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NPL2 East Team of the Month: February

This year, we’ll be taking a look at the performers in the NPL2 that are lighting up the pitch on a weekly basis, compiling a Team of the Month for…

Box Hill taking guard with Shields

The successor to Melissa Barbieri in Box Hill United’s goal always appeared a poisoned chalice, given how the Pythagorus support had grown accustomed to enjoying a world-class keeper behind them for…

Shearing focusing on positives after heavy defeat

Bayside United captain Kirstie Shearing has promised to focus on the positives out of her young side’s 3-0 defeat to a rampant Bulleen Lions. Shearing has pointed at the defensive…

McGuinness masterstrokes salvage comeback win

A pair of masterstroke substitutions from manager Bob McGuinness helped Box Hill United to a comeback 2-1 opening round win over NPLW debutants Southern United. An 89th minute goal to…

South continue perfect start to NPL 2016

South Melbourne once again were in control, as they notched up a third straight win of the season over Port Melbourne Sharks, to the tune of 2-0. While their performance…

Lucas displaying clinical touch in central role

Bentleigh Greens forward Chris Lucas kicked off his 2016 campaign in stunning fashion, plundering four well-taken goals in the 6-1 obliteration of newly-promoted Richmond on Friday night. The diminutive marksman…

Fates align for Box Hill United’s new international pair

“Playing for the Nighthawks is your joy not your job.” Those 10 words dictated the way Box Hill United’s newest international duo Maren Heller and Kristina Hall went about their…

No regrets for Oldfield as he marks Victorian milestone

When Chris Oldfield touched down at Tullamarine Airport in late 2011, he couldn’t have envisaged what the next four years had in store for him. Fast forward to today and the…

Korcari still delivering Thunderbolts for Dandenong

As in-form Dandenong Thunder forward Amir Osmancevic swings in a perfectly weighted cross into the box from the left flank, seasoned striker Veton Korcari latches onto the ball, unleashing a…

Season Preview: Southern United

Coach: Stuart Munro Home ground: Comets Stadium Brief overview: Southern United is a consortium comprised of a number of teams from around the Frankston area, including Casey Comets, Mornington, Langwarrin,…

Season Preview: Galaxy United

Coach: Vincenzo Ierardo Home Ground: Banyul Warri Reserve Brief overview: Project Greater Geelong Galaxy became a more succinct Galaxy United with the announcement of the NPLW for 2015. United have insisted that their club…

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 2

A wealth of new faces have made their way into the Round Two NPL Victoria Team of the Week with what we count as six debutants in this week’s squad…

Season Preview: Heidelberg United

Coach: Bill Mihaloudis Home Ground: Olympic Village Brief overview: Heidelberg women’s team was first established in 1978, and following a hiatus from 1982 to 1990 it came back 1991 and played…

Pragmatic Barba pleased with squad’s adaptability

Life in the top flight of Victorian football has shown promising signs early for Dom Barba and the Bulleen Lions. Having been narrowly defeated by champions Bentleigh Greens in the…

Vassiliadis staying grounded after Sharks’ strong start

Port Melbourne manager Eric Vassiliadis was cautiously optimistic following his side’s 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory on Friday night. It’s now four points from a possible six to begin the season for…

Season Preview: Box Hill United

Coach: Bobby McGuinness Home Ground: Wembley Park Brief overview: One of the three clubs with their licences renewed from the WPL era, Box Hill United come into their debut NPLW season with one…

Happy homecoming for Bulleen boy Bresciano

Among the many interested onlookers to attend Bulleen’s opening home fixture of the season against the Oakleigh Cannons on Monday night, one stands out more than others. Second glances confirm…

Munro mystery: Southern secrecy builds intriugue

To say that Southern United and inaugural coach Stuart Munro have kept their cards close to their chest throughout pre-season would be an understatement. With a first competitive fixture of their…

Season Preview: Bulleen Lions

Coach: Ricardo Martinez Home Ground: David Barro Stadium Brief Overview: The Lions have a proud recent history in women’s football in Victoria, and this was evidenced by the fact that…

Season Preview: Calder United

Coach: Mark Torcaso Home Ground: Keilor Park Recreational Reserve Brief overview: Born out of Keilor Park Soccer Club, Calder United (briefly Keilor United) is an ambitious club with professionalism born out of their…