By Kieran Yap 7/8/25 Above : Australia’s U23 starting lineup. Photo: Football Australia Myanmar 1-2 Australia U23 A late Holly Furphy goal was not enough for Australia’s U23’s as they were defeated 2-1 by Myanmar’s senior side in the first game of the ASEAN Championships in Vietnam. Australia enjoyed the majority of possession over theContinue reading “Australia U23’s open ASEAN Tournament with loss to Myanmar”
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Halmarick hat-trick sets up big win for Young Matildas
By Kieran Yap 7/8/2025 Above: Skye Halmarick Australia U20’s 14-0 Tajikistan U20’s An early Skye Halmarick hatrick and a midfield masterclass by Avaani Prakash has helped the Young Matildas to a 14-0- win against Tajikistan in the opening game of Asian Cup qualifiers. Alex Epakis’s first competitive game in charge was a successful and relentlessContinue reading “Halmarick hat-trick sets up big win for Young Matildas”
NPLW Vic R19: Bulleen score six, and Tarrant is the hero for Heidelberg
By Kieran Yap 5/8/25 Above: Danella Butrus and Ava Briedis for Bulleen. Photo: Isabelle Campbell Bulleen Lions tightened their hold on second place with a 6-2 win over FV Academy at the Home of the Matildas. Five different goal scorers contributed to the win which sees them nine points away from first place but moreContinue reading “NPLW Vic R19: Bulleen score six, and Tarrant is the hero for Heidelberg”
NPL Women’s NSW Round 22 Wrap: Wet Weather, Big Results, and Finals Shakeups
By Georgie Lewis 5/7/25 Above: Ash Brodigan. Photo Georgie Lewis Torrential rain couldn’t dampen the drama in Round 22 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, as several sides made key statements in their push for the top four — and others slipped just when it mattered most. Match of the Round: Manly UnitedContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW Round 22 Wrap: Wet Weather, Big Results, and Finals Shakeups”
NPL Women’s NSW Round 21 Review: Finals Race Heats Up as Surprise Results Shake the Ladder
By Georgie Lewis 30/7/25 Above: Aideen Keane celebrates her goal. Photo: Georgie Lewis It was an action-packed Round 21 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition, with a few surprise results reshaping the ladder ahead of the final stretch. With top-four ambitions and relegation battles on the line, every game carried extra weight —Continue reading “NPL Women’s NSW Round 21 Review: Finals Race Heats Up as Surprise Results Shake the Ladder”
NPLW Vic R18: Royals arrive in top four
By Kieran Yap 29/7/25 Above: Essendon Royal score their fifth goal against Boroondara-Carey Eagles Essendon Royals have jumped to third on the table with a 5-0 win over Boroondara-Carey Eagles at home. Five separate scorers contributed to the win, that saw the game decided within an hour. The Royals have risen sharply in the secondContinue reading “NPLW Vic R18: Royals arrive in top four”
NPLW Vic R17: Bulleen hold on despite having no goalkeeper
By Kieran Yap 23/7/25 Above: Tiffany Eliadis puts on the goalkeeping gloves for Bulleen. Heidelberg United continued their march toward the title, Sienna Techera won the game for Box Hill, and Preston secured all three points against Bentleigh Greens. At The Veneto Club, Bulleen defeated Boroondara-Carey Eagles in a must win game that drew onContinue reading “NPLW Vic R17: Bulleen hold on despite having no goalkeeper”
NPLW NSW Round 20 Wrap-Up
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”
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”
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