With the new A-League Men season upon us, here’s your guide to Melbourne Victory.
From new signings, memberships, matchday tickets and fixtures, to insight from commentators and former players. KEEPUP has you covered.
REVEALED: THE POPOVIC SPEECH INSPIRING TIMOTHEOU TO PROVE THE DOUBTERS WRONG
Head coach: Tony Popovic
Stadium: AAMI Park
2021-22 position: 2nd (Semi-Final)
Popovic made an instant impact in his first season at the helm, turning the woodspooners into semi-finalists and Australia Cup champions.
Commentator’s call
Michael Zappone
“It was an extraordinary turnaround for Victory last season, which just highlights how good a coach Tony Popovic is.
“Nani is going to take the league by storm. Chris Ikonomidis is almost like a new recruit and a fit Tomi Juric will be a huge signing. Their midfield is one of the best in the league with Rai Marchan, Josh Brillante and Jake Brimmer.
“One of their weak points last year was keeper Ivan Kelava, and bringing in Paul Izzo is going to help them a lot.
That fire is there. They’ll be hurting from losing to Western United last year. For me, they’re the favourites to win the title this season.
Signings: George Timotheou (Adelaide United), Noah Smith (Central Coast Mariners), Tomi Juric (Macarthur FC), Eli Adams (Brisbane Roar), Ahmad Taleb (Melbourne City), Paul Izzo (Xanthi), Nani (Venezia), Enrique Lopez (FC Astana), Nathan Konstandopoulos (Adelaide United)
Departures: Robbie Kruse, Jason Davidson (Eupen), Brendan Hamill (ATK Mohun Bagan), Francesco Margiotta, Ivan Kelava, Marco Rojas (Colo-Colo)
Re-signings: Leigh Broxham, Rai Marchan, Will Wilson, Matthew Spiranovic, Jason Geria
Fixtures:
RD | DATE | MATCH | VENUE | K.O (AEDT) |
1 | Saturday, 8 October 2022 | Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
2 | Saturday, 15 October 2022 | Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
3 | Saturday, 22 October 2022 | Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
4 | Saturday, 29 October 2022 | Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory | Moreton Daily Stadium | 3.00pm |
5 | Friday, 4 November 2022 | Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
6 | Friday, 11 November 2022 | Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory | Coopers Stadium | 7.45pm |
7 | Sunday, 11 December 2022 | Macarthur FC v Melbourne Victory | Campbelltown Stadium | 5.00pm |
8 | Saturday, 17 December 2022 | Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
9 | Monday, 26 December 2022 | Western United v Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
10 | Saturday, 31 December 2022 | Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory | Central Coast Stadium | TBC |
11 | Friday, 6 January 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
12 | Saturday, 14 January 2023 | Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory | Coopers Stadium | 7.45pm |
13 | Saturday, 21 January 2023 | Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory | Macedonia Park | 10.30pm |
14 | Thursday, 26 January 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC | AAMI Park | 6.45pm |
15 | Friday, 3 February 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
16 | Sunday, 12 February 2023 | Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory | McDonald Jones Stadium | 3.00pm |
17 | Saturday, 18 February 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |
18 | Sunday, 26 February 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United | AAMI Park | 3.00pm |
19 | Saturday, 4 March 2023 | Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory | Allianz Stadium | 7.45pm |
20 | Monday, 13 March 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Western United | AAMI Park | 6.00pm |
21 | Sunday, March 19 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners | AAMI Park | 5.00pm |
22 | Saturday, 1 April 2023 | Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory | Sky Stadium | 1.00pm |
23 | Sunday, 9 April 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory | AAMI Park | 3.00pm |
24 | Saturday, 15 April 2023 | Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory | CommBank Stadium | 7.45pm |
25 | Sunday, 23 April 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Macarthur FC | AAMI Park | 3.00pm |
26 | Saturday, 29 April 2023 | Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar | AAMI Park | 7.45pm |