Melbourne Heart was a professional soccer club based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2009, the team competed in the A-League, which is the top tier of Australian football. The club aimed to promote soccer in the region and foster local talent. In 2014, Melbourne Heart rebranded as Melbourne City FC after being acquired by the City Football Group. The rebranding marked a new era for the club, enhancing its resources and ambitions within Australian football. Melbourne City continues to participate in the A-League and has become a competitive force in the league.