Community News

3 weeks ago

A-League rivals unite to empower Victorian communities to tackle racism

Melbourne’s A-League clubs have put on-field rivalry aside to tackle racism in local communities through a new Victorian Government-funded anti-racism program set to engage over 10,000 young people. Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have joined forces with Reflect Forward and...

1 month ago

Victory visits Parliament of Victoria 

The Parliamentary Friends of Victory Season 2025/26 launch took place at the Parliament of Victoria last Tuesday evening.  This group comprises Members of Parliament, who sit across the political spectrum, and is currently convened by Michael Galea MP and David...

7 months ago

Victory and Long-Standing Partner TAC to Host Third Annual TAC All Abilities Gala

Melbourne Victory, in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), will once again celebrate inclusivity in football by hosting the third annual TAC All Abilities Gala at Gosch’s Paddock on Saturday 19 April 2025, ahead of a thrilling A-League double...

9 months ago

Checkpoint Charity Cup

2 years ago

Melbourne Victory School of Football and John Fawkner College Join Forces

Melbourne Victory is proud to announce a transformative partnership with John Fawkner College. The Melbourne Victory School of Football, at John Fawkner College, in the heart of the northern suburbs, will launch in 2025 to girls and boys across Years...

2 years ago

Melbourne Victory to foster the next generation of female football leaders.

Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce the launch of a women’s and girls’ development fund to contribute to the growth of female football in all aspects of the game. Melbourne Victory’s Female Development Fund will support female-specific projects that run...

2 years ago

Melbourne Victory and the Afghan Women’s Team extends its partnership with Hejaz

Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce that Hejaz will continue as the Club’s Official Front-of-Shirt Partner of the Melbourne Victory Afghan Women’s Team (AWT) for a further two seasons. The Hejaz brand will continue featuring front and centre of the...

2 years ago

Australian Government Shows Support For AWT’s Push For International Recognition

Ministers and dignitaries in Australia throw their support behind the Afghan Women’s Team and their endeavours to play international football once again. With the world’s eyes on Australia amidst the biggest single-sport tournament the country has ever seen, the Women’s...

2 years ago

Melbourne Victory Afghan Women’s Team Launch the 2023 Hope Cup

The Afghan Women’s Team (AWT) along with Melbourne Victory are pleased to announce the hosting of the inaugural Hope Cup on Tuesday 18 July in Melbourne. The AWT will play Football Empowerment, a team representing the might of Melbourne’s refugee...

2 years ago

Member donations support Afghan Women’s Team 

The generosity of Melbourne Victory Members last season has played an important role in the operation of the Afghan Women’s Team.  During the membership renewal and sign-up process in 2022/23, members were asked if they would like to contribute to the...

2 years ago

AWT’s Fatima: Accidental goalkeeper overcomes barriers to lead Afghan side

Afghanistan Women’s Team captain Fatima Yousufi admits to being a “very accidental” goalkeeper. Other girls at school roped her into first play when she was almost in the 10th grade. “When they asked me I thought maybe just a game,...

2 years ago

AWT’s Montaha: Shared history and memories forge strong team bond

Montaha holds dear the slice of home the Afghanistan Women’s Team provides, saying it’s crucial the team sticks together on and off the field. “Our shared histories and memories from playing soccer, together back in our home country creates a...