NRT was established in 1991 BS (1934 AD).[4] Besides sports, the club was also active in mobilizing youth against the autocraticRana regime. NRT is one of the oldest existing club inNepal.[5] The club took part in theAsian Club Championship in 1996, in which they were eliminated from the first round suffering 2(2)–2(4) defeat to the Indian clubJCT.[6]
For the season of 2013–14, the club decided not to participate in league and other domestic competitions. NRT were automatically demoted 'B' Division for not registering their team at ANFA for league season.[7]
In June 2022, in a statement issued by New Road Team's general secretary Narendraman Shrestha, the club had participate in the inaugural edition ofTuan Yang Terut Cup (TYT Cup) inPenang, Malaysia, organized byMelaka United, in the pre-season targeting the upcoming A-Division league.[8] The club then roped in few new faces including SAARC quota playerNicholas Fernandes from India and set on the pre-season tour toMalaysia andThailand.[9]
The club began their journey with a defeat to IndonesianLiga 2 sideKaro United by 5–1. They again suffered a heavy defeat, by 5–0, in their second match againstMalaysia Super League sidePenang.[10]
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