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APIA keep it consistent for 2020 season

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Reigning 2019 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s Champions APIA Leichhardt Tigers have made minimal fuss in the off-season break as coach John Calleja has opted to stick with the same squad that earned his side the big prize at Bankwest Stadium when they defeated Sydney United 58 in the finale.  

After recently uncovering its new logo for the 2020 NPL NSW season going back to basics with a traditional style adding a modern twist to it, Calleja has stayed true to the squad that gave their faithful so much joy gifting them the Championship in Sydney’s Inner West.

Three new faces have thus far graced the pre-season pitches at the Tigers with former Rydalmere FC player Mitchell Gibbs, ex-Sydney FC youth product Patrick Scibilio and dangerous marksman and another FC and Sutherland Sharks product Jeremy Cox all penning deals with the club. The club may look towards signing one more well-known recruit to finalise its squad.

In the re-signing department, one name that sticks out again is that of iconic club legend and the NPL NSW Men’s maestro Franco Parisi who has stated his intent in playing another year with the 36-year-old hoping to make it back to back Championships.

The likes of 2019 players such as the Symons brothers Sean and Josh, Ivan Necevski, Luke Turnbull, Themba Muata Marlow, Paul Galimi, Sam McIllhatton, Adrian Ucchino, Corey Biczo, Michael Kouta, Chris Payne, Lachlan Hughes and Dom Nasrabadi will once again call Lambert Park while the club has announced that their 2019 mid-season signing, midfield bulldog Nick Stavroulakis, has been appointed assistant coach as well as a registered player for the 2020 season. One player that won’t be there in 2020 will be journeyman Tynan Diaz who will likely feature with NPL 2 NSW Men’s outfit Mounties Wanderers.

The club has also continued its push in promoting and developing their young up and coming players by rewarding Camil Abouchaya and Nick Azzone first grade contracts. The club in recent seasons has produced some fine young talent and both Abou and Azzone will hope to gain as much experience as possible in stamping their claims as future senior stars.

APIA will open its 2020 NPL NSW Men’s campaign with a clash against newly promoted side North Shore Mariners at Lambert Park on Saturday 29th of February.

APIA Leichhardt Tigers 2020: Sean Symons, Josh Symons, Franco Parisi, Nick Stavroulakis, Ivan Necevski, Luke Turnbull, Themba Muata Marlow, Paul Galimi, Sam McIllhatton, Adrian Ucchino, Corey Biczo, Michael Kouta, Chris Payne, Lachlan Hughes, Dom Nasrabadi, Mitchell Gibbs, Patrick Scibilio, Jeremy Cox, Camil Abouchaya, Nick Azzone.

North Shore Mariners ready for NPL NSW top tier debut

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New kids on the block North Shore Mariners have been busily preparing for what will be a massive 2020 season as the recently promoted side sets its sights on establishing themselves as a top National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s side.

Coached by the ever-experienced Joe Haywood, the Mariners have slowly stepped up the pace with a number of fresh new faces donning the North Shore kit during pre-season training.

Emmanuel Peters, Danial Dias, Keanu Ismic and Charlie Cox have all penned deals with the club while the biggest coup of the lot has been that of former NPL NSW Men’s Player of the Year Panny Nikas.

The signing of Nikas has certainly raised the profile of the club as the mercurial attacker hopes he can add his NPL experience as well as stamp his influence on the newly promoted club after a stuttering time at the Rockdale City Suns in 2019.

Haywood has managed to re-sign a number of his 2019 NPL 2 NSW Men’s Premiership winning squad as Ryan Wood, Joel Tinker, Jesse Piriz, Rainer Smahel, Chris Lindsay, Hugo Forlico, Daniel Saric, Brian Jamba, Sean Eve, Marquin Smith, Mitch Smith, Braden Cheng and Damir Prodanovic have all agreed to terms as has Tristan van Rhoon who played in the club’s 20’s squad.

A big loss for the Mariners however has been that of long serving stalwart and captain Ricky Woodward as after nine solid years has parted company with the club while Nathan Separovic, Harry Quirk, James Scott and Tadhg Purcell will all be playing for different clubs in 2020.

It’s going to be a baptism of fire for the new boys as they kick off its 2020 NPL NSW Men’s season with a clash against 2019 Champions APIA Leichhardt Tigers at Lambert Park on Saturday 29th of February.

North Shore Mariners 2020: Ryan Wood, Joel Tinker, Jesse Piriz, Rainer Smahel, Chris Lindsay, Hugo Forlico, Daniel Saric, Brian Jamba, Sean Eve, Marquin Smith, Mitch Smith, Braden Cheng, Damir Prodanovic, Emmanuel Peters, Danial Dias, Keanu Ismic, Charlie Cox, Panny Nikas

Palapanis energizes Olympic squad

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Recently appointed Sydney Olympic coach Terry Palapanis has injected a new lease of life to the former NSL giants announcing a number of major signings with the 2020 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s season kicking off in March.

Former Sutherland Sharks stars Anthony Bouzanis, Bai Antoniou, Raul Beneit Romero and Alexander Lopez have reacquainted themselves with their former boss while former NPL NSW Men’s Player of the Year and ex-Manly United star Adam Parkhouse has also penned a deal with Olympic.

One signing in particular that has caught the attention of many in the NPL has been that of former A-League recruit and ex-Chelsea man Fabio Ferriera. The Portuguese high-flyer will call Belmore Sports Ground home after spending some time with South Australian outfit Adelaide City.

The club also moved swiftly to re-sign a number of its players from their 2019 squad including Spanish sensation Alejandro Sanchez, club legend Will Angel, skipper James Madonis, Hagi Gligor, Nicola Kuleski, Darcy Burgess, Jack Stewart, Zac Mackenzie, Tom Whiteside, Nik Tsattalios, Dimi Petratos, Bill Patramanis, Peter Kekeris and Giovanni Panuccio.

The club’s living legend Paul Henderson has decided to take a back-seat in 2020, although registered as a back-up to Bouzanis, has been appointed as the club’s official goalkeeper coach.

Palapanis and the Olympic faithful will be all systems go as the Blues hope to push for some much needed silverware with a juicy round 1 clash scheduled against 2019 Premiers Wollongong Wolves at Belmore on the 1st of March.

Sydney Olympic 2020: Anthony Bouzanis, Bai Antoniou, Raul Beneit Romero, Alexander Lopez,  Alejandro Sanchez, Will Angel, James Madonis, Adam Parkhouse, Hagi Gligor, Nicola Kuleski, Darcy Burgess, Jack Stewart, Zac Mackenzie, Tom Whiteside, Nik Tsattalios, Dimi Petratos, Bill Patramanis, Peter Kekeris, Giovanni Panuccio

Manly United keen to up the ante in 2020

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National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s top tier side Manly United are hoping that coach Paul Dee and assistant Dylan Macallister are able to bring back the glory days at Cromer Park as the team slowly assembles for the 2020 season.

After taking out the 2017 Championship Series on penalties against APIA Leichhardt Tigers, the Northern Beaches squad have had an indifferent two seasons but the club’s intention on playing finals football has been made clear after the resigning of 14 players from its 2019 squad.

Club captain Sam Gallagher, Brendan Cholakian, Dom Ferguson, Kieren Paull, Brad McDonald, Dylan Mitchell, Sasa Macura, Joe Fox, James Georgaklis, Harry McCarthy, Sam Benton, Harry Kmet, Finn Ashton, Luca Kmet and Patrick Weir have all committed to the Manly United cause in 2020.

Joining this list are a couple of key signings, one in particular, former Western Sydney Wanderers youth prodigy Marley Peterson.

A Manly United junior, Peterson was amongst the goals during his time with the Western Sydney Wanderers NPL side with Dee hoping the attacker can bang a few in for the 2020 season.

Joining Peterson will be Mark McManus, a well-credentialed defender who spent time in Spain with Hércules CF and English outfit Gateshead.

The club also moved swiftly to sign Jack Fulton who spent four years on scholarship in the U.S. as well as Paul Katsetis who recently played in the lower leagues of Greece with A.E Ermionida F.C.

Manly were dealt a blow as they lost one of its influential players from the 2019 season, former NPL NSW Men’s Player of the Year Adam Parkhouse who penned a deal with fellow NPL NSW Men’s club Sydney Olympic.

Manly United kick off its NPL NSW Men’s season off with an away fixture to the Rockdale City Suns on the 1st of March with its first home match scheduled in round 2 when they tackle Blacktown City FC on the 7th of March.

Manly United 2020 Team:  Sam Gallagher, Brendan Cholakian, Dom Ferguson, Kieren Paull, Brad McDonald, Dylan Mitchell, Sasa Macura, Joe Fox, James Georgaklis, Harry McCarthy, Sam Benton, Luca Kmet, Finn Ashton, Patrick Weir, Marley Peterson, Mark McManus, Paul Katsetis, Jack Fulton.

Young Stallions stars earn trip of a lifetime to Germany

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Following a long deliberation Borussia Dortmund has announced the names of two players who have been chosen to travel to Germany to train and trial. 

The two players chosen for this historic opportunity are Aidan Milicevic (16 years) and Jetzen Lopez (13).

Both will travel to Germany from January 17 and will train and trial for 10 days under the watchful eye of the BVB Coaching staff.

The two were chosen following the inaugural BVB Coaching Clinic with Club Marconi in October when 140 players attended in age groups from 6 to 16.

The two players are the first to be chosen by BVB who will be returning for their second clinic in 2020 from April 14 to 17.

Marconi Stallions Press Release