2023–24 Melbourne Victory FC (A-League Women) season explained

Club:Melbourne Victory (A-League Women)
Season:2023–24
Owner:70% 777 Partners
30% Melbourne Victory Limited
Chairman:John Dovaston
Manager:Jeff Hopkins
Stadium:The Home of the Matildas
AAMI Park
League:A-League Women
League Result:4th
Cup1:A-League Women Finals
Cup1 Result:Elimination-finals
League Topscorer:Rachel Lowe (12)
Season Topscorer:Rachel Lowe (12)
Highest Attendance:4,522
vs. Sydney FC
(26 January 2024)
A-League Women
Lowest Attendance:818
vs. Western Sydney Wanderers
(16 February 2024)
A-League Women
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:4–0
vs. Newcastle Jets (H)
(12 November 2023)
A-League Women
4–0

(16 February 2024)
A-League Women
4–0
vs. Sydney FC (A)
(31 March 2024)
A-League Women
Largest Loss:1–4
vs. Western United (H)
(6 January 2024)
A-League Women
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season was the 16th in the history of Melbourne Victory Football Club (A-League Women).

Players

First-team squad

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
23 Sydney FCFree transfer1 year21 August 2023[1]
15 Melbourne CityFree transfer1 year22 August 2023[2]
2 Brisbane RoarFree transfer1 year23 August 2023[3]
13 Free transfer1 year24 August 2023[4]
7 Free transfer1 year25 August 2023[5]
3 Loan1 year13 September 2023[6]
11 Free transfer1 year15 September 2023[7]
1 Undisclosed2 years16 September 2023[8]
9 UnattachedFree transfer1 year22 September 2023[9]
24 UnattachedFree transfer1 year13 October 2023[10]
4 Free transfer1 year16 October 2023[11]
10 UnattachedFree transfer2.5 years30 December 2023[12]
50 UnattachedInjury replacement6 January 2024[13] [14]
66 UnattachedInjury replacement12 January 2024[15]

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef.
1 28 April 2023[16] [17] [18] [19]
23 UnattachedEnd of contract16 May 2023[20]
17 UnattachedEnd of contract
7 UnattachedEnd of contract
9 Western UnitedFree transfer26 July 2023[21]
14 Newcastle JetsFree transfer24 August 2023[22]
3 Undisclosed28 August 2023[23] [24]
11 UnattachedEnd of contract8 September 2023[25]
24 UnattachedEnd of contract
15 UnattachedEnd of contract1 October 2023[26]
2 End of contract9 October 2023[27]
11 Undisclosed22 February 2024[28]

Contract extensions

No.PositionPlayerDurationDateRef.
18 Defender 1 year 21 August 2023 [29]
19 Forward 1 year 22 August 2023 [30]
8 Midfielder 1 year 23 August 2023 [31]
22 Midfielder 1 year 24 August 2023 [32]
16 Midfielder 1 year [33]
27 Midfielder 1 year 25 August 2023 [34]
21 Defender 1 year [35]

Competitions

A-League Women

See main article: 2023–24 A-League Women.

Matches

The final league fixtures were announced on 24 August 2023.[36]

Finals series

See main article: 2024 A-League Women finals series.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.

NameA-League WomenTotal
Regular seasonFinals series
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1GK<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->11 00 011 0
2DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->22 01 023 0
3DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->17+2 21 020 2
4MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->13+8 00 021 0
5DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->12+2 01 015 0
6MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->12 21 013 2
7FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->0+7 20 07 2
8MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->14+5 01 020 0
9FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->8+5 80 013 8
10MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->12+1 21 014 2
11FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->17 50 017 5
13FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->10+6 30+1 017 3
15DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->15+2 20 017 2
16MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->7+7 00+1 015 0
18DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->22 31 023 3
19FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->3+10 01 014 0
20GK<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->0+1 00 01 0
21DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->14+2 01 017 0
22MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->0+7 00 07 0
23MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->22 121 023 12
27MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->0+6 00 06 0
50GK<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->11+1 01 013 0

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

RankNameA-League WomenTotal
Regular seasonFinals series
<--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red-->
119FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->3 0 01 0 04 0 0
23MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->4 0 00 0 04 0 0
34MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->3 0 00 0 03 0 0
6MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->3 0 00 0 03 0 0
11FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->3 0 00 0 03 0 0
62DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->2 0 00 0 02 0 0
9FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->2 0 00 0 02 0 0
15DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->2 0 00 0 02 0 0
18DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->2 0 00 0 02 0 0
21DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->2 0 00 0 02 0 0
123DF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
10MF<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
13FW<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Women (Regular season)-->28 0 01 0 029 0 0

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

RankGoalkeeperA-League WomenTotal
Regular seasonFinals series
113 03
2502 13
Total 5 1 6

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Rachel Lowe. Melbourne Victory. 21 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Melbourne Victory Signs Emma Checker. Melbourne Victory. 22 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Jamilla Rankin. Melbourne Victory. 23 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Kurea Okino. Melbourne Victory. 24 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Ella O'Grady. Melbourne Victory. 25 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Tori Hansen. Melbourne Victory. 13 September 2023.
  7. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs McKenzie Weinert. Melbourne Victory. 15 September 2023.
  8. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Lydia Williams. Melbourne Victory. 16 September 2023.
  9. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Emily Gielnik. Melbourne Victory. 22 September 2023.
  10. gomvfc. Melbourne Victory. 1712682181393555941. Tying a bow on the squad ahead of Round 1! We’re pleased to announce the signing of Laura Pickett for the 2023/24 @aleaguewomen season. Welcome, Laura! . 13 October 2023.
  11. gomvfc. Melbourne Victory. 1713725020546236693. Deadline day on Sunday saw us complete the signing of American, Sara D'Appolonia, for the 2023/24 @aleaguewomen season, making her debut off the bench against Brisbane.. 16 October 2023.
  12. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Alex Chidiac. Melbourne Victory. 30 December 2023.
  13. gomvfc. Melbourne Victory. 1743520967471796271. Courtney Newbon has been signed as a replacement for the injured Miranda Templeman.. 6 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Women’s Match Report Victory Fall Against Western United.. Melbourne Victory. 6 January 2024. Unfortunately, injury concerns persisted, leading to another change at halftime. Courtney Newbon stepped in for Lydia Williams, making her debut for the Club..
  15. gomvfc. Melbourne Victory. 1745673941073703211. Williams and Nash both miss out from injuries picked up last week. Courtney Newbon makes her first Victory start while Geo Candy joins the Club as an injury replacement goalkeeper.. 12 January 2024.
  16. Web site: Victory goalkeeper Dumont joins Hawks' AFLW team. ESPN. 28 April 2023.
  17. News: ‘It’s huge’: code-hopping Matilda says football must close professionalism gap. Jack. Snape. The Guardian. 19 August 2023.
  18. CaseyDumont. Casey Dumont. 1701869850287804557. “The end of these chapters is only the beginning of a whole new volume.” Goodbye and Thanks Seasons: 17/18, 18/19, 19/20, 21/22, 22/23.. 13 September 2023.
  19. gomvfc. Melbourne Victory. 1702819586222043238. After furthering her commitment to AFLW, goalkeeper Casey Dumont will not return to the Club for the 2023/24 Liberty A-League season.. 16 September 2023.
  20. Web site: Melbourne Victory A-League Women’s Player Update. Melbourne Victory. 16 May 2023.
  21. Web site: Catherine Zimmerman brings firepower up front for Western United. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 26 July 2023.
  22. Web site: Newcastle Jets sign Melina Ayres. Newcastle Jets. 24 August 2023.
  23. Web site: Claudia Bunge Departs Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory. 28 August 2023.
  24. Web site: Welcome Claudia. da. HB Køge. 28 August 2023.
  25. Web site: Tathem, Liacopoulos depart Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory. 8 September 2023.
  26. Web site: A. Jackson. Soccerway. 15 July 2024. Melbourne Victory (19/09/2022 - 01/10/2023).
  27. gomvfc. Melbourne Victory. 1711275300204466599. After 64 appearances, spanning five seasons, dual Championship-winner Tiff Eliadis will not return to the squad for the 2023/24 Liberty A-League season, signing for Portuguese Club, Atletico Ouriense.. 9 October 2023.
  28. Web site: McKenzie Weinert returns to Seattle Reign. Melbourne Victory. 22 February 2024.
  29. Web site: Melbourne Victory re-signs Kayla Morrison. Melbourne Victory. 21 August 2023.
  30. Web site: Melbourne Victory re-signs Lia Privitelli. Melbourne Victory. 22 August 2023.
  31. Web site: Melbourne Victory re-signs Alana Murphy. Melbourne Victory. 23 August 2023.
  32. Web site: Melbourne Victory re-signs Ava Briedis. Melbourne Victory. 24 August 2023.
  33. Web site: Melbourne Victory re-signs Paige Zois. Melbourne Victory. 24 August 2023.
  34. Web site: Melbourne Victory re-signs Rosie Curtis. Melbourne Victory. 25 August 2023.
  35. Web site: Melbourne Victory re-signs Elise Kellond-Knight. Melbourne Victory. 25 August 2023.
  36. Web site: Full A-Leagues fixtures released: What you need to know & key talking points. keepup.com.au. 24 August 2023.

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