A-League news: Melbourne City re-sign duo ahead of huge season

Melbourne City have re-signed Caitlin Karic and Isabella Accardo as the Ninja A-League premiers prepare for the 2024-25 season and an historic AFC Women’s Champions League campaign.

Talented prospects Karic and Accardo return to City on one-year deals after featuring in the club’s Premiership-winning campaign last term.

Karic, 19, has scored two goals in 24 appearances since making her debut, while 18-year-old teammate Accardo has played 11 matches for the 2023-24 Grand Finallists.

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Goalkeeper Mia Bailey and midfielder Carina Rossi have also joined City on Development Agreements ahead of the Champions League group stage, with the club set to open their historic AFC campaign against Bam Khatoon FC on October 6.

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“We are pleased to have Caitlin and Isabella returning to the Club as they continue to develop as professional footballers,” said City’s director of football Michael Petrillo.

“It’s a huge season for our Women’s team with the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League on the horizon – a competition we can’t wait to play in.

“We believe we’ve built a really strong squad with depth capable of challenging for silverware both domestically and in Asia.”

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Karic, who featured six times last season, said: “Although last season didn’t go as well as I’d hoped personally, it was still such an amazing experience to be part of a Premiership-winning squad.

“I’m really excited to be back at City and to have the chance to continue to develop as a footballer and learn from so many great players.”

Accardo, who played twice in 2023-24, added: “I have learnt so much in my time at Melbourne City and couldn’t imagine a better place to be to continue to grow as a player and person.