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2022 NPL3 Season Preview
Melbourne City’s Youth Team will again be competing in the Victorian NPL3 competition in 2022 and will look to build on a solid 2021 campaign that was cut short by the impacts of COVID-19. The team finished the 2021 season...
4 years ago
Melbourne City Football School returns for 2022!
The Melbourne City Football School is back bigger and better than ever for 2022! After the success of the program in recent years of providing a great pathway to the Club’s Academy, we’ve now expanded to run our weekly programs...
4 years ago
Melbourne City Football School launches new venue in Keysborough
We’re very excited to be adding a fourth venue to our Melbourne City Football School weekly program this year! For the first time, we’ll be running weekly sessions at Tatterson Park in Keysborough. Located on 48-hectares of land, our new...
4 years ago
Jobs: Melbourne City Football School Coaches
We are now hiring experienced coaches to work in our very own youth development program. Apply now for an opportunity to coach in the Melbourne City Football School and be part of our Club’s unique academy pathway. Job Description –...
4 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
City sign Luke Oresti on two-year scholarship deal
Melbourne City FC is happy to announce the signing of 18-year-old Luke Oresti on a two-year scholarship contract, commencing on 1 July 2022. Oresti joined the City Academy in 2017 as a member of the U/15 squad and progressed through to the Senior NPL squad in 2019. The youngster...
4 years ago
City extends partnership with McDonald’s
Melbourne City FC is pleased to announce an extension to its partnership with McDonald’s. McDonald’s first came on board as a Club partner in September 2017 and will now remain City’s Official Restaurant and Coffee Partner until June 2026. McDonald’s...
4 years ago
Melbourne City launch expressions of interest for Academy trials
For the first time ever, the Club’s highly successful Academy will be hosting open trials for talented and committed players born in either 2008 or 2009. These trials will be held at City’s Casey Fields training facility on Saturday 6 November and Saturday 13 November.
4 years ago
City re-sign young gun Raphael Borges Rodrigues
Melbourne City FC is happy to announce the re-signing of attacker Raphael Borges Rodrigues until the end of the 2022/23 Isuzu UTE A-League season, with a trigger for a further season. Borges Rodrigues made his debut as a 16-year-old and has gone on to make five senior appearances. Since joining the City Academy in 2017, the young attacking midfielder has impressed with his work ethic and desire to improve his game.
4 years ago
Bos and Gomulka called up to Olyroos squad
We are happy to today confirm Olyroos call-ups for defender Jordan Bos and midfielder Taras Gomulka ahead of the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. This marks the first under-23 call-up for both players, who last week departed Melbourne for Dubai. Gomulka has made 13 Isuzu UTE A-League appearances, including eight in his first season at City in 2020/21. Bos is still awaiting his senior debut but has impressed since joining the Club’s Academy in 2016 and recently signed a contract extension until the end of the 2024/25 season.
4 years ago
John Maisano joins City as Academy NPL Senior Head Coach
Melbourne City FC can today confirm the appointment of John Maisano as the Academy’s NPL Senior Head Coach. Maisano boasts a strong resume and will bring a wealth of football knowledge and experience to City’s Academy. He replaces Petr Kratky who was recently promoted to the Senior Men's squad as Assistant Coach under Patrick Kisnorbo. Maisano joins from NPL club Bulleen Lions where he has been Head Coach since 2018 and was also Technical Director of the under-18 and 20 teams.
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