Melbourne Victory have re-signed goalkeeper Courtney Newbon, Matildas attacker Rachel Lowe and star forward Nicki Flannery for the Ninja A-League 2025-26 season.
With a record number of clean sheets en route to the 2024-25 Grand Final, Newbon returns to Victory for her third season.
Newbon displayed incredible performances last season, with her consistency proving to be a great contribution to the club’s success.
Lowe will be looking to continue her success in the upcoming campaign, having notched up over 45 matches for Victory since her arrival in 2023. With 16 goals and five assists to her name through her career in navy so far, Lowe has played an essential role in the team’s finals campaigns over the past two seasons.
While now heading into her second season at AAMI Park, Flannery – who returns following a short-term stint with Cypriot Women’s First Division outfit Apollon Limassol in the A-Leagues off-season – had an immediate impact in her debut Victory campaign, playing 26 matches where she averaged over 80 minutes and scored five goals and three assists.
Melbourne Victory Director of Football John Didulica said he was pleased to have the range of depth and experienced players returning to the club as they aim to go one better in 2026.
“We are very pleased to have Courtney, Rachel and Nicki returning for the upcoming season with Melbourne Victory,” Didulica said.
“The experience among this group is essential as we aim to achieve silverware, having fallen just short last season. Each of these players have proven their talent and showcased the quality of football they are capable of, given our previous record-breaking performances.
“I have no doubt that Rachel, Courtney and Nicki will bring their best on the pitch and play an important role in the club’s ongoing success”
