[3][4] With its senior men's squad currently competing in the northern conference of Victorian State League Division 4,[5] the club was established by members of the Melbourne's Italian community in 2014.

[6] Thornbury's senior squad made its debut in Victorian state soccer on 2 April 2016, defeating Heidelberg Eagles 3–1 at their home venue of IW Dole Reserve.

[9] The 2017 season proved to be more difficult for Thornbury with its senior squad finishing second last on the table.

[10] The season was also notable for its senior squad being defeated 0–18 at home to eventual premiers Craigieburn City.

[11] The difficult season saw a recruitment drive leading up to the 2018 season, which saw the senior men's squad finish second on the ladder and be promoted to the Victorian State League Division 4, the seventh tier of Victoria football.