Essendon Royals seeking EOIs for U18 JBNPL players following promotion to Reserves

Essendon Royals are looking for players to add to our Junior Boys National Premier Leagues under-18 squad in the upcoming JBNPL transfer window. With five under-18s sufficiently impressing to be either promoted to or regularly used by our State League 1 North-West reserves squad, under-18 coach Rama Caligiuri and Reserves coach Mick Giacomi enjoy a […]
Actionable Insights: How Track160 will deliver new and improved analysis and data to the Essendon Royals

Essendon Royals Soccer Club has been the host of a genuine world-first in grassroots football, with the implementation of the Track160 system at Cross Keys Reserve. In a triumph of collaboration between the Royals, Track160 and Moonee Valley City Council, players who take to the field on Pitch 1 at Cross Keys Reserve will have […]
Gaffney Match Preview: Essendon Royals host Calder United in exciting Nike FC Cup contest

Essendon Royals face their toughest test in the Nike FC Cup this Thursday night when they welcome National Premier Leagues Victoria Women’s outfit and reigning Nike FC Cup champions Calder United to Cross Keys Reserve. The Royals have been one of the fairytale stories of the cup thus far this season, overcoming an early goal […]
Good Friday Appeal: Essendon Royals and Gaffney Constructions combine to raise funds for Royal Children’s Hospital

Essendon Royals in partnership with Gold Sponsor Gaffney Constructions will be raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital at Friday’s Moonee Valley Derby against FC Strathmore. The Royals, Gaffney Constructions and the wider Moonee Valley soccer community will be out in force at Cross Keys Reserve when two of the City’s biggest clubs take on […]
Essendon Royals Gala Day & Registration Reminder

Cross Keys Reserve will come alive this Sunday as we kick-off the community football season! With our JBNPL teams taking on Melbourne Victory at Cross Keys, our community junior program will be welcoming teams Westside Strikers FC, Plenty Valley Lions FC, Next Level Academy, Brimbank Stallions FC, FC Strathmore Split and AltonaCity SC in what […]
Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Ferrante wants new defensive benchmark

Essendon Royals Interim Senior Men’s Coach Mick Ferrante was pleased to have the chance to get back to winning games midweek. Following a tough 2-1 loss to Caroline Springs George Cross in the league, the Royals got back to winning ways with an impressive 2-0 win over Moreland Zebras in the Australia Cup, putting the […]
Essendon Royals Senior Men’s State League 1 Fixture Update

A number of changes have been made to the club’s upcoming fixture list. Due to the club’s home draw in the Australia Cup, and our Round 4 tie against Moreland Zebras being scheduled to take place on Tuesday 29 March, our Round 3 clash and first home league game of the season with Yarraville Glory […]
Essendon Royals Community Football Registrations – Complete By April 5

Essendon Royals reminds all community football players to complete their registration via the Play Football system. With just a few weeks remaining until the start of the season, all registrations must be finalised for players to be eligible to: Receive their 2022 Playing Kit Be insured and, most importantly Be able to play The club […]
Essendon Mazda Coach’s Comment: Van’t Schip and Essendon Royals primed for league opener

It doesn’t get much more State League 1 than a trip to Banyule City, and Essendon Royals Senior Men’s Assistant Coach Davey Van’t Schip is relishing the start of another league campaign. Backing up from a handy 2-1 win over Caroline Springs George Cross in the Australia Cup third round two weeks ago, the Royals […]
Gaffney Match Preview: Essendon Royals welcome Fawkner SC in Nike FC Cup tie

The Essendon Royals will commence their Nike FC Cup campaign with a home tie against Fawkner SC at JH Allan Reserve this Sunday. Following a strong pre-season featuring a number of notable results against higher-division outfits, the Royals are primed for the new season under coach Vince Battiato, who has wasted no time in putting […]