Melbourne City FC lock in multi-year deal with Nostra Homes

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Melbourne City FC have announced a new partnership with Nostra Homes, one of Melbourne’s most innovative and trusted home builders, in a multi-year deal.

This partnership will mean that the Nostra logo will feature on the sleeve of City’s A-League Women’s home jersey for season 2023/24, and on the front of the playing shorts for all matches.

This logo will also feature on the back of the A-League Men’s playing shorts as part of the deal they have inked.

Since Nostra Homes’ establishment in 2006, the Nostra Property Group have built over 3000 high quality homes to satisfied customers.

An important statistic is that Nostra Homes boasts a workforce comprised of 36% women and is passionate about supporting and increasing the presence of women in business and sport across Australia. The company has set out a goal in partnering with a Liberty A-League team that matches their core values.

Founder and Director of Nostra Property Group, Anthony Caruana, expressed their support for women’s football and Melbourne City.

“Nostra are proud to support the Melbourne City Football Club for the upcoming 2023/24 season, a club that is close to our hearts,” Caruana said in a club press release.

“As one of Australia’s leading independent home builders, our business strives to support communities, to champion women in sports and within the construction industry.

“This partnership with Melbourne City is an exciting chapter in our business journey and as City fans, we look forward to bringing our support of the club to new heights.”

Melbourne City FC CEO Brad Rowse explained how congruent both parties were in their core values.

“We’re excited to have Nostra Homes partnering with the Club ahead of the new season,” Rowse added via Melbourne City media release.

“It’s always pleasing to have a new partner come onboard that shares our values. Nostra’s dedication to increasing the representation of women in the construction industry and wider business is extremely impressive and we’re proud to have them featured prominently on our A-League Women’s playing kit.

“We look forward to working together and creating a strong partnership in the years to come.”

Melbourne City have made the correct decision partnering with Nostra Homes as a major partner for the next few years. The two parties both have a drive to push women’s football further into the mainstream, especially in Melbourne, and will certainly be working hard to achieve such goals.

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Record deal puts Australian Lucas Herrington on Premier League stage

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Australia’s Lucas Herrington’s rapid rise has reached another major milestone. The 18-year-old Socceroos defender has joined newly promoted Hull City in a reported $33 million deal. The move makes Herrington the most expensive Australian footballer in history.

Hull City have signed the centre-back from Colorado Rapids on a five-year contract. The deal comes after a breakout year for the Queenslander.

World Cup breakthrough

Herrington emerged as one of Australia’s biggest young prospects at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He became the youngest Socceroo to start a World Cup match. His composed performances against top-level opposition helped put him on the radar of clubs in Europe.

After a rapid rise with the Brisbane Roar, where Herrington began his senior career, he then moved to Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer.

Now he is heading to the Premier League.

Dream move to England

Hull won the race for Herrington after a strong push to bring him to England.

The club has just returned to the Premier League. It now hopes the teenager can help strengthen its defence.

Herrington has made no secret of his ambition. He described the chance to play in the Premier League as a dream come true. He also revealed that former Hull midfielder Jackson Irvine helped convince him the club was the right fit.

Irvine played alongside Herrington at the World Cup. His positive view of Hull gave the young defender added confidence in the move.

Herrington had attracted major interest from European clubs but his move will see him compete in the biggest league in the world.

Manchester United awaits

Herrington could make his Premier League debut on the opening weekend. Hull face Manchester United on August 22. The fixture offers a huge stage for the teenager.

It is also a remarkable next step for a player who only recently broke into the Socceroos. The reported $33 million fee has added plenty of attention. But Herrington’s focus will now shift to earning his place in Hull’s starting XI.

His move also highlights a growing pathway for young Australian players. After impressing on the international stage, At just 18 years old Herrington now has the chance to test himself every week in the Premier League.

Manchester City and Charlotte Soccer Academy join forces on youth development

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Manchester City has announced a new youth soccer collaboration with Charlotte Soccer Academy (CSA) and PUMA. The partnership will bring Manchester City’s coaching methodology into CSA’s daily program.

Two full-time Manchester City coaches will relocate to Charlotte, and they will work alongside CSA coaches, players and club leaders. There will also be opportunities for Charlotte’s young players to move to Manchester.

Focus on young players

The main focus will be CSA’s Foundation Phase. That covers players aged 10 to 12, helping them create a foundation.

City coaches will introduce the club’s Play Model and development approach. The sessions will focus on technical skills and decision-making.

They will also help players build a positive relationship with the game. The program will extend across CSA’s wider U9-U12 competitive pathway.

Coaches will benefit too

The collaboration goes beyond player development. Manchester City staff will support CSA coaches throughout the club.

They will help with curriculum planning and coaching development.  The teams will also share best practices that could strengthen CSA’s wider player development pathway.

A pathway to Manchester

CSA players in the program will also have the chance to travel to Manchester each year.

The trips will include competitive matches and access to the Manchester City Academy. The partnership will give young players a direct connection to Manchester City’s football environment.

PUMA backs the project

PUMA is supporting the collaboration as a long-term partner of Manchester City and CSA. CSA has been a PUMA King Club since 2019.

The project brings the three organisations together around youth development. Players, parents and coaches will see the partnership in action from the 2026-27 season, with Manchester City coaches working on the field in Charlotte every day.

The move also marks another step in City’s growing youth soccer presence in the United States.

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