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”

NPL Women’s NSW – Round 23 Wrap

By Georgie Lewis 13/8/25 Above: NWS Spirit. Photo: Georgie Lewis Despite the wet and windy conditions, Round 23 of the National Premier Leagues Women’s NSW delivered another weekend of drama, goals, and season-defining moments. Match of the Round – Illawarra Stingrays 1–0 UNSW Under the lights at Ian McLennan Oval, the Stingrays struck early throughContinue reading “NPL Women’s NSW – Round 23 Wrap”

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 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 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”

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”

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”

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”