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NPLW Team of the Week: Round 5

GK: Teresa Morrissey (Senior NTC) Pitted up against one of the league’s in-form strikers in Cortnee Vine, Morrissey had a brilliant game for the NTC to help them secure a…

No FFA Cup shocks as NPL outfits progress

Image: Smile for Peter The opening four games of the FFA Cup fifth round were played out in the last two nights with heavy favourites Bentleigh, Kingston and South Melbourne…

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 6

It seemed to be quite a good week for midfielders and attackers, with a few masterclasses in front of goal for some side. Because of that we had to do a…

Should development or winning be emphasised in youth football?

Image: Football Technique Australia By Ljuban Palinic The concept of development vs. winning in youth football is an ongoing hot topic that is heavily debated among coaches, parents and supporters…

Promotion favourites off to a winning start as Eagles, Geelong, Aris, Langwarrin impress

Photo: Geelong SC The State League One season kicked-off last weekend with 11 fixtures taking place over the two conferences as some of the early-season promotion favourites began their campaign…

Ellis chasing college dream with Oregon State move

Photo: Natasha Morello Two-time W-League Champion fullback Liv Ellis has departed NPLW outfit Bulleen Lions, effective immediately, to take up a position with Oregon State in the US College system….

Three form breakaway pack, NTC best Bergers to break duck

Photo: Rachel Bach The excitement machines of the NPLW continued on their merry way as Galaxy United notched up another four goals in their win over Box Hill United at…

Neymar Jr’s FIVE returns to Melbourne

Aspiring Melbourne-based futsal players will get the chance to test themselves at the top level next month, with Soccer5s Dandenong hosting a qualifying event for the Neymar Jr’s FIVE tournament – with…

Young Knights trio depart club, find new NPL homes

Photo: Steve Starek The Melbourne Knights have parted company with three youngsters from their senior squad who have since all found new homes in NPL and NPL2 respectively. Anthony Katiforis…

Northcote see off Ranges, Rixon’s hat-trick, Bees finally win

Image: Northcote City Before the weekend there were four points separating leaders Northcote City and a pack of four including Moreland Zebras, Moreland City, Brunswick City and Sunshine George Cross….

NPLW clubs headline Team App Cup Round 2 draw

Image: Graeme Furlong The Team App Cup Round 2 draw has been drawn with NPLW and the top-ranked State League One sides entering the competition. The likes of Box Hill…

Calder swoop for reigning Gold Medallist Mindy

Calder United have secured a huge coup, announcing the signing of Senior NTC captain and Young Matildas midfielder MelindaJ Barbieri. The reigning FFV Gold Medallist played her junior football at Keilor…

Way, Ibrahim net late winners as Hume hold off Bulleen

Image: Heidelberg United Reuben Way and Kamal Ibrahim were the late goalscoring heroes for Heidelberg United and Avondale FC on Saturday, while Liam Boland’s 33rd minute strike was enough for…

2017 Season Preview: State League 1 North-West

Photo: Mark Avellino With the State League One season commencing this week and potential promotion to the NPL2 on the line, we run the rule over the 12 contenders in…

Cannons shoot down South as Greens, Knights and Paco record home wins

Image: Smile for Peter Oakleigh Cannons remain unbeaten but also have their first win on the board for 2017, while South Melbourne’s unlucky streak in front of goals continues as…

2017 Season Preview: State League 1 South-East

With the State League One season commencing this week and potential promotion to NPL2 on the line, we run the rule over the south-east sides in 2017. *** Mornington Soccer…

Encounter with former co-coach Torcaso awaits Bulleen’s Kilpatrick

Image: Natasha Morello The last time Paul Kilpatrick coached in the Victorian women’s top flight, he was standing along the touchlines at Bundoora United alongside co-coach Mark Torcaso, where the…

NPLW Team of the Week: Round 4

GK: Molly-May Ramsay (South Melbourne) While Ramsay has spent the opening few rounds rotating with fellow goalkeeper Cassandra Zaffina for a spot in the South Melbourne line-up, the young shot-stopper will…

Two quick-fire goals sees Lions, Box Hill share spoils

Photo: Natasha Morello Two goals in the space of 90 seconds saw Bulleen Lions and Box Hill United earn a share of the points in a 1-1 draw at the…

David vs Goliath clashes showcase FFA Cup Round 5 draw

Image: Mark Avellino The Round 5 draw of the FFA Cup has thrown up plenty of noteworthy fixtures with the two Cinderella stories of the competition so far being drawn…