Academy News

1 day ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory held by Bulleen

Melbourne Victory played out an entertaining encounter against Bulleen Lions as they claimed their first draw of the 2025/26 VPL season. The Boys in Blue came from behind to lead at The Home of The Matildas on Monday night, but...

1 day ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: 10-player Victory lose to South melbourne

Melbourne Victory endured a tough afternoon in Round 4 of the NPLW, suffering a 5-1 defeat away to South Melbourne. The away team were hampered by an early red card on Saturday afternoon, losing a defender to a straight red...

1 week ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory prevail over Avondale

Melbourne Victory kept their cool and fought off an Avondale comeback to come out on top of a five-goal game in the NPLW. An eventful first 45 saw each team strike twice at The Home of The Matildas on Sunday...

1 week ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Brunswick beat Victory

Melbourne Victory’s second-half fightback was not enough to avoid defeat against Brunswick Juventus in Round 3 of the VPL. The Boys in Blue were two down shortly after half-time at CB Smith Reserve on Friday night, leaving themselves with an...

2 weeks ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory come from behind to draw

Melbourne Victory produced an impressive fightback to earn a draw versus Heidelberg United from their first home match of the 2026 NPLW season. The Girls in Blue wiped out a two-goal deficit to earn a point at The Home of...

2 weeks ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory beaten by Knights

A tough first half cost Melbourne Victory in Round 2 of the VPL, as they lost 3-1 away to Melbourne Knights. Unable to build on their success over Eltham Redbacks, the visitors conceded thrice during the opening half an hour...

3 weeks ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory Beat Eltham

Melbourne Victory made a successful start to the 2026 VPL campaign, persevering to defeat newly-promoted Eltham Redbacks. Opening the new season at The Home of The Matildas on Monday night, Victory were good value for the three points, taking the...

3 weeks ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory win milestone match

Melbourne Victory made a winning start to the 2026 NPLW season, beating Bulleen Lions on a historic day for the Club’s Women’s program. Debuting in the top-tier state competition after years of lobbying and extensive pre-season preparations, the Senior team...

4 weeks ago

Victory notes FV Three Strike Policy

Melbourne Victory notes an update to Football Victoria’s (FV) disciplinary regulations for the 2026 season, along with the newly introduced FV Three Strike Policy, which applies to players, officials and fans alike.  Football Victoria’s new Three Strike Policy is available to view by clicking here.  The Three Strike Policy applies...

4 weeks ago

Victory announces VPL squad

Melbourne Victory can confirm its squad for the upcoming VPL season.   The team, led by Head Coach, Besart Berisha, whose staff includes Melbourne Victory goalkeeping legend Mitch Langerak, are set for 26 rounds of action between February and August.  Victory’s...

2 months ago

Victory reveals inaugural NPLW squad 

Melbourne Victory can confirm its squad for the upcoming NPLW season.  The team, led by Head Coach, Santi Escudero, will enter the competition for the first time in 2026, following an extensive process and more than 10 years of lobbying...

3 months ago

Victory VPL1 pre-season update 

Melbourne Victory’s Senior NPL preparations are underway for the 2026 VPL1 season, with the competition beginning in February of next year.  The team are targeting another year of great learning and development after spending 2025 in the state’s top-flight NPL competition for the first time...