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Victoria Ung Success Story: From GAP & FC Bardia MSAP to Macarthur Rams GJDL

At just 11 years old, Victoria Ung has already made her mark within Macarthur Football in 2026. Balancing her commitments with her Girls MSAP club, FC Bardia, Victoria has shown exceptional dedication and drive, working tirelessly to develop her skills and progress her game to the next level.

Through 2025/26, Victoria has also been involved in our MFA Player Development Programs. Starting off in our Girls Association Program (GAP), and then being selected into our Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP). Throughout all programs, her determination and positive attitude have stood out both on and off the pitch. Now, her hard work has paid off — Victoria has earned selection into the Macarthur Rams Girls NPL pathway for 2027!

This exciting opportunity is a testament to her continued growth and commitment, and the MFA proudly celebrates her achievements as part of our collective MFA and club player development pathway.

Whether she was playing with her dad, watching football on the tv or attending games, Victoria knew she was going to become a footballer. In the 2025 season, Victoria started her football journey and joined the Gunners SC U10 Girls team. She enjoyed the competition she faced and bonded with her teammates to form friendships both on and off the pitch. In a short time, football became a way for Victoria to forget about everything else and focus on having fun and developing her skills.

During the summer period, Victoria attended our Macarthur Girls Association Program (GAP), where she showed off her footballing abilities and worked alongside other young girls to develop her skills. Led by female coaching staff, she joined the program because she wanted to improve her skills, spend more time playing football and have an extra training day. Mostly, it was because she loves football and as a girls-only program, meant she could also spend some time with her friends playing the game she loves!

In the 2026 season, she trialed for FC Bardia’s U12 MSAP Girls side, where despite playing a year-up, she excitingly got into the team. She enjoyed the challenge that the MSAP league brought such as the intensity and increased skill level. It was even more fun playing with girls who have good ball skills, and she made many new friends in the team. Victoria mostly played central midfield where she loves to score goals, set up chances for her teammates and most importantly, defend. As a midfielder it can be intense and quite chaotic, but Victoria is calm and happy when she plays. She was proud of how much she improved only in her second season of football. She is also particularly thankful to her coaches, Andrew and Mick, who taught her football skills, always wanted her to get better and challenged her to help her get to where she is now.

Alongside her success in playing Girls MSAP, Victoria was picked for the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP). As 1 of 20 players selected in her U11 Girls age-group, Victoria loved the training and especially the 9v9 matches against Girls JDL representative teams. She states the program offered her a great insight into what it takes to make it to the next level and it helped her own individual development, as well as exposure opportunities in front of representative coaches (in the games).

At the end of the 2026 season, Victoria identified by Macarthur Rams Girls JDL and for the 2027 season, Victoria will excitingly be a part of the Macarthur Rams Girls JDL U12 team. Through both her FC Bardia MSAP commitments and her Macarthur GAP & TDP participation, she has worked very hard and acknowledges she couldn't have done it without the support of her parents, friends and coaches. She felt so happy and excited to be selected for the Rams JDL U12 Girls squad, and she is very grateful for the chance. One day, she hopes to become a professional footballer and she is very much on the front foot with that aspiration. We congratulate Victoria’s success and hope to see her professional football dreams come true on day!

Off the pitch, Victoria watches the Premier League, Champions League and some local A-league games. Victoria was taken to her first Chelsea game in Perth back in 2018. She now supports Chelsea alongside her dad. Victoria looks up to Aitana Bonmatí, Ellie Carpenter and Jude Bellingham. Bonmatí and Bellingham are playmakers who control the speed of the game, which is what Victoria tries to achieve as a central midfielder. Ellie Carpenter is a strong defender with lots of energy and a fast recovery, and that helps in midfield too.

From playing grassroots football with Gunners SC and FC Bardia, to participating in the Macarthur GAP & TDP, and now representing Macarthur Rams GJDL for the 2027 season, Victoria has worked hard to achieve what many other players dream of. She has not just developed her own abilities; she is setting the standard for future players who will follow in her footsteps.

We are incredibly proud of Victoria's progress throughout 2025/26 and look forward to seeing her continue to thrive in the years ahead. Her story serves as an inspiration to young footballers across the Macarthur region and a reminder that with belief and dedication, the possibilities are limitless.

To learn more about our Player Development Programs, visit our Player Development Programs page. Registrations for our Term 4 Programs are open now!

Additionally, Expressions of Interest are open for our MFA Development Leagues - Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League U8-U12 and Macarthur Youth League (MYL) U13-U18. Visit our MSAP & MYL Expressions of Interest page

For further information or to get involved, please contact our Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at programs@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Bruno Kelly Success Story: From Rams Academy & Harrington United MSAP to MFA JDL

At 11 years old, Bruno Kelly has been working hard to develop his game and putting in maximum hours on the training pitch to take his game to the next level.

In 2026, Bruno was selected for a Macarthur Rams Academy Scholarship, then later progressed into our Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP). All of this alongside his local club committments with Harrington United in the Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League. Now, all of his collective hard work has been rewarded as he moves onto an exciting next chapter with selection into the MFA JDL for the 2027 season.

From a young age, Bruno has loved football. He enjoys the excitement and the adrenaline boost that every game and training session gives him. He particularly likes scoring goals and dribbling around his opponents. He has been consistently focused on his development as a young footballer, and improving his skills throughout his mutliple seasons at Harrington United.

Bruno has been playing for Harrington United in our MSAP League during the 2026 season, where he’s made lots of progress and furthermore, gained a good relationship with his coaching staff and teammates. Whilst playing for Harrington United, Bruno was identified from the MSAP Hub at Willowdale Sports Park to receive a Macarthur Rams Academy Scholarship for Term 2. Bruno was 1 of 5 players selected across his age-group and asked about how this made him feel, he described he was ecstatic that he’d received the scholarship and it meant a lot to him.

Off the pitch, Bruno stays engaged by watching his idol, Messi. Bruno explains that he inspires him to keep going and never give up, especially when he approaches a challenge or obstacle in his path. Bruno has took after his idol by demonstrating commitment in regularly attending the Rams Academy training sessions in Term 2 2026. The Rams Academy allowed Bruno to attend the Academy whilst still training for his Harrington United MSAP team.

After a few sessions, Bruno noticed an improvement in his game, whilst also gaining more love for the sport, so much he wanted to play every day. Although Bruno noticed positive change to his game, he wasn’t done yet.

Bruno was then selected into the inaugural Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) squad as 1 of 20 players for his U11 age-group. Earning his selection, Bruno was proud of himself and to be apart of a program that could support his desire to become a better footballer. The Macarthur TDP program helped to improve his confidence and skills by working closely with his representative-level coaches and also high-quality teammates selected from a mix of other MSAP teams.

Now, excitingly progressing through the Macarthur TDP, Bruno has been selected to play representative football for MFA JDL in the 2027 season. Bruno is excited for the opportunity to continue to improve, whilst also attending all training sessions and games to score lots of goals, dribble around his opponents and work together with other excellent players and coaches.

Bruno’s favourite football experience is making friends that share the same passion for the game as himself.

Bruno’s individual success reflects the vision that MFA has by providing clear and structured opportunities for each player that shares the same interests to progress throughout their football journey. Bruno has been able to embrace the challenges that both his Harrington United MSAP commitments, and our Macarthur TDP has brought upon him, and with his dedication, we are so pleased he has been recognised for this all of this hard work. We are sure he will continue to flourish and develop with his move into representative football for the 2027 season.

We are incredibly proud of Bruno's progress throughout 2026 and look forward to seeing him continue to thrive in the years ahead. His story serves as an inspiration to young footballers across the Macarthur region and a reminder that with belief and dedication, the possibilities are limitless.

To learn more about our Player Development Programs, visit our Player Development Programs page. Registrations for our Term 4 Programs are open now!

For further information or to get involved, please contact our Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at programs@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Gallagher Sommerville Success Story: From Macarthur TDP & Oran Park Rovers FC MYL to Camden Tigers BYL

At 15 years old, Gallagher Sommerville has shown exceptional dedication and drive, working tirelessly to develop his skills and progress his game to the next level.

Participating in our Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) for the past year, alongside local club committments with Oran Park Rovers FC in the Macarthur Youth League (MYL), it has been a massive year of development for Gallagher. Now, all of his collective hard work between Oran Park Rovers MYL and our Macarthur TDP has been rewarded as he moves onto an exciting next chapter with selection into the Camden Tigers BYL for the 2027 season.

From grassroots to a representative footballer, Gallagher has shown that the traits of hard work, dedication and most importantly consistency, can help progress into representing NPL Clubs like Camden Tigers FC. Growing up, Gallagher was a regular participant for a junior Soccer School, where he progressed through their development squads. Shortly after, Gallagher progressed into local football where he developed further as a player and learnt lots of new skills to bring to his game. With no surprise, he joined his programs elite squad.

Gallagher and his family had then moved to Oran Park. Gallagher joined the Oran Park Rovers U10 squad, where he participated in our MFA Development Leagues. Gallagher came up against a variety of skilled players including some that were stronger than him. However, to little surprise, Gallagher ran rings around his opponents and used all the skills he’d learnt through his development growing up.

In Term 3 2025, Gallagher was selected to participate in the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP), where he was able to play representative sides like Camden Tigers NPL and Macarthur Rams. With the help of the intense and structured training sessions our Macarthur TDP offers, he was able to grow and further develop his football ability. Gallagher enjoyed the exposure and the challenge that each game brought upon him. The games showed Gallagher the level that he was aiming towards and now, his hard work has been rewarded!

Gallagher has now accepted an offer from representative club, Camden Tigers FC NPL to play for their Boys Youth League (BYL) squad for the 2027 season. He looks forward to the higher level of football, the intensity and most importantly, the quality of each session and games will bring.

Gallagher enjoys travelling to each game, and that’s not only for his MYL games. Gallagher is quite the international supporter off the field. He supports Rangers FC that plays in the Scottish Premier League, as well as the English Premier League 2024-25 champions, Liverpool Football Club. Going further into his international support network, Gallagher looks up to the well-known player, Messi. With a global eye, we hope to see Gallagher participating in the English or Scottish Premier League and becoming a player at the top level.

Gallagher’s individual success reflects the vision that MFA has by providing clear and structured opportunities for each player that shares the same interests to progress throughout their football journey. Gallagher has been able to embrace the challenges that both his Oran Park MYL commitments, and our Macarthur TDP has brought upon him, and with his dedication, we are so pleased he has been recognised for this all of this hard work. We are sure he will continue to flourish and develop with his move into representative football for the 2027 season.

We are incredibly proud of Gallagher's progress throughout 2025/26 and look forward to seeing him continue to thrive in the years ahead. His story serves as an inspiration to young footballers across the Macarthur region and a reminder that with belief and dedication, the possibilities are limitless.

To learn more about our Player Development Programs, visit our Player Development Programs page. Registrations for our Term 4 Programs are open now!

For further information or to get involved, please contact our Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at programs@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Ashlynn and Indianna Success Story: From Macarthur TDP & Eschol Park FC MYL to Camden Tigers GYL

At 13 years old, Ashlynn Graham and Indianna Gilyatt are proving that passion, hard work, and footballing ambition, are the foundations of success. As teammates for 2026 in the Eschol Park U13 Girls Macarthur Youth League (MYL) team, the pair have enjoyed numerous seasons playing together at Eschol Park, and developing thanks to the hard work of the club and their coaches.

But what makes their story even more special is the pathway they’ve taken beyond club football, by participating in the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) for the past year. In fact, they were a part of history as they were both selected into the inaugural Talent Development Program (TDP) back in Term 3 2025. Now, all their collective hard work between Eschol Park MYL and our Macarthur TDP has been rewarded as they move onto an exciting next chapter with selection into the Camden Tigers GYL for the 2027 season.

From football teammates to best friends off and on the field, Ashlynn and Indi have worked hard on their individual development. and through their footballing journey, they have met to become best friends. From a young age, both girls have shown their commitment to football and have enjoyed every step of the way.

Ashlynn: “I started playing 5 years ago for Oran Park Rovers then moved to Eschol Park FC to play for the last three seasons and I also play summer comp there also. I started playing on a whim as I wanted to play sport and I just decided to give it a go with my parents backing.”

Indi: “I started playing in 2018 in an U6 mixed team with the boys. Dad was involved on the committee and a longtime member of Eschol Park.”

Both girls have been positively supported by their parents, ensuring they can enjoy football and participate in both their Eschol Park commitments, as well as the Macarthur TDP together.

Ashlynn: “I met Indi 4 years ago when I started summer soccer as Eschol Park and then the following season for winter. We have been together the whole time for Eschol Park and the TDP program.”

Indi: “I first met ash at school and then summer comp. We have now been playing together at Eschol Park for 4 years”

For Indi and Ashlynn, their bond is unmatched. Not many players get to do what these two are achieving. They have developed alongside each other and now they’re achieving together.

Ashlynn: “I enjoyed football as its sense of freedom. I find when I play, I'm in my own world. It's become my passion and it makes me feel whole heartly happy when I play.”

Indi: “My favourite thing about football is being social and knocking people over!”

With their variety of enjoyments for the game, they’re a match made in football heaven. They have both learnt from each other and will continue to bring the energy through their next step with being selected into Camden Tigers FC Girls Youth League (representative football) for the 2027 season.

Ashlynn: “Extremely excited, I can't wait for the next chapter. I want to push and thrive. I can't wait to enjoy the next step in my football journey.”

Indi: “Extremely excited to face new challenges and new friends.”

Through their journey in the Macarthur TDP, it also meant they were both selected to participate in the inaugural Football NSW Association Championships which took place in Mudgee earlier thsi year. The tournament brought together the best grassroots players from all associations and regional centres around NSW to compete against each other.

Ashlynn: “Mudgee was exceptional. it was the highlight of the whole TDP program. An experience i will never forget. the opposition, my own team and the atmosphere were all amazing.”

Indi: “It was an exciting to go to Mudgee and to represent the team at the opening ceremony. We started off slow but as the team and I connected we started to some together and play great football. It was also good to get exposure to other coaching styles and got some great feedback on what I could do to push myself to the next level.”

With participation in the Macarthur TDP, alongside their Eschol Park club football commitments, it has no doubt helped them push their game to a whole new level. Ashlynn & Indianna have embraced every challenge, and their hard work is proof that when talent meets dedication, the results can be extraordinary.

Ashlynn: “Overall, I have gained the passion its inspired in me. It opened my eyes and shown me what i love and what i want to do for my future. Also, Mudgee Championship is also a highlight. An experience I can't compare to anything else. It truly was amazing.”

Asked about their favorite teams and players, both had exciting options:

Ashlynn: “Yes, I like the Arsenal Women's team and Sydney FC. My favourite players are Haley Raso, Ellie Carpenter and Mary Fowler.”

Indi: “Yes, the Matilda's. Favourite player Ibrahimovic.”

With a strong interest in the Matildas, we won’t be surprised if our super duo develops further, and who knows, maybe even one day represent their country together!

From playing grassroots football with Eschol Park FC, to participating in the Macarthur TDP, and now representing Camden Tigers FC GYL for the 2027 season, the girls have worked hard to achieve what many other players dream of. As trailblazers in the very first Macarthur TDP intake, Indianna and Ashlynn have not just developed their own abilities; they are setting the standard for future players who will follow in their footsteps.

We are incredibly proud of Ashlynn's and Indianna's progress throughout 2025/26 and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in the years ahead. Their story serves as an inspiration to young footballers across the Macarthur region and a reminder that with belief and dedication, the possibilities are limitless.

To learn more about our Player Development Programs, visit our Player Development Programs page. Registrations for our Term 4 Programs are open now!

For further information or to get involved, please contact our Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at programs@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Macarthur Hits 131: Celebrating 131 Players Through to Representative Football

As a collective achievement for our Member Clubs and our MFA Programs, Macarthur Football Association is proud to celebrate another milestone as a grand total of 131 MACARTHUR PLAYERS have been or will be playing representative football in 2026/27 with a further 76 PLAYERS selected so far for the 2027 season.

We are delighted to recognise the 76 players who have progressed from our high-performance pathway program, Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) and from our Member Clubs - in the Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League and the Macarthur Youth League (MYL). In what is 26% of our entire Term 3 2026 Macarthur TDP program and approx. 1 in 4 players progressing through to representative football, it is a massive collective achievement for all involved - the players, parents, the local clubs, coaches and our Macarthur TDP.

Introduced as a program in Term 3 2025, the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) identifies highly talented players playing club football within our local development leagues, the Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League and the Macarthur Youth League (MYL). Designed as a program to sit alongside club football commitments, players were selected in relevant age-groups to take part in the TDP which involves high-performance training as well as high-quality games played against local representative clubs, including Macarthur Rams, MFA JDL and Camden Tigers NPL.

With 55 players progressing through to representative football for the 2026 season, we are delighted a further 76 players (and more to come) have now been selected into 2027 representative football opportunities. We couldn't be prouder of the effort and hard work put in across all levels of their game. From community club achievements in the 2026 season, to standout performances in our TDP matchdays, all 76 players have shown remarkable determination and strength to get to where they are now. An exciting 2027 season no doubt awaits them and we can't wait to see where all players further progress to within their own footballing journeys!

Amelia Toovey
MYL Club: Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Archer Cullen
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Archer Ferguson-Parker
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Arianna Ariti
MSAP Club: FC Bardia
Representative Club: Marconi Stallions GJDL

Ashlynn Graham
MYL Club: Eschol Park FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Azel Lachman
MSAP Club: Gunners SC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams JDL

Bruno Kelly
MSAP Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Cadence Fredericks
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Marconi Stallions GJDL

Charlie Kennedy
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Charlie McKerral
MYL Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers BYL

Cruz Ashton
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Dylan Fuentes
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Ellie Everett
MSAP Club: Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Emilio Tripodi
MSAP Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Francesco Costa
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Gallagher Sommerville
MYL Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers BYL

Gwen Mackaway
MYL Club: Camden Falcons FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Halle Sheerin
MSAP Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Harley Dalibozek
MSAP Club: Wilton Warriors FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Henry Parr
MYL Club: Picton Rangers FC
Representative Club: Bonnyrigg BYL

Ishna Muthu
MYL Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Marconi Stallions GYL

Jack Handford
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Kai Fernandez
MSAP Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams JDL

Leo Marsden
MSAP Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Mason Le-Nguyen
MSAP Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Millie Daly
Grassroots Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Neil Bhardwaj
MSAP Club: Eschol Park FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Roman Chronopoulos
MSAP Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams JDL

Tia Zielinski
MSAP Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Tristan Stieger
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Sydney United JDL

Zahra Safadi
MSAP Club: St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Ella-Rose Macritchie
MYL Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: South Coast Flame GYL

Hannah Crowe
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Marconi Stallions GJDL

Aston Gurung
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Canterbury Bankstown JDL

Alvin Mmari
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Montgomery Scott
MYL Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers BYL

Chris Campanoi
MSAP Club: Ingleburn Eagles SC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Hayden Foxley
MSAP Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams JDL

Indianna Gilyatt
MYL Club: Eschol Park FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Isla Dennis
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Jaxon Lyons
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Jane Reynish
MYL Club: Gunners Soccer Club
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Levi Browne
MSAP Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Mason Slinger
MSAP Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams JDL

Nadia Vermeulen
MYL Club: Gunners Soccer Club
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Olivia Diaz
MYL Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Sienna Formosa
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Tom Maher
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Victoria Ung
MSAP Club:
FC Bardia
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Zayn Ayad
MSAP Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: Bonnyrigg JDL

Olivia Mammone
MSAP Club: Eschol Park FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Kye Sultana
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Canterbury Bankstown JDL

Ransh Karan
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Malakai Pachimuthu
MSAP Club: Camp. Uniting Church SC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Mia Keys
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Mia Safi
MSAP Club: Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Henry Jachowski
MSAP Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: Mounties Wanderers JDL

Izabella Miloshevski
Grassroots Club: FC Bardia
Representative Club: Bankstown City GYL

Iyla Cole
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Marconi Stallions GJDL

Judah Stonebridge
MYL Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Cant. Bankstown BYL

Leah Wilkins
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Lincoln Kennedy
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Michael Nelson
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Nate Abbott
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Peyton Sawyer
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Spencer Kennedy
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Tristan Harding
MSAP Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Xavier Jones
MSAP Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Peyton Elliott
MSAP Club: St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Representative Club: Marconi Stallions GJDL

Sadie Langford
MSAP Club: Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Representative Club: Marconi Stallions GJDL

Kristian Piljic
MSAP Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams JDL

Harvey Milovanoski
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Canterbury Bankstown JDL

Archer Potts
MSAP Club: Gregory Hills FC
Representative Club: Canterbury Bankstown JDL

Darcy Wood
MSAP Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Harrison Waters
MYL Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: Bonnyrigg BYL

Kruz Blewitt
MSAP Club: Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Expressions of Interest's (EOI's) are now open for our Summer Talent Development Program for Term 4 2026-Term 1 2027. Players seeking to continue their development and explore future representative pathways are encouraged to apply via the MFA website: https://macarthurfootball.com.au/talent-development-program/

Congratulations again to all above players on a fantastic achievement and we look forward to seeing your continued growth and success in 2027.

Click Here to find out more information and to complete an EOI for Summer TDP

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Dylan Fuentes Success Story: From ADP & Narellan Rangers SC MSAP to Camden Tigers JDL

At 10 years of age, Dylan Fuentes has already demonstrated maturity, commitment, and a genuine love for football, qualities that have underpinned a standout year of development in 2026.

Balancing his local club commitments with Narellan Rangers SC, Dylan took part in all of our MFA player development programs throughout the year. He began his journey in Term 1 with the Association Development Program (ADP). For Term 2, he then got selected for a Macarthur Rams Academy MSAP Scholarship and now for Term 3, has even further progressed into the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP). All of this collective effort, alongside playing U10 MSAP with Narellan Rangers SC, has now been rewarded with selection into representative football with Camden Tigers JDL for the 2027 season!

Across all of our MFA programs, Dylan has been an integral member of his squads. His friendly nature, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn stood out both on and off the pitch, making him a pleasure to coach and a valued teammate. As he now looks ahead to 2027 in representative football, Dylan’s football journey is only just beginning.

Dylan grew up in a football family, and influentially Dylan fell in love with football. From the age of 3, Dylan has shown nothing but success and progression with his football. Dylan is currently playing for Narellan Rangers in their U10 MSAP squad and contributes his skills and knowledge he’s taken from the MFA Programs into his team sessions and games. For this year, he wanted to focus more on his football development and prompted him to first sign up for the ADP program.

Dylan joined the ADP Program as it was close by and had a lot of fun during the sessions. He enjoyed the friendships he built with other players, whilst learning new skills to improve his game. Alongside his playing commitments with Narellan Rangers MSAP, Dylan was then offered a Rams Academy scholarship from further identification in his MSAP games at our Willowdale MSAP Hub through the 2026 season. As a step up in his development, he shared that the Rams Academy program had developed his skills further and had gained more friendships.

Dylan’s hard work and commitment to his personal development is the reason he’s able to attend challenging and elite programs, and this was rewarded even further with selection into the inaugural MSAP Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) squads for his U10 age-group. Dylan has been enjoying the training and especially the games against representative squads that the programs provide and further expanding his football talents to continually build his football career.

Off the field, Dylan enjoys watching numerous teams including PSG, Dortmund, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Liverpool, and Macarthur FC. With a lot of variety to his list, he looks up to Troy Parrott who now plays for Real Betis in the Spanish La Liga. With a global eye, Dylan is now excited to progress into his next step - representative JDL football - and we are sure with his continued commitment and development, even he might be playing in the top leagues one day.

Dylan’s individual success reflects the vision that MFA has by providing clear and structured opportunities for each player. Dylan has been able to embrace the challenges that each program has brought upon him, and with dedication, he has been recognised for this hard work.

At the Macarthur Football Association, we are proud to create pathways that allow players like Dylan to learn, grow, and reach their potential. His journey highlights what can be achieved through passion, perseverance, and the right development environment.

We are incredibly proud of Dylan Fuentes’s progress throughout 2026 and look forward to seeing him continue to thrive in the years ahead. His story serves as an inspiration to young footballers across the Macarthur region and a reminder that with belief and dedication, the possibilities are limitless.

To learn more about our Player Development Programs, visit our Player Development Programs page. Registrations for our Term 4 Programs are open now!

For further information or to get involved, please contact our Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at programs@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Leah Wilkins Success Story: From GAP & Gregory Hills FC MSAP to Macarthur Rams GJDL

At just 11 years old, Leah Wilkins has already made her mark within the MFA Player Development Programs in 2026. Balancing her commitments with her local club, Gregory Hills FC, Leah has shown exceptional dedication and drive, working tirelessly to develop her skills and progress her game to the next level.

Throughout Terms 1, 2 and 3 of 2026, Leah has been involved in our MFA Player Development Programs. Starting off in our Girls Association Program (GAP) in Term 1, progressing into our Macarthur Rams Academy for Term 2, and being selected into our Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) for Term 3. Throughout all programs, her determination and positive attitude have stood out both on and off the pitch. Now, her hard work has paid off — Leah has earned selection into the Macarthur Rams Girls NPL pathway for 2027!

This exciting opportunity is a testament to her continued growth and commitment, and the MFA proudly celebrates her achievements as part of our player development pathway.

From giving a helping hand to her school friends, to falling in love with football. Leah is a young aspiring goalkeeper who has been playing for Gregory Hills U12 Girls MSAP Team for this year’s 2026 season. Through Leah’s participation and journey in the Girls Association Program (GAP), the Rams Academy and the Talent Development Program (TDP), she’s thrilled to go into the 2027 season as a Rams GJDL Goalkeeper.

Leah was very excited that she had joined the GAP program as she was looking to gain more skills and progress within her development as a football player. Standing out in the GAP program, she quickly progressed into the Macarthur Rams Academy. This challenged her agility and ball control, but as good of a player Leah is, she was able to turn those challenges into strengths. With standout performances in her Gregory Hills MSAP Girls U12's team, alongisde her development in the Rams Academy, she then got selected into the inaugural Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) for her age-group that offers her regular goalkeeper training and a variety of fun activities including games where she’s able to put on shot stopping performances and celebrate with her teammates when they score goals.

Off the field, Leah is an avid supporter of all the Australian national teams including her favourite player, Matildas goalkeeper, Mackenzie Arnold. Across the pond, Leah enjoys watching Jordan Pickford who’s a fierce keeper just like Leah. We hope to see Leah representing Australia one day and playing overseas in the Women’s Super League or join Mackenzie Arnold at Portland Thorns FC in the United States.

Leah’s hard work and commitment has now been rewarded with selection into Macarthur Rams GJDL for the 2027 season. This achievement reflects both her personal dedication and the effectiveness of the MFA’s player development framework.

At the MFA, we believe in creating opportunities for players like Leah to learn, grow, and take the next step in their football journey. Her story embodies what can be achieved when passion meets opportunity, and we look forward to seeing her continue to thrive in the years ahead.

We are incredibly proud of Leah Wilkins's progress and commitment throughout 2026. Her journey from local football to representative selection demonstrates what can be achieved through persistence, support, and the right environment for development.

Leah’s story is an inspiration to all young footballers in the Macarthur region, proof that with belief, dedication, and the right pathway, the possibilities are limitless.

If you’re inspired by Leah’s journey and want to learn more about how our Player Development Programs can help young players reach their potential, visit our Player Development Programs page.

For further information or to get involved, contact our Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, via email on programs@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Macarthur TDP – “Team of the Year” Squads Announcement

We are proud to present the inaugural Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) "Team of the Year" squads that have been participating in our Term 3 2026 program. As the first year of the program, and our very first term running with our newly-expanded U8-U11 Boys and Girls squads, it is with great excitement to celebrate all players selected within our Macarthur TDP "Team of the Year" squads.

In Term 3 2025, we introduced the Macarthur TDP as a high-performance pathway program designed to identify and nurture promising young footballers within the Macarthur community across our U12-U16 age-groups. So far, a massive 61 players have already progressed through the program, alongside participation in local club football, into representative football opportunities. The Macarthur TDP has no doubt opened the door for local players to progress into representative football, with many more from our "TDP Team of the Year" squads due to progress with 2027 representative squad selections.

For Term 3 2026, we have been delighted to expand our program to include additional age-groups from our Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League - U8-U11 for Boys and Girls. Following a successful talent identification process with ongoing observation at our Willowdale MSAP Hub, these players were selected to form our Macarthur TDP "Team of the Year" squads, making history as the first participants in these age-groups.

For the past weeks, our Macarthur TDP squads have been working hard on the training pitch, sharpening their skills, building team connections, and preparing for competitive football at the next level. Now, their efforts are recognised with celebration of their selection into our Macarthur TDP "Team of the Year" squads!

This announcement not only celebrates the individuals who have earned their place in these squads but also the grassroots clubs that continue to play a vital role in their football journey. The Macarthur TDP is about more than just player development; it’s about creating opportunities, strengthening pathways, and uniting our community behind the future stars of the game.

U8 Boys

Nate	Abbott	Camden Tigers FC
Roman	Chronopoulos	Oran Park FC
Francesco	Costa	Camden Tigers FC
Kai	Fernandez	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Aston	Gurung	Gregory Hills FC
Tristan	Harding	Narellan Rangers SC
Henry	Jachowski	Harrington United
Azel	Lachman	Gunners SC
Kyron	Madden	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Tom	Maher	Narellan Rangers SC
Harvey	Milovanoski	Gregory Hills FC
Michael	Nelson	Gregory Hills FC
Rae	Nepali	Gunners SC
Archer	Potts	Gregory Hills FC
Mason	Slinger	Oran Park FC
Kye	Sultana	Gregory Hills FC

U9 Boys

Cruz	Ashton	Camden Tigers FC
Zayn	Ayad	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Inab	Azam	Eschol Park FC
Harshnoor	Bains	Oran Park FC
Braxton	Beauchamp	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Archer	Cullen	Camden Tigers FC
Archer	Ferguson	Camden Tigers FC
Jack	Handford	Narellan Rangers SC
Lucas	Hurtado	Picton Rangers FC
Spencer	Kennedy	Narellan Rangers SC
Lincoln	Kennedy	Narellan Rangers SC
Sebastian	Leclair	Gregory Hills FC
Alvin	Mmari	Narellan Rangers SC
William	Pashley	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Jonah	Pierre	Eschol Park FC
Kristian	Piljic	Harrington United
Isaac	Rahim	Gregory Hills FC
Tristan	Stieger	Narellan Rangers SC

U8 Girls

Charlotte	Aquilina	Oran Park FC
Kailarni	Bell-McKay	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Willow	Bonnici	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Scarlett	Buttigieg	Oran Park FC
Genevieve	Cavasinni	Oran Park FC
Emelia	Crossingham	Wilton Warriors FC
Scarlett	Davis	Eschol Park FC
Peyton	Elliott	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Ellie	Everett	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Harmony	Fittler	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Allira	Franchi	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Hannah	Gray	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Eleni	Gullo	Eschol Park FC
Laiella-rose	Hogno	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Eva	Jangra	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Sadie	Langford	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Olivia	Mammone	Eschol Park FC
Harper	Ristuccia	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Zahra	Safadi	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Mia	Safi	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Halle	Sheerin	Oran Park FC
Elise	Simone	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Finley	Skuse	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Kaiah	Williams	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC

U9 Girls

Adriana	Coghlan	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Charlie	Kennedy	Camden Tigers FC
Eva	Necic	Gunners SC
Isla	Dennis	Camden Tigers FC
Layla	Summers	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Leia	Pylak	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Lily	Sciberras	Wilton Warriors FC
Millie	Daly	Harrington United FC
Peyton	Sawyer	Camden Tigers FC
Piper	Wellock	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Sienna	Formosa	Camden Tigers FC
Tia	Zielinski	Bradbury Ambarvale FC

U10 Boys

Kruz	Blewitt	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Levi	Browne	Oran Park FC
Hayden	Foxley	Harrington United
Dylan	Fuentes	Narellan Rangers SC
Beau	Handford	Narellan Rangers SC
Riley	Jackson	Gregory Hills FC
Owen	Jackson	Gregory Hills FC
Zayne	Johnson	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Xavier	Jones	Harrington United
Ransh	Karan	Gregory Hills FC
Hudson	Keers	Wilton Warriors FC
Levi	Lagudi	Harrington United
Jaxon	Lyons	Narellan Rangers SC
Leo	Marsden	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Lochlan	Perrin	Wilton Warriors FC
Ayaan	Shaheen	Eschol Park FC
Emilio	Tripodi	Oran Park FC
Barry	Willis	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Darcy	Wood	Camden Tigers FC
Sabri	Yassine	Bradbury Ambarvale FC

U10 Girls

Amalya	Alvarez	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Juniper	Beale	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Eva	Blevins	Wilton Warriors FC
Ayaat	Chand	Narellan Rangers SC
Franki	Chaytor	Wilton Warriors FC
Iyla	Cole	Gregory Hills FC
Hannah	Crowe	Gregory Hills FC
Ella	Dodd	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Melody	Fittler	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Cadence	Fredericks	Gregory Hills FC
Ava	Gerace	Narellan Rangers SC
Lola	Hahn	Wilton Warriors FC
Naina	Laui	Camden Tigers FC
Mia	Mcateer	Wilton Warriors FC
Mia	Pintabona	FC Bardia
Billie	Turner	Wilton Warriors FC
Alaskah	Whitbread	Douglas Park Wilton FC

U11 Boys

Neil	Bhardwaj	Eschol Park FC
Owen	Birt	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Chris	Champanoi	Ingleburn Eagles SC
Harley	Dalibozek	Wilton Warriors FC
Cooper	Emery	Oran Park FC
Lincoln	Fisher	Narellan Rangers SC
Levi	Fitzgerald	Harrington United
Miraz	Humagain	Oran Park FC
Noah	Johnson	Oran Park FC
Will	Kelly	Camden Falcons FC
Bruno	Kelly	Harrington United
Mason	Le-Nguyen	Harrington United
Ivan	Mensah	Oran Park FC
Malakai	Pachimuthu	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Lucas	Tasker	Narellan Rangers SC
Jake	Wilson	Narellan Rangers SC

U11 Girls

Chelsea	Aquilina	Oran Park FC
Ariana	Ariti	FC Bardia
Tiana	Borg	Gregory Hills FC
Amelia	Clark	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Luella	Cooke	Gregory Hills FC
Zoe Anna-Lucy	Cunningham Dennis	Gregory Hills FC Camden Tigers FC
Charlotte	Janes	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Karly	Johnson	Tahmoor SC
Savannah	Luitel	FC Bardia
Jessica	McEwan	Gregory Hills FC
Harper	Ozols	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Valerie	Pisani	Oran Park FC
Isla	Plevnarovska	Gregory Hills FC
Taylor	Ristuccia	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Leni-rae	Ropata	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Leah	Semenec	FC Bardia
Jasmine	Sertlioglu	St Mary's Eaglevale SC
Zenobie	Shrestha	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Mia	Theofilopoulos	FC Bardia
Victoria	Ung	FC Bardia
Leah	Wilkins	Gregory Hills FC

U12 Boys

Colton	Creak	Wilton Warriors FC
Mahmoud	El-Achrafi
Finley	Hooper	Picton Rangers FC
Jabir	Ibn Arif	FC Bardia
Kaizen	Jack	Camden Falcons FC
Advait	Jadhav	Ingleburn Eagles SC
Noah	Jamus	Eschol Park FC
Franklin	Lagerlow	Douglas Park Wilton FC
Lucas	Marinho Morais Fernandes	FC Bardia
Maverick	Pullan	Ingleburn Eagles SC
Luka	Ratajczak	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Shay	Sharma	Oran Park FC
Arash	Shrestha	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Avery	Van Den Eynden	Wilton Warriors FC
Jack	Whitbread	Douglas Park Wilton FC
Gavin	Wilson	Camden Falcons FC

U12 Girls

Indianna	Beauchamp	Camden Falcons FC
Mirah	Brito	Eschol Park FC
Indiana	Carroll	Oran Park FC
Kate	Cunningham	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Eliza	Duxbury	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Maham	Farrukh	Gregory Hills FC
Norah	Koureas	Camden Falcons FC
Ishna	Muthu	Gregory Hills FC
Victoria	Nguyen	Eschol Park FC
Madinah	Nunes	Campbelltown Cobras SC
Ruby	Page	Camden Tigers FC
Prisha	Sharma	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Violet	Stubbs	Camden Falcons FC
Emily	Sunna	Campbelltown Uniting Church SC
Eleni	Symington	Bradbury Ambarvale FC

U13 Boys

Nathan	Antney	Narellan Rangers SC
Joseph	Azzopardi	Harrington United
Edward	Hallowell	Picton Rangers FC
Hanoch	Harrison	Gunners SC
Domenik	Hoffmann	Harrington United
Diesel	Ingram	Narellan Rangers SC
Austin	Kelly	Camden Falcons FC
Charlie	Mckerral	Narellan Rangers SC
Zane	Ogle	Narellan Rangers SC
Henry	Parr	Picton Rangers FC
Kepler Daniels	Ponseca	Oran Park FC
Aston	Trotter	Camden Falcons FC
Hugo	Wrona	Camden Tigers FC

U13 Girls

Aiyana	Aparicio	Gregory Hills FC
Shelby	Beers-Hamblion	Camden Tigers FC
Angelina	Bell	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Elissa	Damien	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Amelia	D'Angelo	Eschol Park FC
olivia	diaz	Gregory Hills FC
Indianna	Gilyatt	Eschol Park FC
Ashlynn	Graham	Eschol Park FC
Ella Rose	Macritchie	Camden Tigers FC
Nevanna	Mila - Pereira
Pyper	Muir	Gunners SC
Georgia	Saliba	Wilton Warriors FC
Amelia	Toovey	Mt Annan Mustangs SC
Talisha	Upadhyaya	Camden Tigers FC
Peyton	Wellock	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Isabella		Ingleburn Eagles SC
Amber	Wilcoxon	Harrington United FC
Minuki	Withana	Eschol Park FC

U14/15 Girls

Ruby	Banks	Camden Tigers FC
Mellissa	Bayliss	FC Bardia
Shaira	Bellerose	Eschol Park FC
Classje	Curtis	Gunners SC
Mia	Graham	Eschol Park FC
Zoe	Kirton	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Mila	Koureas	Camden Tigers FC
Hannah	Lloyd	Camden Falcons FC
gwenivere carol	mackaway	Camden Falcons FC
Ruby	Mchutchison	Camden Falcons FC
Narella	Meister	Gunners SC
Izabela	Miloshevska	FC Bardia
Ava	Miranda	Camden Falcons FC
Ava	Murphy	Oran Park FC
Jane	Reynish	Gunners SC
Eda	Skinner	Gunners SC
Bella	Smith	Wilton Warriors FC
Nadia	Vermeulen	Gunners SC
Indyana	Wedderburn	Oran Park FC

U14 Boys (*photo to be uploaded shortly)

Kaiden	Browning	Harrington United
Riley	Campbell	Ingleburn Eagles SC
Orion	Chaffey	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Daniel	Di-Filippo	Camden Tigers FC
Ezekiel	Godoy	Eschol Park FC
Lockie	Hewson	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Caden	Kusilek	Camden Tigers FC
Oscar	Lelliott	Narellan Rangers SC
Collin	Malcolm	Picton Rangers FC
Roman	Nenashev	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Oliver	Orr	Narellan Rangers SC
Bryn	Paton	Camden Falcons FC
Ailan	Rowland	Ingleburn Eagles SC
Jack	Steinmetz-Price	Campbelltown Cobras SC
Joshua	Watkins	Camden Tigers FC
Sebastian	Wen	Ingleburn Eagles SC

U15 Boys (*photo to be uploaded shortly)

Braith	Adams-Brinkworth	Camden Falcons FC
Tasbih	Ahmed	Gunners SC
Patrick	Allan	Camden Tigers FC
Xavier	Austin	Camden Falcons FC
Dusan	Bogunovic
Christopher	Borja	Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Shamak	Chaure	Gunners SC
Harrison	Harley	Gunners SC
Cody	Harris	Camden Tigers FC
Isaiah	Herrera
Alexander	Holdsworth	Camden Tigers FC
Lio	Kremmer	Harrington United
Rayaan	Lal	Gunners SC
Isaac	Lovric	Oran Park FC
Mateo	Pica	Oran Park FC
Riley	Smith	Oran Park FC
Judah	Stonebridge	Camden Tigers FC
Liam	Tax	Camden Falcons FC

U16/18 Boys (*photo to be uploaded shortly)

Jamil	Abbas	Camden Tigers FC
Luke	Calarco	Narellan Rangers SC
Elijah	Dickson-Anderson	Oran Park FC
ANTHONY	MARCAR	Gregory Hills FC
Omar	Mirakhor	Camden Falcons FC
Cooper	Palmer	Camden Falcons FC
Anthony	Paltram	Oran Park FC
Joshua	Pearce	Camden Tigers FC
Harrison	Ryan	Oran Park FC
Raheel	Sazzad	Eschol Park FC
Gallagher	Sommerville	Oran Park FC
Masen	Teran	Oran Park FC

Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP): Expression of Interest (EOI) Process Now Open for Summer TDP (Term 4 2026-Term 1 2027)
From Term 4 2026 onwards, our Macarthur TDP will become a semester-based program with the program to run for 20 weeks (rather than the current 10 weeks on a term-by-term basis). This will mean that our next intake will participate in 20-weeks of training across our "Summer TDP" Term 4 2026-Term 1 2027, and the following intake will only be open for selection for our "In-Season TDP" for Term 2-Term 3 2027.

Selected players will undertake 20-weeks of training and be due to play games against NPL clubs during of the 2027 representative squad selection/ trials window. The games, to be viewed directly by invited NPL TD’s and Coaches, will no doubt assist even more players to be identified and offered to trial or for potential selection into 2027 representative squads.

Summer TDP (Term 4 2026-Term 1 2027) Program Details
Dates (Term 4 2026): Monday 12th October – Monday 14th December 2026
Dates (Term 1 2027): Monday 25th January – Monday 5th April 2027

BOYS PROGRAM
5:00-6:10pm = U8 Boys, U9 Boys

6:15-7:25pm = U10 Boys, U11 Boys, U12 Boys, U13 Boys

7:30-8:40pm = U14 Boys, U15 Boys, U16/U18 Boys

GIRLS PROGRAM

5:00-6:10pm = U8 Girls, U9 Girls, U10 Girls, U11 Girls
6:15-7:25pm = U12 Girls, U13 Girls, U14 Girls, U15 Girls

Location: Lynwood Park, St Helen’s Park

NOTE: for selection into our Macarthur TDP, you must be playing in 2026 or due to play in 2027, within our local Macarthur competitions, such as the Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League or the Macarthur Youth League (MYL).

MORE DETAILS AND TO COMPLETE AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SUMMER TDP

MFA Coaching Spotlight: Jess Simons & Brad White (Douglas Park Wilton FC)

This week, our MFA Coaching Spotlight took us to Douglas Park Wilton FC, where we spoke to two incredible coaches, Jess Simons (U9 Girls Coach and Female Football Coordinator) and Brad White (U10 Boy’s Coach). Both coaches are encouraging their players to turn up every week to learn and be part of an environment where football can be enjoyed and their love for the game can continue to grow!

Jess Simmons (U9 Girls Coach & Female Football Coordinator):

Jess Simmons has been a part of the girls space, not only for the youth, but also for the senior women’s. She feels motivated to coach by creating an environment where girls feel safe to play football. By making the sessions enjoyable, she wants to create continuity within the girls space and ensure they come back every year with the same positive energy to learn and have fun.

Jess’s biggest goal this year is to build a team where the girls can bond and build friendships, whilst overall enjoying their football. She has adapted her coaching style to suit each of her players acknowledging that they have different learning style. She states they contribute different skills to the sessions, therefore the main focus is on improving every week and progressively developing her players.

Jess highlights that she values her players’ confidence in asking questions during different scenarios, such as at games or training. Whilst also, she expresses her satisfaction in the new players’ ability to come out of their shell and bond with the other girls in the team.

The confidence growth within the team has been Jess’s highlight and she’s enjoyed seeing the smiles and positive energy that her players have brought to training over the course of the season.

Brad White (U10’s Boys Coach):

Brad White is the U10 Coach at Douglas Park FC and has built an welcoming and positive environment within his team. Brad feels motivated to coach by creating sessions that are highly inclusive and allow the players to solely focus on football and enjoy playing the game with their friends.

Brad expresses that planning is a big thing for him; he looks at how he can benefit the individual players in his team, whilst still focusing on the bringing the team together to progress throughout the season. The team’s season has started out well, but Brad focuses on learning different parts of the game each week so his players are developing in all areas. This ensuring they can still have fun and try their best through the season.

Brad’s favourite experience has been watching his players form friendships but specifically adding that the parents of the players have also been able to bond, therefore bringing everyone together. Brad’s inclusive personality continues to make a positive impact at Douglas Park Wilton FC, and we cannot wait to see what else he and the team can achieve.

Both Jess and Brad are developing a positive, fun and dedicated group of footballers at Douglas Park Wilton FC. By leading through their own actions on and off the pitch, they are not only helping players improve their skills but also shaping them into confident and respectful individuals. Their players are fortunate to have coaches who care so deeply about their growth and well-being.

We are proud to continue our MFA Coaching Spotlight by sharing Jess and Brad’s stories, and we thank them for their dedication to the Macarthur football community. We look forward to seeing their ongoing impact and where their football coaching journeys take them next.

If you're part of a club in the MFA and would like to nominate a coach to be featured in our MFA Coaching Spotlight series, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at matt@macarthurfootball.com.au.

MFA Coaching Spotlight: Danielle Simons & Zac Marshall (Ingleburn Eagles SC)

In this week's 2026 MFA Coaching Spotlight we headed out to Ingleburn Eagles Soccer Club and spoke to two inspiring youth coaches, Danielle Simons (U12 Girls Coach) & Zac Marshall (U14 Girls Coach). Both coaches have been able to build on the family club environment at Ingleburn Eagles, but also build friendships on and off the field. Danielle and Zac have highlighted their team’s dedication in showing up every week with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and building connections along the way.

Danielle Simons (U12 Girls Coach)

Danielle values her players commitment and dedication every week, and tries to bring a smile on their face every game and training. This includes a positive mindset to learn and make weaknesses individual strengths. Her girls work hard on and off the field, especially with the friendships the girls have made and enjoying being a part of the Ingleburn Eagles club.

Danielle has adapted her coaching style to balance her focus on individual players in her U12 Girls Squad, whilst still focusing on performing as a team through three major targets including communication , teamwork and development of skills. She also continues to focus on the players' positive attitudes and willingness to learn new skills. Danielle acknowledged that her team has faced tough competition throughout the season, but the girls continue to turn up every week and are willing to develop and always have fun.

Danielle describes her favourite experience this season as watching the girls grow as individual players, seeing them build friendships that have contributed to the positive team environment and making it fun to play the sport.

Danielle’s biggest goal for this season was, “To see every player improve their skills and grow in confidence.”

Zac Marshall (U14 Girls Coach)

Zac is a key member of the club's community, he has been a part of the club since he was 10 years old as a player, and continues to show his dedication to the club and love of the sport through coaching the younger generation. Week-in and week-out, Zac focuses on building a positive mindset for all of his team and the willingness of them to learn and develop.

Zac’s goal for the season is, “Our ultimate goal is to win the Grand Final,” and with no doubt, the team has the opportunity to achieve that goal. Zac’s team is sitting 2nd on their ladder, and with many new additions to the team, the girls have been able to adapt together and ultimately play really good football.

Similar to Danielle, Zac’s approach this season has involved individual development of his girls. He wants to improve the girl's individual strengths, but also find areas for improvement to make his players become the best version of themselves. He values his players' hard work and adaptability to bond together at training and games to achieve the team’s goal.

During the 2026 season, Zac has created numerous memories with his players by hosting fun team nights where the girls can build team chemistry and have fun together. Zac describes that with everyone working together and on the same page, the team has been able to achieve some great results this season.

Both Danielle and Zac are helping to build a positive coaching culture at Ingleburn Eagles SC, one that celebrates learning, respect, and player wellbeing. Their dedication on and off the field is contributing to something bigger than just game-day results.

They are coaches who lead by example, value the little wins, and make every player feel seen. By doing so, they’re not only developing better footballers, they’re developing better people.

We’re proud to spotlight Danielle and Zac this week and thank them for their ongoing contribution to their club and the broader Macarthur football community.

If you're part of a club in the MFA and would like to nominate a coach to be featured in our MFA Coaching Spotlight series, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at matt@macarthurfootball.com.au.

MFA Coaching Spotlight: Madison De Lepervanche & Kayley Skeers (St Mary’s Eaglevale SC)

Our next MFA Coaching Spotlight in 2026 took us to St Mary's Eaglevale SC and their two U8 Girls MSAP Coaches, Madison De Lepervanche & Kayley Skeers! Having been two key members of the Saints Women’s M-League squad for the past 2 seasons, this season Madison and Kayley have taken their experience and passion for the game and used it to help bring through the next group of young female Saints.

With both Madison and Kayley being two young, current and active players at the highest local level, both coaches are able to lead by example and provide training sessions very interactive and relevant to the game. Madison brings a strong defensive background, while Kayley brings a strong attacking game. Together both coaches are able to provide the perfect balance for the U8 MSAP Girls. Most importantly, the girls in the team loving playing for both coaches, and often come as a team to support both of them in their Women’s M-League matches.

Both coaches ensure every single training session is mapped out and planned to focus on a certain aspect of the game, while also making sure the girls continue to have fun.

We are delighted to highlight both Madison and Kayley within our MFA Coaching Spotlight and you can read more about their individual coaching stories below!

Madison De Lepervanche – U8 Girls MSAP Coach

Madison is involved with St Mary's Eaglevale SC as the U8 Girls MSAP Coach, alongside being a Saints Women's M-League player, and even further involved as a Committee Member at the club.

What motivates her to coach is seeing the girls learning and improving, and also how happy they are to play together. It definitely makes it all worth it when you see how much they are enjoying playing the game.

In her experience as a coach so far, Madison tries her best to have clear communication with her players so that they can take on her feedback and relevant tips to improve themselves as players. She feels the team has been very good at working together, creating passing combinations and getting the rewards with some great goals scored across the season so far!

When asked about her biggest goal for the team this season, Madison mentions that seeing them stick together and keep improving each and every training session is the priority. Also, to see them keep their bond that they are all forming with each other and continuing to grow together moving into the 2027 season.

What she values most within her players is the commitment they have shown throughout the season. No matter whether they have played well or not, everyone continues to turn up each week and commit themselves to becoming better footballers, and as a result, becoming a better team.

As a coach, Madison ensures she supports this by continually encouraging them with their effort and how far they have come this season. She acknowledges this has been her favourite experience working with the team. To see how excited they are to keep coming to training and each game and to see the smiles on their faces, is something really special.

Kayley Skeers – U8 Girls MSAP Coach

Kayley is also involved in the same way as Madison - the U8 Girls MSAP Coach, a Saints Women's M-League player, and also a Committee Member. It is this sort of dedication that makes Kayley (and Madison) such valued members of the club.

In her coaching experience, Kayley has enjoyed seeing just how much the players continue to improve each week. Also, how excited the players get each weekend at their games, and the bond that all the girls have together.

She also acknowledges the challenge of getting the players to absorb the information they receive and take on board all the feedback and help she tries to give them. So far, it has been a great season and one that with continued improvements each and every week, will help them continue to develop and grow both as players, and as a team.

Kayley acknowledges that her biggest goal for the team this year has been instilling a positive team culture and that all players get along with each other. She states that her mantra is that "when someone scores, we all score", which shows the positive environment both her and Madison have been building within the team.

With her players, she admires how supportive they all are to one another and also how much they are willing to learn. It has certainly made it an enjoyable experience as a coach with their players' positive attitudes and willingness to learn.

Kayley ensures that she praises each player and makes sure to highlight what they are doing well. At the same time, provide key feedback and areas for improvement so that each player can continue to develop even further.

When talking of her favourite experience working with the team, Kayley recalls when they came off the first game of the season, how happy everyone was and the joy that was amongst the group. Also, how both herself and Madison love it when all the girls come and watch their M-League games and cheer them on from the sidelines!

Together, Madison and Kayley are shaping a football culture at St Mary's Eaglevale SC that values effort, development, and connection above all else. They are proof that great coaching isn’t just about tactics and results—it’s also about creating an environment where players can grow in confidence, character, and belief.

Their leadership continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of their players, their club, and the wider Macarthur football community. We are proud to highlight their stories and how they lead with passion, purpose, and positivity.

If you're part of a club in the MFA and would like to nominate a coach to be featured in our MFA Coaching Spotlight series, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at matt@macarthurfootball.com.au.

MFA Coaching Spotlight: Tim Golding and Amanda Copp (Picton Rangers FC)

Our MFA Coaching Spotlight in 2026 continues with our next visit taking place with Picton Rangers FC! We visited two of their coaches, Tim Golding (U13 MYL Coach) and Amanda Copp (U13/3 Coach) who both show a true love for the game and strong dedication to growing the next generation of Rangers!

As local coaches, Tim and Amanda are helping to inspire their players and show a strong commitment to providing leadership and impact to their Under 13's teams respectively. Their stories continue to highlight the incredible dedication that lives at the heart of grassroots football across Macarthur.

Tim Golding – U13 MYL Coach

Tim has taken his U13 MYL team from strength to strength coming off the back of a positive 2025 season where the team got promoted, and still kept on winning games. Tim speaks highly of the support of all the players as well as the parents, providing a strong backing throughout the season.

What motivates Tim to coach is "seeing the player's enjoy the game, and each others company". With his son also playing in the team, it provides an extra incentive and joy to commit himself to the role and support all players in their footballing journeys. This translates into his focus on building mateship between teammates, and also showing good sportsmanship and respect to opposition players, coaches and to referees. With attitude and respect as key values driven into all players, Tim's Picton team are becoming not only better footballers, but also better people off the pitch.

In the 2026 season, Tim acknowledges the team is not going as well as he would have liked. However, the players are showing strong dedication in training and each week, are consistently improving their performances on matchday. The ultimate aim for the year being the win as many games as possible and finish in the Top 4. At the same time, as long as the players are enjoying themselves and developing as players, that is an equally as important focus of the team.

Within the season, Tim is making sure to check-in with all players individually at least three times throughout the season. The reason being to make sure that each player is working on the areas they want to work on, and also on the areas Tim feels they can improve upon. It is again this development-focused approach not only for the team, but for all individual players, that makes Tim such a valuable asset to the Picton Rangers coaching team.

Amanda Copp – U13/3’s Coach

In only her second year of coaching, Amanda shows amazing commitment to her coaching and this is definitely appreciated by all the parents, and players that she works with!

The motivation of Amanda to coach is seeing the boys really happy each time she works with them, and the positive energy that they all bring. Her biggest value being that there is a strong team spirit and that all players look after each other on and off the field.

This year, her team is sitting at 4th on the ladder and has been having a really positive year, only losing their second game of the season. The goal of the team being to make the end-of-season finals, but also that all players are enjoying themselves playing football, and with each others company each week.

Amanda also makes sure to have individual chats with players throughout the season, and look after all players within the team environment. Passing and teamwork have been the biggest focus of the season so far, and making sure the team stay fit with the longer halves of games this year. She also makes a point of rotating players around different positions to assist with their overall development as footballers.

Asked about her favourite experience working with the team so far, she spoke of when one of her players, Hudson, scored the winner for us and that the look of joy on his face was one she will never forget. As with many coaches, this experience is always the one which makes all the work that much more rewarding.

Together, Tim and Amanda represent the very best of Picton Rangers FC. Their passion, dedication, and genuine care for their players are what make grassroots football so special.

We’re proud to shine a spotlight on both of them in this series and extend our heartfelt thanks for all they do. It’s a privilege to support their coaching journey and watch their continued impact within the Macarthur football community.

If you're part of a club in the MFA and would like to nominate a coach to be featured in our MFA Coaching Spotlight series, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at matt@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Let’s continue to celebrate the incredible coaches shaping our football community!

MFA Coaching Spotlight: Kathryn Navarro and Alessandro Borghese (Wilton Warriors FC)

Our MFA Coaching Spotlight is back for 2026 and we were pleased to conduct our first visit this week with Wilton Warriors FC!

As one of our new clubs, only recently joining the Macarthur Football Association in 2025, the Warriors have had a strong start and have an exciting future ahead of them. Leading the Warriors is the amazing coaches they have to follow their values of nursing the local talent and creating a legacy for the future generations of Wilton Warriors. Standing out, are coaches Kathryn Navarro and Alessandro Borghese, who work tirelessly to bring the best out of their players.

Kathryn Navarro – U8’s Silver Coach

Kathryn is a dedicated member of Wilton Warriors coaching team going into her second season of coaching as well as playing for the newly created All Age women’s team at Wilton. She shares her passion for the game with the next generation of Wilton Warriors players by turning her passion into development.

Kathryn comes into this season with a rich tactical knowledge of the sport, leading with confidence, clarity and relentless energy Kathryn has already seen a vast improvement in the 2 games the team has played. With her motivation coming from her love for football and her son who she now gets to enjoy the sport with.

Focusing on her coaching, Kathryn has the team focus on one core skill and positioning each training session, creating the perfect balance for players to have fun while learning new skills. With Kathryn’s goal being for the players to love the game and improve to be the best players on the pitch, her work is helping this goal to become a reality.

Having such a strong connection to the team, Kathryn makes sure fun is always had while playing football but makes sure when it comes to player development, that the team are always improving their game awareness and future skills. This comes from what is valued most by Kathryn - their listening skills and effort to build a culture of respect and resilience within the team.

Working with the kids has been a new and enjoyable experience for Kathryn. Being a hands-on coach has really helped her experience, and the players experience, at Wilton Warriors.

Asked about her favourite part of coaching the team, she explains, “being able to play games with them as the players get really excited to taking the ball off me.”

Alessandro Borghese – U12’s MSAP Coach

Having contributed significantly to the development of the U11 MSAP players last season, Alessandro is using his outstanding wealth of football knowledge and professional leadership style to help continue the development of the now U12 MSAP players this year. His work is helping Wilton Warriors FC to further establish themselves as a strong development-focused club in only their second year of existence.

Just like Kathryn, Alessandro is motivated by the opportunity to spend time with his son while coaching. Focusing the development of all the players on the team, Alessandro is passionate about hard work and improving their skills. Alessandro uses his exceptional communication skills to bring out the best in players, playing a key role in not only the success of his team but significantly helping grow the MSAP program at Wilton Warriors.

The team has started the season a bit rocky, having new additions to the team is taking time to gel, but the improvements have been seen each week. This is primarily due to Alessandro’s goal setting. Having weekly goals which consist of the start to games, passing and energy/effort have been significant in this improvement helping the players know what the focus of that week is.

Alesandro has focused on a professional way of player development for the team this season, focusing on reports. There are three reports Alessandro works hard to put together - in pre-season, mid-season, and end of season - which are given to the parents to get their help and input to improve their players throughout the year. When it comes to the players, Alessandro values the passion and desire of the players just having fun and hanging out with their friends.

“Watching their growth and having good banter with them. I love the chemistry the team has together.”

As one of Macarthur’s newest clubs, Wilton Warriors are quickly building a strong coaching community, and leaders like Kathryn and Alesandro are central to that growth. Both have discovered a new love for coaching, and through their encouragement, care, and commitment, they are giving their players the tools to succeed in football and in life.

We are proud to share their stories in this week’s MFA Coaching Spotlight and thank them for their contribution to our football community. We look forward to continually following their journeys as coaches at Wilton Warriors.

If you're part of a club in the MFA and would like to nominate a coach to be featured in our MFA Coaching Spotlight series, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at matt@macarthurfootball.com.au.

Let’s continue to celebrate the incredible coaches shaping our football community!

Macarthur TDP Hits 50: Celebrating 50 Players Through to Representative Football

Macarthur Football Association is proud to celebrate another milestone reached within our Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) with 50 PLAYERS now progressing through the program, alongside club football commitments, into representative football for the 2026 season.

In what is a massive collective achievement for all involved - the players, parents, the local clubs and our Macarthur TDP, we are delighted to recognise all 50 player stories and celebrate their success as they move into an exciting football season in 2026!

Introduced as a program in Term 3 2025, the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) identified highly talented players playing club football within our local leagues, the Macarthur SAP (MSAP) League and the Macarthur Youth League (MYL). Designed as a program to sit alongside club football commitments, players were selected in relevant age-groups to take part in the TDP which involves high-performance training as well as high-quality games played against local representative clubs, including Macarthur Rams and Camden Tigers NPL.

With 39 players progressing through to representative football in Term 3, a further 11 players have now been selected into additional representative football opportunities and we couldn't be prouder of the effort and hard work put in across all levels of their game. From community club achievements in the 2025 season, to standout performances in our TDP matchdays, all 50 players have shown remarkable determination and strength to get to where they are now. An exciting 2026 no doubt awaits them and we can't wait to see where all players further progress to within their own footballing journeys!

Ayla Galea
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams GJDL

Havana Vassallo
Grassroots Club: Eschol Park
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Ekaterina Nenasheva
Grassroots Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Zain El Helu
Grassroots Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: Sydney Uni FC

Logan Kennedy
Grassroots Club: Douglas Park Wilton FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Zacharia Al Osman
Grassroots Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Aaliyah Harris
Grassroots Club: Mt Annan Mustangs
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Crystal Smith
Grassroots Club: Campbelltown Collegians
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Katie Rathbone
Grassroots Club: Mt Annan Mustangs
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Alexis Nilsen
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Alexandra Vagaja
Grassroots Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Sabela Moyo
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Jonah Alim
Grassroots Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Jason Osei-Agyemang
Grassroots Club: Oran Park FC
Representative Club: Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC BYL

Anthony Bartulovic
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers
Representative Club: Nepean FC BYL

Joshua Fuda
Grassroots Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Abhinav Dital
Grassroots Club: Bradbury Ambarvale FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Jaiyana Nanai
Grassroots Club: Eschol Park FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Hayden Loxley
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Brandon Dalibozek
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers BYL

Harrison Pike
Grassroots Club: Wilton Warriors FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Alexander Finnegan
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Southern Phoenix BYL

Ava Wall
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Olivia Steven
Grassroots Club: Narellan Rangers SC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Danii Larkin
Grassroots Club: Campbelltown Collegians
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Ava Pollicina
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Lillian Comiskey
Grassroots Club: Mt Annan Mustangs
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Savannah Lidbury
Grassroots Club: Mt Annan Mustangs
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Sofia Savignano
Grassroots Club: Campbelltown Collegians
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Brysen David
Grassroots Club: Mt Annan Mustangs
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Kobi Inthavongsa
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers JDL

Joseph Shaaiya
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers BYL

Emir Nader
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Bonnyrigg FC BYL

Layla Wall
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Taliyah Azzopardi
Grassroots Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Vidushi Bashyal
Grassroots Club: Gunners SC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams

Mathilda Probst
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Felicity Cummins
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Tatum Dowds
Grassroots Club: Campbelltown Collegians
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Skye Morrison
Grassroots Club: Campbelltown Collegians
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Brad Weaver
Grassroots Club: Mt Annan Mustangs
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Ray James
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers BYL

Daniel Beaver
Grassroots Club: Ingleburn Eagles FC
Representative Club: MFA JDL

Antonio Aloisi
Grassroots Club: Harrington United
Representative Club: Camden Tigers BYL

Jamal Ajelara
Grassroots Club: Gunners SC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams

Amber Walsh
Grassroots Club: Tahmoor Taipans FC
Representative Club: Macarthur Rams

Willow Khosh
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Indianna Lockett
Grassroots Club: Picton Rangers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GJDL

Aria Rondo
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Mt Druitt FC GJDL

Alba Damas
Grassroots Club: Camden Tigers FC
Representative Club: Camden Tigers GYL

Late Expressions of Interest's (EOI's) are now open for select age-groups for the Term 1 2026 Talent Development Program. Players seeking to continue their development and explore future representative pathways are encouraged to apply via the MFA website: https://macarthurfootball.com.au/talent-development-program/

We are also excited to confirm that the Girls TDP program will expand in Term 1 2026 to include a U15 Girls age group, further strengthening female development opportunities within Macarthur Football Association.

Congratulations again to all above players on a fantastic achievement and we look forward to seeing your continued growth and success in 2026.

Click Here to find out more information on the TDP and to complete an EOI for Term 1 2026.

Austin Kelly Success Story: From Macarthur Rams Academy to the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP)

At just 12 years of age, Austin Kelly has already demonstrated maturity, commitment, and a genuine love for football, qualities that have underpinned a standout year of development in 2025.

Balancing his local club commitments with Camden Falcons FC, Austin took part in two MFA player development programs throughout the year. He began his journey in Terms 1 and 2 with the Macarthur Rams Academy, where his consistent effort and positive attitude were quickly recognised. This progression was rewarded with selection into the Macarthur Talent Development Program (TDP) for Terms 3 and 4.

Across both programs, Austin was an integral member of his squads. His friendly nature, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn stood out both on and off the pitch, making him a pleasure to coach and a valued teammate. As he now looks ahead to 2026, Austin’s football journey is only just beginning.

Austin’s love for the game began at the age of five when he joined the Camden Tigers FC. Encouraged by his mother, he played alongside his cousin under the guidance of his uncle, who was also the coach. He spent his early years at Camden Tigers from U5 to U8 before stepping away from football to focus on rugby union. However, his passion for the round ball never faded, and he eventually returned to football in the U10 and U11 age groups, once again playing alongside his cousin.

A team-oriented player, Austin thrives on building friendships and values the sense of belonging football provides. Away from the pitch, he is a keen follower of the game, idolising Neymar Jr and supporting Chelsea and Macarthur FC.

Austin joined Camden Falcons FC to play alongside his school friends and compete in his correct age group, where he quickly made an impression. After previously playing up an age group, he earned selection into the Camden Falcons U12 Division 1 side, a testament to his ability and commitment. His strong sense of family and group connection continues to shape his character both as a player and as a person.

The Rams Academy proved to be a pivotal step in Austin’s development. Commencing in the off-season, the program provided him with additional coaching, new skills, and a significant boost in confidence. During this time, Austin made the decision to focus solely on football, stepping away from rugby union to fully commit to his development.

Further demonstrating his passion for the game, Austin also completed his referee course through MDFRA and has since begun officiating small-sided games, an experience he has thoroughly enjoyed.

Austin valued the opportunity to train alongside other motivated players in the Rams Academy, noting the strong sense of sportsmanship and the welcoming environment created by both coaches and players. This positive culture allowed him to thrive and grow in confidence.

His efforts were again rewarded when he was selected in the inaugural Macarthur Talent Development Program squads for Term 3. As part of the TDP, Austin embraced the opportunity to further challenge himself, develop new skills, and grow as a player. The engaging training environment and guidance from coaches had a lasting impact, motivating him to continually improve.

In Term 4, Austin’s commitment and attitude were formally recognised when he received the TDP Spirit of the Game Award for his U13 2026 squad, a fitting acknowledgement of his dedication and sportsmanship.

Among his many football memories, Austin’s standout moment remains scoring a goal from halfway line while playing U11s with Camden Falcons FC. As a fan, one of his highlights has been watching Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup.

At the Macarthur Football Association, we are proud to create pathways that allow players like Austin to learn, grow, and reach their potential. His journey highlights what can be achieved through passion, perseverance, and the right development environment.

We are incredibly proud of Austin Kelly’s progress throughout 2025 and look forward to seeing him continue to thrive in the years ahead. His story serves as an inspiration to young footballers across the Macarthur region and a reminder that with belief and dedication, the possibilities are limitless.

To learn more about our Player Development Programs, visit our Player Development Programs page. Registrations for our Term 1 Programs are open now!

For further information or to get involved, please contact our Football Development Manager, Matt Rootsey, at matt@macarthurfootball.com.au.

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