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Texi Smith @texismith.com · 5d

Leichhardt Oval, known to many as the Eighth Wonder of the World, was the venue for @sydneyfc.bsky.social's first home game of the @aleague.bsky.social season. Were you there? Whilst the football wasn't exactly top quality, the occasion certainly was. Have a read...

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Sydney FC 2 Central Coast Mariners 0 Six months since we last cheered on our boys in blue in a league fixture in Sydney, Leichhardt Oval was the perfect scene to fall in love with football all over…

A-League tipping Round 2: Perth, Brisbane and Central Coast looking to back up quick starts to the season

Texi Smith @texismith.com · 7d

Come and have a go! After Round 1 of the @aleagues.bsky.social men, we should have a better idea of the lay of the land. Experience tells us that this league is full of surprises though and what looks like a home banker is indeed a trap for the tipsters. Read on.

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Round 1 of the 2025/26 A-League competition had it all. Who backs up after an explosive start to the season?

Australian Championship – what’s that?

Texi Smith @texismith.com · 9d

Grab your tickets, get a group of mates together and head down to an Australian Championship game this weekend. Here's how my first taste of this fledgling competition went, and I look forward to being back for more. Division Two is here! Get on board. #football
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There’s just no helping some people. It absolutely amazes me that many football fans in Australia, so caught up in the English Premier League and how their Fantasy team is doing, have no idea…

Mile High expectations for Socceroos: World Cup rehearsal whets the appetite for 2026

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Texi Smith @texismith.com · 15d

Ramblings from one mile above sea-level in Colorado as the @socceroos.bsky.social showed they are human in a loss to the @usmnt.ussoccer.com. Foul throw at international level, former Prime Minister in green and gold, more biff from the Aussie bad boys. Read on!

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If you’ve never been to Denver, let me set the scene. Arriving at the international airport, a giant blue mustang with red glowing eyes,…

Master tactician Tony Popovic changes the game as Socceroos show their World Cup credentials

Texi Smith @texismith.com · 19d

Here we go! Here’s how the @socceroos.bsky.social outfoxed Canada in a smash-and-grab win in Montreal on Friday night. Stunned disbelief for the home team, Australia with a sprinkling of luck and a touch of cheek to pull off a major heist. Read and smile…
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A picture-perfect autumn day in Montreal, bouncing grey squirrels frolicking in the leafy surrounds of Stade Saputo in the Olympic Stadium complex, gave way…

Texi Smith @texismith.com · 22d

Despite being advised not to write about the 2022
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
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Navigating Youth Football Trials: What Parents Should Know

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Oct 1

It's trial time for our NPL players. What can you expect in October and what will your football journey look like in 2026?

#football #soccer #trials

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Navigate the emotional trials of youth football in Australia this October, where dreams clash with reality for young aspiring players.

Toure de force: Socceroos complete Ashes smash and grab mission with young guns firing

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Sep 9

You couldn’t fail to be impressed with the @socceroos.bsky.social performance last night in Auckland. The lime and yellow found their groove in attack and it could have been more against a stubborn New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium. Bring on the FIFA World Cup…
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Tony Popovic sat alone in the away dugout as his team started their warm-up, taking in the pre-game atmosphere in front of a surprisingly…

Socceroos 'did OK' but this was a true test of patience as Balard rises from the Ashes

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Texi Smith @texismith.com · Sep 5

Half time in the Soccer Ashes two-legged tie between the @socceroos.bsky.social and New Zealand with Australia taking a one-goal lead to Auckland on Tuesday. Trying to find the positives in the nation’s capital, this was far from our peak. Read all about it here…
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A beautiful day in Canberra, the blossoming wattle on the Federal Highway allowing us to forget just how miserable a winter we’ve had, gave…

Final day agony after City hit six

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Aug 31

Did a marathon, watched some football. Sunday done well.

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Texi Smith @texismith.com · Aug 24

It was a big ask, and Blacktown City almost delivered. A team not known for goalscoring, the girls took the 2025 Football NSW Girl Youth League 2 U18 season right down to the wire as Camden Tigers stood in their way. What an occasion. Fantastic entertainment! #football
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Blacktown City 6 Camden Tigers 1 An incredible scenario played out on the final day as the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s reached its crescendo on the first sunny weekend of August. Wi…

Our aim is to win trophies

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Aug 24

Look, at least we had a good night. @sydneyfc.bsky.social put their fans through the wringer again, this time failing handsomely in a penalty shoot-out after a good showing. The Australia Cup will not be our gateway to Asian football this year. Read and weep...

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Sydney FC 1 Auckland FC 1 (AET Auckland 3-1 on penalties) Sydney FC paid the penalty for a diabolical set of spot kicks that derailed the club’s number one priority of winning trophies; only …

On a cold and wet Monday evening in Macquarie Park, Sydney FC hosted the first members’ forum of CEO Mark Aubrey and coach Ufuk Talay’s reign, and it was a huge success. Having original…

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Aug 19

It's time to believe. Despite @sydneyfc.bsky.social being homeless again and with our Brazilian imports dwindling, there is much to be excited about heading into the 2025/26 season. What was discussed at our fan forum? Here's a little teaser...

#SydneyFC #Aleagues

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Sydney FC member’s forum

Blacktown City Dominates Sutherland Strikers in 4-0 Victory

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Aug 17

The final day looms! Blacktown City still in with a shout of finals football after dispatching Sutherland Strikers in an entertaining contest. The Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s continues to surprise and delight, and this one was no exception! Read on...

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Blacktown City secures a decisive 4-0 victory over Sutherland Strikers in the Football NSW Girls Youth League, highlighting key performances.

Waterhouse sees double in Friday frolic

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Aug 15

What were you doing on Friday night? What, you weren't in Nowra to enjoy a ding-dong battle between South East Phoenix and Blacktown City in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s? What a game, what a start to the weekend! Football, you beautiful thing!
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South East Phoenix 1 Blacktown City 2 An all-action performance from Lily Waterhouse earned Blacktown City a crucial win in a Friday night showdown as South East Phoenix went close to denting the v…

City’s season shredded by Raiders

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Aug 10

It's the hope that kills you! A pivotal game in the race for the final spot in the end of season festivities saw SD Raiders come from a goal down to snatch three vital points at Blacktown City. The Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 U18s never disappoints! Read on...

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Blacktown City 1 SD Raiders 2 The anguish at the final whistle was real for Blacktown City as the realisation dropped that SD Raiders had all but booked the fourth spot in the finals series at thei…

Super City blow title race wide open

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 30

Eagerly anticipating this one, so we can measure the A-League against the K-League 🤨

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 28

Is everyone sitting up and taking notice now? Form team Blacktown City with a superb win against @ccmarinersofficial.bsky.social in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s on Sunday. They just keep getting better and better! Have a read of this latest upset result. Click the link!
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Blacktown City 1 Central Coast Mariners 0 An exquisite second-half free-kick from Blacktown City’s Dominique Ashton, arrowed into the top right-hand corner via the fingertips of Mariners goal…

Do your homework, enjoy your football

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 25

If you're going to a live football match, a little bit of context can go a long way to enhancing the experience. This is not theatre, do not expect the full story. Do your homework, and a game like this Australia Cup round of 32 contest will be a cracker.

#football

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Northern Tigers 0 Sydney United 1 Turns out, all you need is a little context, and a football game that would normally mean absolutely nothing to you turns into an exciting contest that has you gri…

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 24

Hey, I'm writing a new book. Football fiction novel no. 7 is underway. Life is relentless at the moment, so progress has been slow, and there's simply too much football going on. Season's nearly over. Time to get cracking. #author #writer #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writing #novels #fiction #reading

The game that had everything

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 20

Your Monday morning match action from the @footballnsw.bsky.social GYL2 U18s. What a game at Jensen Park on Sunday as Blacktown City finished with nine players but hotshot Emily Jackson's hat-trick had already won it against Bankstown City Lions. Read all about it...

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Bansktown City 0 Blacktown City 3 Blacktown City reignited their charge up the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s with a fantastic win at Jensen Park on Sunday, ending the contest with nin…

Sydney FC exhibition experts

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 19

Midweek football under lights in a banging stadium, what’s not to love?

Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 19

I don't care what anyone says, Tuesday night's game at Allianz Stadium was a superb occasion. And I love this new way of doing subs for friendlies, makes the game flow. Thanks @wrexhamafc.co.uk for coming; faster, taller, stronger, but beaten by @sydneyfc.bsky.social.
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Sydney FC 2 Wrexham FC 1 For those of us desperate for A-League action and those who like a good TV series, Tuesday night was the perfect winter warmer. A busy Allianz Stadium, bizarrely available …

Shaky City cough up points in Blacktown derby

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Texi Smith @texismith.com · Jul 13

A must-win derby showdown for Blacktown City ends with a share of the spoils. The @footballnsw.bsky.social GYL2 U18s delivered another twist as Blacktown Spartans almost pulled off a heist at Landen Stadium. Welcome to your regular Monday morning match action...
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Blacktown City 1 Blacktown Spartans 1 A collective off-day for Blacktown City in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s derailed their finals hopes in a must-win derby encounter at Landen …