2027 Trials & EOI — South West Sydney
Expression of interest links and trial windows for JDL and Youth League clubs in South West Sydney, verified against each club's official pages.
JDL (mixed)
Junior Development League — Football NSW's development pathway for U8–U12, run by clubs and associations.
U9–U12
Trials: EOI open now for the 2027 Mixed JDL program. No trial dates, times or venue have been published — the club contacts registered players about the next stage.
Bankstown City FC — also known as Bankstown City Lions or BCLFC — has its 2027 Mixed JDL expression of interest open, submitted through the club's Microsoft Forms link. Age groups are not stated on the form, so the bands shown here are the standard Football NSW Mixed JDL ones — confirm your child's with the club before planning around it.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
U9–U12
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI open (JDL U9-U12) via Google Form; NPL 2027 season.
U9–U12
Trials: Upcoming 2027 trials for all programs; dates to be announced on socials.
2027 EOI open (all programs); register via the club MS Forms link.
Girls JDL
The girls-only Junior Development League pathway for U8–U12.
U10–U13
Trials: TBA
2027 Girls Junior Development EOI open (born 2014-2017).
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI open (all programs); register via the club MS Forms link.
Boys Youth League (BYL)
Football NSW's competitive youth pathway for boys, U13 and up.
U13–U18
Trials: EOI open for the 2027 NPL2 Boys Youth League. Submit via the club's Microsoft Forms EOI; selected players are contacted for the next stage.
Bankstown City FC — also known as Bankstown City Lions or BCLFC — has its 2027 Boys Youth League (NPL2) expression of interest open, submitted through the club's Microsoft Forms link.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI announced on the club Facebook page.
U13–U18
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI open (Youth U13-U18) via Google Form; NPL 2027 season.
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI open (all programs); register via the club MS Forms link.
Girls Youth League (GYL)
Football NSW's competitive youth pathway for girls, U13 and up.
U14–U18
Trials: TBA
2027 Girls Youth League EOI open (via club MS Forms).
Trials: TBA
2027 EOI open (all programs); register via the club MS Forms link.
Private academy squads — IFA
Competitive squads run by private academies in Independent Football Australia leagues. Paid programs outside the Football NSW pathway — check fees and level fit before committing.
U6–U16
Trials: EOI open (IFA Summer 2026 + Winter/Summer 2027). Trials at Paciullo Park, Liverpool — arranged after EOI (a trial ran Fri 24 Jul 2026: U6–U13 5:15pm, U14+ 6:30pm). · EOI Closes 11 July
Full-time program — Monday & Friday training (9 Oct–4 Dec 2026) plus Sunday IFA competition games, U6–U16, based at Paciullo Park, Liverpool (some younger-age games at WSW Blacktown). All players submit an EOI before trialling. The current EOI asks about the IFA Summer Cup 2026 and IFA Winter & Summer 2027 seasons. Elite squads also enter IFA cups (Diamond Cup, Sydney Premier Invitational Cup, Sydney Football Cup, Sydney International Cup). Contact 0421 559 869 / info@playathletefootballacademy.com.au.
U7–U11
Trials: No trial date published. The Full-Time Program EOI link is in the academy's social media bio; otherwise call 0413 059 444 or email Info@susakfootball.com.au.
Susak's 2027 Full-Time Program, U7–U11 — an all-year commitment of four training sessions a week and 50+ competitive games, playing IFA Cup football at the Wanderers Training Complex. The IFA sits outside the Football NSW pathway. ⚠ The free-trial link the academy posts is for its REGULAR sessions ($30 a session at Canley Heights), not this program — do not assume that rate applies. No fee, trial date or venue published for the Full-Time Program.
Private academy squads — SPL
Squads entered in the Sydney Premier League, an independent academy competition. Paid programs outside the Football NSW pathway.
Trials: TBA
Fielded squads in SPL 2026 Season 2; 2027 entry and squad EOI not yet announced.
U7–U12
Trials: SPL Summer Season trials on 25 July and 1 August 2026 at Bankstown Community Football. Squads selected; spots limited.
Brazilian Football Academy (BFA) SPL Summer Season trials for players aged 7–12, held earlier than usual due to demand — 25 July and 1 August 2026 at Bankstown Community Football. Teams are selected and spots are limited; register via the online form. No fee published.
U7–U14
Trials: EOI open now for 2027 full-time and part-time squads, U7–U14. No public trial date — the academy runs trials with players who register interest.
2027 expressions of interest for Football X's full-time and part-time squads, which play Sydney Premier League 1, 2 and 3 plus local competition. Full-time is 2–3 training nights a week with 40+ sessions; part-time is 1–2 nights with 30+ games. Training runs out of Leppington with Leppington Lions. Entry is by EOI then trials — no trial date or fee published. Note the academy's website says U7–U13 while its 2027 EOI form goes to U14, so confirm your child's age group.
U7–U12
Trials: Trial Date 1: Sunday 12 July 2026.
2027 full-time program; season in Sydney Premier League.
Trials: TBA
Fielded squads in SPL 2026 Season 2; 2027 entry and squad EOI not yet announced. Programs run at Moorebank and Casula.
Trials: TBA
Fielded squads in SPL 2026 Season 2; 2027 entry and squad EOI not yet announced.
Sports high school programs
Selective football programs at NSW sports high schools. Entry is by application and trial, usually a year ahead — deadlines matter.
U8–U12
Trials: Open trial at King Park Oval, 3 Humphries Rd, Wakeley (Grass Field 1) — date to be confirmed. Register and book a trial through the school's EOI form.
A full-year, in-school high-performance football program (U8–U12) run in partnership with Westfields Sports High School and separate from club football — around 120 training mornings a year plus five in-school tournaments. Students must trial and be accepted. Open to out-of-area applicants and to students from non-government schools, not only the local catchment. Confirm the trial date, enrolment requirements and any costs with the school.
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