Flying High: The Pride of Being a Maribyrnong Swift

In the heart of Melbourne’s inner west, a team of fierce, determined, and passionate girls take to the soccer field, wearing their colours with pride.
They are the Maribyrnong Swifts Football Club — a club built for girls and gender diverse people where every player is more than just a number on a jersey. They are Swifts: part of something bigger, something powerful.

As Female Football Week approaches, there’s no better time to celebrate clubs like the Swifts — clubs that are not just growing the game, but transforming it.

A Club Like No Other

For many girls, stepping onto a soccer pitch for the first time can be intimidating — especially in spaces still dominated by boys.
But at the Maribyrnong Swifts, that fear quickly turns into excitement, belonging, and unstoppable confidence.

This club isn’t just about soccer; it’s about providing a supportive and empowering space where every girl can grow at her own pace, with no limits on what she can achieve.

The Swifts are unique. As one of the few all-girls and gender-diverse soccer clubs in Australia, they prove that when you build a safe and incluaive space just for girls, amazing things happen.

Proud to be a Swift

Ask any girl slipping on a Swifts jersey what it means to her, and it’s clear straight away — the spark in her eyes, the quiet kind of pride. Because being a Swift is about so much more than just playing soccer. It’s about belonging to something bigger. It’s about finding her people — and finding herself along the way.

Read our blog: the best girls' soccer clubs in Melbourne

🏆 Sisterhood

At the Swifts, no girl is ever on her own. Each player is surrounded by teammates who lift her when she is tired, back her when she is bold, and celebrate every win — big or small — right alongside her. These friendships aren't just for the season; they are bonds that last long after the final whistle blows. Wearing the Swifts jersey means becoming part of a team that feels more like a family.

⚽ Opportunity

Whether a girl has been playing for years or is stepping onto the field for the first time, the Swifts offer a place where she belongs. The club rejects the idea of gatekeeping the game and believes every girl deserves the chance to play, grow, and find her rhythm — without pressure or judgment. There is no expectation to be the best — only an invitation to show up and be part of something special.

🔥 Empowerment

At the Swifts, no girl is asked to dim her light, hold her breath, or step aside — she’s encouraged to stand tall and own her place. Every player steps onto the pitch knowing she belongs, exactly as she is. The club encourages girls to play big, lead boldly, and trust in their own strength, even when stepping out of their comfort zone. It is not about being fearless — it is about discovering courage, and using it, one kick, one sprint, one cheer at a time.

When girls know they belong, there is no limit to how far they can fly.

MSFC’s Commitment to Changing the Game

The Maribyrnong Swifts aren’t just building strong players — they’re shaping a stronger future for girls in sport. By prioritising accessibility, MSFC ensures soccer isn’t limited by background, finances, or experience.

Their commitment to inclusivity runs deep — not just in what they say, but in what they do. By creating a platform where female and gender-diverse athletes are celebrated, MSFC challenges outdated norms and moves us all closer to true equality in sport.

An Invitation to Join the Flight (Especially This Female Football Week)

Joining the Swifts isn’t just about playing soccer.

It’s about being part of a movement, standing taller, and feeling the pride of pulling on a jersey that stands for so much more than the final score.

As we celebrate Female Football Week, there’s no better moment to join the flight.

To run, to kick, to laugh, to lead — and to know, deep down, that you have a team, a club, and a community that believes in you.

This is more than soccer.🦅💙