However, it was a valuable learning experience as the current success is due largely to the core group of players that battled on with the club during those lean years.
The team came back from 1–0 down to win 2–1, some say the sweetest victory the club has achieved, proving that the core group of once youthful players had come of age.
The White Eagles were unsuccessful in retaining their position for the premier league as the Club did not have a sufficient junior base which was one of the requirements that Capital Football initiated.
2011 – The reserve grade side surprised many people and made their first final for quite some time, on the day they were out played by ANU 1–0 but put in a solid performance.
The first team for White Eagles FC won the Minor Premiership in 2011, losing only one game in round 2 of the season to bitter rivals O'Connor knights.
Season 2012 saw a new coach take charge, preseason showed some very exciting results with the team beating premier league side Woden Valley 6–1 in the federation cup.
The season was a historic one for WEFC, going through undefeated winning the minor premiership and the grand final thanks to a super goal in extra time.
2013 – The team showed their dominance yet again during the season, a classic performance in round 2 beating QBN city 7–0 and wrapping up the title with weeks to spare.
The season finished in disappointing fashion with the team being knocked out in the semi-finals, not being a part of the grand final for the first time since being relegated from the premier league.
2014 saw a big transition at the club, a lot of familiar faces chose to test their skills in the premier league and a few retiring from football.
It was a tough year that tested the strength and character of the club, with the resources available the team punched above their weight and unfortunately lost the last game of the season which would have delivered yet another title.
Huss Fureje going from Tigers FC, Nik Noveski coming from Woden Weston and former Joey's player Vuk Vucic.
Plath brought in a wealth of coaching and managerial experience as well as bringing in some new quality players such as Callum Beaton, Caleb Cullen-Rua, Ashley Collins, Tom Hewitt, Daniel Hately and David Kemp.
The club had a disappointing finals series that saw WEFC knocked out in the semi-finals; but definitely a solid season and one everyone involved can be proud of Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
The below table is updated with the statistics and final results for White Eagles FC following the conclusion of each ACT Capital League season.