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Academy Preview: Seniors host Boroondara, Academy on the road
NPL3 Melbourne Victory will be looking to solidify its position on top of the NPL3 ladder on Sunday as they face Boroondara-Carey Eagles. Joe Palatsides’ side will be buoyed by the bounce-back win over Geelong last week where the hosts...
3 years ago
NPL Report: Victory 3-0 Geelong
Melbourne Victory returned to their winning ways in the NPL3 competition, defeating Geelong SC 3-0. Team News Head coach Joe Palatsides made three changes to his starting XI for the clash against Geelong, bringing Franco Lino into defence and giving...
3 years ago
Academy Preview: Seniors host Geelong, Academy hosts at Darebin
NPL3 Melbourne Victory will look to bounce back in NPL3 action on Sunday as they host Geelong SC at Epping Stadium. Joe Palatsides’ side tasted defeat for the first time this season last Sunday as they went down to Nunawading...
3 years ago
Talented youth complete Victory camp in New Zealand
Over 50 talented Auckland high school students have just completed the Melbourne Victory Pathways Development Camp in New Zealand. The camp, in partnership with MVFC Pathways Partner Mt Albert Grammar, consisted of three days training under the Pre-Academy, Academy and...
3 years ago
NPL season wrap: Joe Palatsides
Melbourne Victory NPL Head Coach Joe Palatsides gave his thoughts following the conclusion of his side’s campaign. On the end to the season… “It is a disappointing end to the season for us. I think the boys’ effort throughout the...
3 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Youth player profile: Adem Duratovic
Position: Forward Age: 19 Joined Victory: 2018 Youth teams: Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong Thunder Duratovic has emerged as one of the most promising players in the Club’s academy this year. A striker with a real thirst for goals, the 19-year-old is...
3 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Scholarship player profile: Zaydan Bello
Position: Defender Age: 20 Joined Victory: 2018 Youth teams: Green Gully, Sporting Whittlesea 20-year-old Bello is a versatile defender who currently plies his trade at right-back. Victory’s NPL captain, who has developed in the Club’s academy since the age of...
3 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Youth player profile: Alex Menelaou
Position: Midfield Age: 18 Joined Victory: 2022 Youth teams: Northcote, Skillaroos, Melbourne City Menelaou is excelling as a defensive midfielder in Victory’s NPL team this season after making the move across from City. The 18-year-old is building confidence every week...
4 years ago • Isuzu UTE A-League Men
Academy graduate Will Wilson signs first professional contract
Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce the elevation of Academy player Will Wilson to a professional contract for the 2022/23 season. The 20-year-old was part of the Club’s triumphant 2021 Australia Cup campaign, scoring a dramatic winner in the Quarter...
4 years ago
Elite Football joins as a Pathway Partner
Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce Elite Football as a Pathway Partner – Academy. The partnership will see the Club’s Pre-Academy coaches work alongside Elite Football to develop a football curriculum for all levels. The Pathway Partners model will provide...
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