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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.

4 years ago

Petrillo: Academy continues to go from strength to strength

City’s Academy has been a production line of talent for Australia’s national teams for years now, and that trend doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Midfield young gun Connor Metcalfe in June made his Socceroos debut, doing so in the same game as Denis Genreau after the pair spent years coming through the ranks of City’s Academy together. The duo joined Daniel Arzani as City Academy products to have represented Australia at senior level - and looking at the recent Olyroos Olympics squad - you’d imagine there will be plenty more in years to come.