Melbourne Heart FC is an Australian professional football (soccer) club based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 2008, the club has competed in the A-League, the highest division of football in Australia, since its inaugural 2010–2011 season. It is the 12th club to have played in the league.It plays its home matches at AAMI Park, which it shares with crosstown rivals Melbourne Victory. From its initiation, Melbourne Heart was built on the philosophy of producing an attractive brand of football and a commitment to developing the growth of young Australian players. The club plays in the colours Red and White which are the traditional colours of the city of Melbourne and its flag.