Academy News

1 year ago

VPL Report: Spoils shared in ten-goal thriller

Melbourne Victory played out a memorable 5-5 draw on Monday night, recovering from 3-0 down and scoring twice in the last 10 minutes to rescue a point against Bulleen Lions. Summary A healthy crowd packed into the Veneto Club on...

1 year ago

VPL Preview | Victory close in on promotion

Melbourne Victory have the chance to secure promotion from VPL1 when they take on Bulleen Lions at the Veneto Club on Monday night. Match DetailsBulleen Lions v Melbourne VictoryDate: Monday 29 JulyTime: 8:30pm (AEST)Location: Veneto Club Preview Melbourne Victory could secure guarantee themselves...

1 year ago

Victoria Blue crowned Under 15 Boys’ winners that featured four Victory Academy players.

Victory Academy boys Luca Thomas, Mushahed Sawiz, William Kengni and Malik Olukhale were crowned Under 15 Boys National Champions with Victoria Blue while Academy keeper Oskar Von Schrenk was named Under 16 Boys’ Goalkeeper of the Tournament. The stands at...

1 year ago

VPL Report: Victory too strong for Langwarrin

Melbourne Victory secured a vital three points for their title chase on Sunday afternoon, overcoming an in-form Langwarrin side 4-1 at Hume City Stadium. Summary A brisk afternoon in Melbourne’s north set the scene for what promised to be a...

1 year ago

VPL Preview | Victory look to rebound against Langwarrin

Melbourne Victory will host Langwarrin SC at Hume City Stadium on Sunday, as they enter the final month of the VPL1 season. Match DetailsMelbourne Victory v Langwarrin SCDate: Sunday 21 JulyTime: 3:00pm (AEST)Location: Hume City Stadium Preview Melbourne Victory will play a home...

1 year ago

Academy Update | July

With just under a month left in the Senior Academy VPL1 season and the Junior Academy entering the second half of the Junior Boys NPL Tier One competition, Academy Operations Manager Damir Kulaš provides the third Academy update of the...

1 year ago

VPL Report: Victory Fall to Brunswick In Tight Contest Away

Melbourne Victory has fallen to Brunswick City in a high-scoring contest but remains in top spot. Summary It didn’t take long for the deadlock to be broken after Brunswick City found the back of the net early. A leaping header...

1 year ago

Head of Academy, Joe Palatsides departs Melbourne Victory for an overseas opportunity

Melbourne Victory can confirm its Head of Academy and VPL1 Head Coach Joe Palatsides will depart the Club for a coaching opportunity with a major European club. After being appointed in 2021, Palatsides has led the Academy in the post-COVID...

1 year ago

VPL Preview | Victory aiming for back to back wins

Melbourne Victory will face a significant test on Friday night, as they head to Dunstan Reserve to take on Brunswick City in VPL1 action. Match DetailsBrunswick City v Melbourne VictoryDate: Friday 12 JulyTime: 8.30pm (AEST)Location: Dunstan Reserve Preview Every game is crucial as...

2 years ago

VPL Report: Victory return to winners’ list

Melbourne Victory claimed a huge three points for their title charge on Sunday afternoon, edging past Werribee City 2-0 at JL Murphy Reserve. Summary Both sides came into the contest in desperate need of a positive result, with the season...

2 years ago

VPL Preview | Victory prepare for Werribee test

Melbourne Victory will be aiming to maintain their lead on top of the VPL1 ladder when they host Werribee City at JL Murphy Reserve this Sunday afternoon. Match DetailsMelbourne Victory v Werribee CityDate: Sunday 7 JulyTime: 3pm (AEST)Location: JL Murphy Reserve Preview Following...

2 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men

Melbourne Victory promotes Alex Menelaou, Luka Kolić and Daniel Graskoski to A-League Men’s squad

Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce that Academy graduates Alex Menelaou, Luka Kolić and Daniel Graskoski have been elevated to the Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s squad for the 2024/25 season. The trio have featured prominently in the Club’s strong Victorian...