Canberra FC last week confirmed that Dean Ugrinic will take over the reigns as the club’s National Premier League men’s coach in season 2020. The decision comes following a campaign in which Canberra FC, despite reaching the semi-finals and Federation Cup Final, failed to back up their incredible treble winning season of 2018. Ugrinic is…
Walking Football Kicks-Off Tonight
The new Canberra Foot and Ankle Clinic (CFAC) Walking Football season is set to get underway in the nation’s capital tonight. First hosted by Capital Football in 2018, Walking Football has continued to grow across the country, with FFA launching its national Walking Football program earlier this year. The program is expected to deliver more…
Socceroos rout Nepal on return to Canberra
Caltex Socceroos 5 (Jamie Maclaren 6’, 19’, 90’, Harry Souttar 23’, Dinesh Rajbanshi 59’ (OG) def. Nepal 0 The Caltex Socceroos have marked their first match in Canberra in four years with a dominant 5-0 win over Nepal on Thursday night. The victory means Australia are a perfect two from two on their journey to…
2019 Capital Football Awards Night
Capital Football’s night of nights took place on Friday, 4th October at the Canberra Southern Cross Club to celebrate the outstanding performances of all those involved in Football in Canberra and its surrounding regions in 2019. The night saw the Player of the Year, Golden Boot and Team of the Year awards handed out for…
Caltex Socceroos unveil squad for Canberra clash
Caltex Socceroos Head Coach Graham Arnold today announced his squad for October’s FIFA window, which includes Australia’s joint FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ Qualification match against Nepal at GIO Stadium on Thursday, 10th October. Canberra-born star Tom Rogic will miss out on the chance to play in front of…
Amy Duggan and Mark Bresciano join FFA Board
Football Federation Australia (FFA) yesterday announced that a former Westfield Matilda and Caltex Socceroo will be joining the FFA Board. Amy Duggan and Mark Bresciano, who both represented Australia at the highest level, were named to the Board as Appointed Directors. Duggan (nee Taylor) played for the Westfield Matildas on 27 occasions between 1997 and…
Frank Cachia departs Olympic with remarkable resume
By Declan Smith After six seasons as Canberra Olympic Head Coach, Frank Cachia has announced that he will be taking a break from coaching. Cachia leaves the role having had one of the most successful stints in the ACT, leading Olympic to a combined nine trophies since taking over in 2014. Amongst the three…
Capital Chemist Volunteer of the Month | August – Anthony Blake
Whether he’s coaching Community League, managing a venue for the McDonald’s Kanga Cup, contributing at Capital Football’s strategic planning nights or wielding the tongs in the canteen, Monaro Panthers Junior League and U18 Girls coach Anthony Blake is the sort of volunteer that clubs dream of finding. Anthony has been part of the Monaro Panthers…
Caltex Socceroos’ Kick-off Time Adjusted
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have today advised that the kick-off time for next week’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and AFC Asian Cup China 2023™ qualification match between Australia and Nepal at GIO Stadium has been adjusted. The match will now commence at 8.00pm (AEDT) on Thursday, 10th October 2019. Meanwhile, the Caltex Socceroos will…
Boys National Youth Championships 2019
Check out our U13 & U14 Boys squads, and keep up-to-date with their results at the National Youth Championships in Coffs Harbour from 30th September to 4th October. Squads: U/13 BOYS | 1. (GK) Joshua Smith, 2. Cassidy Schlesinger, 3. Parris Bangweni, 4. Michael Paragalli, 5. Sacha Kellever-Cole, 6. Atiya Waraga, 7. Leo Vanderpol, 8. Hugh McGhie, 9. Arran Cocks, 10. Joshua Milicevic, 11. Tanatswa Bvirakare, 12. Angus Wales, 13. Harry Rowley, 14. Kye Cossetini, 15. Jack…