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Football West Academy presentation evening for Boys program

The Football West Academy celebrated the maiden year of its Boys program last week.Players and coaches from the U13, U14, U15 and U16 teams were recognised at the presentation evening, held at the Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park.Each team announced a Coach Award, with the

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Inter-divisional play-offs: Fremantle retain NPL status, Cockburn, Windmills and North Beach promoted

The inter-divisional play-off finals drew a huge crowd to the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Saturday and supporters were treated to a day of drama with three of the four games ending in promotion parties and relegation regrets.The only final in which the higher-ranked club prevaile

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2025 inter-divisonal play-off finals

The last promotion-relegation issues of the 2025 NPL and State League seasons are decided tomorrow with the inter-divisional play-off finals at the Sam Kerr Football Centre.The NPL-Division One clash sees Fremantle City look to salvage their NPL status against Joondalup City.Fre

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Hyundai Football West Academy presentation evening

The players and coaches of the Hyundai Football West Academy have been recognised at the annual presentation evening.The event took place at Wangara Hyundai, with players and coaches from the U13s, U14s, U16s and U18s in attendance.Each team announced its Player of the Year, wit

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Africa Down Under Cup 2025

Thanks to everyone who helped make Africa Down Under Cup 2025 another big success.The event, co-hosted by Football West and Paydirt Media, is a celebration of WA's African communities and coincides with the Africa Down Under mining conference in Perth. This year's Africa Down U

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Four-goal Meakins leads Balcatta blitz and leaves RedStar cup hopes in tatters

Four-goal Abbey Meakins led a Balcatta blitz at the Sam Kerr Football Centre as Peter Rakic's side added the NPLWA - Women's Top Four Cup to the Night Series they won at the start of the season. Trailing to Renee Leota's courageous near-post header scored just before the break,

2025 NPLM Top Four Cup Final Bayswater City v Olympic Kingsway

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Smith header gives Bayswater NPLM Top Four Cup

Bayswater City will head into the Australian Championship on a high after adding the NPLM Top Four Cup to the league title they won last month.Baysie defeated rivals Olympic Kingsway 2-1 in Saturday's final at the Sam Kerr Football Centre.Matty Sparrow's side went ahead after 17

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Inter-divisional play-off finals spots decided

Fremantle City will face Joondalup City for a place in the NPL next season after Saturday's inter-divisional play-off semi-final, second legs.Fremantle beat Kinglsey Westside 1-0 at Hilton Park on Saturday to advance to the final on away goals after the tie finished 2-2 on aggre

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B Diploma Goalkeeper Course: Franken's drive to raise the bar

Football Australia National Head of Goalkeeping Tony Franken was at the Sam Kerr Football Centre recently to run a B Diploma Goalkeeper Course.Franken, who is also the CommBank Matildas Goalkeeper Coach, said it was vital to get more coaches accredited to lift the standard of goa

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Late own goal sees Balcatta reach Top Four Cup final

Balcatta Etna have the chance to add the 2025 NPLWA - Women's Top Four Cup to their Night Series success after reaching the final. Peter Rakic's side beat NPLW champions Perth SC 2-1 at Dorrien Gardens.

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Olympic beat Glory to reach Top Four decider

Jayden Gorman made one and scored one as Olympic Kingsway defeated his former team Perth Glory 4-0 and secured their place in the NPLWA – Men’s Top Four Cup final. Gorman slipped in Joe Hobson for a first-half opener, before firing home from the edge of the box after the break.

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Jackson secures Baysie passage to Top Four final

Bayswater City have the chance to add the Top Four Cup to their NPLWA - Men's title after they reached the final with a 1-0 win over Olympic Kingsway on Friday. A first-half goal from Chris Jackson was the difference, as the league's top two sides put on an entertaining game in

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Penalty hero Gabby sends RedStar to Top Four final

Gabby Dal Busco was the hero as holders Perth RedStar reached the NPLWA - Women's Top Four Cup final on Sunday. The RedStar keeper saved two spot-kicks as her side beat Perth SC 3-1 on penalties after their semi-final at RedStar Arena had finished 1-1 after extra-time. The game

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Inter-divisional play-offs: Semi-finals all in the balance after first legs

Joondalup City and Kingsley Westside each hold an advantage heading into next week's semi-final, second legs of the NPL/Division One inter-divisional play-offs. Joondalup City beat UWA Nedlands 3-1 at Iluka.

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2025 Junior Girls Cup finals day

The Sam Kerr Football Centre tomorrow hosts the 2025 Junior Girls Cup finals day.There will be six matches covering the Girls Junior Development League Cup and Junior Community League Cup.Entry is free, with the first match taking place at 9am.JDL FINALSU13s: FREMANTLE CITY v PO

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National recognition for WA match officials

Football West would like to congratulate its six match officials who have been appointed for the upcoming A-League Men's season and inaugural Australian Championship.The Football Australia Elite Refereeing Department, in collaboration with the Referees Committee, recently finali

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Broome sweeps aside the rest with record MiniRoos numbers

It’s the boom in Broome as youngsters in the north flock to the round ball game.More than 270 boys and girls have signed up for Broome Soccer Association's Coles MiniRoos program, making it the most popular in the state.

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Football West hosts Malaysian Consul-General in Perth

Football West was thrilled to host the Malaysian Consul-General in Perth this week.Nur Eliza Jemal Zainal was accompanied by Education Consul Hafiz Ismail and Vice-Consul Azmir Ibrahim for a tour of the Sam Kerr Football Centre.The delegation was hosted by Football West Chief Ex