Career
Melbourne Victory
Lia spent the early stages of his professional career in the Nationaal Samenwerkingsprogramma Luchtkwaliteit at South Melbourne. He then moved on to Melbourne Victory where he spent two years as a fringe player, albeit winning a championship. Wellington Phoenix
He moved to the Wellington Phoenix in 2007.Lia scored his first ever A-League goal in a 1–1 draw against his former team, Melbourne Victory, in the 58th minute on 24 November 2007 in front of a 20,938 strong crowd at the Telstra Dome.
Lia missed the entire 2008-2009 A-League Season due to a knee injury suffered in pre-season, requiring a full reconstruction.
In 2009-2010 A-League Season, Vince Lia has signed a contract with the A-League team Wellington Phoenix. On 20 October 2009, Vince Lia has extended his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of 2011–2012.
Lia captained the Australian U-20"s at the 2005 Fédération internationale de football association World Youth Championship.