Football NSW

15/06/2026

Women Leading the Game 💜

Since 2023, 150 women from across NSW have taken part in Football NSW leadership programs, representing roles in administration, coaching, refereeing, media and volunteering.

This year saw the launch of Football Australia's Women Leading the Game program, a five-week leadership journey focused on building confidence, communication, connection and leadership skills.

Led by leadership coach Monica Beazley, the program combined practical workshops, networking opportunities and real-world leadership insights, empowering participants to step outside their comfort zones and grow both personally and professionally 👏

15/06/2026

Two NSW Boys Shine on Their FIFA World Cup Debuts💙

NSW juniors Patrick Beach and Paul Okon-Engstler both played key roles in Australia's opening World Cup victory over Türkiye 🇦🇺

In just his sixth appearance for the Socceroos, Sydney FC midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler produced a brilliant assist for Nestory Irankunda's opening goal, helping set Australia on their way to a memorable win.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Patrick Beach kept a clean sheet and made eight saves, the most by a goalkeeper on their FIFA World Cup debut since Rüştü Reçber in 2002 🧤

15/06/2026

NSW junior Patrick Beach made a stunning FIFA World Cup debut, producing a Player of the Match performance with eight saves in Australia's 2-0 win over Türkiye🧤

The eight saves are the most ever recorded by a Socceroos goalkeeper in a FIFA World Cup match 🇦🇺

The Glenmore Park Football Club junior is making everyone back home proud 💙

15/06/2026

Football South Coast Association ’s Coledale Waves Football Club stalwart Trevor Deeming has been recognised with the prestigious Distinguished Long Service Award set be presented at the 2026 NSW Community Sports Awards at the Bankstown Sports Club on Monday June 29.

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Football South Coast Association’s Coledale Waves FC stalwart Trevor Deeming has been recognised with the prestigious Distinguished Long Service Award set

14/06/2026

Football NSW will bring fans closer to the action than ever before confirming that all Finals matches of the inaugural Deploy Football NSW Association Championships will be broadcast live from Mudgee on Thursday 9 July 2026.

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Football NSW will bring fans closer to the action than ever before confirming that all Finals matches of the inaugural Deploy Football NSW Association

14/06/2026

FOOTBALL4ALL Gala Day💙

Just one week to go until the Football4All Gala Day takes over Valentine Sports Park on Sunday, 21 June🎉

Join players, families, carers, volunteers and supporters from across the football community for a free day celebrating inclusion, accessibility and the power of football. With activities, games and plenty of smiles, it's set to be a fantastic showcase of football for all abilities.

👉 Click here to learn more about the day: https://footballnsw.com.au/player-hub/inclusion-football/football4all/

13/06/2026

Homegrown to History💚💛

Big congratulations to Paul Okon-Engstler on his first selection in a major tournament squad for the CommBank Socceroos👏

The 21-year-old midfielder, born in Belgium and raised in Australia, progressed through the Football NSW pathway with Marconi Stallions FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC, while also representing the state at the National Youth Championships with NSW Metro White U13s in 2018 and NSW Metro Blue U14s in 2019.

Okon-Engstler continued his development abroad with Club Brugge and Benfica before returning home to join Sydney FC in 2025.

The midfielder was a key member of the CommBank Young Socceroos side that lifted the AFC U-20 Asian Cup in 2025 and now looks set to take the next step in his international journey as part of Australia's FIFA World Cup campaign 🌎

📸 Photo credit: The Daily Telegraph

12/06/2026

A New Era for Futsal🤝

A major new partnership is set to shape the future of futsal in NSW, with Carbiz Replacement Cars, Australia's leading replacement car provider, joining Football NSW as the Naming Rights Partner of the state's two premier futsal competitions.

From September, the competitions will enter a new chapter as the Carbiz Futsal Premier League and Carbiz Futsal Premier League 2.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to growing the game and creating greater opportunities for players, clubs and communities across New South Wales.

👉 Read the full announcement article here: https://footballnsw.com.au/2026/06/12/carbiz-named-naming-rights-partner-of-football-nsw-futsal-premier-leagues/

12/06/2026

Homegrown to History💚💛

A huge congratulations to Maty Ryan on his selection in Australia's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 👏

Born in Plumpton, Ryan rose through the Football NSW pathway, playing youth football with Marconi Stallions and Blacktown City before launching his professional career with the Central Coast Mariners in 2010.

Ryan's career has since taken him across Europe, featuring for a number of clubs including Club Brugge, Valencia, Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal and most recently Levante. He heads into the tournament in excellent form, keeping five clean sheets in Levante's final eight matches of the season to help the club secure its top-flight status.

On the international stage, Ryan reached the milestone of 100 Socceroos appearances last year, cementing his place among Australia's most decorated goalkeepers 🇦🇺

Best of luck to Australia's number one as he prepares for his fourth FIFA World Cup 🌎

12/06/2026

Meet the Nepean Dragons Football Club Incorporated❤️

Take a look at one of Football NSW's long-standing Football4All clubs, Nepean Dragons FC.

Originally established in 2007 through a Nepean Football Association Inc. initiative, Nepean Dragons became an independent club in 2020 and continues to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for players with disabilities and additional needs to learn, play and enjoy football each week at Blue Hills Oval in Glenmore Park.

Football4All programs give players of all ages and abilities the opportunity to participate in football through modified activities, skills sessions and games focused on fun, inclusion, social connection and personal development. Programs can run for as little as six weeks, throughout the winter season, or as ongoing club initiatives.

Interested in starting a Football4All program at your club or association?

👉 Click here to submit an Expression of Interest and learn how to host a Football4All program today: https://footballnsw.com.au/player-hub/inclusion-football/host-a-football4all-program/