Melvindale, Michigan is a southern suburb of Detroit located in Wayne County. It has a population of 10,715 according to the 2010 census.? The city's nickname is "The Little city with the Big Heart". The city has co-hosted an event called "The Motor City Cup" for 2 age categories U-16 and U-18 since 2010 along with 4 othe cities in the greater Detroit area. The teams come from the states of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.? The U-18 tournament alone has 32 teams.