Academy News

6 days ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory foiled by Bulleen

Melbourne Victory were defeated on home soil by ladder-leaders Bulleen Lions in Round 14 of the NPLW. The Girls in Blue were looking to build on their win against Preston Lions the previous weekend, but conceded twice during the second...

6 days ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory held by Redbacks

Melbourne Victory had to settle for a point from a topsy-turvy VPL encounter against Eltham Redbacks. The Boys in Blue impressively overhauled a two-goal interval deficit in the Friday night clash at Eltham North Reserve, only to be pegged back...

2 weeks ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory back to winning ways

Melbourne Victory made their return to the NPLW win column on home soil against Preston Lions in Round 13. After a loss to Alamein ended their winning streak last weekend, the Girls in Blue clearly came out with a point...

2 weeks ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory power through Port Melbourne

Melbourne Victory prevailed away in a comeback win over Port Melbourne in Round 13 of the 2026 VPL1 season. Despite falling a goal behind in the 24th minute of Saturday afternoon’s match at STRUC Steel Stadium, the Boys in Blue...

3 weeks ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory maul Manningham

Melbourne Victory were too strong for Manningham United Blues as they recorded a fifth win of the 2026 VPL1 season. The Boys in Blue were on top throughout the Monday night fixture, but made it count in the second half,...

3 weeks ago

Santi Escudero departs Victory  

Melbourne Victory can confirm that Santi Escudero will depart his role as NPLW Head Coach to take up a role internationally.  The Spaniard, who was appointed in November 2025, will depart for an exciting coaching opportunity overseas following the Club’s Round 13 fixture against Preston Lions this...

3 weeks ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory’s winning run ended

Melbourne Victory fell to a first NPLW defeat in four matches, as they suffered a 2-0 reverse to Alamein FC in Round 12. The Girls in Blue conceded twice during the first half at Dorothy Laver West Reserve on Saturday...

3 weeks ago

Victory Expands Pathway, launching Canberra Pre-Academy

Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce the expansion of its youth development pathway into Canberra, with the introduction of a new Pre-Academy Centre (PAC) due to commence in Term 3. This expansion is a further move in strengthening the Club’s...

4 weeks ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory come unstuck versus Northcote

Melbourne Victory could not recover from an early blow against Northcote City FC in Round 11 of the VPL. The Boys in Blue, reeling from their last-gasp loss to 10-player Melbourne Srbija last time out, suffered at the other end...

4 weeks ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory make it three straight wins

Melbourne Victory’s upward trajectory continued with a five-star performance against Bentleigh Greens SC in Round 11 of the NPLW. The Girls in Blue were rampant at The Home of The Matildas, winning 5-0 on Sunday afternoon to now occupy sixth...

1 month ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory beat Boroondara

Melbourne Victory staved off a late fightback to beat Boroondara Eagles FC in Round 8 of the NPLW. The Girls in Blue recorded back-to-back wins for the second time this season and became just the second team to defeat Boroondara,...

1 month ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory dominate Spring Hills

Melbourne Victory got back to winning ways in the NPLW thanks to a crushing win over Spring Hills FC. The Girls in Blue were ruthless away from home, netting twice in either half to deservedly claim all three points from...