Melbourne City announce Asahi Super Dry as their Official Beer Partner

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Melbourne City FC have announced a new partnership with Asahi Super Dry which will see the Japanese drink company take on the role of the Club’s Official Beer Partner.

This new multi-year deal will put Melbourne City fans at the heart of the partnership with a strong presence at AAMI Park and through a series of giveaways and competitions.

The deal also sees Asahi Super Dry become the Official Beer Partner of three other City Football Group clubs; Manchester City, Yokohoma F. Marinos and Sichuan Juiniu.

The brand’s new moderation choice, Asahi Super Dry 3.5% will be available for purchase for not just all City home games, but a host of events at AAMI Park from the start of the 2022/23 season.

In conjunction with Asahi, the club will soon be announcing some campaigns where City fans will be able to win tickets, merchandise and premium stadium experiences.

Melbourne City CEO Brad Rowse said in a statement:

“We are really excited to be welcoming Asahi Super Dry as our new Official Beer Partner,” he said.

“Asahi is a premium product and perfectly complements our fans’ tastes and lifestyle. We have already started to work with the team at Asahi on how we can expand the traditional boundaries of sport sponsorship and deliver several exciting experiences for our fans.

“It is also encouraging to see Asahi Super Dry coming onboard with multiple clubs across City Football Group, allowing us to further showcase and build the strength of the brand around the world.”

Carlton & United Breweries CEO Danny Celoni added via Melbourne City:

“We are excited to start giving Melbourne City fans a taste of modern Japan, and to be finding new and exciting ways to connect this sponsorship to our customers to ensure we continue to drive category expansion.

“Asahi Super Dry is Japan’s No.1 beer and is brewed with precision to the highest quality standards, under the supervision of Japanese master brewers.

“It is wonderful to partner with a club that shares our commitment to excellence. We are constantly innovating at Asahi Beverages and look forward to elevating the fan experience at Melbourne City.”

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Melbourne Victory’s brand-new infrastructure strategy

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A-League giant Melbourne Victory has revealed a brand-new extensive infrastructure strategy to foster and support tomorrow’s footballing stars.

The strategic infrastructure plan set out by Victory will aim to develop youth and women’s football programs by providing improved access to world class footballing facilities and player pathways across Victoria.

To achieve this, Melbourne Victory has opted for a campus model to enable players access to connected and consistent facilities across the North, East, South and West of Melbourne, all within an hour’s journey of Victory’s club administrative centre and the A-League Men’s training facilities at Gosch’s Paddock.

The club also intends to build another campus within the Melbourne city centre, with the first campus location to be announced by the club soon, as it continues to review and assess possible sites across the city.

Melbourne Victory Chairman, John Dovaston, explained why the club had chosen the campus model.

“The announcement of this project, and the direction taken, is aimed at ensuring we are best placed to attract and retain football talent across the State,” he said in a press release.

“Our innovative approach will allow us to have a number of campuses with not only an elite focus, but also, an eye on building our community to ensure that all Victorians have an opportunity to participate and engage in our game.”

Melbourne Victory Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie, outlined why the new infrastructure strategy was so important to the club.

“It is well understood that sport and football can influence social cohesion, and it’s our responsibility as a Club to establish infrastructure and programs that can positively impact members of the community, regardless of gender, background or location, whether that be through training the next generation of football stars, or using football as a vehicle to lead, unite, connect and inspire the community more broadly,” she said via press release.

“By enabling Victory to connect with communities across the North, South, East, and West of AAMI Park, our spiritual home, we can truly grow the Victory family and set new standards for elite facilities in our Pathway and community programs.”

The infrastructure project is an important move for the club, allowing it to grow, improve and future-proof its current suite of footballing programs. Currently, Victory operates nine elite and 23 pathway programs, providing services to over 16,000 participants across Victoria. Through the campus model, the club hopes it will be able to more efficiently develop the new generation of A-League and national team players.

“The priority is to provide not just an entry point for individuals to engage and participate in football, but to keep them engaged and provide a holistic journey to grow the Victory family across the State,” Carnegie continued.

“We are excited about the opportunities that the project can provide and the potential for growth for our Club and for football in the future.”

Melbourne Victory will continue to issue updates as it sets on the 5-year-plus journey to complete the entire project. For more information on the club’s major infrastructure strategy, access the plan HERE.

 

Western United Teams Up with Rebuild Health and Performance

United Rebuild

Western United has welcomed Rebuild Health and Performance as the club’s Official Physiotherapy Partner for the 2025 Junior Boys National Premier League (JBNPL) season.

Through the partnership, Rebuild will form an integral role in Western United Junior Academy’s physical health and performance. For three nights a week, junior players will spend time with Rebuild physiotherapists at training, as well as on matchdays.

Additionally, junior players will receive 20% discounts off of physiotherapy services, and strength and conditioning gym memberships.

The Rebuild team will be led by sitting Western United Men’s strength coach Louis Mezza, and former Western United Woman’s Head of Performance George Mcheileh. Together they will work in tandem with Western United Academy staff and coaches to help care and develop Western United’s young talents safely.

Western United Academy Director, Anthony Frost detailed his optimism for partnering with Rebuild.

“We are excited by the prospect of working with the staff at Rebuild to help our players physical development and wellbeing in 2025. The quality of care and experience that Rebuild’s staff can provide ensures we are able to offer the very best to our Western United Academy players.

“What is so reassuring is that there is clear alignment between the club and Rebuild to ensure the we are recognised as one of the most progressive and effective football academies in the country.

“This partnership reinforces our commitment to our vision and will look forward to seeing our athletes flourish with Rebuild’s support.”

Director of Rebuild Health & Performance, George Mcheileh outlined what Rebuild would deliver to Western United as a part of the collaboration.

“A partnership opportunity with Western United Football Club to provide our services presents an exciting chance to enhance athlete wellness and physical development.

“By integrating specialized physiotherapy into the club’s training regimen, we can address injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall physical conditioning. Our experienced physiotherapists would work closely with coaching staff to create tailored treatment plans, ensuring players receive the best care possible while optimizing their readiness for competition.

“This collaboration aligns with Western United’s vision of athlete development, and we are excited to give the Junior Academy players every opportunity to flourish and be successful.”

Through the partnership, Rebuild will receive prominent advertisement on the lower back of Junior Academy kits, in addition to game day LED signage across A-League Men’s and Woman’s home matches.

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