2024–25 Western United FC (women) season
| 2024–25 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Jason Sourasis |
| Manager | Kat Smith |
| Stadium | Ironbark Fields |
| A-League Women | 6th |
| Top goalscorer | Chloe Logarzo (3) |
| Highest home attendance | 807 vs. Wellington Phoenix (1 November 2024) A-League Women |
| Lowest home attendance | 515 vs. Sydney FC (7 December 2024) A-League Women |
| Average home league attendance | 646 |
| Biggest win | 4–2 vs. Wellington Phoenix (1 November 2024) A-League Women |
| Biggest defeat | 1–5 vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (A) (14 December 2024) A-League Women |
| All statistics correct as of 15 December 2024. | |
The 2024–25 season is Western United Football Club (women)'s third season in the A-League Women.
Players
First-team squad
- As of 2 October 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
Transfers in
| No. | Position | Player | From | Type/fee | Contract length | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | GK | Chloe Lincoln | Canberra United | Free transfer | 1 year | 31 May 2024 | [1] |
| 8 | MF | Sasha Grove | Canberra United | Free transfer | 2 years | 5 June 2024 | [2] |
| 19 | FW | Alana Cortellino |  Bulleen Lions
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Free transfer | 2 years | 16 August 2024 | [3] |
| 9 | MF |  Sara Eggesvik
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Unattached | Free transfer | 1 year | 21 August 2024 | [4] |
| 28 | DF |  Isabel Dehakiz
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Bulleen Lions
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Free transfer | 1 year | 17 September 2024 | [5] |
| 4 | DF | Claudia Mihocic | Perth Glory | Free transfer | 1 year | 17 September 2024 | [5] |
| 2 | MF | Emily Roach | South Melbourne
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Free transfer | 1 year | 26 September 2024 | [6] |
| 11 | FW | Sandra Ibarguen
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Deportivo Pasto
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Free transfer | 1 year | 2 October 2024 | [7] |
Transfers out
| No. | Position | Player | Transferred to | Type/fee | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | GK |  Kathrine Larsen
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 Malmö FF
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End of contract | 17 April 2024 | [8] |
| 2 | FW | Stacey Papadopoulos |  Hibernian
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End of contract | 30 May 2024 | [9][10] |
| 9 | FW |  Hannah Keane
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Tampa Bay Sun
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End of contract | 30 May 2024 | [9][11][12] |
| 4 | MF | Jaclyn Sawicki
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 Calgary Wild
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End of contract | 20 August 2024 | [13][14] |
| 3 | DF | Silver Bell Morris | Unattached | End of contract | 6 September 2024 | [15] |
| 11 | MF | Emma Robers | Unattached | End of contract | 6 September 2024 | [15] |
| 12 | MF | Lucy Richards | Unattached | End of contract | 6 September 2024 | [15] |
| 14 | DF | Natasha Dakic | Unattached | End of contract | 6 September 2024 | [15] |
| 17 | FW | Raquel Deralas | Unattached | End of contract | 6 September 2024 | [15] |
| 19 | DF |  Tyla-Jay Vlajnic
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Unattached | End of contract | 6 September 2024 | [15] |
Contract extensions
| No. | Player | Position | Duration | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Alana Cerne | Defender | 1 year | 9 April 2024 | [16] |
| 10 | Kahli Johnson | Forward | 1 year | 29 May 2024 | [17] |
| 15 | Adriana Taranto | Midfielder | 1 year | 12 August 2024 | [18] |
| 16 | Melissa Taranto | Midfielder | 1 year | 12 August 2024 | [18] |
| 24 | Julia Sardo | Right-back | 1 year | 13 August 2024 | [19] |
| 1 | Alyssa Dall'Oste | Goalkeeper | 1 year | 14 August 2024 | [20] |
| 26 | Natalie Picak | Goalkeeper | 1 year | 14 August 2024 | [20] |
| 5 | Aimee Medwin | Left-back | 1 year | 15 August 2024 | [21] |
| 18 | Grace Maher | Defender | 2 years | 3 September 2024 | [22] |
| 13 | Avaani Prakash | Attacking midfielder | 1 year | 4 September 2024 | [23] |
| 6 | Chloe Logarzo | Midfielder | 1 year | 12 September 2024 | [24] |
| 7 | Kiara De Domizio | Forward | 1 year | 22 September 2024 | [25] |
| 20 |  Keiwa Hieda |
Midfielder | 1 year | 22 September 2024 | [25] |
| 34 | Catherine Zimmerman |
Forward | 1 year | 23 September 2024 | [26] |
Pre-season and friendlies
| 5 October 2024 | Adelaide United | 2–0 | Western United | Mildura, Australia |
| 14:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Mildura Sporting Precinct |
| 20 October 2024 | Western United | 1–4 | Melbourne Victory | Ballarat, Australia |
| 14:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Morshead Park |
| 26 October 2024 | Western United | 1–0 | Melbourne City | Melbourne, Australia |
| 14:00 AEDT |
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Report | Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) |
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||
| A-League Women | 1 November 2024 | 20 April 2025 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 26 | −4 | 41.67 |
| Total | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 26 | −4 | 41.67 | ||
Last updated: 21 January 2025
Source: Competitions
A-League Women
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Brisbane Roar | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 16 | +16 | 21 | Qualification for Finals series |
| 5 | Wellington Phoenix[a] | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 14 | +4 | 19 | |
| 6 | Western United | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 26 | −4 | 18 | |
| 7 | Central Coast Mariners | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 17 | |
| 8 | Canberra United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | −4 | 17 |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 January 2025. Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.[27]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.[27]
Notes:
- ^ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for the AFC Women's Champions League as they are based in New Zealand, which is part of the Oceania Football Confederation.
Matches
The league fixtures were released on 12 September 2024.[28] All times are in Melbourne local time (AEST/AEDT).
| 1 November 2024 1 | Western United | 4–2 | Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Ironbark Fields Referee: Georgia Ghirardello |
| 8 November 2024 2 | Western United | 0–0 | Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Report | Stadium: Ironbark Fields Attendance: 617 Referee: Mikayla Ryan |
| 17 November 2024 3 | Melbourne Victory | 4–1 | Western United | Melbourne |
| 16:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Home of the Matildas Referee: Rachel Mitchenson |
| 23 November 2024 4 | Newcastle Jets | 1–1 | Western United | Sydney |
| 17:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium[a] Attendance: 1,494 Referee: Rebecca Durcau |
| 8 December 2024 5 | Western United | 2–1 | Sydney FC | Melbourne |
| 17:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ironbark Fields Attendance: 515 Referee: Molly Godsell |
| 14 December 2024 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 5–1 | Western United | Sydney |
| 16:50 | Report | Stadium: CommBank Stadium Referee: Casey Reibelt |
| 22 December 2024 7 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–3 | Western United | Gosford |
| 17:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Industree Group Stadium Referee: Kelly Jones |
| 29 December 2024 8 | Western United | 2–8 | Brisbane Roar | Melbourne |
| 19:45 | Report | Stadium: Ironbark Fields Attendance: 907 Referee: Caitlin Williams |
| 3 January 2025 10 | Western United | 2–0 | Newcastle Jets | Melbourne |
| 19:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Ironbark Fields Attendance: 531 Referee: Beth Rattray |
| 11 January 2025 11 | Canberra United | 2–1 | Western United | Canberra |
| 17:00 |
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Report | Zimmerman  15' |
Stadium: McKellar Park Attendance: 1,766 Referee: Rebecca Durcau |
| 17 January 2025 12 | Western United | 1–1 | Melbourne City | Melbourne |
| 19:35 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ironbark Fields Attendance: 847 Referee: Caitlin Williams |
| 21 January 2025 9 | Western United | 4–1 | Perth Glory | Melbourne |
| 19:00 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ironbark Fields Referee: Molly Godsell |
| 25 January 2025 13 | Adelaide United | v | Western United | Adelaide |
| 17:30 | Stadium: Marden Sports Complex |
| 31 January 2025 14 | Western United | v | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ironbark Fields |
| 4 February 2025 20 | Melbourne City | v | Western United | Melbourne |
| 17:00 | Stadium: ctrl:cyber Pitch | |||
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 23 March at 16:00 AEDT, but rescheduled for 4 February at 17:00 AEDT due to Melbourne City's participation in the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League.[30] | ||||
| 9 February 2025 15 | Sydney FC | v | Western United | Sydney |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Leichhardt Oval |
| 16 February 2025 16 | Brisbane Roar | v | Western United | Brisbane |
| 18:00 | Stadium: Perry Park |
| 1 March 2025 17 | Western United | v | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne |
| 18:00 | Stadium: Ironbark Fields |
| 7 March 2025 18 | Perth Glory | v | Western United | Perth |
| 22:00 | Stadium: Sam Kerr Football Centre |
| 14 March 2025 19 | Western United | v | Canberra United | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ironbark Fields |
| 30 March 2025 21 | Newcastle Jets | v | Western United | TBC |
| 17:00 | Stadium: TBC |
| 12 April 2025 22 | Western United | v | Adelaide United | Melbourne |
| 16:00 | Stadium: Ironbark Fields |
| 20 April 2025 23 | Wellington Phoenix | v | Western United | Wellington |
| 14:00 | Stadium: Porirua Park |
See also
Notes
- ^ Match moved from Leichhardt Oval following a pitch assessment.[29]
References
- ^ Hughes, Nick (31 May 2024). "Australia's top young goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln joins Western United". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (5 June 2024). "Sasha Grove adds to growing Western United talent factory with two-year deal". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (16 August 2024). "Alana Cortellino adds youthful spark to Western United attack". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (21 August 2024). "Sara Eggesvik joins Western United in statement coup". Western United.
- ^ a b Hughes, Nick (17 September 2024). "Western United bolsters ALW defence with talented young duo". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (26 September 2024). "Western United adds talented Victorian representative Emily Roach". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (2 October 2024). "Sandra Ibarguen bringing South American flair to Western United". Western United.
- ^ "Kathrine Larsen departs Western United". Western United. 17 April 2024.
- ^ a b Hughes, Nick (30 May 2024). "Western United ALW foundation players secure overseas opportunities". Western United.
- ^ "Stacey Papadopoulos Signs For Hibs Women". Hibernian. 1 June 2024.
- ^ Tampa Bay Sun [@TampaBaySunFC] (5 June 2024). "THATS MAKES 3! STRIKER @Hannahkeane__ returns stateside to join Tampa Bay Sun FC after playing for Western United (Australia). Welcome, Hannah!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Super Signings Weekly Recap: June 1-7". USL Super League. 7 June 2024.
Hannah Keane is the third Tampa Bay signee this week.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (20 August 2024). "Jaclyn Sawicki farewells Western United after historic tenure". Western United.
- ^ "British Columbia Midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki Commits to Calgary Wild FC". [[Calgary Wild FC}Calgary Wild]]. 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Western United bids farewell to A-League Women contingent". Western United. 6 September 2024.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (9 April 2024). "Alana Cerne to continue inspiring Western United's future in Tarneit". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (29 May 2024). "Kahli Johnson spearheading exciting attacking flair at Western United". Western United.
- ^ a b Hughes, Nick (12 August 2024). "Taranto twins continue building their Western United legacies". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (13 August 2024). "Julia Sardo set to dominate the wings at Ironbark Fields in 2024/25". Western United.
- ^ a b Hughes, Nick (14 August 2024). "Western United completes ALW goalkeeper union with pair of returns". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (15 August 2024). "Aimee Medwin set to steam down the wing at Ironbark Fields again". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (3 September 2024). "Grace Maher returns as one of league's best with Western United". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (4 September 2024). "Avaani Prakash bringing World Cup stardom back to Western United". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (12 September 2024). "Chloe Logarzo remains at home with Western United". Western United.
- ^ a b Hughes, Nick (22 September 2024). "Electric Western United attacking duo return to Ironbark Fields". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (23 September 2024). "Catherine Zimmerman primed to explode in second Western United season". Western United.
- ^ "Ladder change reverts as A-Leagues confirms updated rules & regulations for season 2024-25". A-Leagues. 17 October 2024.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (12 September 2024). "Western United A-League Women fixture confirmed for historic season". Western United.
- ^ "Ninja A-League Women Unite Round matches moved to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium". A-Leagues. 19 November 2024.
- ^ "ALW FIXTURE UPDATE: Home AWCL Quarter Final leads to fixture reshuffle". Melbourne City. 10 December 2024.