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Weekend Preview: June 23-24

Women’s NPL are at home this Sunday against Sutherland Shire Football Association, looking to build on last weekend’s impressive results against Football NSW.

Men’s NPL travel north to visit the Central Coast Mariners Academy on Sunday, in what will be a crucial set of fixtures in the Club Championship race.

Youth NPL welcome Central Coast Mariners Academy to NTRA on Saturday morning in what should be a strongly-contested set of fixtures.

Round 16 Youth NPL vs Central Coast Mariners
Saturday, June 23 – NTRA
U13’s – 9:00am, U14’s – 10:25am, U15’s – 11:45am, U16’s – 1:20pm

Round 17 Men’s NPL 2 vs Central Coast Mariners
Sunday, June 24 – Pluim Park
U18’s – 11am, U20’s – 1pm, First Grade – 3pm

Round 16 Women’s NPL vs Sutherland Shire FA
Sunday, June 24 – NTRA
14’s – 8:30am, U15’s – 9:55am, U17’s – 11:30am, Reserves – 1:05pm, First Grade – 3pm

Weekend Preview: June 16-17

We’re all on the road this weekend in the competitions fixtures!

Saturday night shapes up as a must-win set of fixtures for our Men’s NPL players as they visit Macarthur Rams. With the club championship race remaining close, getting three wins could be the difference at the end of the season.

On Sunday our Women’s NPL teams take on the Football NSW Institute at Valentine Sports Park. With both clubs committed to playing positive attacking football, each match should provide excitement for spectators!

Youth NPL travel across the harbour to face Rockdale City Suns at Ilinden Sports Centre on Saturday morning.

Round 14 Youth NPL vs Rockdale City Suns
Saturday, June 16 – Ilinden Sports Centre
U13’s – 9:00am, U14’s – 10:25am, U15’s – 11:45am, U16’s – 1:20pm

Round 15 Men’s NPL 2 vs Macarthur Rams
Saturday, June 16 – Lynwood Park
U18’s – 3pm, U20’s – 5pm, First Grade – 7pm

Round 14 Women’s NPL vs Football NSW Institute
Sunday, June 17 – Valentine Sports Park
U14’s – 8:30am, U15’s – 9:55am, U17’s – 11:30am, Reserves – 1:05pm, First Grade – 3pm

Player Profile: Erica Di Sciascio

Erica has cemented her place in the Women’s First Grade back four this season after making the step up from our Under 17’s squad last year!

How long have you been playing for Northern Tigers?

I have been playing at Northern Tigers for two seasons now and hopefully many more to come!

Which clubs have you played for previously?

Prior to playing at Northern Tigers, I played at Football NSW Institute for the 2016 season competing in the Reserve Grade NPL competition, before that I played at the North West Sydney Koalas for three consecutive seasons, playing in the U/13, U/14’s and U/15’s.

What do you enjoy most about playing for Northern Tigers?

Northern Tigers is the most supportive and encouraging club that I have been involved with and I think that is what I love most about it. The coaches are always willing to help and assist in any way they can which makes my job easier as a player as I am able to seek help and guidance when required.

What position do you play? Have you always played there?

I currently play right back and have been playing there for most of my football career, although last season I did play the second half of the season as striker which was something different and challenging but thoroughly enjoyed it.

What is your personal goal for this season?

My personal goal for this season was to significantly improve my ball skill and having more confidence in driving forward in attack, to become a threat to other teams and create more goal scoring opportunities. This goal is still a work in progress but I have seen a dramatic improvement in my ball skills and ability to drive forward in attack.

Do you have a favourite club/player? Why?

I do have a favourite club, and that is Tottenham Hotspur, I thoroughly enjoy watching this team play and love how threatening they can be in attack.

What is your best football memory?

I think my best football memory would be captaining the winning state titles side in 2014 with current Northern Tigers U/15 coach , Frank Warnink. This tournament was such a great and challenging experience considering we had to play against such a tough opposition and achieved great results.

Photo: Dan Ullman – aptitudephotography

Player Profile: Matt Stewart

A new addition to the Men’s First Grade squad this year, Matt Stewart has stepped up to the challenge and cemented himself in Jason Eagar’s starting lineup.

How long have you been playing for Northern Tigers?

This is my first season.

Which clubs have you previously played for?

I have previously played for Marconi, Blacktown City, Western Sydney Wanderers, APIA and Sutherland

What do you enjoy most about playing for Northern Tigers?

What I enjoy most is playing with the group of guys we have in First Grade. I have played at a lot of clubs but this is the most tight-knit and enjoyable bunch of boys to play with.

What position do you play? Have you always played there?

I play right back but I have also played centre back, left back, right wing and left wing!

What is your personal goal for this season?

My personal goal for the season is to start as many games as possible in First Grade and to play my best to help the club get promoted to NPL 1.

Do you have a favourite club/player? Who/why?

My favourite club is Liverpool and my favourite player is Steven Gerrard. The reason I support Liverpool is because the first game of football I watched was the 2005 champions league final and Steven Gerrard was one of the best players in that game.

What is your best football memory?

My best football memory was being selected in my first Joeys squad. It was a great experience and a part of my football life that I enjoyed a lot.

Weekend Preview: June 9-10

Our Women’s NPL are back at home this long weekend, hosting competition heavyweights Macarthur Rams Womens FC Inc on Sunday at NTRA. With a host of W-League stars on the visiting side expect a high-quality game of football in First Grade!

Men’s NPL travel west to visit Blacktown Spartans Football Club, looking to produce a repeat peformance from Round 2’s 3-0 win at NTRA. Our Under 18’s will look to extend their 13 game unbeaten run, having won their last five!

Youth NPL welcome Blacktown City FC to NTRA on Saturday morning in what should be a strongly-contested set of fixtures.

Round 14 Youth NPL vs Blacktown City

Saturday, June 9 – NTRA

U13’s – 9:00am, U14’s – 10:25am, U15’s – 11:45am, U16’s – 1:20pm

Round 15 Men’s NPL 2 vs Blacktown Spartans

Saturday, June 9 – Blacktown Football Park

U18’s – 3pm, U20’s – 5pm, First Grade – 7pm

Round 14 Women’s NPL vs Macarthur Rams

Sunday, June 10 – NTRA

U14’s – 8:30am, U15’s – 9:55am, U17’s – 11:30am, Reserves – 1:05pm, First Grade – 3pm

Weekend Preview: June 2-3

It’s a crucial weekend of fixtures for both our Men’s and Women’s First Grade, taking on two teams looking to challenge for finals football.

Our Men’s NPL are at home again on Saturday night, hosting Mounties Wanderers. After a win against Rydalmere last week, Jason Eagar’s squad will be looking to kick on and maintain their push towards the top of the Club Championship.

Sunday sees our Women’s NPL face Blacktown Spartans, with First Grade locked on 14 points each on the table and both sides need a win to keep within reach of the top five.

Our Youth NPL make the trip down south to take on Wollongong Wolves at Albert Butler Park tomorrow morning.

Round 13 Youth NPL vs Wollongong Wolves
Saturday, June 2 – Albert Butler Park
U13’s – 9:00am, U14’s – 10:25am, U15’s – 11:45am, U16’s – 1:20pm

Round 14 Men’s NPL 2 vs Mounties Wanderers
Saturday, June 2 – NTRA
U18’s – 3pm, U20’s – 5pm, First Grade – 7pm

Round 13 Women’s NPL vs Blacktown Spartans
Sunday, June 3 – Blacktown Football Park
U14’s – 8:30am, U15’s – 9:55am, U17’s – 11:30am, Reserves – 1:05pm, First Grade – 3pm

Weekend Preview: May 19-20

Our Youth NPL teams take a trip across Sydney to take on Sutherland Sharks FC at Seymour Shaw.

Men’s NPL are up against Hills United Football Club at Lilys Football Stadium as they look to maintain momentum in the race for promotion.

It’s a road trip for our Women’s NPL players on Sunday, visiting Illawarra Stingrays at JJ Kelly Park.

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Round 11 Youth NPL vs Sutherland Sharks

Saturday, May 13 – Seymour Shaw

U13’s – 8:30am, U14’s – 9:55am, U15’s – 11:15am, U16’s – 12:50pm

Round 12 Men’s NPL 2 vs Hills United

Saturday, May 19 – Lilys Football Stadium

U18’s – 3pm, U20’s – 5pm, First Grade – 7pm

Round 11 Women’s NPL vs Illawarra Stingrays

Sunday, May 20 – JJ Kelly Park

U14’s – 8:30am, U15’s – 9:55am, U17’s – 11:30am, Reserves – 1:05pm, First Grade – 3pm

Michelle Heyman Makes Her Tigers Debut

Matildas striker Michelle Heyman pulled on the green and white stripes for the first time this season on Sunday against NWS Koalas.

The 29-year-old slotted straight into the starting lineup and showed her class, constantly threatening the Koalas defence throughout the match. Despite not finding the back of the net, a first goal for the club is not far away based on Sunday’s performance!

Michelle is the fourth Matildas representative to play for the club this season, alongside Eliza Campbell, Ellie Brush and Servet Uzunlar.

Tigers finished the match 2-1 victors thanks to a spectacular winner from Hannah McNulty, extending our unbeaten run to six matches!

The team is back at home this Sunday at NTRA, hosting defending champions and current ladder leaders Manly United FC.

First Grade kicks off at 3pm, Reserve Grade at 1.05pm – come on down and support the players!

Photos thanks to Dan Ullman.

Player Profile: Ally Brown

How long have you been playing for Northern Tigers?

This is my fourth year with Tigers. I had one year in the U/20’s, one year transitioning between 20’s and first grade and then two years in first grade.

Which clubs have you previously played for?

I’ve been everywhere! I’ve been at Blacktown City, APIA, NSW Institute, Central Coast Mariners NYL and now finally settled at Tigers.

What have you enjoyed most about playing for Northern Tigers?

It really is a great club to be a part of. Off the field, everyone is always fun to be around but we also make sure to work hard and do our thing on the field.

What position do you play? Have you always played there?

I’m currently playing in the attacking midfield role. Growing up, I played a bit deeper in midfield and also plenty of left back but I’m definitely enjoying having the freedom to be as creative as I can further forward.

What is your personal goal for this season?

Obviously the main one is to win the league, hopefully I can do my part and contribute wherever I can.

Do you have a favourite club/player? Who/why?

I’m a big fan of Juan Mata. He seems like a really genuine guy who always looks like he’s having fun when he plays. Obviously he’s also very talented and I love his style and ability to create opportunities for the team.

What is your best football memory?

In 2015, I was lucky enough to go on a football tour to France and Spain. Amongst plenty of other experiences, we were able to watch Barcelona play live at the Camp Nou and also watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid live in the Champions League quarter-final. The atmosphere was crazy and something I’ll always remember.

Weekend Preview: April 14-15

All our players are back at NTRA this weekend in what is looking to be a mouth-watering weekend of football action!

Our Youth NPL teams kick us off on Saturday morning against Mount Druitt Town Rangers FC, with the players keen to continue to build on their impressive starts to the season despite some tough fixtures.

Saturday night we welcome the Western Sydney Wanderers FC Academy to North Turramurra, looking to continue our strong home form across all grades with 9 wins from 12 matches at NTRA.

Sunday is wall-to-wall Women’s NPL action as we host Emerging Jets. After some difficult opening fixtures our players have hit their stride, with First Grade looking to secure a third consecutive win!

Round 6 Youth NPL vs Mount Druitt Town Rangers
Saturday, April 14
NTRA
U13’s – 9am, U14’s – 10:25am, U15’s – 11:45am, U16’s – 1:20pm

Round 7 Men’s NPL 2 vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Saturday, April 14
NTRA
U18’s – 3pm, U20’s – 5pm, First Grade – 7pm

Round 6 Women’s NPL vs Emerging Jets
Sunday, April 15
NTRA
U14’s – 8:30am, U15’s – 9:55am, U17’s – 11:30am, Reserves – 1:05pm, First Grade – 3pm

Michelle Heyman Signs On

Northern Tigers FC can today announce the signing of current Matildas striker Michelle Heyman for the remainder of the season.

Heyman is currently in Jordan with the Matildas for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, looking to build on her record of 20 goals scored in 59 appearances.

The 29-year-old has played for Canberra United in the Westfield W-League since 2010, scoring 55 goals in 89 appearances.

“I am excited to join Tigers, looking forward to a new experience and working hard with the team” Heyman said.

Northern Tigers Technical Director Jason Eagar believes the star striker will have a key impact upon the team throughout the season.

“From a coaching perspective I’m really looking forward to working with Michelle, but as a football fan I am also looking forward to watching her play each week!” he said.

“Michelle will add a significant attacking threat to the squad once she returns from what I hope is a successful Matildas campaign at the Asian Cup.”

“To now have four capped Matildas in the Northern Tigers squad it is very exciting for the club and women’s football in NSFA.”

Heyman will join the Northern Tigers playing squad following the conclusion of the Matildas’ Asian Cup campaign.

Ellie Brush Joins Tigers

Northern Tigers FC are excited to announce the signing of Ellie Brush for the 2018 Women’s NPL season.

Brush played for Western Sydney Wanderers in the most recent season of the Westfield W-League and also featured for GWS Giants in the Women’s AFL.

The 29-year-old spent the majority of her playing career at Canberra United, winning two premierships and two championships as club captain.

Northern Tigers Technical Director Jason Eagar is looking forward to Brush’s debut as a Tigers player.

“Ellie will bring additional quality, experience, and leadership to the women’s squad. Her contribution both on and off the field will be invaluable for the club’s young aspiring players.”

“Having players of the calibre of Servet Uzunlar, Eliza Campbell and now Ellie Brush representing Northern Tigers provides a great opportunity for young girls in the NSFA to experience the best of women’s football in their own backyard.”

Brush joins the Northern Tigers squad for training this week and is expected to make her debut in the coming weeks.

Photo courtesy of Western Sydney Wanderers FC.

Vale Ash Grant

The club would like to pay its respects to former coach Ash Grant, who unfortunately passed away yesterday.

Ash was our boys Under 13’s coach in 2014, with a few of our current U18 players in that team.

He was a very genuine, honest, down to earth character and well-liked and respected by all. While he coached the 13’s, he also gave us invaluable support at the time in maintaining Mills Park, providing his expertise as a professional groundsman.

He was only at the club for one season as travelling from the coast it was difficult for him to balance his work, family, and Terrigal United Football Club coaching commitments. However he left a great impression on anyone at the club fortunate enough to cross paths with him during his time.

His passing is greatly mourned by our club’s members and we extend our condolences and support to Ash’s family. Rest in Peace Ash.

Eliza Campbell joins Tigers for 2018

Northern Tigers FC are excited to announce the signing of Matildas goalkeeper Eliza Campbell for the 2018 NPL season.

Eliza is one of the most promising young goalkeepers in the country, making her debut for the Matildas last November against China.

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After joining Northern Tigers for the second half of the 2017 season, the 22-year-old has returned to the club for the 2018 campaign after playing with Adelaide United in the W-League.

Eliza has played for Adelaide United in the last two seasons of the W-League and has previously played for Newcastle Jets and Norweigan clubs Medkila and Klepp.

With fellow Australian international Servet Uzunlar already signed on for the 2018 season, Eilza’s additional experience to the squad will be a massive asset in the club’s second season of NPL 1 football.