew they needed a victory to keep their finals hopes alive and started quickly. Zac Fowler craned an early…
Read MoreRound 30 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The final round of the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW regular season is upon us, with everything still to play for in the battle for finals football. While APIA Leichhardt have already secured the Premiership, the fight for the remaining Top Six positions is set to go down to the wire, with Sydney FC, NWS Spirit,…
Read MoreNPL Men’s and Under 20’s NSW Championship Series Format Confirmed
The 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Championship Series is set to deliver three rounds of finals football across both the First Grade and Under 20s competitions, with the state’s best clubs preparing for a dramatic conclusion to the season. With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the Championship Series format has been confirmed, with the First…
Read MoreRound 29 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s take a look back at all the action from Round 29 of the National Premier Leagues NSW competition. Sydney FC 1 v Rockdale Ilinden 0 @ Ilinden Sports Centre Sydney FC kept their finals hopes alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rockdale Ilinden at Ilinden Sports Centre, ending their seven-game winless run and…
Read MoreAPIA Leichhardt Crowned 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Premiers
APIA Leichhardt have been crowned the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW Premiers with a round to spare after securing the point they needed in a tense 0-0 draw against Sydney United 58 at Sydney United Sports Centre. The point was enough for the famous Italian club to secure yet another trophy during a special spell under…
Read MoreWolves keep finals dream alive with win over Wanderers
Wollongong Wolves FC kept their NPL Men’s NSW finals hopes alive with a hard-fought 3-0 victory over the Western Sydney Wanderers at Macedonia Park on Sunday afternoon. The Wolves produced a clinical display, with goals from Sebastian Hernandez and Marcus Beattie and an Emile Katrib own goal securing all three points. Both sides made a…
Read MoreElhelou The Hero As Marconi Condemn Olympic To Relegation
Marconi Stallions defeated Sydney Olympic 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in the penultimate round of the NPL Men’s NSW regular season, with substitute Ahmad Elhelou scoring a late winner in a tight encounter at Belmore Sports Ground. The two sides were separated by just one goal, with Elhelou finding the decisive strike only minutes after coming…
Read MoreSaints Dig Deep To Keep Survival Hopes Alive
St George FC have kept their survival hopes alive after a remarkable 1-0 victory over Blacktown City in their penultimate fixture of the NPL Men’s NSW season. The Saints faced a must-win contest as they continue their battle to avoid automatic relegation and secure a place in the promotion/relegation play-off, but they could hardly have…
Read MoreNWS Spirit Take Major Step Towards Finals With Raiders Victory
NWS Spirit FC have taken a major step towards securing finals football in 2026 after a tense and fiery 1-0 victory over SD Raiders FC at Valentine Sports Park. From kick-off, the contest felt destined for drama, and there was plenty of it during an eventful first half. SD Raiders had an excellent opportunity just…
Read MoreManly United Keep Finals Destiny In Their Own Hands
Manly United have ensured their hopes of playing NPL Men’s NSW finals football remain in their own hands on the final day after a crucial 2-0 victory over UNSW FC at The Village Green on Saturday evening. Luke Nieuwenhof and Saxon Hillyer provided the decisive moments as Manly secured three vital points and maintained their…
Read MoreSharks Swim Into History With Victory At Seymour Shaw
utherland Sharks FC made history on Saturday afternoon, securing their first-ever place in the Australian Championship whilst cementing a top six spot with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over St George City in front of another bumper crowd at Seymour Shaw. The result also secured the Sharks’ place in the NPL Men’s NSW finals, capping off…
Read MoreGlasson Strikes Late To Keep Sydney FC’s Finals Hopes Alive
Sydney FC defeated Rockdale Ilinden 2-1 on Friday night in Round 29, the penultimate round of the regular season, in what was a highly entertaining encounter under lights at Ilinden Sports Centre. The three points for Jimmy Van Weeren’s young academy side keep their chances of a Top Six finish and a place in the…
Read MoreRound 29 Preview – NPL Men’s NSW
The penultimate round is upon us in the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition, with the Premiership, Australian Championship place, finals football and relegation playoff all still up for grabs. With just two rounds remaining, every point is becoming increasingly valuable. The Premiership could be decided this weekend, while the race for the Top Six…
Read MoreRockdale Ilinden Appoint Abbas Saad As 2027 Head Coach
Rockdale Ilinden have confirmed that current First Grade head coach Paul Dee will depart the club at the conclusion of the 2026 NPL Men’s NSW season, with championship-winning coach Abbas Saad appointed as his successor for 2027. Dee, a former Rockdale Ilinden player, has spent the past four seasons as head coach and oversaw a…
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