Melbourne Victory increasing ties with Monash

Wednesday 19 August

Monash University is now the home of Melbourne Victory Soccer Club.  The club is training at the Clayton sporting fields while it’s home training ground is seeing some much needed repair.

The club expects to be training at Monash University for the next few months.

Ties with Melbourne Victory do not end there, earlier in the year FOX8’s TV series ‘Football Superstar’ was filmed at Clayton campus. The show featured Ernie Merrick, the coach of Melbourne Victory as a judge.  Ultimately, Canberra based Luke Pilkington won the show and a contract with the club and is now studying at Monash University.

Also, Monash University Commerce student, Matthew Foschini received some great news in the form of a call up to the senior side.  Mr Foschini, who was a standout last season playing for Melbourne Victory in the youth league has signed a two year deal with the club to play in the seniors.

"Matthew was outstanding in the National Youth League last season and has been just as impressive in training and trial matches with the senior side," said Victory's football operations manager, Gary Cole.

"He's born and bred in Melbourne and is a great addition to our squad for the next two years."

Luke Pilkington at Monash University Clayton campus