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Academy six from six while Leota scores five

The Hyundai Football West Academy have opened a five-point gap at the top of the NPLWA – Women’s competition on Sunday after two goals in the final 13 minutes gave them a 3-1 win over Subiaco at Rosalie Park.It was a sixth win in six matches for the youngsters as they made the m

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Dianella beat Gwelup to replace rivals at State League summit

DIVISION ONEDianella White Eagles are the new leaders of State League Division One after ending Gwelup Croatia’s 100% start to the season in Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash at the Croatian Sporting Complex.The visitors struck early when Cory McNelis’ cross was rifled high into

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Freo, Gulls off mark while top four open gap in NPLM

Fremantle City are off the mark in 2025 after collecting a 2-0 win at Floreat Athena in a clash between the league’s two bottom sides in Round Six of the NPLWA – Men’s competition.Freo’s first win, and first clean sheet of the campaign, moves them two points clear of the bottom

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Female Football Week: FREE five-a-side tournament for girls

Football West is inviting girls to play in a FREE five-a-side tournament as part of next month’s Female Football Week celebrations.It will be held at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Saturday 10 May and is open girls born between 2009-2011 (U14-U16). Research shows this is the pea

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Gwelup open gap at top of State League Division One

DIVISION ONEGwelup Croatia’s sensational early-season form continued with a 3-0 win at Curtin University on Thursday to kickstart Round Four of the Men’s State League.Basil Lenzo’s side have begun 2025 with four successive wins and are now two points clear at the top of Division

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Leading pair Academy, Azzurri win in NPLW

Four goals in the final 27 minutes ensured the Hyundai Football West Academy maintained their 100% start to the season as they came away with a 4-1 win over UWA Nedlands on Easter Sunday.The youngsters had to come from behind early on, before rolling to fifth consecutive win to

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Four-goal Despotovski keeps Glory on Baysie's tail

Sebastian Despotovski starred with four goals as Perth Glory cruised to a 5-0 win at Perth RedStar in Round Five of the NPLWA Men’s competition.Four goals in the first 37 minutes set up the victory as unbeaten Glory made it 20 goals from their opening five matches.Joe Heath’s si

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Dubai Mina Cup trip invaluable for Academy development

The Football West Academy enjoyed its first overseas trip last week as the Boys U14s team were invited to play in the Mina Cup in Dubai.The Academy side performed creditably, reaching the semi-finals after winning their opening two group matches.In the first game, they defeated

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Hahn Australia Cup draw: Giantkillers Subi away to Kalamunda

The draw for Round Five (WA) of the Hahn Australia Cup took place today with two State League teams guaranteed to feature in the quarter-finals.Giantkillers Subiaco, who came from 3-0 down to win 5-3 at NPL side Sorrento FC, face a trip to fellow Division One side Kalamunda City.

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Walmsley paints the full picture for Academy talent

“People talk about boys’ football and girls’ football, but to me, it’s just football. It’s the same game. Good players want to win and good players want to compete whoever they are.”Stephen Walmsley knows his brief.

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Top WA official Mannella enjoys final A-League match

Football West match official Josh Mannella officiated in his 152nd and final A-Leagues - Men’s fixture this past weekend in Perth Glory’s victory over Adelaide United.Following 16 seasons as an official in the national men’s competition, Mannella is retiring, with his appointmen

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Hahn Australia Cup: Subi stun Sorrento with five-goal comeback win

NPL Night Series winners Sorrento FC suffered an upset loss in the Hahn Australia Cup on Saturday after they threw away a 3-0 lead to crash out 5-3 at home to State League Division One Subiaco.The Gulls made a blistering start and were three up inside 20 minutes thanks to two goa

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Tabain ends Perth's perfect start with late leveller

The Hyundai Football West Academy have opened up a two-point lead at the top of the NPLWA – Women’s competition following a 4-0 win at Murdoch University on Sunday afternoon.It was a good weekend for the youngsters as their two nearest rivals dropped points, meaning they hold th

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Your chance to help Walking Football take the next step forward

Football West is pleased to announce it will work with Walking Football stakeholders to develop a strategy to support the growth and development of the program in WA over the next two years. Walking Football is a low-impact, modified version of traditional football designed to b

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Two-goal Mba inspires Gwelup to third straight win

DIVISION ONEGwelup Croatia continued their excellent start to the season as a 4-2 win over UWA Nedlands kept Basil Lenzo’s side top of the State League Division One table with three wins from three games.Uni led twice at the Croatian Sporting Complex with Joe McInnes scoring one-

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Perth, Academy three from three

Perth SC are the new leaders in the NPLWA – Women’s competition after a 4-0 win at UWA Nedlands saw them pass the Hyundai Football West Academy on goal difference after three rounds.Tom Glavovic’s side have won each of their opening three games to start the campaign, whilst UWA

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NPLM: Bayswater clear at top with fourth straight win

Bayswater City moved two points clear at the top of the NPLWA – Men’s competition after a 3-0 victory at Western Knights gave them a fourth win from four outings in 2025.Matty Sparrow’s side couldn’t have made a better start when Cam Teece’s first-minute nod down was lifted over

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Official launch of Football West Academy

Football West officially launched the Football West Academy at the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night.More than 130 young players and their parents joined coaches and staff at the state-of-the-art venue in Queens Park.Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis address