What a final! We want to thank
@MelvilleUnited
for absolutely bringing it, the way you played, the Melville crowd that packed the stands and the players coming through your academy is a huge testament to your very famous club. We hope to play you again soon
We have signed a highly experienced & talented new player to our team!
Join us in welcoming Aaron O'Driscoll
A former Republic of Ireland U17 & U19 youth international, played for Manchester City's academy in 2014 & signed with Southampton in 2016 playing for the club's U21s
🚨BREAKING: Kylian Mbappé has been spotted at Christchurch International Airport following speculation surrounding his PSG future.. 👀
Make of that what you will.. 🇫🇷
#CUFC
Thankyou to every single supporter who witnessed christchurch united beating Eastern suburbs 2-1 today to make it to the Chatham Cup final. We also broke the attendance record of a single game at United sports centre 💙🤍💙🤍
Christchurch United FC is excited to announce
@HolocherPaul
as our new Head of Coaches and Methodology. Paul has an extensive background dedicated to player and coach development, which includes both youth, collegiate and professional clubs.
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We have done it!!
After todays Southern League results, Christchurch United Football Club have won the 2023 Southern League with 3 games to go.
Congratulations to the senior mens team squad from everyone at the club
Meet Aaron O'Driscoll, one of our new academy coaches,recently moved to New Zealand from Ireland
Aaron has been coaching for over 5 years at various clubs in the UK including Premier League clubs Manchester City & Southampton, along with Mansfield Town and holds a UEFA C licence
We are going to the Chatham Cup Semi Final!
An our unbeaten 2023 streak continues....
Final Score Christchurch United 3-0 Hamilton Wanderers
Goals From:
McLennan
Philip
Godden
Match Report to follow...
Exciting news! Christchurch United Mens First team is gearing up for their second game of the season against Coastal Spirit Sun, 2nd April.
After a victory in our 1st game, the team is looking to maintain their winning streak.
Don't miss out on the action at Linfield Park 12pm
We had the privilege of Sunshine Football lead our 1st team out vs
@AucklandCity_FC
Round7 of
#nznationalleague
Sunshine Football is a year-round programme,for children & young adults,designed to provide footballing & exercise opportunities for players with developmental delays
Congratulations to Christchurch United goalkeeper Scott Morris on completing your move to English Championship side Stoke City and signing a professional contract until the end of the 24/25 season. 💙🤍
We look up those who are making a difference
One such person is Tom Byer, a world-renowned coach and educator who has dedicated his life to transforming the way children learn and grow through sports. His innovative approach to coaching has impacted countless young lives
The Chatham Cup Champions face off against the National League Winners as we take on Wellington Olympic in the Charity Cup on Sunday! 🏆🔜
Come on United! 💙
#CUFC
#OneClubOneDream
Livestream information will be announced shortly, so stay tuned! 📺
Congrats to Christchurch United FC's very own, Eric Imachi Sugahara.
Eric was awarded tournament MVP (Player Of The Tournament) at the recent U17 National Tournament over the weekend. 💙🤍
The Chatham Cup Champions face off against the National League Winners as we take on Wellington Olympic in the Charity Cup on Sunday! 🏆🔜
Come on United! 💙
#CUFC
#OneClubOneDream
Livestream information will be announced shortly, so stay tuned! 📺
We did it, Christchurch United! What a game! 💪🏼⚽️ After a nail-biting 0-0 draw at 90 minutes, we managed to secure a 2-0 win against Selwyn United at the 95th minute! 🎉
Huge congratulations to MacLennan and Zeb for scoring the two crucial goals that led us to victory! 🙌🏼👏🏼
A HUGE congratulations to our goalkeeper Scott Morris, has been selected for the All Whites U23s squad for the home international series against China, to be played alongside the two All Whites fixtures in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland & Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington 23 & 26 March
A very proud moment for Christchurch United's football pathways, 5 of our Academy graduates have been selected for the New Zealand U17s squad, the 2nd highest club in the country.
FIRST TEAM MATCH DAY! ⚽🔥
@MelvilleUnited
are in town this weekend as they take on Christchurch United FC this Sunday at 2:30pm at the Christchurch Football Centre. You don't want to miss this game! 🔵⚪
#CUvMEL
#NZNationalLeague
From 18th July we will be launching the Advanced Player Development Program.
This is a well-planned morning training program that focusses on individualized training & consistent feedback aimed to enhance areas of strength and areas in need of improvement
Christchurch United U19s have emerged victorious in the three-day Napier U19s Satellite Tournament.
This achievement is a testament to the talent and potential of this young squad, which included three U15 players.
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Meet one of our newest academy coaches Eoghan Stokes.
Eoghan has previously coached at current English Premiership club Leeds United with their U11s academy team and has gathered many years of coaching experience since.
Welcome to Christchurch United Eoghan!
#OneClubOneDream
The year just keeps getting better and better!
Christchurch United Football Club Win 8 awards at the recent Mainland Football Federation Senior awards night
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full time 1-7
@WgtnOlympic
, tough Round 8 game but well done to
@WgtnOlympic
for a solid game! next week is the last round where we host Cashmere Technical
FULL TIME!
Christchurch United 4 - 0 Nelson Suburbs
Philip scores twice (11th and 12th of the season)
Meyn scores his debut Southern League Goal
Stokes scores a penalty
That's another win on the bounce going into round 8.
We are thrilled to announce the signing of Eoghan Stokes
Eoghan is a striker with an impressive playing history. Began his career at Shelbourne FC, after a successful stint in Ireland, Eoghan moved to the UK & played for Leeds United, most recently playing for Derry City FC
It was 1991 that Christchurch United last won the Chatham Cup and we are looking to equal the record of total Chatham Cup wins. We need your support to cheer on the team in Auckland on 10th September.
Tickets are on sale
Whose excited for this Saturday?
North Vs. South
Chatham Cup Quarter Final time.....
@HamWanderersNZ
Vs Christchurch United
2pm Kick Off
John Kerkhof Park
32 years since we have got this far in the Chatham Cup and this Saturday its Semi-Final time in this huge South Vs. North game
Christchurch United Vs.
@ESAFC
Lets Break the United Sports Centre's Attendance Game Record
2pm Kick Off
Can't make the game?
Get ready for the most epic clash of the season! It's the showdown you've all been waiting for:
Christchurch United vs Cashmere Technical in Round 9 of the Southern League.
📅 Date: Saturday, 27th May
🕒 Time: Kick-off at 2:45 PM
📍 Venue: Garrick Memorial Park
Ok lets do a throwback Thursday....
Remember when Canterbury played a now English Premiership team?
46 years ago last night was Canterbury Vs. Luton Town
Welcome home Eddie Wilkinson!
Today Christchurch United fans were treated to a familiar sight today as their 2022 star striker, Eddie Wilkinson, made his return to the team after spending the last 10 months in Australia.
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Puts us in touching distance for back-to-back Southern League Champions!
Two hat-tricks today, who takes the ball home?
Sam PHILIP 33', 36', 61'
Eoghan STOKES 40', 52', 82'
Another Free Christchurch United Football In Schools Programme launched today, alongside Te Kura o Matarangi Northcote School led by 1st team player Aaron O'Driscoll
Our Football In Schools Programme has been made possible with funding from the Christchurch United Football Trust
Our Pre-Academy U10s are currently in Sydney competing at the Sydney International Cup.
@SydneyFC
were very kind to open their doors to our young stars to experience watching the first team train in preparation for the A-League season.
What an experience!
We are really proud of our football pathway. This week our U20s played a pre-season friendly against FC Twenty. The squad including three of our U15s who during the U20s game played in midfield together. One of our U15s who is still on 13 years old scored!
#OneClubOneDream
Introducing the Christchurch United Football In Schools Programme: Fostering Values, Skills & Well-Rounded Athletes
Working with 4 schools this term
Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School
South Hornby School
Merrin School
Avonhead School
Congratulations to current Christchurch United player William Pierce & 3 previous Christchurch United players Oliver Colloty, Oscar Obel Hall & Matt Foord on being selected as part of NZ U20 Mens squad for warm up games in Indonesia, preparing for the FIFA Men’s U20s World Cup
Final Score! 5-0 win over FC Twenty
Jackson COLE 56'
Sam PHILIP 60'
Haris ZEB 63'
Jago GODDEN 70'
Paul IFILL 90'+1'
and a debut by our U15s player Giacomo KLEFFMANN
25% of players that featured in last night’s U17 Oceania Championship Final for New Zealand were products of the Christchurch United Academy
Matt Foord, Nicholas Murphy, Jackson Cole & Eric Sugahara have all spent significant amount of their crucial development years with us
We are excited & extremely proud to say Nicholas Murphy & Jackson Cole, two of our current academy players have been named in New Zealands squad for next month's Oceania Football Confederation U17 Championship which doubles up as U17 World Cup Qualifying
Saturdays mens 1st team 5-2 win over Dunedin City Royals in the Southern League Round 3 was also a memorable afternoon for United Academy graduate, Mac Prathumphithak, who made his senior first-team debut for the club, the 10th graduate in 3 years to do so
Announcing an exciting partnership between Christchurch United Football Club &
@platformsports1
By forging new football pathways that encompass our academy players, this collaboration promises to reshape the South island footballing landscape
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Here's our goal scorers in our mens first team 4-0 win over Coastal Spirit today
Sam PHILIP 37', 89', 90' haaat-trick
Eoghan STOKES 45'
That's Philip's 5th goal in 2 games this season and Stokes 1st!
Next game Good Friday @ United Sports Centre 1.30pm KO vs Dunedin City Royals
Unsure what 2 do Fri evening? Head 2 United Sports Centre & experience two games
5.45pm Our U19s vs Nomads in the Canterbury Development League final, who will be crowed U19s champion?
7pm stay on 2 watch the final round
#nzNationalLeague
our mens first team vs
@cashmere_tech
Launching the Christchurch United Boarding Program
Opening Jan 2024, Christchurch United Football Club & TOVO Academy Barcelona are seeking Oceania's best high school aged footballers for an all year boarding programme at United Sports Centre
Apply Here
Christchurch United U20s Promoted To The Premiership!
This remarkable achievement not only highlights their exceptional talent but also paves the way for a new era of football pathways excellence in Christchurch.
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