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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...
3 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...
3 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...
3 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,...
3 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...
3 years ago
Marco Rojas makes first private donation to Victory’s Women’s programs
Marco Rojas and Melbourne Victory Community Football Coordinator Brianna Catania spoke to KEEPUP’s Nick D’Urbano about what the club legend’s private donation will mean for their multitude of Women’s football programs. Marco Rojas has had a front-row seat to Melbourne...
3 years ago
Rick Smith to support the next generation of Melbourne Victory’s Champions
Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce that Rick Smith, a long-standing Commercial Partner through PFD Food Services, will be supporting the Club’s Academy scholarship program for the next 3 years. The Rick Smith Scholarship Program will support the development of...
3 years ago
Masterclass returns in January
Melbourne Victory’s Masterclass returns on Friday 20 January at JJ Holland Park, Kensington from 10am to 3pm. Masterclass is the Club’s ultimate junior football coaching program, which aims to inspire the stars of the future. This Melbourne Victory coaching experience, designed...
3 years ago
Victory Community Ambassadors receive FV honours
Melbourne Victory Community Ambassador Andrew Young and the Melbourne Chinese Soccer Association (MCSA) have been named the 2022 Football Victoria Partner Organisation of the Year. MCSA Secretary Young and his incredible crew were presented with the honour at the Football...
4 years ago
Melbourne Victory teams up with Hejaz Financial Services in support of Afghan Women’s Team
Melbourne Victory is pleased to announce that Hejaz Financial Services, Australia’s leading Islamic financial services firm, will be the official front-of-shirt partner of the Melbourne Victory Afghan Women’s Team (AWT). Hejaz Financial Services will feature on the front of the...
4 years ago
