News

Football Canterbury encourages guard of honour for referees this weekend

On the weekend, footage emerged of a horrific attack on referee Khodr Yaghi by a suspended player that resulted in surgery and a broken jaw for Yaghi.

Tue 02 May 2023

Maisie Tanner: Balmain junior turned Grace Martin Trophy coach

While many people around the grounds will recognise Maisie Tanner as the player-coach from Balmain’s Grace Martin Trophy team, those at the club see nothing but her loyalty and service to the community.

Fri 28 Apr 2023

2023 breaks record for most players ever

2023 is a record-breaking year for Football Canterbury with the association having more participants than ever before.

Wed 26 Apr 2023

Lucy Gonzalez: tennis pro turned Grace Martin Trophy legend

From international tours on the tennis circuit to striking goal after goal in top division football, Lucy Gonzalez has an incredibly accomplished athletic resume.

Thu 20 Apr 2023

Four Football Canterbury clubs in Sapphire Cup

Four teams from Football Canterbury have entered the inaugural FNSW Sapphire Cup competition.

Tue 18 Apr 2023

Meet Fiona Craven: our new Female Football Development Officer

We are proud to introduce our new Female Football Development Officer, Fiona Craven, who has recently joined Football Canterbury.

Wed 12 Apr 2023

Brotherly bond fuelling Strathfield FC in Bill Brackenbury Cup

A band of brothers is steering Strathfield FC’s ascension to Football Canterbury’s foremost male league.

Thu 06 Apr 2023

Season Preview: Grace Martin Trophy 2023

The Grace Martin Trophy is back and ready for a big season in 2023.

Tue 04 Apr 2023

Bill Brackenbury Cup Season Preview

The Bill Brackenbury Cup is the highest tier of men’s football in the Football Canterbury district, with the ninth season kicking-off tonight.

Fri 31 Mar 2023

U12s moving to Small Sided Football

Last year Football Canterbury clubs voted overwhelmingly to move U12s to small sided football in the 2023 season.

Mon 27 Mar 2023

Australia Cup games this week

Four clubs from Football Canterbury will be competing in Round 3 of the Australia Cup this week.

Mon 20 Mar 2023

Marco Tilio selected for Socceroos

Marco Tilio, a former Football Canterbury player, has been selected in the Socceroos squad assembling for two home matches against Ecuador.

Thu 16 Mar 2023

Football Canterbury announces 2023 leagues and grading

The grading lists for all competition have now been released for the upcoming 2023 Football Canterbury season.

Tue 14 Mar 2023

Bill Brackenbury Cup teams confirmed for 2023 season

The 2023 season is almost upon us and teams have now been announced for the upcoming Bill Brackenbury Cup.

Tue 14 Mar 2023

Two clubs progress in the Australia Cup

Four clubs from Football Canterbury competed in the Australia Cup on the weekend with two of them winning through to the third round.

Tue 14 Mar 2023

Two clubs receive defibrillator grants

National Sports and Leichhardt Saints have both been successful in obtaining grants from the NSW Government.

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Football Canterbury player selected in Olyroos

A 24 player squad will assemble in Europe as the Olyroos commence preparations for their qualification campaign for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Canterbury region wins $40,000 in funding

Four Football Canterbury clubs have been granted a share of the NSW Football Legacy Fund which will see over $40,000 invested in our region.

Tue 07 Mar 2023