Bayswater City have all but locked away back-to-back New Balance NPL titles after thrashing Stirling Macedonia while Olympic Kingsway were held by Sorrento FC.
Ex-Glory star and current Academy coach Sarah Carroll joins Football West staff
Sarah Carroll has joined the Football West football department. Photo by Football West Football West is excited to announce the appointment of Sarah Carroll to its football department. Sarah is one of the most recognisable female players in WA, having represented Perth Glory for over 10 years, Junior & Young Matildas, and winning countless titles at North Redbacks/Perth RedStar. She…
Ex-Glory star and current Academy coach Sarah Carroll joins Football West staff
Sarah Carroll has joined the Football West football department. Photo by Football West Football West is excited to announce the appointment of Sarah Carroll to its football department. Sarah is one of the most recognisable female players in WA, having represented Perth Glory for over 10 years, Junior & Young Matildas, and winning countless titles at North Redbacks/Perth RedStar. She…
2025 Challenge Cup: RedStar pair Doeglas and Leota give State Team victory over Glory
Goalscorers Renee Leota, left, and Caitlin Doeglas celebrate the WA Women's State Team's first win over Perth Glory since 2016. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo The WA Women’s State Team ended a nine-year wait today as they celebrated victory in the traditional Challenge Cup clash against Perth Glory. A first-half penalty from Caitlin Doeglas and a late strike from her Perth…
2025 Challenge Cup: RedStar pair Doeglas and Leota give State Team victory over Glory
Goalscorers Renee Leota, left, and Caitlin Doeglas celebrate the WA Women's State Team's first win over Perth Glory since 2016. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo The WA Women’s State Team ended a nine-year wait today as they celebrated victory in the traditional Challenge Cup clash against Perth Glory. A first-half penalty from Caitlin Doeglas and a late strike from her Perth…
2025 Challenge Cup: Rigby urges State players to go for Glory
Caitlin Doeglas (No14) gestures to Abbey Meakins during last year's Challenge Cup game. Both are in this year's squad to face Perth Glory on Sunday. Photo by Football West/JASP Photography Former Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby wants the WA Women’s State Team to take the chance to impress when they face the A-League club in this year’s Challenge Cup. The…
2025 Challenge Cup: Rigby urges State players to go for Glory
Caitlin Doeglas (No14) gestures to Abbey Meakins during last year's Challenge Cup game. Both are in this year's squad to face Perth Glory on Sunday. Photo by Football West/JASP Photography Former Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby wants the WA Women’s State Team to take the chance to impress when they face the A-League club in this year’s Challenge Cup. The…
Challenge Cup: WA State Team prepare for Glory clash
Caitlin Doeglas, Abbey Meakins, Hannah Collins and Daisy McAllister. Photo by Football West The WA Women’s State Team squad will be finalised next week for their Challenge Cup clash against Perth Glory. Head coach Carlos Vega Mena will trim his extended squad from 25 to 18 ahead of the clash against Glory’s A-League Women’s side at Dorrien Gardens on Sunday…
Challenge Cup: WA State Team prepare for Glory clash
Caitlin Doeglas, Abbey Meakins, Hannah Collins and Daisy McAllister. Photo by Football West The WA Women’s State Team squad will be finalised next week for their Challenge Cup clash against Perth Glory. Head coach Carlos Vega Mena will trim his extended squad from 25 to 18 ahead of the clash against Glory’s A-League Women’s side at Dorrien Gardens on Sunday…
National recognition for WA match officials
Shane Skinner is on the A-League Men's Referees Panel for a fourth season. Photo by Getty Images 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 finalised its Match Officials Panels for…
National recognition for WA match officials
Shane Skinner is on the A-League Men's Referees Panel for a fourth season. Photo by Getty Images 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 finalised its Match Officials Panels for…
Milan weigh up Perth pre-season return after success of Sam Kerr Football Centre stay
AC Milan players are loving life at the Sam Kerr Football Centre this week. Photo by AC Milan AC Milan’s love for Perth has the seven-time European champions seriously considering an extended pre-season camp here in the next few years. Milan take on Perth Glory at HBF Park tonight, 14 months after they played a high-profile friendly with Serie A…
Milan weigh up Perth pre-season return after success of Sam Kerr Football Centre stay
AC Milan players are loving life at the Sam Kerr Football Centre this week. Photo by AC Milan AC Milan’s love for Perth has the seven-time European champions seriously considering an extended pre-season camp here in the next few years. Milan take on Perth Glory at HBF Park tonight, 14 months after they played a high-profile friendly with Serie A…
Top WA official Mannella enjoys final A-League match
Josh Mannella in charge of the 2024 State Cup final between Olympic Kingsway and Perth RedStar. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo 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,…
Top WA official Mannella enjoys final A-League match
Josh Mannella in charge of the 2024 State Cup final between Olympic Kingsway and Perth RedStar. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo 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,…
Small steps, big wins for inspiration Hana
Saturday 8 March 2025 is International Women’s Day when female achievements around the globe are celebrated. To mark this year’s event, Football West spoke with an inspirational young West Aussie who is facing the challenges of injury and rehabilitation head on. Hana Lowry was called up to the Matildas squad in November. Photo by Getty Images Three months ago, Hana…
Small steps, big wins for inspiration Hana
Saturday 8 March 2025 is International Women’s Day when female achievements around the globe are celebrated. To mark this year’s event, Football West spoke with an inspirational young West Aussie who is facing the challenges of injury and rehabilitation head on. Hana Lowry was called up to the Matildas squad in November. Photo by Getty Images Three months ago, Hana…
Football Australia Head of Referees and EPL veteran Jon Moss speaks to WA officials
Jon Moss, now Football Australia Head of Referees, gets some advice from then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during a game at Villa Park in 2014. Moss and Mourinho had a more heated exchange a year later. Photo by Getty Images Heard about the time Jose Mourinho was lifted off his feet and thrown out of a referee’s room? You would…
Football Australia Head of Referees and EPL veteran Jon Moss speaks to WA officials
Jon Moss, now Football Australia Head of Referees, gets some advice from then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during a game at Villa Park in 2014. Moss and Mourinho had a more heated exchange a year later. Photo by Getty Images Heard about the time Jose Mourinho was lifted off his feet and thrown out of a referee’s room? You would…
Inter-Divisional Play-Off Finals: Glory, Joondalup City and Swan all win
Perth Glory have avoided dropping out of the NPLWA – Men’s competition after beating Dianella White Eagles in a one-sided Inter-Divisional Play-Off Final at the Sam Kerr Football Centre this afternoon. Jaylan Pearman (3), Khoa Ngo (2), Adam Bugarija (2), Abdelelah Faisal, Daniel Jankuloski, Joel Anasmo and Sebastian Despotovski scored as Glory won 11-0. Abdelelah Faisal enjoys his opener…
Inter-Divisional Play-Off Finals: Glory, Joondalup City and Swan all win
Perth Glory have avoided dropping out of the NPLWA – Men’s competition after beating Dianella White Eagles in a one-sided Inter-Divisional Play-Off Final at the Sam Kerr Football Centre this afternoon. Jaylan Pearman (3), Khoa Ngo (2), Adam Bugarija (2), Abdelelah Faisal, Daniel Jankuloski, Joel Anasmo and Sebastian Despotovski scored as Glory won 11-0. Abdelelah Faisal enjoys his opener…
Olympic ready for shot at Australia Cup glory
The Green Machine is ready to fire tomorrow night as Olympic Kingsway plot an Australia Cup upset against Adelaide United. Olympic are already on a high after becoming NPLWA – Men’s champions on Saturday, their first State title in 44 years. Now attention turns to taking down A-League side and three-time Australia Cup winners United. Club president Steve Nelkovski said:…
Olympic ready for shot at Australia Cup glory
The Green Machine is ready to fire tomorrow night as Olympic Kingsway plot an Australia Cup upset against Adelaide United. Olympic are already on a high after becoming NPLWA – Men’s champions on Saturday, their first State title in 44 years. Now attention turns to taking down A-League side and three-time Australia Cup winners United. Club president Steve Nelkovski said:…
It’s all a Blair! Glory stun City with famous fightback at Sam Kerr Football Centre
The Sam Kerr Football Centre played host to an Australia Cup classic on Saturday night as Perth Glory came from 4-2 down to beat Melbourne City 5-4. Glory players celebrate advancing to the last 16 of the Australia Cup. Photo by Getty Images/Paul Kane The result takes Glory to the last 16 for the first time in eight years and…
It’s all a Blair! Glory stun City with famous fightback at Sam Kerr Football Centre
The Sam Kerr Football Centre played host to an Australia Cup classic on Saturday night as Perth Glory came from 4-2 down to beat Melbourne City 5-4. Glory players celebrate advancing to the last 16 of the Australia Cup. Photo by Getty Images/Paul Kane The result takes Glory to the last 16 for the first time in eight years and…
Gold Fields WA State Boys team shirt presentation
Football West held the shirt presentation for the Gold Fields WA State Boys teams at the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night. The players will represent Western Australia at the National Youth Championships for Boys, which take place at WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong, NSW, between 16-21 July. Gold Fields Nature & Biodiversity Lead…
Gold Fields WA State Boys team shirt presentation
Football West held the shirt presentation for the Gold Fields WA State Boys teams at the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night. The players will represent Western Australia at the National Youth Championships for Boys, which take place at WIN Stadium, JJ Kelly Park and Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong, NSW, between 16-21 July. Gold Fields Nature & Biodiversity Lead…
Christmas comes early for Football West and Perth Glory
Football West ventured to new ground recently with a trip to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands. The Australian Government invited Football West and Perth Glory to visit the Indian Ocean Territories to engage with local schoolchildren and adults. Bella Wallhead and Agha Shah share stories with local schoolchildren. Photo supplied Football West community coach Agha Shah and Perth…
Christmas comes early for Football West and Perth Glory
Football West ventured to new ground recently with a trip to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands. The Australian Government invited Football West and Perth Glory to visit the Indian Ocean Territories to engage with local schoolchildren and adults. Bella Wallhead and Agha Shah share stories with local schoolchildren. Photo supplied Football West community coach Agha Shah and Perth…
WA clubs land home ties in Australia Cup Round of 32
Football West was delighted to welcome Olympic Kingsway and Perth Glory to the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night for the Australia Cup national Round of 32 draw. Many of the Olympic first team squad, plus head coach David Tough and his staff, club president Steve Nelkovski and other committee members were in attendance, while Glory were represented by CEO…
WA clubs land home ties in Australia Cup Round of 32
Football West was delighted to welcome Olympic Kingsway and Perth Glory to the Sam Kerr Football Centre last night for the Australia Cup national Round of 32 draw. Many of the Olympic first team squad, plus head coach David Tough and his staff, club president Steve Nelkovski and other committee members were in attendance, while Glory were represented by CEO…
Regional Festival of Football makes Midwest return
The Regional Festival of Football is returning to the Midwest. The eighth edition of Football West’s annual regional celebration will take place between 13-18 May. This is the third occasion it will have been held in the Midwest. There will be a series of courses and other activations during the week, with the highlight an NPL double-header at Geraldton’s Wonthella…
Regional Festival of Football makes Midwest return
The Regional Festival of Football is returning to the Midwest. The eighth edition of Football West’s annual regional celebration will take place between 13-18 May. This is the third occasion it will have been held in the Midwest. There will be a series of courses and other activations during the week, with the highlight an NPL double-header at Geraldton’s Wonthella…
WA duo Cassidy and Johnston heading to China with Young Matildas
West Australians Georgia Cassidy and Grace Johnston have been selected for the CommBank Young Matildas’ two-match international series away to China later this month. The games are part of the preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™. Australia’s U-20 Women’s National Team will play their fellow Asia Cup qualifiers in Xiamen on Sunday, 3 December, and Wednesday,…
WA duo Cassidy and Johnston heading to China with Young Matildas
West Australians Georgia Cassidy and Grace Johnston have been selected for the CommBank Young Matildas’ two-match international series away to China later this month. The games are part of the preparations for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™. Australia’s U-20 Women’s National Team will play their fellow Asia Cup qualifiers in Xiamen on Sunday, 3 December, and Wednesday,…
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2023 State Coaching Conference
Football West hosted the first WA State Coaching Conference since 2019 on Saturday. Almost 150 coaches attended the new Sam Kerr Football Centre for the event, the first since the end of the pandemic. There were two excellent presentations from key speaker Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick. He talked about the FA structure and updating the coach…
a-league, coaching, football australia, football west, sam kerr football centre, state coaching conerence, tournaments, world cup
2023 State Coaching Conference
Football West hosted the first WA State Coaching Conference since 2019 on Saturday. Almost 150 coaches attended the new Sam Kerr Football Centre for the event, the first since the end of the pandemic. There were two excellent presentations from key speaker Football Australia Chief Football Officer Ernie Merrick. He talked about the FA structure and updating the coach…
