This was not to matter, though, as through City's acceptance into the National Premier Leagues Victoria 1 in 2014 meant that the club jumped from the old third to the new second tier of soccer in Victoria. In City's maiden campaign in NPL1, the side endured a largely challenging campaign, finishing 10th in the 14 team competition.
Despite this, City's participation in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 1 in 2014 ensured that the club moved up from the old third division to the new second tier of soccer in Victoria. In City's first year in NPL1, the team experienced a largely tough campaign, finishing 10th out of 14 teams.