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Game Changers of the NPLW Vic: Deven Jackson

By Kieran Yap 6/9/25 Above: Deven Jackson with the Newcastle Jets. Photo: Newcastle Jets Essendon Royals have had another strong season, after making the final in 2024 immediately after promotion, they have backed that up with another top four finish this season. One of the big reasons for their impressive NPLW campaign is new signing,Continue reading “Game Changers of the NPLW Vic: Deven Jackson”

Game Changers of the NPL Victoria Finals: Tamar Levin

By Kieran Yap 5/9/25 Above: Tamar Levin for Heidelberg United. Photo: Adrian Geremia. Tamar Levin made an impact right off the plane. In her first appearance in the Victorian NPLW, she scored a brace to announce herself as the latest Heidelberg United star. Now the midfielder looms as a not-so-secret weapon in the quest forContinue reading “Game Changers of the NPL Victoria Finals: Tamar Levin”

Game Changers of the NPL Victoria Finals: Sofia Sakalis

By Kieran Yap 4/9/2025 Above: Sofia Sakalis during the ASEAN Championships with Australia U23’s Photo: Football Australia Sofia Sakalis has had a year to remember and is hoping to add even more highlights. The Box Hill United attacker has been in dynamic form this season, that is nothing new. But she now has an ASEANContinue reading “Game Changers of the NPL Victoria Finals: Sofia Sakalis”

Game Changers of the NPL Victoria finals: Paige Zois

By Kieran Yap 3/9/25 Above: Paige Zois. Photo: Bulleen Lions Paige Zois is back to her best. After a long term injury, the midfielder has bounced back with goals, assists and brought her famous passing range to full effect. Bulleen Lions are playing their best football at the right time of the season, and ZoisContinue reading “Game Changers of the NPL Victoria finals: Paige Zois”

NPLW Vic R22: Goals galore in the final round of the season

By Kieran Yap 2/9/25 Above: Heidelberg United celebrate one of their three goals. Photo: Isabelle Campbell. The regular season of the NPLW Vic has been completed. The final four has been decided, there were goals galore in the last weekend and we say goodbye to FV Academy’s senior team. Box Hill had the most toContinue reading “NPLW Vic R22: Goals galore in the final round of the season”

What Taylor Ray brings to Victory

By Isabelle Campbell 1/9/25 Above: Taylor Ray for Australia. Photo: Football Australia Taylor Ray, one of the A-League Women’s most accomplished and resilient players, has officially signed with Melbourne Victory following three back-to-back championships across two different clubs. Though only 24, Ray brings with her an impressive record of success. In her eight seasons inContinue reading “What Taylor Ray brings to Victory”

NPL Women’s NSW – Round 25 Recap

By Georgina Lewis 29/8/25 Photo: By Georgina Lewis. Round 25 delivered drama, late twists, and individual brilliance across every fixture, with fans treated to one of the most entertaining weekends of football this season. Here’s how the action unfolded. Match of the Round – Mt Druitt Town Rangers 2–3 Sydney Olympic | Popondetta Park SydneyContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW – Round 25 Recap”

Nike release Sam Kerr player edition boot

By Kieran Yap 28/8/25 Above: The Player Edition Nike boot designed with Sam Kerr. Sam Kerr has joined some of the world’s greatest athletes in having her own Nike shoe. The football boot, a player edition of the Mercurial Superfly 10. The boot design is a tribute to Sam’s journey as a professional footballer, showcasingContinue reading “Nike release Sam Kerr player edition boot”

NPLW VIC R21: Poppy pulls the strings as FV Academy score three

By Kieran Yap 25/8/25 Above: FV Academy celebrate their second goal against Boroondara-Carey Eagles FV Academy won their fourth game of the season with a 3-1 result against Boroondars-Carey Eagles. A virtuoso performance from Poppy O’Keefe, first half brace to Jasmine Millar and Emily Rutkowski’s late goal decided the game. In front of Matildas seniorContinue reading “NPLW VIC R21: Poppy pulls the strings as FV Academy score three”

NPL Women’s NSW – Round 24 Wrap

By Georgina Lewis 24/8/25 Above: Lacey Wynne in action for NWS Spirit FC Round 24 delivered statement wins, late drama, and a finals picture that got a little sharper—and a little messier. Here’s how it all unfolded. Match of the Round — Manly United 2–0 Illawarra Stingrays (Cromer Park) This was a must-win for ManlyContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW – Round 24 Wrap”