By Kieran Yap 15/7/26 Above: Former Heidelberg star Sarah O’Donoghue. Photo: Adrian Geremia. South Melbourne score a crucial win, Preston hold Bulleen and Box Hill are back on top in Round 20 of the NPLW Victoria. Carina Rossi starred off the bench for Box Hill United Pythagoras on Friday night. The striker scored twice inContinue reading “NPLW Vic R20: Box Hill back on top & farewell to some stars of the comp”
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NPLW Vic R19: Boroondara bounce back & Murphy makes the difference for Spring Hills
By Kieran Yap 8/7/26 Above: Roisin Murphy is mobbed by teammates after scoring Avondale FC secured a crucial win, Bulleen maintain their hold on top spot, and Boroondara show they aren’t finished yet in Round 19 of the NPLW Vic It has been a week of big matches and mixed fortune for The Essendon Royals,Continue reading “NPLW Vic R19: Boroondara bounce back & Murphy makes the difference for Spring Hills”
NPLW Vic R18: Close games, closer ladder
By Kieran Yap 1/7/26 Above: Danella Butrus scores for Bulleen Lions There was little to separate any of the teams in Round 18 of the NPLW Vic, and even less to separate them on the ladder at its conclusions. The top four teams met, and while neither game was a classic, they were intriguing, tacticalContinue reading “NPLW Vic R18: Close games, closer ladder”
NPLW VIC R17: Royals push on with claim to the throne & Mackenzie stars in goal
By Kieran Yap 24/6/26 Above: Chloe Mckenzie of Melbourne Victory. Photo: Passion Creations NPLW action resumed in Victoria this weekend, and in most games all of the excitement happened in the second half. Victory snatched a point away to South Melbourne, Tiffany Eliadis scored three against Melbourne City, while Essendon and Box Hill stay neckContinue reading “NPLW VIC R17: Royals push on with claim to the throne & Mackenzie stars in goal”
NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings
By Kieran Yap 10/6/26 Above: Alexis Pantazopoulos for South Melbourne. Photo: Adrian Geremia. It was a round of even performances, but some surprise results in the Victorian NPLW. Bentleigh Green’s new signings have made instant impacts, Box Hill won again, and Bulleen dropped points against Keilor Park. Bentleigh Greens have had one of the mostContinue reading “NPLW VIC R16: Every game reviewed & a look at each club’s new signings”
Foord scores and Wheeler dominates in Matildas win
By Kieran Yap 9/6/26 Above: Caitlin Foord (left) and Sam Kerr. Photo: Football Australia. Some fortuitous goals and an improved second half have given The Matildas a 3-1 win over Mexico in the second game of this international window. Goals to Alanna Kennedy, Sam Kerr and Caitlin Foord in her 150th appearance secured the resultContinue reading “Foord scores and Wheeler dominates in Matildas win”
Late Mexico goal defeats Matildas in friendly
Australia 0-1 Mexico By Kieran Yap 6/6/26 Above: Diana Ordoñez. Photo: Kris Goman for Impetus. A Diana Ordoñez goal secured Mexico a 1-0 win over Australia at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. Matildas coach Joe Montemurro named a strong starting lineup in the first of the two-game series. Ellie Carpenter captained the side in herContinue reading “Late Mexico goal defeats Matildas in friendly”
NPLW Vic R15: Essendon climb to first, Bulleen rescue a point & Hussein stars for Victory
By Kieran Yap 3/6/26 Above: Leyla Hussein. Photo: Passion Creations It was a highly competitive weekend of football in the Victorian NPLW. Bulleen Lions and Avondale FC played out an instant classic, Melbourne Victory won against Heidelberg and Essendon jumped into first place. Friday night saw Box Hill United host Bentleigh Greens with the visitorsContinue reading “NPLW Vic R15: Essendon climb to first, Bulleen rescue a point & Hussein stars for Victory”
NPLW VIC R14: A Royal statement
By Kieran Yap 27/6/26 Above: Maggie Jenkins. Photo: Essendon Royals. A top of the table clash did not go as expected, Preston Lions are quietly in-form, Keilor get an important win and Bulleen go clear in first. Round 14 of Victoria’s NPLW kicked off on Friday night when Preston Lions defeated Heidelberg United 2-0. TheContinue reading “NPLW VIC R14: A Royal statement”
NPLW Vic R13: Spring Hill’s surprise win and new signings make impacts around the league
By Kieran Yap 20/5/26 Above: Spring Hills FC celebrate Chelsea De Silva’s late winner Top place on the table continues to see-saw, new signings make an impact and Spring Hills FC find a hero when it matters. Round 13 kicked off on Friday night with Bentleigh Greens and Heidelberg United. The reigning premiers ended theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R13: Spring Hill’s surprise win and new signings make impacts around the league”
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