Football West is pleased to announce details of trials for the Hyundai Football West Academy Girls Program for 2027.
Kilkenny takes plenty from strong showing at nationals
The WA Boys State U16s before their final against NSW at the 2026 CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships. Photo by Damian Briggs/Football Australia After coaching the WA State Boys U16s to successive national finals, there is much for Neil Kilkenny to reflect on. The satisfaction that squads from Western Australia have performed so strongly at back-to-back CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships. And encouragement…
Kilkenny takes plenty from strong showing at nationals
The WA Boys State U16s before their final against NSW at the 2026 CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships. Photo by Damian Briggs/Football Australia After coaching the WA State Boys U16s to successive national finals, there is much for Neil Kilkenny to reflect on. The satisfaction that squads from Western Australia have performed so strongly at back-to-back CommBank Emerging Socceroos Championships. And encouragement…
Champions! WA Girls State U16s take national title at CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships
WA celebrate their historic win. Photo by Mark Avellino / Football Australia Western Australia is celebrating its first Girls national title after the WA State U16s won the final at the 2026 CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships today. Goals from Piper Dowe and Milla Butler either side of half-time gave head coach Stephen Walmsley’s side a deserved 2-0 win over Victoria Blue…
Champions! WA Girls State U16s take national title at CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships
WA celebrate their historic win. Photo by Mark Avellino / Football Australia Western Australia is celebrating its first Girls national title after the WA State U16s won the final at the 2026 CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships today. Goals from Piper Dowe and Milla Butler either side of half-time gave head coach Stephen Walmsley’s side a deserved 2-0 win over Victoria Blue…
WA State Amateur Team ready for Malaysia test
The WA Men’s State Amateur Team players, coaches and management, members of the Amateur Standing Committee, and Football West Chief Operating Officer Perry Ielati (back row, second right). Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo The WA Men’s State Amateur Team head to Malaysia on Sunday to play three games against local sides. The West Aussies face Malaysia Super League opposition PDRM and…
WA State Amateur Team ready for Malaysia test
The WA Men’s State Amateur Team players, coaches and management, members of the Amateur Standing Committee, and Football West Chief Operating Officer Perry Ielati (back row, second right). Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo The WA Men’s State Amateur Team head to Malaysia on Sunday to play three games against local sides. The West Aussies face Malaysia Super League opposition PDRM and…
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…
WA State Amateur squad named for Malaysia tour
WA Men's State Amateur Team head coach Ein Eric WA Men’s State Amateur Team head coach Ein Eric has named his squad for next month’s trip to Malaysia. The Amateur State side will play three games, with fixtures to be confirmed soon. Belt Up Amateur Premier Division champions North Perth United have five players in the 20-man squad, while State…
WA State Amateur squad named for Malaysia tour
WA Men's State Amateur Team head coach Ein Eric WA Men’s State Amateur Team head coach Ein Eric has named his squad for next month’s trip to Malaysia. The Amateur State side will play three games, with fixtures to be confirmed soon. Belt Up Amateur Premier Division champions North Perth United have five players in the 20-man squad, while State…
Fantastic Fremantle end the wait as Leek inspires City to Women’s State Cup success
Delight for Fremantle City after they won their first Women's State Cup. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Fremantle City have won their maiden Women’s State Cup with a 3-0 victory over Balcatta Etna in tonight’s final at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. A first-half penalty from captain Annabelle Leek and further goals by Sophie Meaden and Leyna Wood ensured Sam Geddes collected silverware…
Fantastic Fremantle end the wait as Leek inspires City to Women’s State Cup success
Delight for Fremantle City after they won their first Women's State Cup. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo Fremantle City have won their maiden Women’s State Cup with a 3-0 victory over Balcatta Etna in tonight’s final at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. A first-half penalty from captain Annabelle Leek and further goals by Sophie Meaden and Leyna Wood ensured Sam Geddes collected silverware…
Men’s State Cup final: Olympic, Stirling renew rivalry
Ago Mujic wants to be on the right side of the celebrations today. Photo by football West/FotoEnzo The celebrations have been flying thick and fast around Ago Mujic – now the Stirling Macedonia head coach wants some of his own. Mujic and his team will take part in one of the biggest games of the season on Saturday afternoon when…
Men’s State Cup final: Olympic, Stirling renew rivalry
Ago Mujic wants to be on the right side of the celebrations today. Photo by football West/FotoEnzo The celebrations have been flying thick and fast around Ago Mujic – now the Stirling Macedonia head coach wants some of his own. Mujic and his team will take part in one of the biggest games of the season on Saturday afternoon when…
Women’s State Cup final: Fremantle, Balcatta out to end long wait
Balcatta Etna's IIzzy Foletta and Annabelle Leek of Fremantle City at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo There will be a new name on the Women’s State Cup tomorrow with Fremantle City and Balcatta Etna out to create their own bit of history at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. This is Freo’s first appearance in the decider,…
Women’s State Cup final: Fremantle, Balcatta out to end long wait
Balcatta Etna's IIzzy Foletta and Annabelle Leek of Fremantle City at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. Photo by Football West/FotoEnzo There will be a new name on the Women’s State Cup tomorrow with Fremantle City and Balcatta Etna out to create their own bit of history at the Sam Kerr Football Centre. This is Freo’s first appearance in the decider,…
Registrations for Boys Academy & State Team trials are now closed
REGISTRATIONS FOR BOYS ACADEMY & STATE TEAM TRIALS ARE NOW CLOSED Building on this year’s success and further strengthening pathways for young players across the state, Football West in partnership with Football Australia, looks forward to welcoming players to trial for our Academies, and State Teams for 2026. Registrations are closing soon for trials for the 2026 Football West-Football…
Registrations for Boys Academy & State Team trials are now closed
REGISTRATIONS FOR BOYS ACADEMY & STATE TEAM TRIALS ARE NOW CLOSED Building on this year’s success and further strengthening pathways for young players across the state, Football West in partnership with Football Australia, looks forward to welcoming players to trial for our Academies, and State Teams for 2026. Registrations are closing soon for trials for the 2026 Football West-Football…
Gold Fields WA State Girls team shirt presentation
Football West hosted the shirt presentation for the Gold Fields WA State Girls teams at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Monday. The players will represent Western Australia at the National Youth Championships for Girls, which take place at the Home of the Matildas in Bundoora, Victoria, between 3-8 July. Gold Fields Unit Manager: Corporate Affairs Claire Walker and Football…
Gold Fields WA State Girls team shirt presentation
Football West hosted the shirt presentation for the Gold Fields WA State Girls teams at the Sam Kerr Football Centre on Monday. The players will represent Western Australia at the National Youth Championships for Girls, which take place at the Home of the Matildas in Bundoora, Victoria, between 3-8 July. Gold Fields Unit Manager: Corporate Affairs Claire Walker and Football…
2024 National Youth Championships dates, venues announced
Football Australia is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Youth Championships will be held in Melbourne and across Wollongong in July. Taking place over 12 days, this year’s National Youth Championships will be held at the home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne for the Under 15 and 16 Girls (3–8 July), and WIN Stadium, JJ…
2024 National Youth Championships dates, venues announced
Football Australia is pleased to announce that the 2024 National Youth Championships will be held in Melbourne and across Wollongong in July. Taking place over 12 days, this year’s National Youth Championships will be held at the home of the Matildas at La Trobe University in Melbourne for the Under 15 and 16 Girls (3–8 July), and WIN Stadium, JJ…
2023 National Youth Championships for Girls: WA U14s miss out on final
The Finalists for the National Youth Championships 2023 Girls’ Tournament have been decided following an exciting day of Semi-Finals in Wollongong. The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s missed out on a place in the Group A final on day four of the 2023 National Youth Championships for Girls. The opening stanza of their semi-final with NSW Metro was evenly…
2023 National Youth Championships for Girls: WA U14s miss out on final
The Finalists for the National Youth Championships 2023 Girls’ Tournament have been decided following an exciting day of Semi-Finals in Wollongong. The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s missed out on a place in the Group A final on day four of the 2023 National Youth Championships for Girls. The opening stanza of their semi-final with NSW Metro was evenly…
2023 National Youth Championships for Girls: WA U14s on fire
The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s turned around their fortunes in style at the National Youth Championships today. After a slow start to the week in NSW, Courtney Owen’s side hit top form on day three, recording two wins from their two games. They began with a 4-1 win over Queensland Maroon thanks to goals from Hyundai NTC duo…
2023 National Youth Championships for Girls: WA U14s on fire
The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s turned around their fortunes in style at the National Youth Championships today. After a slow start to the week in NSW, Courtney Owen’s side hit top form on day three, recording two wins from their two games. They began with a 4-1 win over Queensland Maroon thanks to goals from Hyundai NTC duo…
2023 National Youth Championships for Girls: Disappointing day two for WA
Day two of the National Youth Championships for Girls did not go to plan for either of the Western Australia teams. The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s lost both of their matches at WIN Stadium. The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s went down 3-1 to Victoria. Photo by Harry Middleton / Football Australia In their first fixture of…
2023 National Youth Championships for Girls: Disappointing day two for WA
Day two of the National Youth Championships for Girls did not go to plan for either of the Western Australia teams. The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s lost both of their matches at WIN Stadium. The Gold Fields WA State Girls U14s went down 3-1 to Victoria. Photo by Harry Middleton / Football Australia In their first fixture of…
National Youth Championships for Boys: Four wins from four for WA
It was a great day three for the Gold Fields WA State Boys sides with the U16s and U15s each winning two games at the 2023 National Youth Championships in Sydney. The WA U15s are in strong contention to secure a place in the semi-finals at Valentine Park. Gareth Navan’s side won both of their matches and remain unbeaten with…
National Youth Championships for Boys: Four wins from four for WA
It was a great day three for the Gold Fields WA State Boys sides with the U16s and U15s each winning two games at the 2023 National Youth Championships in Sydney. The WA U15s are in strong contention to secure a place in the semi-finals at Valentine Park. Gareth Navan’s side won both of their matches and remain unbeaten with…
National Youth Championships for Boys: Gold Fields U15s remain unbeaten while U16s grab first win
The Gold Fields WA State Boys U15s began day two with an 8-1 win over Northern Territory, Hudson Burn scoring a hat-trick. Photo by Damian Briggs / Football Australia The Gold Fields WA State Boys U15s remain unbeaten at the National Youth Championships for Boys after three games. Following on from their opening day win over NSW Metro White, Gareth…
National Youth Championships for Boys: Gold Fields U15s remain unbeaten while U16s grab first win
The Gold Fields WA State Boys U15s began day two with an 8-1 win over Northern Territory, Hudson Burn scoring a hat-trick. Photo by Damian Briggs / Football Australia The Gold Fields WA State Boys U15s remain unbeaten at the National Youth Championships for Boys after three games. Following on from their opening day win over NSW Metro White, Gareth…
2023 National Youth Championships for Boys: Gold Fields WA U15s start with win
The Gold Fields WA State Boys Under 15s today kicked off their 2023 National Youth Championships campaign with victory over NSW Metro White. Goals from Perth Glory duo Alex Bolton and Max Naylor delivered a 2-1 win for head coach Gareth Naven’s side at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood in Sydney. The full game can be viewed on the Football Australia…
2023 National Youth Championships for Boys: Gold Fields WA U15s start with win
The Gold Fields WA State Boys Under 15s today kicked off their 2023 National Youth Championships campaign with victory over NSW Metro White. Goals from Perth Glory duo Alex Bolton and Max Naylor delivered a 2-1 win for head coach Gareth Naven’s side at Valentine Sports Park, Glenwood in Sydney. The full game can be viewed on the Football Australia…
