This is a real dark horse. There's only one source reporting on a link with Victory so far, by one "Covert Agent" on Goal.com.

He went back to his original club Velez Sarsfield after leaving the MLS on an 18 month deal in January this year, but with a 6 month mutual termination clause, and isn't listed in Velez's official website as a current player. This could have been activated with a move to LDU Quito in July this year (as inferred by the goal article saying it's his present club, although I think he just got that off the conflicting entries on his wiki), although I could only find articles suggesting via autotranslate that a role was offered but no confirmation if one was accepted. I haven't seen him in any recent LDU Quito match on Soccerway. I guess he's a free agent now?

He was the 15th highest paid player in the MLS in his time with Real Salt Lake in 2016 on about US$1.5 million, and while I imagine we have a fair bit of cap space to play with I should think that those figures alone would make it a coup, although perhaps his time in the US was the peak of his valuation.

His nickname is Burrito though so I definitely hope we get him.

This is a real dark horse. There's only one source reporting on a link with Victory so far, by one "Covert Agent" on Goal.com.

He went back to his original club Velez Sarsfield after leaving the MLS on an 18 month deal in January this year, but with a 6 month mutual termination clause, and isn't listed in Velez's official website as a current player. This could have been activated with a move to LDU Quito in July this year (as inferred by the goal article saying it's his present club, although I think he just got that off the conflicting entries on his wiki), although I could only find articles suggesting via autotranslate that a role was offered but no confirmation if one was accepted. I haven't seen him in any recent LDU Quito match on Soccerway. I guess he's a free agent now?

He was the 15th highest paid player in the MLS in his time with Real Salt Lake in 2016 on about US$1.5 million, and while I imagine we have a fair bit of cap space to play with I should think that those figures alone would make it a coup, although perhaps his time in the US was the peak of his valuation.

His nickname is Burrito though so I definitely hope we get him.

Well we do have a light squad, numbers wise, could allow us more to spend than you would expect. certainly not 1.5 USD of course though. Does seem like a long shot on signing him, but fingers crossed. Looks like a player we could use; a bit of creativity up front to go with the graft of Bes and Kosta

TF is the away top? I can't decide if I love it or hate it? 
I think its an ok design, just doesn't feel like a football top...

Really like the away kit, certainly unique. Not sure it needs the orange trim on the collar though, not sure where that's come from?

It's a small bit of recognition for our feeder club.


Membership pack arrived today too, fridge magnet included. Good to see they've listened to the important feedback from last season.

Victory members demanded a fridge magnet?

We used to have them, with the fixture on it, but they changed it for a couple season with a pen that had a little roll out fixture. I actually like the pen lol. Evidently I was in the minority as people wanted the fridge magnet back.

Oh ok, that actually sounds great.

Don't even want to think about how many games we'll be missing Troisi and Millsy for now..... 

Especially when we aren't exactly signing players like the rest of the competition. 

How many players do have for the senior squad now? 15? 
Would have expected a signing or two, season is only 4 weeks away.
Players need time to adapt to the city and system.

It's been quiet.. even on the rumour front. Literally heard nothing, except for a few weeks back the rumour on Nico Martinez' brother.

16 senior listed players.

Not good especially with ACL and Aus matches coming up.
Would have expected at least a couple of Australian squad players.

North End Update: http://www.melbournevictory.com.au/article/north-end-active-area-update/1wvukxfu31zyz1sq2pftoya5zr

That is unbelievable news

North End Update: http://www.melbournevictory.com.au/article/north-end-active-area-update/1wvukxfu31zyz1sq2pftoya5zr

Good news if the atmosphere returns at Victory games 👍As for player signings, or lack of, the rest of the comp can't figure out whether to laugh or be afraid there's some cunning Muscat plan being hatched???

That is unbelievable news

yeah.. I wouldn't expect a miracle

So movement between bays now allowed again, banners etc allowed also; is it the members only part that fails to fall in line with previous grievances / North End expectations and wishes? tbh I can't remember exactly what the main issues were.