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Pignata: A-League potential in Melbourne’s south east

After spending some time observing the NPL, Tony Pignata believes there’s potential for A-League expansion in Melbourne’s south-east

The curious case of Matthew Foschini

In Season 2 of True Detective, Sargeant Ani Bezzerides is briefly demoted to work in the evidence room following false allegations of sexual harassment by her ex-partner, despite being an…

The ‘Piemonte pearler’ Round 25 NPL Preview

Port Melbourne Sharks SC (7th) vs Green Gully SC (8th) The form: The Sharks have been in good knick recently, toppling a few of the lower end clubs in the…

Deng, Spinella sign senior Victory contracts

Melbourne Victory have signed Lucas Spinella and Thomas Deng to senior contracts for the 2015/16 season. Both have been promoted from the club’s youth team, where they’ve been playing in…

Matildas defender Alleway makes City move

Melbourne City have announced the signing of 25-year-old Matildas defender Laura Alleway, their second official player announcement in the lead-up to their debut W-League season.

NPL Victoria Team of the Week: Round 24

GK: Frano Saric (Werribee City) Kind of no surprise that every player in the TOTW backline is from a relegation-threatened side, given the desperation and desire to try keep their…

My Football Journey: Simon Colosimo

At 36-years-old, one would be forgiven for thinking Simon Colosimo is enjoying a well-earned break from football, working on the next chapter of his career after almost twenty years in…

NPL Victoria quintet make FFA All Stars

Five NPL Victoria stars have earned recognition in the Football Federation Australia’s official ‘Team of the FFA Cup Round of 32’, making the squad off the back of some standout performances in…

South Melbourne keep top-two hopes alive

South Melbourne’s top-two ambitions remain on track in the Women’s Premier League after a 5-0 win against South Yarra at State Football Centre on Wednesday night.

Title race starts now for South Melbourne

Despite the return of a finals series to the NPL Victoria for season 2015, the lure of finishing atop the ladder is still a huge motivator for Chris Taylor and his South Melbourne side.

WPL Team of the Week: Round 20

GK: Alondra Villa (Boroondara Eagles) It may have been her last game of the WPL season, but what a way to go out on. She was immense for the Eagles,…

FFA Cup Round of 16 fixtures revealed

Five out of the six Victorian representatives progressed to the FFA Cup Round of 16, an improvement on the four that progressed in season 2014.

Honos elated as Oakleigh bounce into Round of 16

With Oakleigh’s dream of progressing into the FFA Cup Round of 16 about to manifest itself through a narrow victory over Far North Queensland Heat, a wicked bounce became goalkeeper John Honos’ nightmare.

New salary cap opens A-League door for NPL Victoria stars

The FFA has announced that NPL players signed by A-League clubs will be exempt from the salary cap, in new competition regulations released on Tuesday.

Resilient Boroondara outlast Bundoora

In one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes of the WPL season, the Eagles came out 1-0 winners over Bundoora United to consolidate top spot.

NTC cruises to win over South Yarra

Senior NTC ran out comfortable 5-0 winners over South Yarra at State Football Centre on Saturday afternoon.

Jackson: Focus firmly on Bundoora

Celebrations were rampant on-field as Boroondara Eagles claimed the Team App Cup courtesy of a 5-3 win over Bulleen Lions, and you’d be forgiven for thinking the partying had only just begun.

Heff stakes A-League claim with hat-trick against Wanderers

He may be one of the premier hitmen in the NPL Victoria, but when faced against A-League opposition, Heidelberg United striker Dan Heffernan managed a feat he hadn’t even achieved in the league this season – scoring a hat-trick.

Ontong: Cup triumph product of Eagles environment

For Shaun Ontong, Sunday afternoon’s Team App Cup triumph – a 5-3 win over FC Bulleen Lions – was the pinnacle of a young coaching career, but a product of…

Taylor: We needed to compete early

While South Melbourne may have won the Dockerty Cup on the back of their scintillating second half performance against Oakleigh Cannons, coach Chris Taylor has surprisingly pointed out his sides vibrant start as the key to their success.