Essendon Royals Seeking Girls Goalkeepers

Calling All Aspiring and Experienced Goalkeepers! Are you ready to guard the net and be the last line of defence? Essendon Royals Soccer Club is currently on the lookout for goalkeepers to join our girls’ teams across multiple age groups. We have openings for the following teams: At Essendon Royals, we provide dedicated goalkeeper training […]

Jordan Adeyemi jets in for Essendon Royals VPL-2 Squad

Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the signing of Jordan Adeyemi to our senior men’s squad in 2024. Adeyemi arrives at the club after a lengthy career playing in England for the likes of Walton & Hersham, Worthing and most recently, Hornchurch in the Isthmian League before arriving at Cross Keys this off-season. The English […]

Ruby Deague added to NPLW squad

Essendon Royals are proud to announce the signing of Ruby Deaguel for the upcoming season.  Deague joins the club after spending last season with Brunswick Juventus, as part of the side that achieved promotion to NPLW Victoria. Prior to that, she played for FV Emerging in Victoria’s top flight. The youngster said she’s looking forward […]

Kendrah Smith joins Essendon Royals from across the ditch

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the signing of Kendrah Smith ahead of the 2024 NPLW Victoria season. Smith joins the club after playing her entire career at Auckland-based side West Coast Rangers, where she enjoyed a stellar 2023 campaign in New Zealand’s Women’s National League. “Over the past couple of years, I’ve started to […]

De Ruiter signs on for Royals NPLW campaign

Essendon Royals are proud to announce the signing of Eloise De Ruiter ahead of the 2024 NPLW Victoria season. De Ruiter joins the club after spending three seasons with Alamein as part of their Under 19s and senior side in Victoria’s top flight. The goalkeeper also spent time with Ballarat Strikers, Heidelberg United, Westside Strikers […]

Royals welcome Jaden Tran

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the signing of Jaden Tran ahead of the 2024 VPL2 season. Tran arrives at the club from just up the road at Melbourne Knights, whom he played for as a junior over two stints. The young gun made over 20 appearances for the club’s U21 side last season, after […]

Nishiyama bolsters Royals defensive stocks

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the signing of Yusuke Nishiyama ahead of the 2024 VPL2 season! Nishiyama arrives at Cross Keys after a lengthy career in Japan and most recently, in Australia with Banyule City in State League One, where he made 22 appearances and scored two goals. Prior to making the move Down […]

Danielle Marshall makes Royal return

Essendon Royals are proud to announce the signing of Dani Marshall for the upcoming season.  Marshall returns to the Royals after initially playing for the club in the 2021 season, where she scored five goals in nine games and previously played College soccer for Colorado School of Mines.  The American spent the last four years […]

Essendon Royals welcome Katherine Goff into NPLW squad

The Essendon Royals are proud to announce the signing of Katherine Goff for the upcoming season. With a rich background in both the NPLW and A-Leagues, including stints at Melbourne City and South Melbourne, Goff brings a wealth of experience and an impressive athletic pedigree to the Royals. A lightning-quick winger and an outstanding track […]