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1 week ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
HE KEEPS ON ROLLING: Academy graduate signs first professional contract
Three years after leaving home to pursue his football dream at just 15 years of age, Melbourne City Academy graduate Roland Ballah has signed his first professional contract with the Club, putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with an option...
2 weeks ago • NPLW
NPLW REPORT: City v Avondale
Melbourne City produced a spirited second-half display despite falling 6-1 to Avondale at Casey Fields on Saturday afternoon. Despite the result, Melbourne City showed resilience and character throughout the contest, producing an encouraging second-half response against one of NPLW Victoria’s...
2 weeks ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Defensive duo recommit to City
Melbourne City FC has reinforced its defensive stocks ahead of the new campaign, with experienced defender Harrison Delbridge re-signing for the 2026/27 season, while Academy graduate Ryan Kalms has penned a two-year contract extension. Having spent three seasons at the Club...
1 month ago
NPLW REPORT: Spring Hills 1-1 City
Melbourne City produced a determined performance away from home, earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Spring Hills in Round 15 of the NPLW competition. After taking an early lead through an own goal, City were forced to withstand sustained pressure...
1 month ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
CITYROOS: Academy graduates and former stars World Cup-bound
Melbourne City’s influence on the Socceroos setup extends well beyond the Club’s current squad, with four more familiar faces named in Tony Popovic’s 26-man FIFA World Cup squad. Alongside current City stars Aziz Behich, Mathew Leckie and Patrick Beach, City...
1 month ago
NPLM REPORT: City 2-0 Dandenong Thunder
Melbourne City continued our winning form with a classy 2-0 victory over Dandenong Thunder at ctrl:cyber Pitch on Sunday afternoon. A Roland Ballah brace secured all three points at home, with City producing a hard-fought performance against a dangerous Thunder...
2 months ago
NPLM REPORT: Green Gully 1-3 City
Melbourne City produced a strong second-half performance to claim a deserved 3-1 win over Green Gully SC at Green Gully Reserve on Friday night. After heading into the break locked at 1-1, City lifted the intensity after half time and...
2 months ago
NPLM REPORT: Bentleigh 0-7 City
Melbourne City produced a dominant display on Friday night, defeating Bentleigh Greens 7-0 at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex. A high-scoring first half set the tone for the contest, with Medin Memeti starring in an emphatic team performance as City controlled...
3 months ago
NPLW REPORT: City 5-1 Bentleigh Greens
Melbourne City produced a strong second-half performance to claim a 5-1 victory against Bentleigh Greens at ctrl:cyber Pitch on Saturday afternoon. After a tight first half, the girls lifted their intensity and quality after the break to secure a much-needed...
8 months ago
City confirms 2026 Senior Boys’ Academy Coaching Structure
Fresh from promotion to the National Premier League (NPL), Melbourne City FC has locked in its 2026 Senior Boys’ Academy Coaching Structure. After two highly successful years leading City’s Youth Team, Alessandro Diamanti will depart the Club to return to...
9 months ago • AFC Champions League Elite
