Expressions of Interest Open for U19 & U23 Teams for 2025!

Essendon Royals Soccer Club is excited to announce that we are now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for players keen to join our U19 and U23 squads ahead of the 2025 season. This is an incredible opportunity for ambitious young footballers to become part of one of Victoria’s most respected clubs, renowned for its commitment […]
Dates for Community Boys, Girls and JGNPL Teams trials now available ahead of 2025 pre-season

UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON 22 OCTOBER 2024. DUE TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF SPOTS FROM EXISTING ROYALS PLAYERS, WE ARE NO LONGER HOLDING TRIALS FOR U9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 BOYS. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN CHANGES TO THE U14 AND U15 BOYS TRIALS DATES. PLEASE REVIEW THE TABLE BELOW […]
Royals celebrate trifecta of award winners at 2024 Football Victoria Gala Night

Essendon Royals’ brilliant seasons at senior level was recognised at the 2024 Football Victoria Gala Night last Friday, which saw three players come away with league-wide awards. Bethany Mason-Jones’ incredible season in goals for the Royals senior women’s side was rewarded by winning the NPLW Victoria Goalkeeper of the Year award. Meanwhile, senior men’s duo […]
Essendon Royals Announce 2024 Senior Presentation Night Award Winners

Essendon Royals have announced the winners of their end-of-season awards at their Senior Presentation night on Friday. Bethany Mason-Jones and Graham Kelly were both announced the winners of Essendon’s Player of the Year award for the senior women’s and senior men’s sides after incredible campaigns for the club. Mason-Jones was a key figure in goals […]
Essendon Royals Awarded License to Compete in Junior Girls National Premier League

We are thrilled to announce that Essendon Royals Soccer Club has been awarded a prestigious license from Football Victoria to compete in the Junior Girls National Premier League (JGNPL). This achievement marks a significant milestone for our club, allowing us to extend our elite National Premier League (NPL) program to our talented female players, just […]
Vince Battiato to coach Victoria at the Battle of the States

Essendon Royals’ senior women’s coach Vince Battiato has been appointed head coach of the Victorian representative side that will take on Queensland in the Battle of the States this September. Battiato has received the honour after an incredible season with Essendon Royals in their first season in NPLW Victoria, which will see him coach a […]
Women’s Match Preview: Royals Finals Campaign Begins In Do-or-Die Semi Final Matchup Against Preston

Essendon Royals’ senior women begin their 2024 NPLW Victoria Finals campaign when they head on the road to face Preston Lions at BT Connor Reserve in a do-or-die semi-final. After securing two incredible back-to-back promotions, Royals booked their first-ever finals appearance in the top-flight three weeks ago, before wrapping up third place on the ladder […]
Match Report: Royals Lock In Third Place Finish After 2-2 Draw With Alamein

Essendon Royals’ senior women’s side’s NPLW Victoria Finals fate has been determined after a late goal from Rebecca Saber ensured Alamein came away with a 2-2 draw against Vince Battiato’s side on Saturday afternoon at Cross Keys Reserve. Royals led early through a Raquel Deralas penalty, before Saber equalised shortly after to bring the scores […]
2025 Essendon Royals Community Football Program EOI Open

Essendon Royals Soccer Club are now taking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for our 2025 Community Football Program. Open to players of all abilities, our community program is a fun and inclusive environment for everyone from our youngest Under-7 teams to our top-age juniors (U21s) and open-age teams in boys and girls football. A Program for […]
Join Our Coaching Team at Essendon Royals!

Essendon Royals Soccer Club is renowned for the outstanding environment we provide for our players, fostering their growth and development both on and off the pitch. Our dedicated and passionate coaching team is key to this success, whose engaging sessions have become a cornerstone of our club’s reputation. As we continue to build on this […]