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2 weeks ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory get past Western United

Melbourne Victory prevailed to beat Western United and record their second win of the 2025/26 VPL season. The Boys in Blue, winless since Round 1’s success over Eltham Redbacks, recovered from seeing their first-half lead extinguished before half-time to claim...

2 weeks ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory beaten by Box Hill

Melbourne Victory were unfortunately overpowered by reigning Champions, Box Hill United, in Round 6 of the NPLW. At Wembley Park, the hosts assumed a commanding half-time lead on Friday night to take all three points, as the Girls in Blue...

3 weeks ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Diles reacts to Victory second-half showing that sinks Mariners

Arthur Diles has detailed the tactical tweaks that saw Melbourne Victory overcome Central Mariners in Round 22 of the Isuzu UTE A-League. His team delivered a ruthless second 45 at AAMI Park on Saturday night, overturning a half-time deficit to...

3 weeks ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Mata matchwinner, with Socceroo scorer in latest big Victory win

Melbourne Victory recorded back-to-back wins as they beat Central Coast Mariners in the Isuzu UTE A-League on Saturday evening. Arthur Diles’ side, now unbeaten in seven matches, trailed at the break to Ngor’s seventh-minute effort. Nishan Velupillay celebrated his latest...

3 weeks ago

Victory launches Asian Cup Final live site

Melbourne Victory is excited to announce details for a special live site screening of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Final, when the Matildas play Japan for the silverware on Saturday, March 21, kick-off 8pm AEDT.  This will be held at St...

3 weeks ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Victory welcome Mariners in U-NITE Round

Melbourne Victory host Central Coast Mariners in Round 22 of the Isuzu UTE A-League on Saturday, March 21, kick-off 5.10pm AEDT. The final match before the first Men’s FIFA international window of 2026 is the Club’s annual U-NITE Multicultural Round, which,...

3 weeks ago

Club launches Victory Rising 

Melbourne Victory has launched Victory Rising, a new program that focuses on personal and professional development, accessing opportunities, expanding networks, and tapping into the aspirations of 18–25-year-olds.  The Club, which has traditionally worked with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds,...

3 weeks ago

Bunge named in New Zealand Squad for crunch matches

Melbourne Victory’s Claudia Bunge has been called on to help New Zealand qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 26-year-old defender is part of Head Coach, Michael Mayne’s 23-strong group for the finals of the FIFA Women’s World...

3 weeks ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory edged at Brunswick

Melbourne Victory were eventually beaten by Brunswick City SC in an entertaining five-goal VPL1 encounter. The Boys in Blue scored in either half and twice led at Dunstan Reserve, but wound up losing 3-2 to the Leonidas, who now pull...

3 weeks ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Early blows beat Victory

A damaging start proved costly for Melbourne Victory, as they lost to Keilor Park SC in Round 5 of the NPLW. The hosts, eager to bounce back from a defeat against South Melbourne the previous weekend, were slow out of...

3 weeks ago

Lydia Williams receives Alex Tobin OAM Medal 

Melbourne Victory wishes to congratulate former goalkeeper Lydia Williams on receiving the prestigious Alex Tobin OAM Medal.  The 37-year-old was honoured by Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) during a special gala event at Darling Harbour’s Doltone House on Monday, March 16, being...

3 weeks ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Victory’s U-NITE Multicultural Round back for 2026

Melbourne Victory is excited to announce details for the Club’s annual U-NITE Multicultural Round, taking place later this week at AAMI Park.     Victory’s Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s fixture against Central Coast Mariners, on Saturday, March 21, kick-off 5.10pm AEDT, will be a celebration of the wonderful contribution and passions of...