Manchester City Football School teams from Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, and Jakarta (Indonesia) travelled to Melbourne for this year’s Australia Cup, hosted at the Casey Fields Training Complex, home of the Melbourne City Academy. Following last year’s inaugural event at Parade College, this year’s tournament built on that success and delivered a fantastic day of football for all involved.

The event provided players with an excellent opportunity to showcase the development they have made throughout the year. Competing against teams from other states and overseas challenged players to adapt quickly, make smarter decisions, and demonstrate their understanding of the Manchester City playing style. Technical quality was high across all age groups, and several standout performances highlighted the depth of talent within the program.

The atmosphere on the day was a major highlight, with families travelling significant distances to support their players. The professionalism of the venue, combined with strong sportsmanship and positive behaviour from all teams, created a memorable experience for players and parents alike.

Feedback from players, parents, and coaches was extremely positive. The cross-centre competition proved valuable, especially with the involvement of the Jakarta squad, and coaches noted the tournament’s effectiveness as an end-of-year assessment tool.

Overall, the 2025 Australia Cup was a great success and a strong progression from last year’s inaugural event. With a few small refinements planned for 2026, the tournament looks set to become a flagship annual event within the Manchester City Football School program.

Thank you to our club partners, Melbourne City and all the City Football Group schools, players, coaches, and parents, who attended and helped to make the event special.