Melbourne City FC HubMelbourne City FC star Holly McNamara will depart the club after five seasons. Since arriving at City in September 2021, McNamara has established herself as one of the most exciting attacking talents in Australian football.
What happened?
McNamara leaves the club as Melbourne City’s all-time leading Women’s goalscorer, having scored 45 goals in just 66 appearances.
Why it matters for Melbourne City FC
Beyond her goalscoring record, McNamara’s time at City was defined by the resilience and determination she displayed in overcoming significant setbacks, including multiple anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
What comes next?
McNamara claimed back-to-back A-League Golden Boots, was named Young Footballer of the Year in 2022, and helped City secure three Premierships and one Championship. She shared Melbourne City’s Player of the Year honour with Hannah Wilkinson in 2021/22 and claimed the Club Golden Boot in each of the past two seasons.
As of 01 Jul 2026, Melbourne City FC is currently 6th in the A-League, with 38 points from 26 games, and a recent form of LWWWW. The team has scored 33 goals and conceded 33, resulting in a goal difference of 0. They are 10 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 6th |
| Points | 38 |
| Games played | 26 |
| Recent form | LWWWW |
| Goals scored | 33 |
| Goals conceded | 33 |
| Goal difference | 0 |
Melbourne City FC Director of Football Michael Petrillo paid tribute to McNamara’s contribution across five memorable seasons at the club. McNamara also made her mark on the continental stage, starring throughout City’s AFC Women’s Champions League campaigns.
McNamara scored four hat-tricks during her time at City, the most by any player in Melbourne City Women’s history, underlining her ability to deliver in the biggest moments. She made 19 appearances for Australia and scored two international goals since making her senior international debut at the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
McNamara thanked everyone who played a part in her journey, saying it’s bittersweet to be leaving a club that has meant so much to her over the past five years, but she feels ready for the next chapter in her career.
