Deano is back! Royals announce re-signing of Dean Clarke for the 2025 season

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the re-signing of Irish striker Dean Clarke ahead of the Senior Men’s 2025 VPL2 season. In his first full season at the Royals since arriving from Ireland midway through 2023, Clarke bagged eight goals in 16 appearances for the senior side. The Irishman finished the season on a high […]
Smith signs! Essendon bolster midfield with re-signing of Kendrah Smith for 2025 season

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the re-signing Kendrah Smith has re-signed for the 2025 season, embarking on her second campaign with our senior women’s side since arriving from New Zealand. Smith joined the Royals for their first tier in the top flight of Victorian women’s football, after playing her entire career at Auckland-based side […]
Jordy returns! VPL2 Golden Boot winner Jordan Adeyemi re-signs for 2025 season

Essendon Royals are thrilled to announce the re-signing of VPL2 Golden Boot winner Jordan Adeyemi ahead of the 2025 season. Adeyemi starred in his first season at Cross Keys, scoring 15 goals and finishing equal-first in the Golden Boot race with Goulburn Valley Suns’ Callum Schorah. Among his 15 goals included a hat-trick against title […]
Essendon Royals announce first re-signing for 2025 NPLW Victoria season with return of Mikaela Jurcic

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce their first re-signing ahead of the 2025 NPLW Victoria season with the return of Mikaela Jurcic. Jurcic is part of the heart and soul of the club here at the Royals since arriving in 2023 from Melbourne Knights, helping the side secure promotion last year. The centre-back put together […]
The Legend continues: VPL2 Players’ Player of the Year and club captain Graham Kelly re-signs for 2025 season

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce the return of club captain Graham Kelly for the 2025 season. The Irishman played a key role in securing a fourth place finish for the Royals in 2024 – the highest since their promotion to the third tier in Victorian football. Kelly was ultimately recognised by his peers as […]
Vince Battiato returns as Senior Women’s head coach for 2025 NPLW Victoria campaign

Essendon Royals are pleased to announce Vince Battiato will continue as the club’s Senior Women’s coach in 2025. Battiato will look to build off the success of the club’s first season in NPLW Victoria, where he led the side to a top four finish and a place in the finals. Next year will mark Battiato’s […]
Michael Ferrante re-signs as Senior Men’s head coach for 2025 VPL2 season

Essendon Royals are proud to announce that Michael Ferrante will return as senior men’s head coach for the 2025 season. Ferrante – who previously played for the club in the juniors and seniors – will lead the side for a fourth successive season, after leading them to a fourth placed finish in VPL2 last year. […]
Thank you, Marie! Royals farewell senior women’s star Marie Rampal

Senior Women’s star Marie Rampal has departed Essendon Royals after three seasons at the club, that saw her play a key role in the side’s rise from State League One to NPLW Victoria. Rampal made 67 appearances for the club (59 competitive league games and eight Cup matches), and has been an inspiration throughout her […]
Club Statement – 9 October 2024

Essendon Royals Soccer Club welcomes the conclusion of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) investigation into Moonee Valley City Councillors, which included a focus on the interactions of the club and club representatives with Councillors. As part of this investigation, IBAC conducted a comprehensive review of materials related to both Councillors and club officials. A […]
OPTUS KICK-STARTERS AT ESSENDON ROYALS: TERM 4 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

Join the Fun and Learning This Term at Ormond Reserve We’re thrilled to announce that Term 4 registrations for the Optus Kick-Starters at Essendon Royals are now open! This exciting program, proudly sponsored by Optus, is dedicated to introducing children aged 4 to 9 to the beautiful game of soccer in a fun, engaging, and […]