[3] In late 2012, it was reported that a club with the name of Port Moresby City FC had registered interest in the upcoming 2013 Papua New Guinea National Soccer League, but had as yet failed to pay the affiliation fee.

[4][5] However, on 6 January 2013, it was confirmed that the side, now operating under the name of Football Club Port Moresby, were officially registered as a debuting team ahead of the new season.

[6] Under coach Reggie Davani, the side made a slow start to life in the division, losing their opening match 2–0 against reigning champions Hekari United before going down the following weekend to Gigira Laitepo Morobe.

[7] After striker Niel Hans scored five goals in a 7–0 thrashing of WNB Tavur in their final regular season match, the side went into the playoffs in fine form, having finished third in the table.

[10] Ahead of the 2014 season, the club expressed an interest in renewing their participation, but by October had failed to pay their affiliation fee.