Melbourne City FC Kicks Off Australia Cup Campaign

Melbourne City FC prepares for their Australia Cup debut against APIA Leichhardt, aiming for redemption after last year`s exit.

Melbourne City FC is set to ignite their 2025 Australia Cup campaign on July 30, facing off against APIA Leichhardt FC at the iconic Leichhardt Oval in Sydney. The match, scheduled for 7:30pm AEST, marks a significant moment as it will be City’s first competitive outing since their triumphant A-League Men’s Championship victory in May. This clash will also be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, with APIA Leichhardt, currently sitting fourth in the NPL NSW Men’s competition, known for their ability to deliver shocking upsets in knockout tournaments.

As the clock ticks down to the match, Melbourne City will enter pre-season training in mid-July, with just over two weeks to sharpen their skills and strategies. The team is determined to bounce back from their disappointing exit in the 2024 Round of 32, aiming to make a deeper run this time around. Broadcast details for this highly anticipated fixture are yet to be announced, leaving fans eagerly awaiting updates.

In other sports news, Bangladesh A has been invited to join the 2025 Top End T20 Series in Darwin, starting August 14, while Australia’s U19 Emus advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIBA U19 World Cup after a hard-fought victory over France.

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