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NWS Spirit FC snap up Kiwi sharpshooter

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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 Spirit FC coach David Perkovic who moved quickly to snap up the ace marksman as the club prepares for a huge year ahead.

“We are glad that Gianni Bouzoukis has joined from Wellington Olympic,” Perkovic told Football NSW.

“His exceptional goal-scoring ability and experience will undoubtedly strengthen our attack and elevate our performance on the field.”

The club also resigned several of its 2023 players including Chris Marques, Anthony Younis, Grant Cornwell, Kyle Shaw, Simon Nicholas, Daniel Mitwali, Corey Kavanagh, Richie Darko, Michale Konestabo, Ollie Wiggin, Jared Lum and Luiz Lobo.

“We are thrilled to have resigned key existing players from our squad last season and secured a number of new players to help improve our squad in 2024.”

Bouzoukis was a cult hero with the Wellington Olympic faithful as he scored an amazing 104 goals in 130 first-team appearances for the New Zealand National Champions.

Zeljko Kalac appointed Sydney United 58 Head Coach

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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 to return to Sydney United 58, a club deeply ingrained in my life,” Kalac stated.

“While our sights are set on clinching the Championship, our focus extends beyond the present.

“We’re dedicated to cultivating talent and building a strong foundation for the future.”

Kalac recently spent time managing the Bulls FC Academy during the 2023 NPL NSW Men’s campaign.

“It’s an important season as the club, as well as football in Australia, continues to evolve.

“We need to ensure our incoming playing group is committed to the standards this great club has,” the club promoted in its official press release.

Kalac replaces Miro Vlastelica who has been invaluable for the club but will still feature as part of the coaching staff in 2024.

“It’s important to keep good people and coaches around the club as we continue to progress – we’re looking forward to what the new season holds,” the club issued in its press release.

The 2023 Waratah Cup Champions have commenced it’s rebuild as the club said farewell to long serving stalwarts Matthew Bilic, Yianni Fragogiannis, Chris Payne, Devante Clut and Yianni Perkatis while Andrea Agamemnonos, Taisei Kaneko, Ante Bakmaz, Jason Madonis and Hiyori Kawaguchi will feature in new teams in 2024.

The club has resigned Leroy Jennings, Alessandro Lacalandra, Glen Trifio, Patrick Antelmi, Adrian Vlastelica, Bailey Rule, Anthony Tomelic, Luke Cukar and Tariq Maia for the new year.

Steven Zoric appointed Sutherland Sharks Head Coach

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National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s outfit Sutherland Sharks have appointed Steven Zoric as the new head coach for the 2024 season.

Zoric returns to the coaching helm replacing Panny Nikas who took over the club midway through the 2023 NPL NSW Men’s season following Damir Prodanovic’s departure to the Newcastle Jets.

In an official club statement, the Sharks were thrilled with the announcement of the 49-year-old coach.

“Steven Zoric brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the game that aligns perfectly with the club’s vision for the future.

“His appointment underscores the commitment of the Sutherland Sharks Football Club to fostering excellence on and off the field, as well as providing the best possible environment and pathway for its players to thrive.

“A respected figure in the football community Zoric has a track record of developing young talent and achieving success at various levels of the game makes him the ideal candidate to lead Sutherland Sharks Football Club into the NPL NSW Men’s 2024 season.”

His appointment will add new fuel to the local derby against his former side Rockdale Ilinden, a club he coached as the two parted company at the end of the 2022 NPL NSW Men’s season.

The Sharks finished in 14th place on the NPL NSW Men’s ladder and will be hoping for a better finish in 2024.

The club’s last piece of silverware was the 2012 Waratah Cup while they finished Premiers in 2008 and Champions in 2009.

Fixture Announcement: Rockdale Ilinden v Sydney United 58

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Football NSW has advised important match information for this Sunday’s Round 9 National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s match between Rockdale Ilinden v Sydney United 58 to be played at the Ilinden Sports Centre.

Football NSW has confirmed that away supporters will not be permitted entry into the Ilinden Sports Centre for this fixture.

Sydney United 58 are required to submit a list of its officials, player parents, committee members and Club Guests prior to the fixture with proof of identification required upon arrival for admission into the venue.

This prohibition on the attendance of away supporters will be in place for the corresponding round at the Sydney United Sports Centre on Sunday, 16 July 2023.

A reminder that this match will be shown live and exclusive on NPL.TV at 3pm.

Vlastelica seals move to Sydney FC

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Sydney FC have captured the signing of the most successful National Premier League (NPL) Captain in Australia Cup history, Sydney United 58 defender Adrian Vlastelica.

The 27-year-old became the first NPL Captain to lead his club to the Australia Cup Final last month and will join the Sky Blues on a three month injury replacement contract for injured skipper Alex Wilkinson.

“It’s a privilege to earn my first professional contract at Sydney FC, and I’m determined to help continue our good start to the season,” he said.

“I’ve been training with the club for the past few weeks and feel like I’m up to speed.

“I want to keep up the high standards they set here and put pressure on the boys for a place in the team.

“I’m looking forward to the challenge of my first A-League campaign.”

Vlastelica goes straight into the Sky Blues squad which heads to Brisbane to face the Roar this Sunday afternoon and will wear squad number 27.