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Expressions of Interest for 2026

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We are taking Expressions of Interest for our 2026 squads!

Manly United Football Club has a proud history of developing players who go on to play professionally, and in some cases, for national teams as well. Current Matilda Remy Siemsen is a former Manly United youth and 1st Grade player, while current Socceroo Lewis Miller also spent time in our youth system.

For Mixed JDL (U9-U12) and Girls JDL (U10-U13), click here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vXBxCNi3mU2b18mYRa23vdDFh9VKcaFGn5F3PMiw_VpUNzlLMlhZNFg3SUpDRTJPOFJLUU5WNk5XRy4u

Trials for our Mixed Development Squads (U9-U12) and Girls Development Squads (U9-U13) will be held as part of the Mixed & Girls JDL trial process.

For Boys Youth League (U13-U18), click here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vXBxCNi3mU2b18mYRa23vdDFh9VKcaFGn5F3PMiw_VpUQ1hUWDBTRDlFS1Q4NUxRV1JHUDhDMTRFRy4u

For Girls Youth League (U14-U18), click here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vXBxCNi3mU2b18mYRa23vdDFh9VKcaFGn5F3PMiw_VpUNDdRNURMV0dSTUw2RldNSTJSQ05ZWUgwQy4u

To submit an EOI for our 2026 Senior Men’s squad, please email technicaldirector@manlyunitedfc.com.au .

To submit an EOI for our 2026 Senior Women’s squad, please email sharon@manlyunitedfc.com.au .

Please note: current Manly United players are not required to submit an EOI – you will be contacted directly.

Thank You, Juliette Siemsen

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We extend our heartfelt thanks to Juliette Siemsen, who has recently retired from her position on the Manly United Football Club Board after more than ten years of valued involvement with the club.

Over the past three years, Juliette has been a passionate and dedicated board member, bringing her leadership skills and unwavering commitment to the growth of our club and community. She also played an instrumental role on the MUFC Football Sub-committee.

“Juliette’s impact, particularly in advancing women’s football on the Northern Beaches, has been significant and deeply appreciated,” said Manly United Chairman Ray Fanning.

On behalf of the entire club, thank you, Juliette, for your incredible service. We’re grateful for your ongoing connection to Manly United and look forward to seeing you at Cromer Park for many seasons to come.

Manly leave Jets grounded

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Manly United flew to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle Jets in the Sunday evening NPL Women’s NSW game at Cromer Park, courtesy of goals from Nicole Stuart and Anita Zordan.

Newcastle were millimetres away from taking the lead in the seventh minute after a strong run down the right side from Kate Heap. The Jets winger crossed for Marni Duggan, who sent a looping shot towards goal, but Manly shotstopper Jodie Drever did just enough to tip the ball onto the underside of the crossbar and prevent the rebound from crossing the goal line.

Four minutes later, Manly went close when Daisy Arrowsmith made a darting run into the penalty area and evaded a challenge, forcing Jets goalkeeper Lily-Rose Dunbar to make a sharp save. From the resulting corner, Dunbar was required again, this time to acrobatically tip McKaela Schmelzer’s header over the crossbar.

Manly took the lead in the 20th minute when a wonderful curling through ball from Lucy Richards sent Stuart racing clear, and the United flyer buried her shot into the bottom corner.

Five minutes after halftime, Gemma Sweetnam released Emily Minett with a great ball over the top. Minett cut the ball back for Ellie Kerr, who shot straight at Dunbar. Kerr was involved again on the hour mark, playing a pinpoint diagonal pass for Stuart, but this time Stuart couldn’t convert, dribbling around Dunbar and hitting the side netting. It was Siahn Bozanic’s turn to threaten a minute later, shooting from range and drawing a fine diving save from Dunbar.

With 20 minutes remaining, a Jets counterattack saw the visitors swoop on the Manly goal. Aaliyah Kilroy led the charge for the visitors, finding Duggan, however Drever brilliantly tipped her shot onto the post, protecting Manly’s one goal cushion.

On 85 minutes, Stuart played a huge part in the goal which sealed three points for Manly. Her through ball sent substitute Sienna Dale charging down the left side, and the number seven’s cross was perfect for fellow substitute Zordan to slam the ball past Dunbar.

The 2-0 win sees Manly end the weekend in third place, while Newcastle stay bottom of the table.

Manly defeated by St George City

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Manly United were defeated 2-0 by St George City in the Friday night NPL Men’s NSW game at Cromer Park.

Paolo Mitry opened the scoring for the away side, before Nathan Grimaldi added a second goal in a flying first 12 minutes, which proved the platform for City’s victory.

City produced a sustained period of possession at the start of the first half as they probed for an early goal.

Eight minutes in, that opening goal spectacularly arrived for the visitors. Mitry flicked the ball up to himself to permit a dipping volley from outside the area, that nestled in the top left corner.

City continued to put Manly under pressure with a series of deliveries into the box that teased a second for the side.

In the 12th minute, the visitors snatched their second. Louis Khoury’s effort from the edge of the box deflected into Grimaldi’s path, and the defender slotted the ball into the bottom left corner.

St George City’s blistering start put them in a commanding position within the first 15 minutes at Cromer Park. However, the visitors’ momentum fizzled out as the game descended into a midfield battle, with United demonstrating greater endeavour to advance up the pitch.

Mitry came close for St George City again 36 minutes in, when he sent a first-time side-footed shot just over the bar from outside the box. Moments later, the midfielder lined up once more, and this time the ball flew past the left post.

In the 43rd minute, Mitry got off another effort after he picked off a stray Manly pass, but he rolled the ball to goalkeeper Levi Kaye, and City took a two goal halftime lead into the dressing sheds.

The hosts made a strong start to the second half, with Harry van der Saag blasting an early strike that Jack Kenny caught in the City goal.

In the 65th minute, Mitry stepped up for a City free-kick, but Kaye proved equal to it with a comfortable catch.

The game became more stretched in the closing stages, yet the final touches were missing for both teams.

With two minutes of regular time to play, Peter Kekeris made room for a shot from the left edge of the box, which Kenny had to bat away.

Early in second half stoppage time, Matthew O’Donoghue sent a curling effort bouncing wide of the right post for the hosts. Then in the fourth minute of additional time, Levi Sciuriaga unleashed a powerful hit for St George City, forcing Kaye into a save.

The visitors saw out the remaining moments to earn a solid victory away from home.

 

Manly United FC 0
St George City FC 2 (Paolo Mitry 8’, Nathan Grimaldi 12’)

 

Match Stats
Friday 27 June 2025
Cromer Park, Cromer

Referee: Reece Edwards
Assistant Referees: Rory McFarlane and Rowan Fisher
Fourth Official: Alexandar Zastavnikovic

Manly United FC: 1. Levi Kaye, 2. Aaron O’Driscoll, 3. Matthew O’Donoghue, 4. Jesse Piriz, 9. Benjamin Koop (13. Taiga Kawano 72’), 10. Harry McCarthy (7. Peter Kekeris 67’), 11. Lucas Meek (17. Farah Koko 67’), 19. Alen Aganovic, 23. Darcy Burgess (14. Maxwell Pengelly 81’), 26. Harry van der Saag, 28. Jasper Chipman (8. Stefano Rossello 72’)
Substitutes Not Used: 21. Anthony Carreras
Yellow Cards: Aaron O’Driscoll 64’
Red Cards: Nil

St George City FC: 1. Jack Kenny, 4. Solomon-Johnn Monahan-Vaiika, 5. Lewis Miccio (2. Matthew Wahby 72’), 8. Dominic Cox, 9. Marc McNulty, 10. Paolo Mitry (11. Fumoto Kamada 83’), 15. Nathan Grimaldi, 18. Goncalo Agrelos (7. Levi Sciuriaga 63’), 19. Jesse Photi, 23. Dakota Askew (17. Noah Ovens 83’), 33. Louis Khoury
Substitutes Not Used: 13. Cameron Kemp, 16. William Kounnas
Yellow Cards: Nil
Red Cards: Nil

Player Ratings: 
3 – Paolo Mitry (St George City)
2 – Nathan Grimaldi (St George City)
1 – Solomon-Johnn Monahan-Vaiika (St George City)

Manly suffer defeat at Popondetta Park

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One goal was enough for Mt Druitt Town Rangers to secure all three points at Popondetta Park in their Sunday evening NPL Women’s NSW clash with Manly United.

It was veteran Leena Khamis whose goal was the difference early in the second half, and that’s all there was between the two teams at the end.

Manly finished the game with one player less after Grace Arnold was sent off for denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity, after a foul on Khamis.

It was the home team who had the first chance of the game. Roukayah Al Fararjeh found space on the left after a Khamis pass, and the winger’s shot deflected just wide of the target.

Chloe O’Brien was everywhere for the visitors and almost caught Renee Krstanovska out with a long distance strike, the Rangers keeper retrieving and holding the ball well.

The Rangers then almost took advantage of a couple of Manly errors. First, Khamis found space just outside the area, but rushed her lobbed attempt and it went wide. Next, O’Brien gave a sloppy pass in midfield straight to Khamis, who nutmegged Arnold before playing in Al Fararjeh, and the flying winger should have done better.

Nicole Stuart then had an attempt for Manly 10 minutes from half time, Krstanovska saving again.

The home side opened the second half well, the lively Adelaide Wyrzynski shooting towards goal and Nicole Simonsen saving.

Mt Druitt were in front shortly afterwards. Ena Harada played a delightful ball through for Al Fararjeh, then the speedster squared for the oncoming Khamis, who made no mistake with the finish.

With about 25 minutes remaining on the clock, the job got even harder for the visitors. Khamis was played through and got goalside of Arnold, who then brought down the striker just as she approached the box. Referee Isabella Mossin had no choice and sent the central defender from the field.

It was almost double trouble for Manly as Harada’s strike from the ensuing free kick was tipped over the bar by an excellent Simonsen save.

From this point however, Manly seemed to come to life. Mt Druitt sat deeper, allowing the visitors to hold possession and try to create opportunities. Daisy Arrowsmith had a chance almost straight after the red card, her shot going just over the bar from an area where she should have hit the target.

Khamis was definitely in the mood and causing Manly problems, this time trying to catch Simonsen out at the near post, only for the United keeper to get down well and save.

Manly pushed hard for an equaliser but could only muster a long range effort from Sienna Dale as the Rangers held on for the victory.

 

Mt Druitt Town Rangers 1 (Khamis 59’)
Manly United 0

 

Match Stats
Sunday 22 June
Popondetta Park

Mt Druitt Town Rangers: 20. Krstanovska, 2. Williams, 3. K. Buchanan, 18. Tavares (8. Casha), 19. Khamis ((25. Boateng)36. Gao), 23. Flavin (28. Tanaka), 24. Robinson, 30. Al Fararjeh, 31. E. Buchanan (6. Pender), 32. Harada, 38. Wyrzynski.
Substitutes Not Used: 1. Treddinick.
Yellow Cards: Nil
Red Cards: Nil

Manly United: 1. Simonsen, 3. Arnold, 4. Burton (10. Forner), 5. Stuart, 6. Jackson, 9. Minett, 15. Schmelzer, 16. Richards, 18. Arrowsmith, 20. Kerr (7. Dale), 37. O’Brien.
Substitutes Not Used: 12. Bozanic, 13, Adams, 14. Drever, 19. Starner.
Yellow Cards: Minett.
Red Cards: Arnold

-By Nikola Pozder for Football NSW