Earlier this month, the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) released their preferred model for a national second division which would underpin the A-League. Whilst the AAFC and their supporters continue to hype up their vision, it is by no means a ground-breaking time for Australian football. As the AAFC …
Abbas returns to Moore Park
Sydney FC may have their record breakers, they may have Premierships and Championships; but what’s the one thing The Nix have got that Sydney doesn’t? The man himself, King of Hearts – Ali Abbas! At the 59th minute, he rose from the bench and took his place on the sideline …
Gallery: WSW 2017/18 Kit Launch
Last night the Kikoff Soccer Centre in Lakemba was alive and buzzing as the Western Sydney Wanderers launched their 2017/18 home and away kit. The exclusive event that was co-hosted by Nike Football, Chad Gibson and presented by Mel McLaughlin, was a fine combination of urban & street football culture …
Gallery: Sydney FC v Arsenal #ArsenalinSydney
Sydney FC (0) V Arsenal FC (2) Arsenal FC kicked off their #ArsenalinSydney tour with a friendly against the 2016/17 Premiers and Champions, Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium last night. The crowd was a sea of red as Arsenal fans flocked to see their idols in numbers. Over 80K in …
Gallery: South Melbourne FC NPL Vic
NPLW: South Melbourne FC (3) V Alamein FC (1) NPL: South Melbourne FC (3) V Heidleberg United FC (0) Recapping on a superb (and cold) day at AAMI Park last Sunday 11th June. South Melbourne FC men defeating Heidelberg 3-0 to extend their unbeaten run to 14 in all competitions. …
The Goal Celebration
HP Lovecraft not only had a brilliant name, he also once claimed that, “No-one dances sober, unless they happen to be insane.” A valid observation perhaps, but it’s also probably fair to say that he should’ve added “or a modern footballer” to make that statement more accurate too. It’s the …
Boot Review: Adidas NEMEZIZ
Adidas released their newest boot, the NEMEZIZ, last week. Roberto Firmino and Leo Messi were both spotted wearing the boot ahead of its launch. The NEMEZIZ is Adidas’ newest creation and replaces Messi’s signature boot. In terms of innovation, the NEMEZIZ presents a radical shift in design. The innovation of …
Reflection: Sydney FC Season in Review
Now that we’ve had time to process it all, we look back on 16/17 season and What. A. Season. It. Was! After seven long years, the drought is finally over. Sydney FC is once again at the top of the mountain. Premier. Champions. Undisputed. A lot has happened in seven, …
No Magic For SD Raiders in FFA Cup
APIA Leichhardt hosted SD Raiders in the final round of qualifying for the main section of the FFA Cup. The home side, current joint-leaders in NPL NSW 1, were expected to do it easy against a side currently in 7th in NPL NSW 3. Two divisions difference, but nobody told …
RUMOUR: NSW National Premier League Restructure
We have just heard rumours that Football NSW is scheduling a meeting for next month where the clubs will vote either for or against a restructuring of the current NSW NPL system. Reports are that Football NSW is attempting to turn the NPL divisions 1-3 into a 14 team competition …
Gallery: A-League Grand Final
CHAMPIONS! From The Terrace Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory A-League Finals, Sunday 7th May 2017 A night we’ll always remember and one they’ll be singing about for years to come! FORZA SYDNEY FC! Images from the terrace Courtesy of [FC BALLER], Jamie Castaneda, MAFPhotography and @fotodamo