Stephen Hoyle

Stephen Hoyle (born 6 November 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Cooks Hill United. He is also head coach of A-League Women club Newcastle Jets.

Hoyle has played in four different confederations, at clubs in England and Scotland in Europe, New Zealand in Oceania, Australia in Asia, and Canada in North America.

Club career Early career As a youngster, Hoyle trained at England's FA Academy and with his hometown club Barnsley. He also spent time with the Doncaster Rovers youth side and at the University of Stirling in Scotland. He was converted from a defender to a midfielder during his earlier career.

Hoyle's first stint abroad was in New Zealand with Napier City Rovers and Hawke's Bay United, where he scored a goal in the New Zealand Football Championship playoffs. He then joined Canadian side Toronto Lynx in the Premier Development League, effectively an American fourth division, in 2013. He appeared in five matches for the club, tallying two assists without scoring, and underwent a trial with Toronto FC under then-manager Ryan Nelsen, a New Zealander.

Valour FC Hoyle signed for Winnipeg side Valour FC in the newly launched Canadian Premier League ahead of the 2019 season. He was the second signing in club history and the first international signing for head coach Rob Gale. He scored the first ever goal for the club in its first competitive game, a 2–1 win away to Pacific FC at Westhills Stadium in Langford, BC on 1 May 2019, before being substituted in the second half. He left Valour by mutual consent on 9 July 2019.

Eastern Suburbs Hoyle returned to New Zealand ahead of the 2019–20 NZ Premiership season and signed with defending champions Eastern Suburbs.

Cooks Hill United In February 2026, Hoyle returned to Australia, joining National Premier Leagues Northern NSW club Cooks Hill United.

Coaching career In June 2025, Hoyle was appointed head coach of A-League Women club Newcastle Jets on a two-season deal.

Personal life His younger brother James plays as a defender for New Zealand side Hamilton Wanderers. and WaiBOP United.

Honours Club Napier City Rovers Central Premier League: 2012 & 2015

Individual WaiBOP United Fans' Player of the Year: 2015-16

Nomads United Mainland Football Mens Striker of the Year: 2018 Mainland Football Mens Player of the Year: 2018 Mainland Football Mens Golden Boot: 2018