Melbourne City FC is a professional soccer club based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2009, the team competes in the A-League, which is the top tier of Australian soccer. The club's home games are played at AAMI Park, a modern stadium known for its distinctive design and capacity to hold over 30,000 fans. The team was originally established as Melbourne Heart before rebranding to Melbourne City FC in 2014 after being acquired by the City Football Group. The club has seen significant growth and success in recent years, including winning its first major trophy, the FFA Cup, in 2016.