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Antelmi agrees to terms with Sydney United 58
Regarding by many as one of the hottest prospects in the PS4 NPL NSW Men’s competition, sharpshooting striker Patrick Antelmi has been snapped up by Sydney United 58 for the 2018 season. Antelmi becomes the first recruit under the coaching regime of former Socceroos star Jason Culina as the former Wollongong Wolves striker hopes to…
Read MoreSydney Olympic snap up 11 current players for 2018
Sydney Olympic have announced the first 11 players from its 2017 season that have recommitted to Sydney Olympic FC for the 2018 season. While negotiations are still underway with other players from our 2017 squad, the following players have renewed their contracts and re-committed to Olympic for the upcoming 2018 season: Paul Henderson At 41…
Read MoreStamatellis agrees to Hakoah Sydney City East
Hakoah Sydney City East have confirmed its first player appointment for the new season agreeing to terms with former Sydney Olympic defender Mitchell Stamatellis. The talented defender who made the 2017 Ultra Football Team of the Year, was headhunted by Gavin Rae and his scouters in a bid to sure up its defence for the…
Read MoreAPIA to take on Heidelberg United this Saturday
A super Saturday of PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues (PS4 NPL) Finals Series matches this weekend will decide which two Clubs will advance to the competition’s Grand Final as APIA Leichhardt Tigers travel to Melbourne to take on Heidelberg United. Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for the PS4 NPL 2017…
Read MoreAPIA Leichhardt Tigers defeat Adelaide City
Japanese import Tasuku Sekiya was the difference as his goal midway through the second half was what separated APIA Leichhardt Tigers’ victory over South Australian Premiers Adelaide City as Danial Cummins’ men recorded a 1-0 win in round one of the PS4 NPL Finals Series. In a game that could have seen many more goals…
Read MoreSean Symons: The Next Big Thing…
A breakout season from Sean Symons has helped APIA Leichhardt Tigers to a Premiership, a Waratah Cup final and a deep run in the Westfield FFA Cup, however the winger says it will be bitter sweet unless his side tastes grand final glory. Despite being a major part of APIA’s PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s
A Grand final spot and Championship glory will be on the line when Rockdale City Suns take on Manly United FC this Saturday at Cromer Park (5pm) in the Preliminary Final. It’s the penultimate game of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season and both teams will need no inspiration to deliver a big…
Read MoreSama buzzing for Suns encounter
A change of scenery has Manly United forward Marco Sama on the cusp of one of the best seasons of his career when it very easily could’ve been his worst. The 25-year-old started this season with Parramatta FC but the club’s on and off field issues had a significant impact on Sama and the rest…
Read MoreSuns not dead yet – Ricciuto
Rockdale City Suns midfielder Blake Ricciuto says his side has learnt their lesson from last week’s loss to APIA Leichhardt Tigers and are ready to bounce back and secure their spot in this season’s Grand Final. Rockdale was comprehensively beaten by APIA 5-0 in the semi-finals and now must regather for one final shot at…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
Sydney FC and APIA Leichhardt Tigers return to Cromer Park on Saturday with the victor set to face Premiers Sutherland Sharks in next weekend’s Grand Final. Two sides finished third and second respectively after strong campaigns and met a fortnight earlier when the Sky Blues extended a favourable record against the Tigers this season with…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 3 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
A sensational late fightback from APIA Leichhardt saw the Tigers strike twice in the final ten minutes to defeat Sydney FC 2-1 in their semi-final clash at Cromer Park on Saturday afternoon. The Sky Blues opened the scoring inside five minutes through Jerry Skotadis and looked destined to cruise to victory early on but were…
Read MoreManly United advance to Grand Final in epic battle
MANLY United have progressed to their first PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s grand final since 1995 after beating Rockdale City Suns 5-4 on penalties at Cromer Park on Saturday evening. In one of the games of the season, the two squads couldn’t be split after 120 minutes of enterprising football. Rockdale, the ‘home’ side…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
Sutherland Sharks are hoping to claim a premiership and championship double when they host APIA Leichhardt Tigers in Sunday’s Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. Having led the competition outright since round one the Sharks finished the regular season 11 points ahead of second-placed APIA and made minimum fuss in cementing their Grand Final position after…
Read MoreGrand Final Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s
The biggest game of the PlayStation®4 NPL NSW Men’s season has arrived and months of blood, sweat and tears will culminate with what is set to be a blockbuster clash of the titans. After 22 rounds and three weeks of finals, APIA Leichhardt Tigers will go head to head to decide who will be this…
Read MoreEssential information for Sunday’s Grand Final
This Sunday’s PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final promises to be a spectacular occasion and to ensure your day runs smoothly, here is the essential information you need to know. If you plan to drive to Leichhardt Oval ensure you get to the ground early as parking is extremely limited and could lead…
Read MoreTaneski ready for the big dance
Plenty of eyebrows were raised in the off-season when Nikola Taneski joined Manly United. The 23-year-old was a key player at Sydney United 58 FC in 2016, winning the league and the Waratah Cup. He also played in the grand final for the Reds versus Blacktown City FC, and the electric winger was touted as a…
Read MoreSasa Macura: Grand Final veteran
Playing in grand finals has become the norm for Sash Macura. Sunday’s decider versus APIA from 4pm at Leichhardt Oval will be his fourth successive big dance in the PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW men’s one competition. The elegant Manly United midfielder defected from Blacktown City FC late last year, a decision which baffled many…
Read MoreTicket sales for 2017 Grand Final – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s Online
Tickets are now on sale for the 2075 PlayStation 4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final between APIA Leichhardt Tigers v Manly United. The pinnacle event will be held on Sunday September 10th at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online to avoid queues at the gate. An afternoon kick-off will see the two best 1st…
Read MoreBiczo buzzing for Sunday
Sunday’s PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition decider will be a milestone day for APIA Leichhardt Tiger’s winger Corey Bizco and he is determined to make it one to remember. The 24 year old will play in his maiden senior grand final and hopes to replicate the form which has made him a key attacking…
Read MoreJosh Symons loving the finals hype
The decision to make the move from Parramatta FC to APIA Leichhardt Tigers has paid off in more ways than one for defender Josh Symons. The 22 year old, who last season captained Parramatta FC during their first campaign in the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s competition after gaining promotion, was one of APIA’s most…
Read MoreSydney FC lift 18s Championship trophy
Sydney FC triumphed over Sydney United 58 in a thrilling conclusion to the PlayStation4 NPL NSW Men’s under 18’s competition, winning 3-2 after extra time in Sunday’s grand final at Leichhardt Oval. Sydney United 58 took a shock lead in the 2nd minute but both sides went into the break level after Alex Masciovecchio equalised a…
Read MoreSutherland Sharks crowned 20s Champions
Sutherland Sharks claimed the premiership and championship double after defeating APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2-0 in Sunday afternoon’s Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. The Sharks opened the scoring through Jeremy Cox’s strike two minutes into the second half and sealed the match late on when substitute Jack Press poked home from close range. The victory crowns…
Read MoreManly United crowned Champions
Manly United has ended their 22 year PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Championship drought after an incredible penalty shootout win against APIA Leichhardt Tigers at Leichhardt Oval in front of over 3,500 spectators. Manly United shot stopper Dylan Mitchell played the game of his life making save after save to maintain an incredible clean…
Read MoreKajiyama and Nikas claim Golden Boot award
With the PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season all but over for another season, 2017 proved to be a nail-biting year for the coveted Golden Boot award. In what was a race to the finish line after 22 rounds, Sutherland Sharks’ Japanese import Tomohiro Kajiyama and Sydney United 58’s Panagiotis Nikas were both crowned…
Read MoreMan of the Match Mitchell majestic for Manly
Robbie Slater Medal winner Dylan Mitchell said it was adrenalin which lifted him to a career best performance in Manly United’s incredible penalty shootout victory during Sunday’s PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Grand Final. The Manly United shot stopper played the game of his life stopping two penalties and a making a myriad of clutch…
Read MoreEight clubs eyeing national success in PS4 NPL Finals Series
The first four matches of the PlayStation 4 (PS4) National Premier Leagues (NPL) 2017 Finals Series will be held this weekend with two games to be played on both Saturday and Sunday. The PS4 NPL Finals Series brings together the eight teams who finished top of their respective PS4 NPL standings at the end of…
Read MoreManly United do the historic double in 2017
Quite simply, Manly United’s dynamic on field performances this season will never be forgotten. The club from Sydney’s northern beaches ensured they will forever be in Football NSW’s record books after snaring a jaw dropping club double. Last Sunday’s victory over APIA Leichhardt Tigers on penalties in the Grand Final of the PlayStation4 National Premier…
Read MoreLynch poised for Blacktown City fightback
Blacktown City defender Grant Lynch is adamant his side should not be written off this finals series despite the reigning grand final winners’ shock round one loss. Rockdale claimed an unlikely upset against City when they won 4-2 at Lily’s Football Stadium last Sunday. The defeat added further salt into the wound for Blacktown who had missed out on…
Read MoreFearless Figon ready to dance
Rockdale City Sun’s Jordan Figon believes his side’s devil may care attitude and attacking philosophy will make them tough customers when they take on APIA Leichhardt Tigers in Saturday night’s Major Semi-Final. The Suns last week shocked competition powerhouse Blacktown City to claim an upset 4-2 win and Figon believes that performance is just a…
Read MoreEgger fired up for Blacktown City battle
Manly United has issued a warning to their playoff finals rivals ahead of this weekend’s semi-final matchup with Blacktown City. Defender Leigh Egger, who scored in Manly’s Elimination Semi-Final victory against Sydney Olympic last week, says his side is the league’s team to beat and shouldn’t be underestimated. “We have decisively beaten almost every team…
Read MoreLundy chasing Championship
APIA Leichhardt Tigers may have won the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Premiership, but defender Brandon Lundy insists his team is only just getting started. The Lambert Park side’s incredible late season run to snatch the title from competition frontrunners Blacktown City ended an incredible 30-year trophy drought for the club. However, Lundy said…
Read MoreManly United end Blacktown City’s Championship campaign
Manly United sealed a Qualifying Final date with the Rockdale City Suns next weekend after defeating 2016 Champions Blacktown City 2-0 in an excellent Minor Semi-Final showing at Lily’s Football Centre on Saturday evening. The Cromer Park outfit opened the scoring midway through the opening half through veteran striker Dylan Macallister and added a match-clinching…
Read MoreGrand Final awaits red-hot APIA Leichhardt Tigers
It was a five star performance as 2017 PlayStation4 National Premier Leagues NSW Premiers APIA Leichhardt Tigers cruised their way into the Grand Final with a convincing 5-0 win over Rockdale City Suns at Lambert Park in a game that really slipped away from the visitors in the second half. After going into the break…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Review – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
Sydney United 58 were eliminated by APIA Leichhardt Tigers while Sutherland Sharks confirmed their spot in next fortnight’s Grand Final after beating Sydney FC in extra time in a packed Saturday evening of semi-final action. Major Semi Final Sutherland Sharks v Sydney FC, Saturday 4.30pm at Lily’s Football Centre Jeremy Cox booked Sutherland a place…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s
It is the second week of the PlayStation®4 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Finals Series and four teams remain in the race for the Championship trophy. After a hard-earned week off, APIA Leichhardt Tigers return to action in the Major Semi-Final against Rockdale City Suns while Blacktown City hope to bounce back from their shock…
Read MoreFinals Series Round 2 Preview – PS4 NPL NSW Men’s 20s
APIA Leichhardt Tigers will need to bounce back from last weekend’s heavy defeat to Sydney FC against Sydney United 58 in order to keep their championship hopes alive, while premiers Sutherland can book their grand final appearance should they beat Sydney FC. Minor Semi Final APIA Leichhardt Tigers v Sydney United 58, Saturday 2.30pm at…
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