Following on from their purchase of and investment into Manchester City in England, City Football Group turned their eyes to investment into the women's game as well, funding a serious overhaul of the Manchester club's female affiliate. Only months after their takeover of the men's team Melbourne City FC, they followed likewise on the women's side, contacting the FFA regarding entering a team into the W-League to be affiliated to the men's Melbourne side. After a year of negotiations, their involvement was sealed with an announcement that a women's team competing under the name Melbourne City FC would compete in the W-League as of the beginning of the 2015–16 season.
Four championships and two premierships (2015–20)
Melbourne City CEO Scott Munn revealed that his club had been in consultation with Football Federation Australia for over 12 months regarding the introduction of a new W-League side. In July 2015, Melbourne City Women's FC made Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna their first-ever signing. She is widely regarded as one of the world's best women's strikers. After De Vanna, the club's next foundation signings were Laura Alleway and Brianna Davey. In September 2015, Young MatildasLarissa Crummer, Alex Chidiac, Beattie Goad and former Adelaide United defender Monique Iannella joined the club. Matilda Steph Catley also signed up in September. Regarded as a Matlidas' fan favourite, Catley created history when she was voted as the first female to appear on the cover of the video gameFIFA 16. The club created history in its inaugural 2015–16 season, winning all 12 of its regular season games to become Premiers and becoming Champions by winning the 2016 W-League Grand Final, completing a perfect season. In the following season, City suffered a six-match winless run during the middle part of the season before storming back into the finals series and claiming a second successive championship in the 2017 Grand Final. This achievement meant the club was equal with several other clubs for the greatest number of championships won in the league. The club then eclipsed this record the following season when it defeated Sydney FC in the 2018 W-League Grand Final making it 3 championships in a row. City had an undefeated 2019/20 season, with 11 wins and one draw, and secured their second premiership. Under Head Coach Rado Vidošić, and with elite talent on the pitch such as the returning Steph Catley and new players Kyah Simon and Claire Emslie, the team went on to win the double following wins over Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC in the 2020 Finals Series. Consequently City became the first team in W-League history to secure four championships.
Stadium
Melbourne City Women play most of their home matches at CB Smith Reserve in Fawkner, though have also played home matches at John Ilhan Memorial Reserve in Broadmeadows and ABD Stadium. City also have played several matches at AAMI Park, home stadium of the men's team.
Players
First-team squad
Former players
For notable current and former players, see :Category:Melbourne City FC players.
Management
Current technical staff
Managerial history
Honours
Domestic
W-League Premiership:
W-League Championship
Notable former players
Below is a list of notable players for Melbourne City. Generally, this list includes former players that have played 50 or more first-class matches for the club, have at least one senior international cap, and/or have made significant contributions to the club's history. For a full list of current and former players see :Category:Melbourne City FC players. ; Australia
