Rado Vidošić became new head coach during the 2022 FIFA World Cup mid-season break in place of Patrick Kisnorbo leaving for French club Troyes.

Valon Berisha, Matt Sutton, Raphael Borges Rodrigues and Kerrin Stokes all departed City following conclusions to their playing contracts on 9 June 2023.

Two academy players Arion Sulemani and Emin Durakovic both signed three-year scholarship contracts for City a week later.

Only a day later, three young players signed for City; Patrick Beach, Alessandro Lopane and Zane Schreiber all on multi-year deals.

The Round of 32 clash in the Australia Cup details were confirmed to play on 13 August 2023 at Jack Edwards Reserve; home of Oakleigh Cannons.

[4] Croatian winger Marin Jakoliš signed for City on loan from Ligue 2 club Angers SCO on 2 August 2023.

[8] On 17 August 2023, Callum Talbot was called up to the Olyroos squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification[9] and Moroccan attacking midfielder Hamza Sakhi signed for City on loan for the season off Ligue 2 club Auxerre.

Australia Cup Round of 16 details were confirmed to play host back at Jack Edwards Reserve against the Wellington Phoenix.

City continued to progress through the Australia Cup, by winning their quarter-final match 2–1 against North Eastern MetroStars in a late comeback on 15 September 2023 via a header goal by Good and last minute winner by Arslan; his fourth of the season.

[18] In the mid-week, they began their AFC Champions League group stage campaign in their first at home in a 0–0 draw with Ventforet Kofu on 20 September 2023.

[20] On 25 September 2023, four players; Sebastian Esposito, Max Caputo, Zane Schreiber and Harrison Shillington were called up to the Young Socceroos' squad for the October window[21] and Harry Politdis signed a senior deal for the 2023–24 season.