Goulburn Valley Suns are a semi-professional soccer club based in Shepparton, Victoria. The club was established in 2013 and currently competes in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 3. The Suns' home ground is John McEwen Reserve.

History

For the club's first season of competition, the Suns signed a number of high-profile players, including Simon Colosimo, Naum Sekulovski, Kristian Sarkies and Melbourne City FC youth trio Ersin Kaya, Hernan Espindola and Stipo Andrijasevic. Goulburn Valley Suns lost its first official match, going down 1–0 to Oakleigh Cannons FC at John McEwen Reserve. The Suns lost their next five leagues games, before managing their first points and first win in the National Premier Leagues Victoria, when they defeated Werribee City 2–1. GV Suns finished the season in bottom place, managing 10 points in 26 games.

As a result of the club's 14th place in 2014, they were relegated to National Premier Leagues Victoria 1, which, for 2015, was separated into an Eastern and Western conference with GVS competing in the Eastern conference. The Suns lost a number of key players, including Colosimo, Sarkies and Ben Clarke. Inconsistent form resulted in the Suns finishing the season in 5th place in the 10-team league. Prolific striker Craig Carley won the NPL Victoria 2 golden boot, scoring 34 goals.

On 2 May 2016, striker Carley left the club to join Hume City. Carley had been the Suns' top goalscorer, with six goals at the time of his departure. The Suns moved quickly to replace Carley, announcing the signing of former Central Coast Mariners player Daniel Heffernan on 21 May 2016. GVS finished the season in 8th place.

The 2017 season saw improved results for Goulburn Valley, who finished in 4th place. In 2019, teenager Alou Kuol won the NPL2 Golden Boot scoring 22 goals in 26 games.

The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia before a match was played. The 2021 season was suspended after 14 rounds and subsequently cancelled following Victorian government lockdown measures due to the pandemic. The Suns were in 4th position on the NPL2 ladder when the season was suspended.

In 2022, the Suns managed just four points all season, unable to secure a win in 22 games and finished in bottom place, meaning relegation to the third-tier Victorian soccer competition NPL Victoria 3 ensued for 2023.

The Goulburn Valley Suns FC is a professional soccer team based in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. The team was founded in 2013 and currently competes in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2, which is the third tier of Australian soccer. The team's home ground is the John McEwen Reserve, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.

The Goulburn Valley Suns FC is known for its attacking style of play and its ability to score goals. The team's colors are blue and white, and its logo features a sun with rays emanating from it. The team has a strong fan base in the Goulburn Valley region, and its matches are well-attended by local supporters.

The Goulburn Valley Suns FC has a diverse squad of players from different backgrounds and nationalities. The team has a mix of experienced players and young talents, and its coaching staff is dedicated to developing the players' skills and abilities. The team's captain is a local player who has been with the club since its inception.

The Goulburn Valley Suns FC has a strong commitment to community engagement and regularly participates in local events and initiatives. The team also has a youth academy that provides opportunities for young players to develop their skills and potentially join the senior team in the future.

Overall, the Goulburn Valley Suns FC is a dynamic and exciting soccer team that is dedicated to playing attractive football and engaging with its local community.