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, the home of Darebin United

Darebin United 2027 Player EOI now open poster, boys and girls from MiniRoos to seniors

Join Darebin United in 2027

Player EOIs close Sunday 11 October 2026.

We welcome boys, girls, men and women, from first-time MiniRoos players through to senior football. Find the right program for your 2027 age group:

MiniRoos U7–U11 · Juniors U12–U17 · Senior Men U18, U23 & open age · Girls & Senior Women

Submit your 2027 Player EOI Compare programs

New to the club? Start here for families. An EOI records interest for planning; it is not season registration or a guaranteed team place.

Interested in coaching in 2027? Submit a Coach 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.

Learn more about our club

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–U11

Fun, inclusive football that builds confidence, skills and a lifelong love of the game.

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Juniors

U12–U17

Age-appropriate coaching, team development and competitive football for boys and girls.

Explore Juniors

Senior Pathway

U18, U23 & State League

A structured transition from junior football into U18, U23 Metropolitan and State League squads.

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Apollo Academy

Additional development-focused training designed to help ambitious players improve.

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How we build our football program

Our football program follows a clear seasonal cycle—understanding what the club needs, developing our people, evaluating progress and building sustainable teams.