By Georgie Lewis 22/7/25 With just a few rounds remaining, Round 20 delivered key results that have tightened the battle for fourth and given Bulls FC Academy control at the top of the ladder. Match of the Round – Northern Tigers 0-1 Gladesville RavensRavens extended their unbeaten run to six games with a deserved 1-0Continue reading “NPLW NSW Round 20 Wrap-Up”
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A National Pathway in Action: What the Emerging Matildas Championships Reveal About Australia’s Youth Development
By Georgie Lewis 21/7/25 Above: NSW 15’s celebrate winning their title. Photo: Georgie Lewis From Ellie Carpenter to Mackenzie Arnold to Kyra Cooney-Cross, some of the biggest names in Australian football began their careers at Valentine Sports Park. For the hundreds of players who competed in last week’s 2025 CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships, that sameContinue reading “A National Pathway in Action: What the Emerging Matildas Championships Reveal About Australia’s Youth Development”
NPLW Vic R16: Markovski and Matthews lead Spring Hills FC to victory
By Kieran Yap 15/7/25 Above: Maja Markovski celebrates with teammates after the opening goal Brunswick Juventus took the points off South Melbourne, Essendon Royals scored five against Bulleen and Heidelberg United extended their lead at the top on an emotional day at Olympic Park. Over at Spring Hills FC, Maja Markovski’s strong return to theContinue reading “NPLW Vic R16: Markovski and Matthews lead Spring Hills FC to victory”
NPLW NSW Round 19 Wrap-Up
By Georgie Lewis 15/7/25 Above: Sydney University prior to their match against APIALeichhardt. With finals fast approaching, Round 19 delivered some huge results—and plenty of ladder movement. Bulls FC Academy 2-1 NWS SpiritA massive top-four clash at Northbridge Oval, with Bulls edging out Spirit 2-1. Goals from A-League players Jynaya Dos Santos and Amber LuchtmeijerContinue reading “NPLW NSW Round 19 Wrap-Up”
NPLW Vic R15: Westaway stars in attack for FV Academy win
By Kieran Yap 8/7/25 Above: FV Academy Celebrates Clancy Westaway’s goal. Photo: Passion Creations The top four teams all played each other, Box Hill’s form continued to rise and Essendon Royals played out a high scoring classic. But It was FV Academy who stole the show for the second time in three rounds with aContinue reading “NPLW Vic R15: Westaway stars in attack for FV Academy win”
NPL Women’s NSW 2025 – Round 18 Wrap-Up
By Georgina Lewis 8/7/25 Above: Gladesville Ravens lining up before their game against NWS Spirit. Photo: Georgie Lewis Lightning delays wreaked havoc across Round 18 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, with three matches abandoned and one postponed. But in the games that did go ahead, there was plenty of quality, grit, andContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW 2025 – Round 18 Wrap-Up”
“You don’t lose you learn”: Montemurro focused on development not defeat
By Isabelle Campbell 8/7/25 Above: Emily Gielnik against Panama Photo: Rob Lizzi for Impetus Despite a 1-0 defeat to Panama in Bunbury, Matilda’s head coach Joe Montemurro remains composed and confident as his side prepares for the second match of the series at HBF Park in Perth. With four debutantes introduced off the bench inContinue reading ““You don’t lose you learn”: Montemurro focused on development not defeat”
“I’m Just Happy to Play My Part”: Siemsen Embraces Her Matildas Comeback
By Isabelle Campbell 3/7/25 Above: Remy Siemsen. Photo: Cat Bryant for Impetus After some time in the periphery of the national team, Remy Siemsen is making the most of her opportunity to return to the Matildas setup under new head coach Joe Montemurro. The Australian forward has already shown her value in the side’s secondContinue reading ““I’m Just Happy to Play My Part”: Siemsen Embraces Her Matildas Comeback”
NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara
By Kieran Yap 1/7/25 Above: Box Hill United score the winning goal from the penalty spot. Box Hill and Boroondara-Carey played out a five goal thriller, with Sofia Sakalis’s solo run helping decide the game. Box Hill entered Round 14 with the announcement of a new signing. Dual Melbourne City premiership winner Rhianna Pollicina returnedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R14: Box Hill find a way past Boroondara”
NPL NSW Women’s Round 17 Wrap-Up: Short-Handed Sides, Surprise Upsets, and the Finals Race Heating Up
By Georgie Lewis 1/7/25 Above: University of Sydney and Sydney Olympic line up before their match Photo: Georgie Lewis As the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition enters its final stretch, Round 17 delivered another set of compelling storylines. With several teams missing key players due to Young Matildas camp, the weekend tested depth, resilience,Continue reading “NPL NSW Women’s Round 17 Wrap-Up: Short-Handed Sides, Surprise Upsets, and the Finals Race Heating Up”
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