Melbourne City NPL
Results
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Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Wins | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Draws | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Losses | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Goals for | 68 | 40 | 28 |
| Goals against | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Clean sheets | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Wikipedia - Melbourne City FC Youth
Melbourne City Football Club Youth is the youth system of Melbourne City Football Club based in Cranbourne East, Melbourne. The youth teams consist of an under-23s team that competes in senior levels of soccer in Victoria; currently the Victorian Premier League 1, and a development squad of an under-21s team that competes in the under-23 levels of soccer in Victoria.
Melbourne City Academy was introduced in 2016 and are composed of four academy teams, ranking from under-14s to under-17s teams that compete in the youth National Premier Leagues Victoria leagues.
History
Early years (2011–2014)
The team was founded in 2011 as Melbourne Heart Youth, the season after their senior side Melbourne City (then known as Melbourne Heart FC), made their A-League debut. The inaugural manager was John Aloisi before he accepted the role as head manager at the end of the 2011–12 season. From 2012 onwards, Joe Palatsides had been the manager. The youth team's first match was played in the 2011–12 against local rivals Melbourne Victory in a 2–0 win at John Cain Memorial Park.
Entry into National Premier Leagues (2014–2018)
On 7 November 2014, it was confirmed that Melbourne City would compete in the NPL Victoria 1 competition from the 2015 season onwards. The team consists mainly of Melbourne City's youth team, which also competes in the A-League Youth. On top of this, Melbourne City opted to send a U-20 team to enter the concurrently-run development-level U-20 NPL league competition.
The team finished on top of the table of the 2014–15 National Youth League, tied with Brisbane Roar FC Youth on both points and goal difference but were awarded the title having scored a greater number of goals.
After several seasons competing in the NPL, Melbourne City announced they were expanding their participation to also enter teams into the U-18 and U-15 competitions. In February 2018, youth teams joined the National Premier Leagues for the under-20s and under-18s sides, with the U-18 side being managed by Davey van 't Schip (the brother of former manager John van 't Schip).
Founded in 2014, Melbourne City NPL has quickly established itself as a competitive force in the league, showcasing a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. The team's colors, sky blue and white, reflect the club's identity and connection to the broader Melbourne City brand.
The squad is known for its dynamic playing style, emphasizing skillful possession, tactical awareness, and a strong attacking philosophy. The coaching staff is dedicated to nurturing young players, providing them with the opportunity to progress through the ranks and potentially make their mark in professional soccer.
Melbourne City NPL plays its home matches at the iconic La Trobe University Sports Stadium, where passionate fans come together to support the team. The club prides itself on its community engagement, actively promoting youth development programs and initiatives that encourage participation in soccer at all levels.
With a focus on ambition and growth, Melbourne City NPL continues to strive for success in the NPL Victoria, aiming to secure championships and develop the next generation of soccer stars in Australia.