Posts by Mark Stavroulakis
Ilinden and Olympic Legends set to clash this Sunday
Ilinden Sports Centre will be the place to be as a special legends game featuring past Socceroo and NSL greats will take to the pitch prior to the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW’s Match of the Round between Rockdale Ilinden and Sydney Olympic on Sunday. Kicking off at 2:30pm, the Legends match will feature a…
Read MoreRound 9 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 9 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. Sutherland Sharks 2 v Hills United 1 at Seymour Shaw – Full Match Report and Highlights Sutherland Sharks recorded an important 2-1 victory over Hills United at Seymour Shaw Park on Saturday ending its three-match losing streak in…
Read MoreRound 8 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 8 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. Sutherland Sharks 0 v APIA Leichhardt 7 at Lambert Park – Match Report and Highlights APIA Leichhardt secured the three points with an outstanding 7-0 victory over the Sutherland Sharks at Seymour Shaw. Jordan Segreto opened the scoring…
Read MoreRound 7 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 7 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. Manly United 0 v Sydney Olympic 2 at Cromer Park – Full Match Report and Highlights It was a much happier dressing room as Sydney Olympic FC returned to the winner’s circle following a 2-0 victory over Manly…
Read MoreRound 6 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 6 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. Sydney FC 2 v WS Wanderers 5 at Ilinden Sports Centre – Match Report and Highlights It was the Western Sydney Wanderers who grabbed the derby spoils as the Red and Black defeated staunch rivals Sydney FC 5-2…
Read MoreRound 5 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 5 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. Sydney FC 4 v Central Coast Mariners 1 at Ilinden Sports Centre – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney FC took care of the Central Coast Mariners in devastating fashion defeating the Central Coast Mariners 4-1 at the…
Read MoreRound 4 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 4 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. NWS Spirit FC 1 v Sydney United 58 1 at Christie Park – Full Match Report and Highlights NWS Spirit FC played out a hard fought 1-1 draw against Sydney United 58 in Round 4 of the National…
Read MoreRound 3 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 3 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. Sydney Olympic 6 v Sydney United 58 0 at Belmore Sports Ground – Full Match Report and Highlights It may have taken three rounds, but Sydney Olympic FC have finally got its 2024 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s…
Read MoreRound 2 Review – NPL Men’s NSW
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 2 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition. Sydney FC 2 v Manly United 0 at Illinden Sports Centre – Match Report and Highlights Sydney FC recorded their first win of the season and second successive clean sheet in a 2-0 home win over a Manly…
Read MoreDanaskos pumped for season opener
It’s been a long time coming but St George FC are hyped and ready to go as they kick-off its 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW campaign in the season opener against Manly United at Cromer Park tonight. The newly promoted side who defeated the Mt Druitt Town Rangers in the Promotion/Relegation playoffs last year…
Read MoreNPL NSW and Football NSW Leagues Launch for 2024
The official 2024 season launch for the National Premier Leagues NSW and Football NSW Leagues competitions took place today in the presence of players, administrators, and media at Valentine Sports Park. A total of 78 players from five of the senior men’s and women’s competitions came together and were announced to the media with the…
Read MoreWolves hungry for huge 2024 season
Wollongong Wolves will be looking towards a better 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season as coach David Carney sets his eyes on their round 1 fixture against the Marconi Stallions kicking off on Saturday February 17 at Marconi Stadium. The Wolves have managed to resign the core group of their 2023 squad with the…
Read MoreNew look Mariners ready to roll in 2024
It’s going to be a new era for Central Coast Mariners’ National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW side under the watchful eye of incoming manager Lucas Vilela. Vilela will field almost a brand-new outfit as the youthful Mariners embark on a busy season ahead in NSW’s Premier men’s competition. The likes of Nicholas Duarte, Sasha Kuzevski,…
Read More‘Under the Radar’ no more as St George City on the hunt for silverware
St George City were one of the breakout clubs of the 2023 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season and they hope to do one better as they prepare for massive year ahead. Coach Mirko Jurilj has assembled a highly talented squad for the new year as the club look set to battle for silverware and…
Read MoreHills United FC ready for the big stage
Newly promoted National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW side Hills United FC have confirmed its player roster ready to do battle in this year’s competition. Coached by former Socceroo and ex-NSL defender Luke Casserly, the club has moved swiftly in retaining several of its stars who guided them to promotion as well as recruiting some quality,…
Read MoreYoung Sky Blues locked in for 2024 season
Sydney FC coach Jimmy Van Weeren has announced his squad ready to do battle in the this season’s National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition kicking off next week. Bursting with talent, the Sky Blues will feature some quality rising young stars in their ranks including Oscar Fryer, Bailey Callaghan, Zachary De Jesus, Joseph Lacey, Mitchell…
Read MoreRicciuto returns to Rockdale as Najjar moves to Korea
In breaking news, Rockdale Ilinden have welcomed back former club fan favourite Blake Ricciuto but have lost star recruit Moudi Najjar who has signed with K-League 3 outfit Hwaseong FC. In what’s been labelled a bittersweet move for the ace marksman, coach Paul Dee was looking forward to seeing Najjar strut his stuff for his…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC look towards strong 2024 campaign
It was a baptism of fire in 2023 for National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW outfit NWS Spirit FC as coach David Perkovic rallied his troops to an eleventh placed finish. Following on from a number of key learnings in NSW’s top tier Men’s competition, NWS Spirit FC are hoping to ruffle a few feathers as…
Read MoreFootball NSW announces streaming details for 2024 season
Football NSW’s competition live streaming will return to YouTube in 2024, with every National Premier Leagues (NPL) Men’s and Women’s NSW match set to be broadcast live and free. Weekly Match of the Rounds for Football NSW League One Men’s and Women’s will continue to be broadcast in 2024, in addition to the NPLNSW Championship…
Read MoreNew faces ready for new era at Seymour Shaw
Sutherland Sharks will be sporting several new faces along with newly appointed coach Steve Zoric as the club looks forward to competing in the 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition kicking off next week. The Sharks have recruited the likes of Matthew Moric, Mo Ahmed, Samuel Gulisano, Nenad Vekic, Mason Fernandez, Jay McGowan, Jacob…
Read MoreWhat the NPL NSW gave Glen Trifiro that professional football never could
Glen Trifiro always wanted to be a professional footballer – he dedicated everything to get there. As the 34-year-old recently announced his retirement, Trifiro recalled many of his fondest memories, not while fulfilling his lifelong dream but during his time with Sydney United 58. Trifiro began to take his pursuit of a career in football…
Read MoreHungry young Wanderers ready to fire
Western Sydney Wanderers coach Andrew Christiansen will have a sprinkling of quality young talent at his disposal along with some fresh up and coming names that he hopes will set the 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW competition alight when the competition kicks off in two week’s time. The Wanderers have registered some well-known names…
Read MoreSt George City swoop for Jason Romero
National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW side St George City have boosted their attacking stocks with the signing of American striker Jason Romero for the 2024 season. The 28-year-old returns to the club once more following stints with APIA Leichhardt FC as well as A-League outfit Macarthur FC last season. Romero was part of the St…
Read MoreIlinden hyped for 2024 season
National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW outfit Rockdale Ilinden will unearth as many as seven new faces, one being marquee signing Moudi Najjar, as coach Paul Dee sets his sights on a massive 2024 season. After finishing runners-up in 2023 behind Premiers APIA Leichhardt FC, the club has shown its hand in pushing for silverware by…
Read MoreNew Kids on the block St George FC gearing up for big 2024 season
Newly promoted National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW side St George FC will be looking towards causing a few major upsets as coach Jané Talcevski and his troops commence their journey in the state’s top-flight men’s competition. Kicking off their 2024 campaign on Friday 16th of February, St George FC will travel to Cromer Park to…
Read MoreHigh expectations set as APIA chase more glory in 2024
Reigning National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW Premiers APIA Leichhardt FC have signalled its intentions of securing as much silverware on offer as possible following the announcement of its player roster for the 2024 season. After taking out the 2023 Premiership current NPL Men’s NSW Coach of the Year Franco Parisi has moved swiftly in recruiting…
Read MoreFamiliar faces return as Blacktown City hyped for 2024
The hype is real at Landen Stadium as Blacktown City FC have secured the services of some recognizable faces that are set for a massive 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season. Coach Mark Crittenden has managed to assemble some of the old Blacktown City troops with two familiar faces dominating the headlines: one being…
Read MoreManly United keeping it local for 2024
National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW outfit Manly United have moved swiftly in retaining twelve of its 2023 squad members as coach Patrick Zwaanswijk continues to build for the 2024 season. Keeping it local, the Northern Beaches outfit retained Alen Aganovic, Bilal Belkadi, Tom Fay, Finn Ashton, Levi Kaye, Ben Koop, Max Martinello, Harry McCarthy, Kieren…
Read MoreSydney Olympic to take on traditional rivals South Melbourne FC in preseason friendly
Two traditional football rivals will lock horns on Saturday 13th January 2024 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium when National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW side Sydney Olympic host NPL Victoria side South Melbourne FC. Both clubs steeped in football history, the two proud Australian Greek teams will be playing for the inaugural ‘Greek Herald Cup’. “The Greek…
Read MoreSydney United 58 commence 2024 signings
The Zeljko Kalac era has officially kicked off at Edensor Park as the new manager in charge at Sydney United 58 has recruited five new players for the 2024 National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW season. Former Blacktown City excitement machine Carlos De Oliveira will be donning the United 58 kit alongside a returning Jordan Ivancic…
Read MoreNWS Spirit FC snap up Kiwi sharpshooter
National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s club NWS Spirit FC have snapped up former New Zealand Men’s National League Golden Boot winner Gianni Bouzoukis for the 2024 season. The 25-year-old collected his second successive Golden Boot award following yet another outstanding season with New Zealand National Champions Wellington Olympic. His performances caught the attention of NWS…
Read MoreZeljko Kalac appointed Sydney United 58 Head Coach
National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side Sydney United 58 have appointed former Socceroo Zeljko ‘Spider’ Kalac as its head coach for the 2024 season. The 50-year-old returns to his former stomping ground, a place he called home as a junior and senior as well as having managed the ex-NSL giants in 2020. “It’s truly special…
Read MoreMonge credits NPL for Victory move
After returning from a tough overseas stint playing in the Greek Second Division, 22-year-old Fabian Monge took the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition by storm as he played a starring role in APIA Leichhardt FC’s 2023 Premiership win – so much so, he earned himself an A-League deal with Melbourne Victory. The exciting midfielder…
Read MoreNicolaou praises NPL NSW Men’s pathway
APIA Leichhardt FC’s Premiership winning star Yianni Nicolaou has credited the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition as one of the reasons why the versatile footballer picked up an A-League deal with Macarthur FC for the upcoming season. The 23-year-old played a starring role in Franco Parisi’s Premiership winning APIA squad, so much so, his…
Read MoreRound 30 Review – NPL NSW Men’s
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 30 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition. Sydney Olympic 3 v Sydney United 58 3 at Belmore Sports Ground – Full Match Report and Highlights Sydney Olympic secured a point with a dramatic comeback to end their and Sydney United’s disappointing 2023 campaigns with an…
Read MoreRound 29 Review – NPL NSW Men’s
Let’s check out the mini reviews from Round 29 of the National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition. Sydney FC 2 v Rockdale Ilinden 2 at Valentine Sports Park – Full Match Report and Highlights Rockdale Ilinden’s final push for a the 2023 NPL NSW Men’s Premiership came to a dramatic halt on Friday evening after…
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