Football Australia is deeply saddened to hear the passing of Ian Knop AM, former Chair of Soccer Australia during the early 2000s. Knop’s chairmanship came during an important time for the sport, as Australian football navigated significant changes. His contributions and commitment to the game will be remembered and appreciated by those who knew him…
Tigers FC midfielder Tomohiro Ogawa was crowned as the Capital Football Men’s National Premier League Player of the Year at the Federation’s Annual Awards Night held at the Rex Hotel in Braddon, whilst the Women’s award was jointly shared by Canberra Olympic duo Jaya Bowman and Madelyn Whittall. The awards reflected the trio’s part in…
After initially departing in 2023, it’s no surprise that Dean Ugrinic’s return to the Canberra Croatia dugout has coincided with another trophy to add to the club’s illustrious cabinet, as his side won 4-3 over Tigers FC in a Grand Final for the ages. Given the club’s recent endeavours in finals matches, the belief within…
As he has so often done before for Canberra Croatia on the big stage, perennial Grand Final hero Thomas James’s performance on Saturday proved to be instrumental in delivering another piece of silverware to the club’s illustrious cabinet. With Tigers FC holding a 3-1 lead on 53 minutes, the potential for a second consecutive championship…
Having faced Belconnen United six times in 2024 and despite dominating the fixture on occasions, Canberra Olympic have often been forced to conjure moments of quality to overcome their closest competitors, and on Saturday’s Grand Final, this was once again the case. Following an early Tianah Miro opener, 37 minutes into the match Madelyn Whittall’s…
Canberra Olympic Head Coach Frank Cachia has once again showcased his expertise for achieving silverware at club level in the capital, after the capture of his third trophy in 2024 saw the league champions dispatch Belconnen United 2-0 on Saturday. Having secured another treble as a coach in Canberra following the result, after trophy hauls…
Canberra Croatia emerged as champions in the NPL Men’s under-23 competition, defeating Gungahlin United in a thrilling penalty shootout at Deakin Stadium after the pair shared four goals in a pulsating 2-2 draw after extra-time. The Gunners fashioned a glorious chance inside the opening minute as Sebastian Woods was freed over the top of the…
This weekend will see 20 champions crowned across Capital Football’s Junior Leagues, NPL Boy’s and Girl’s, and CPL Boy’s competitions, with the regions best young talent going head-to-head. The Capital Football Junior League Grand Finals descend on Calwell Playing Fields on Saturday, as 18 teams battle it out to be crowned champions of their respective…
A talented young footballer hailing from regional New South Wales, Megan Castle’s journey into the beautiful game came in unexpected fashion. It was not the result of any early obsession or grand plan; but rather a young girl’s adoration for a plethora of sports combined with watching her brothers compete which initially attracted Castle to…
CPL League Champions Queanbeyan City have taken a massive step towards securing the double with a strong performance, defeating ANU FC by two goals at Kambah 201. In the other fixture, Brindabella Blues prevailed in a thriller with a 118th minute free kick advancing them to the preliminary final. Looking to make back-to-back Grand Finals,…
