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Football Development Australia
One of Sydney's longest-running independent academies, based at Sydney Olympic Park. A year-round U12–U18 pathway for players outside the NPL system, with squads in winter club competitions, the NSW State Cup and tournaments in Germany.
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Horizon Football Festival 2026
FNSW Futsal Schools Championship – Inner West
Football South Coast Flare Goalkeeper Program – Term 3
TS11 2027 Full-Time Program Trial
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