Darebin United Soccer Club

Community football since 1975. Play. Develop. Belong. Darebin United Soccer Club is an inclusive community club based at Mayer Park in Thornbury, providing a place for boys and girls to begin, enjoy, develop and progress through football.

Aerial view of Mayer Park playing fields

Start here

Whether you are new to the club, looking for the right football program or planning for the 2027 season, choose the path that best suits you.

New Players & Families – Start Here Find Your Program Express Interest for 2027

Coach Expressions of Interest are open now.
2027 Player Expressions of Interest are now open. Choose the appropriate age group and submit your EOI.

Welcome to Darebin United

Established in 1975, Darebin United is a proud community football club with a long history of giving local players the opportunity to enjoy the game and reach their potential.

Our focus is simple: create a safe, welcoming and development-focused environment where players, coaches, volunteers and families feel part of something bigger.

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Find your football pathway

Whether you are taking your first steps in football or preparing for senior competition, Darebin United offers a clear pathway through the club.

MiniRoos — U7 to U11
Fun, inclusive football that builds confidence, skills and a lifelong love of the game.
Juniors — U12 to U17
Age-appropriate coaching, team development and competitive football for boys and girls.
U18 and Senior Pathway
A structured transition from junior football into reserve and senior squads.
Girls and Women
Growing opportunities for girls and women to play, develop, coach and lead.
Apollo Academy
Additional development-focused training designed to help ambitious players improve.

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Join Darebin in 2027

Planning for the 2027 season is underway.

Coach EOI: Now open
Player EOI: Now open
Junior trials and selection: November 2026

Submitting an Expression of Interest helps the club plan teams, coaches and age-group structures. It does not guarantee a place in a team.

Coach EOI information | Player EOI information | Trials and selection

How we build our football program

Our football program follows a clear seasonal cycle:

Identify — understand player interest, coaching capability and team needs from August.
Develop — provide structured coaching, training and support for every age group.
Evaluate — assess progress, team balance and readiness at appropriate points.
Build — confirm sustainable squads and prepare teams for the new season.

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More than football

Darebin United is powered by people. Coaches, team managers, committee members, volunteers, sponsors and families all help create the club experience.

Whether you can contribute for one event, across a season or through a community partnership, your support makes a genuine difference.

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