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The History of Cambridge Football club

Cambridge FC was established in 1948, based in the heart of the town. In 1967, Cambridge moved from the city to our new home in Vogel Street known as John Kerkhof Park - named after one of our great former club presidents.

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In 1974, Cambridge competed for the first time in the Northern League and played in the competition in various tiers of the league till the present day with only a few years playing in WaiBOP Premiership.

In 2013, Cambridge was appointed as the home ground for WaiBOP United in the National League. In 2015, CFC hosted its first international match between Fiji and Hungary, as the teams preparation for the Under 20 FIFA World Cup.

Cambridge has had its share of professional and international capped players coming through the ranks of the club. Notably players like Chris Wood, Che Bunce, Kate Duncan and Andrea Rogers have all worn the red and white stripes. In recent years Cambridge has had 4 players represent New Zealand at age group world cups as well as a handful of players playing for the national futsal team as well.

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