By Kieran Yap Above: Fiorina Iaria is brought down by Akeisha Sandhu. Photo: Passion Creations. Round 13 of the Victorian NPLW saw some stunning goals, but the game of the round was a nil-all draw between FV Academy and South Melbourne. When these two sides met in Round Two, it was an exciting, if one-sidedContinue reading “NPLW Vic R13: A spectacular scoreless draw”
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NPL Women’s NSW R16 Wrap-Up: Finals Race Tightens as Contenders Make Their Move
By Georgina Lewis Above Photo by Georgina Lewis Round 16 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition delivered plenty of drama, with key battles across the park shaping the race for the finals. From shock wins to red cards and breakout performances, here’s how it all unfolded. Match of the Round: Mt Druitt TownContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW R16 Wrap-Up: Finals Race Tightens as Contenders Make Their Move”
One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.
By Isabelle Campbell & Alice de Koster-Kitto 23/6/25 Above: Emily Husband with the Central Coast Mariners. Photo: Central Coast Mariners. Why are women still underrepresented in senior coaching roles, and what can be done to change that? The A-League Women is gaining momentum, with rising talent and growing fan interest, but behind the scenes, progressContinue reading “One of 12: The Coaching Gap in the Women’s A-League.”
Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad
By Ella Mcshane 20/6/25 Above: Alexia Apostolakis of Melbourne City has been called into her first senior squad. Photo: A-League. Matildas head coach Joe Montemurro has named his inaugural squad that will face Slovenia and Panama, in a series of friendlies this upcoming international window. The extended squad features a host of debutants and participationContinue reading “Young Matildas and returning players headline Montermurro’s first Australia squad”
NPLW VIC R12: Levin lands with a Bergers Brace
By Kieran Yap 17/6/26 Above: new Heidelberg United signing Tamar Levin. Photo: Adrian Geremia for Heidelberg Utd. Heidelberg United have increased their lead at the summit of the table with a 4-0 win over fellow top four side Boroondara Carey Eagles. Tamar Levin marked her arrival in the league with a brace while Sawa MatsudaContinue reading “NPLW VIC R12: Levin lands with a Bergers Brace”
NPLW NSW Round 15 Wrap-Up: APIA Fight Back in Thriller, Halmarick Keeps Scoring
By Georgina Lewis 17/6/25 Above Image: Dan Ullman @aptitudephotography Stormy skies and postponed fixtures couldn’t stop Round 15 of the NPL Women’s NSW competition from delivering serious drama. The Match of the Round saw Gladesville Ravens and APIA Leichhardt play out a six-goal epic, while NWS Spirit’s Skye Halmarick continues her Golden Boot charge withContinue reading “NPLW NSW Round 15 Wrap-Up: APIA Fight Back in Thriller, Halmarick Keeps Scoring”
NPLW NSW Round 14 Wrap-Up: Late Drama, Stunning Goals and Shakeups on the Ladder
By Georgina Lewis 10/6/25 Above: NWS Spirit line up for their game against UNSW. Photo: Georgina Lewis Round 14 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW competition delivered drama, quality finishes, and saw significant movement on the ladder as the race for finals intensifies. With results that swung in stoppage time and standout individual performances,Continue reading “NPLW NSW Round 14 Wrap-Up: Late Drama, Stunning Goals and Shakeups on the Ladder”
NPL NSW Women’s Round 13 Wrap-Up
By Georgina Lewis 3/6/25 Above: Sophie Harding for NWS Spirit. Photo: Aptitude Photography Round 13 of the NPL NSW Women’s competition marked the halfway point of the 2024 season, and it didn’t disappoint. From stunning long-range strikes to dramatic late winners, the weekend served up a bit of everything — and with just a fewContinue reading “NPL NSW Women’s Round 13 Wrap-Up”
“The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners
By Isabelle Campbell 3/6/25 Above: Sarah Rowe (left) after the A-League Women Grand Final win. Photo: A-League/Central Coast Mariners When Sarah Rowe signed with the Central Coast Mariners midway through the A-League Women’s 2024/25 season, it was with excitement, ambition, and a willingness to be pushed outside her comfort zone. What followed was something sheContinue reading ““The Sweetest Way to Win”: Sarah Rowe’s Perfect Run with the Mariners”
NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win
By Kieran Yap 4/6/25 Above: Georgina Karaparidis surfs the corner flag. Box Hill United defeated Preston Lions 3-1 in a game of spectacular goals and relentless attacking football. Box Hill entered round 11 struggling for wins, but goal scoring has not been a recent problem, especially with rising star Georgina Karaparidis in for form. TheContinue reading “NPLW Vic Round 11: Karaparidis turns on style on Box Hill win”
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