Tuggeranong United Football Club

Welcome to the official Tuggeranong United Football Club website. Tuggeranong United is one of the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) largest sporting clubs and provides the opportunity for anyone, regardless of age, gender or skill level, to play football.

Tuggeranong United has a proud record of achievement reaching back over 35 years, including producing some of the most talented players in the ACT, many of whom have represented Australia and progressed to play professional football.

Tuggeranong United has approximately 1,500 registered players and over 120 teams in the ACT Men's, Women's and Junior football competitions.

Tuggies is on Facebook, check it out here.

loop Men's Premier League

Tuggeranong United vs Canberra FC this Sunday at Deakin Stadium kickoff 4pm

Tradies Women's Premier League

Tuggeranong United vs Canberra FC this Sunday at Kambah 2 kickoff 2pm

For Tuggeranong United Junior information for season 2012 please see the Junior Club menu or click here.

The Good Guys Tuggeranong are Tuggies' latest sponsor!

The Good Guys Tuggeranong, Julian and Liz Barrington-Smith, are the latest business sponsor to re sign with Tuggernaong United for the 2012 season. Julian and Liz are long time supporters of Tuggeranong United, and have sponsored both Juniors and Seniors, including contributing to the building of the fence around Kambah 2. Julian and Liz's children are former TUFC players and they are well aquainted with the 'Tuggies club spirit'. This year The Good Guys Tuggeranong have signed as a whole club Bronze Sponsor, covering Juniors, Men's and Women's. We welcome them to the most exciting season at Tuggies yet. Make sure you get down to The Good Guys Tuggeranong at The Hyperdome House and Home on Athllon Drive, Tuggeranong Town Centre. Say hello to the team down there and let them know you're from Tuggeranong United Football Club to show our support for the businesses that support us.

The Good Guys are well known around the country for stocking the biggest brands of electrical appliences at exceptionally low prices. From computers to fridges, phones to TVs, video games to vacuum cleaners, the Good Guys have it all. Pay Cash, Pay Less!

Tuggies crash back to earth vs Woden

It was a disappointing day at Kambah on Sunday for Tuggies faithful as local rivals Woden Valley took home all the spoils in the Southside Derby. A 4-1 scoreline flatters the visitors, but it was United's failure to take command of the match after taking the lead early that cost them. Captain Tim Ireson celebrated his birthday during the week by scoring within the first minute of the match. A monster throw-in from Sean Kiddey was headed home by Ireson to send the crowd crazy and Tuggies into the lead. It was a lead that only lasted 20 minutes, as Nick Humphreys equalised for Woden, then Simon Hinde lobbed a speculative long range shot over Sean Potter in the Tuggeranong goal to take the lead into the break.

Things didn't get any better for TUFC in the second half, as they struggled to make their attacks stick, and Woden continued their counter attacks. The home side's workrate was high, but nothing seemed to go right and when Woden struck a third and fouth late in the match it was curtains for Tuggies hopes. Man of the Match was Sean Kiddey. Worth a special mention was the debut start for keeper Sean Potter, and a debut Premier League run for Zac Lawrence after his great performance in PPL.

In the Pathways match earlier Tuggies went down to Woden 3-2. In a match in whichTuggies seemed to have the upper hand, it was a frustrating afternoon with the goal of the day to Zac Lawrence, a top corner 35 metre drive, and another smart finish to a hard working Danny Babic not proving enough to take home the points. Lawrence was the Man of the Match for Tuggies, with special mention to the two youth goalkeepers Mitch McKenzie and Andrew Ciszak who stepped up to keep for a half each.

The PL18s put in a fine effort against top of the table Woden but were just not quite able to pierce the defence, despite some impressive attacking combinations. Coach Ruiz's Man of the Match was Ashley Blount.

Stan's PL16s had a very tough day suffering a heavy defeat to Woden earlier in the day. The youngsters were simply over-powered by an older Woden team and struggled to match their pace. Jono Turek showed he was taking it lying down however, and let rip a spectacular goal late in the match. Man of the Match was Mitch McKenzie in goals, who continues his fine season.

Tuggies Champions

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At TUFC we are a development club, and we celebrate achievement from all our players. Development clubs are judged on the opportunities they offer to young players, so some of the players that have earned their Tuggies Champions status over the first couple of months of the season are featured here.

Mark DiBitonto has climbed his way not just into the First Team, but has made claim to a starting spot twice. Starring as captain for the 2011 PL18s, 17 year old Mark earned his first ever first grade appearance vs Canberra Olympic in Round 2, and impressed so much that he was in the starting line up the following week against Cooma.

Young goalkeeper Sean Potter has also made an impact and earned his first Premier League start against Woden Valley in Round 6. Sean played for the youth program at the South Coast Wolves last year in the NSW Premier League, and travels twice a week to Canberra to play for Tuggies.

Sam Griffiths, after spending a few years terrorising State League 5, didn't spend long in Pathways this season, pushing himself into first team selection for Round 1 vs Belconnen United. Sam has featured in all 6 of the matches so far, scoring two spectacular goals.

Zac Lawrence has been an outstanding talent in the Pathways squad this season, and recently also earned his first Premier League appearance vs Woden Valley in Round 6. Zac has already equalled his 2011 tally of 2 goals in just 6 rounds.

Cameron Doherty is another youngster that has earned his first Premier League appearance this year, and is proving one of the PPL squads most accomplished players, showing a confidence beyond his years.

Jordan Carige, Tomas Ruiz and Alex Hamon both earned starting positions for Pathways in Round 3 against Cooma after their strong PL18s performances. Jordan has been named man of the match twice by Coach Vince Ruiz, and made his first start for Pathways in a midweek game against ACTAS recently. Keeper Andrew Ciszak also earned a start for Pathways in Round 6 vs Woden

Goalkeeper Mitch McKenzie has been having a stellar season so far, with impressive performances in PL16s earning him starts in both PL18s and Pathways. Mitch has also had the opportunity to sit on the first grade bench in Round 3 vs Cooma. Several man of the match awards have been claimed by Mitch in just six rounds, pointing to a successful 2012.

Jono Turek has been impressing all with his strong leadership of the PL16s squad, and his never say die attitude. He has been named man of the match twice and earned himself an appearance on the Pathways bench against Canberra City.

In State league we also have some champions to mention. Well known goal scoring legend Russ Gibbs scored his 300th goal for Tuggeranong United recently, an outstanding achievement for even the prolific Gibbs.

Ben Meyer in State League 8 scored his first ever goal in football during his team's route of Brindabella recently, well done Ben!

Tuggies dispatches Monaro

8 May 2012 - It's two on the trot for the Tuggies boys after recording their second win in as many weeks on Sunday, dispatching Monaro Panthers 3-1 at Riverside. After trouncing Canberra City the week before 4-1, Tuggeranong United took the Queanbeyan field with confidence, putting immediate pressure on the home team. Mark Shields and Danny Babic made some penetrating runs down the left wing, with Matt Menser in his new defensive role keeping the quick Monaro forwards under control. Although a few chances fell to both teams in the first half, they went into the sheds nil all.

The deadlock didn't take long to break though, as Sam Griffiths let go a screamer of a shot from waaaay out and straight into the top left hand corner of the Monaro net. Monaro struck straight back with a header from Paul Ivanic after a good cross fromthe right, but Shields was having none of that and hit back from close range to regain the lead. After that flurry of excitement, both teams lifted the tempo and it was an enthralling final stanza as Monaro threw every at the Tuggeranong defence as the visitors tried to take control of the match. As Monaro pushed everything forward, United took full advantage and Shields hit his second of the match right on the final whistle to seal the win.