Academy News

5 months ago • VPL1

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,...

5 months ago • NPLW

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...

5 months ago • NPLW

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...

5 months 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...

5 months ago • VPL1

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...

5 months ago • NPLW

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...

5 months ago • NPLW

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,...

5 months ago • NPLW

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...

5 months ago • VPL1

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory lose late

Melbourne Victory agonisingly suffered defeat to FC Melbourne Srbija in Round 10 of the VPL. The Boys in Blue, hunting a third straight win, were dealt a blow at the death on Saturday afternoon, losing for the first time since...

5 months ago • VPL1

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory win at Sunshine

Melbourne Victory recorded a resounding 1-4 Round 9 success on the road to North Sunshine Eagles SC. The seventh-placed Boys in Blue made it three wins from their last four matches, thanks to a second-half goal rush at Larissa Reserve...

5 months ago • NPLW

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory taken down by Essendon

Melbourne Victory’s return to NPLW action was not to be a successful one, as Essendon Royals SC ran out 0-3 winners in Round 9. The Girls in Blue, playing for the first time since late March, were unable to build...

6 months ago • VPL1

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory see off North Geelong

Melbourne Victory ran out 2-1 winners over North Geelong Warriors in Round 8 of the 2026 NPLW season. The Boys in Blue netted in either half at the City Vista Pavilion & Sports Field to record their third win of...