| 2023–24 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Jason Sourasis |
| Manager | Mark Torcaso (until 1 December 2023) Kat Smith (from 1 December 2023) |
| Stadium | City Vista Recreation Reserve |
| A-League Women | 6th |
| Top goalscorer | Chloe Logarzo (5) |
| Highest home attendance | 2,200 vs. Melbourne Victory (22 October 2023) A-League Women |
| Lowest home attendance | 925 vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (25 November 2023) A-League Women |
| Average home league attendance | 1,687 |
| Biggest win | 4–1 vs. Melbourne Victory (A) (6 January 2024) A-League Women |
| Biggest defeat | 0–2 (twice) 1–3 (once) 2–4 (once) |
| All statistics correct as of 17 January 2024. | |
The 2023–24 season is the second in the history of Western United FC (A-League Women).
Players
First-team squad
- As of 1 November 2023
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
Transfers in
| No. | Position | Player | Transferred from | Type/fee | Contract length | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | FW |  Catherine Zimmerman |
Melbourne Victory | Free transfer | 1 year | 26 July 2023 | [1] |
| 18 | DF | Grace Maher | Canberra United | Free transfer | 1 year | 4 August 2023 | [2] |
| 20 | FW |  Keiwa Hieda |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Calder United |
Scholarship | 1 year | 24 August 2023 | [3] |
| 26 | GK | Natalie Picak | Calder United |
Scholarship | 1 year | 24 August 2023 | [4] |
| 12 | MF | Lucy Richards | Calder United |
Free transfer | 1 year | 6 September 2023 | [5] |
| 7 | FW | Kiara De Domizio | Sydney Olympic |
Free transfer | 1 year | 11 October 2023 | [6] |
| 13 | MF | Avaani Prakash | Macarthur FC |
Free transfer | 1 year | 31 October 2023 | [7] |
| 21 | GK | Hillary Beall |
Racing Louisville |
Loan | 9 months | 1 November 2023 | [8] |
Transfers out
| No. | Position | Player | Transferred to | Type/fee | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | FW | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Danielle Steer |
Nautsa’mawt |
End of contract | 16 May 2023 | [9][10] |
| 20 | DF |  Sydney Cummings |
San Diego Wave |
End of contract | 27 June 2023 | [11][10] |
| 21 | GK | Hillary Beall |
Racing Louisville |
End of loan | 29 June 2023 | [12] |
| 7 | DF | Francesca Iermano | Unattached | End of contract | 18 August 2023 | [10] |
| 25 | DF | Tiana Jaber | Unattached | End of contract | [10] | |
| 18 | FW | Aleksandra Sinclair | Unattached | End of contract | [10] | |
| 12 | FW | Harriet Withers | Unattached | End of contract | [10] | |
| 23 | DF |  Angela Beard |
 Linköpings |
Undisclosed | 29 August 2023 | [13] |
Contract extensions
| No. | Player | Position | Duration | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hannah Keane | Forward | 1 year | 22 February 2023 | [14] |
| 10 | Kahli Johnson | Forward | 1 year | 9 June 2023 | [15] |
| 15 | Adriana Taranto | Midfielder | 1 year | 22 August 2023 | [16] |
| 16 | Melisa Taranto | Midfielder | 1 year | [16] | |
| 2 | Stacey Papadopoulos | Forward | 1 year | 28 August 2023 | [17] |
| 11 | Emma Robers | Midfielder | 1 year | [17] | |
| 19 |  Tyla-Jay Vlajnic | Defender | 1 year | 31 August 2023 | [18] |
| 24 | Julia Sardo | Defender | 1 year | [18] | |
| 4 | Jaclyn Sawicki | Midfielder | 1 year | 1 September 2023 | [19] |
| 17 | Raquel Deralas | Forward | 1 year | 7 September 2023 | [20] |
Pre-season and friendlies
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 26 September 2023 | FV State Team .svg.png.webp){kind=small} | 0–1 | Western United | Melbourne |
| 19:00 | Report |
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Stadium: The Home of the Matildas | |
| Note: Match was played over two halves of 35 minutes each | ||||
| 7 October 2023 | Melbourne Victory | 2–0 | Western United | Melbourne |
| 09:40 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) |
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
| A-League Women | 14 October 2023 | 30 March 2024 | Matchday 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 41.67 |
| Total | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 41.67 | |||
Last updated: 14 January 2024
Source: Soccerway
A-League Women
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Central Coast Mariners | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 18 | Qualification to Finals series |
| 5 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 17 | |
| 6 | Western United | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 18 | −1 | 17 | |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 17 | |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix[lower-alpha 1] | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 16 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 January 2024. Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) goals scored; 5) head-to-head results; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away head-to-head results; 8) home head-to-head results; 9) toss of a coin[21]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) wins; 3) goal difference; 4) goals scored; 5) head-to-head results; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away head-to-head results; 8) home head-to-head results; 9) toss of a coin[21]
Notes:
- ↑ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for Asian Football Confederation competitions as they are based in New Zealand, which is under the Oceania Football Confederation.
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | −3 |
Last updated: 14 January 2024.
Source: KEEPUP
Results by round
Updated to match(es) played on 14 January 2024. Source: KEEPUP
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; N = Neutral; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
The final league fixtures were announced on 24 August 2023.[22]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 14 October 2023 1 | Perth Glory | 2–0 | Western United | Perth |
| 19:00 AWST |
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Report | Stadium: Macedonia Park Attendance: 1,114 Referee: Isabella Blaess |
| 22 October 2023 2 | Western United | 2–1 | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: City Vista Recreation Reserve Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Georgia Ghirardello |
| 5 November 2023 3 | Western United | 2–2 | Melbourne City | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: City Vista Recreation Reserve Attendance: 1,723 Referee: Bec Mackie |
| 12 November 2023 4 | Wellington Phoenix | 3–1 | Western United | Porirua |
| 16:00 NZDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Jerry Collins Stadium Attendance: 1,746 Referee: Beth Rattray |
| 19 November 2023 5 | Brisbane Roar | 0–1 | Western United | Brisbane |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: Ballymore Stadium Attendance: 2,486 Referee: Rebecca Durcau |
| 25 November 2023 6 | Western United | 0–2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: City Vista Recreation Reserve Attendance: 925 Referee: Azusa Sugino |
| 9 December 2023 7 | Adelaide United | 1–3 | Western United | Adelaide |
| 15:30 ACDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Attendance: 587 Referee: Isabella Blaess |
| 17 December 2023 8 | Newcastle Jets | 4–2 | Western United | Newcastle |
| 17:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Newcastle Number 2 Sports Ground Attendance: 2,023 Referee: Isabella Libri |
| 22 December 2023 9 | Western United | 1–0 | Perth Glory | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: City Vista Recreation Reserve Attendance: 1,900 Referee: Rebecca Durcau | |
| Note: Match originally scheduled for 19:00 AEDT. It was rescheduled for 17:00 AEDT.[23] | ||||
| 30 December 2023 10 | Canberra United | 1–1 | Western United | Canberra |
| 17:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: McKellar Park Attendance: 1,235 Referee: Isabella Blaess |
| 6 January 2024 11 | Melbourne Victory | 1–4 | Western United | Melbourne |
| 18:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 1,686 Referee: Beth Rattray |
| 14 January 2024 12 | Western United | 0–1 | Sydney FC | Sydney |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Allianz Stadium Attendance: 4,039 Referee: Casey Reibelt | |
| Note: Originally scheduled for 13 January 2024, was moved due to Unite Round.[24] | ||||
| 21 January 2024 13 | Western United | v | Adelaide United | Melbourne |
| 18:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: City Vista Recreation Reserve |
| 28 January 2024 14 | Melbourne City | v | Western United | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: City Football Academy |
| 3 February 2024 15 | Western United | v | Central Coast Mariners | Hobart |
| 18:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: North Hobart Oval |
| 10 February 2024 16 | Western United | v | Brisbane Roar | TBC |
| 18:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: TBC |
| 18 February 2024 17 | Western United | v | Wellington Phoenix | TBC |
| 18:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: TBC |
| 1 March 2024 18 | Western United | v | Canberra United | TBC |
| 19:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: TBC |
| 9 March 2024 19 | Sydney FC | v | Western United | Sydney |
| 14:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Leichhardt Oval |
| 17 March 2024 20 | Western United | v | Newcastle Jets | TBC |
| 16:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: TBC |
| 23 March 2024 21 | Western Sydney Wanderers | v | Western United | Sydney |
| 18:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Wanderers Football Park |
| 31 March 2024 22 | Central Coast Mariners | v | Western United | Gosford |
| 16:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Industree Group Stadium |
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.
- As of 14 January 2024
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | A-League Women | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK | |
Alyssa Dall'Oste | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | |
Stacey Papadopoulos | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 4 | MF | |
Jaclyn Sawicki | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | |
Chloe Logarzo | 11 | 5 | 11 | 5 |
| 7 | FW | |
Kiara De Domizio | 0+2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | |
Hannah Keane | 10+1 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 10 | FW | |
Kahli Johnson | 5+1 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 11 | MF | |
Emma Robers | 5+4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 12 | DF | |
Lucy Richards | 1+4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | MF | |
Avaani Prakash | 0+5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | DF | |
Natasha Dakic | 0+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | |
Adriana Taranto | 11+1 | 4 | 12 | 4 |
| 16 | MF | |
Melissa Taranto | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 18 | MF | |
Grace Maher | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 19 | DF | |
Tyla-Jay Vlajnic | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 20 | FW | |
Keiwa Hieda | 3+9 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 21 | GK | |
Hillary Beall | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 22 | FW | |
Alana Cerne | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 24 | DF | |
Julia Sardo | 7+1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Disciplinary record
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
- As of 14 January 2024
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | A-League Women | Total | ||||
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| 1 | 15 | MF | |
Adriana Taranto | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | DF | |
Stacey Papadopoulos | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | MF | |
Alana Cerne | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 4 | MF | |
Jaclyn Sawicki | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | |
Chloe Logarzo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | FW | |
Kiara De Domizio | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | |
Hannah Keane | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | MF | |
Melissa Taranto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | MF | |
Grace Maher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Clean sheets
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.
- As of 14 January 2024
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | A-League Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | |
Hillary Beall | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | |||
See also
References
- ↑ "Catherine Zimmerman brings firepower up front for Western United". Western United FC. 26 July 2023.
- ↑ "Western United snaps up top A-League Women talent Grace Maher". Western United FC. 4 August 2023.
- ↑ "Keiwa Hieda set to dazzle for Western United in the A-League Women". Western United FC. 4 August 2023.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (4 September 2023). "Western United adds young local goalkeeper to ALW roster". Western United.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (6 September 2023). "Young utility Lucy Richards bolsters Western United's ALW squad". Western United.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (11 October 2023). "Kiara De Domizio adds to list of young talent at Western United". Western United.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (31 October 2023). "Future star Avaani Prakash set to shine bright at Western United". Western United.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (1 November 2023). "Goalkeeper of the Year Hillary Beall returns to Western United". Western United.
- ↑ Ewen, Steve (16 May 2023). "UBC scoring star Danielle Steer wheels her way to prominent role in pro debut in Aussie soccer loop". The Province.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Western United bids farewell to inaugrual ALW squad members". Western United. 18 August 2023.
- ↑ "San Diego Wave FC Sign Shea Connors, Chai Cortez and Sydney Cummings as National Team Replacement Players". San Diego Wave. 27 June 2023.
- ↑ "Beall, Parker rejoin Racing; Pokorny signs as national team replacement player". Racing Louisville. 29 June 2023.
- ↑ "Angie Beard completes permanent transfer to Swedish powerhouse". Western United. 29 August 2023.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (22 February 2023). "Hannah Keane committed to the Green and Black through 2023/24". Western United.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (9 June 2023). "Kahli Johnson returning to Western United in 2023/24". Western United.
- 1 2 Hughes, Nick (22 August 2023). "Taranto twins return to Western United in 2023/24". Western United.
- 1 2 Hughes, Nick (29 August 2023). "Robers, Papadopoulos back in Green and Black for season two". Western United.
- 1 2 Hughes, Nick (31 August 2023). "Sardo and Vlajnic maintain full-back strength at Western United". Western United.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (1 September 2023). "World Cup star Jaclyn Sawicki back at Western United for 2023/24". Western United.
- ↑ Hughes, Nick (7 September 2023). "Raquel Deralas returns to Western United looking for more in 2023/24". Western United.
- ↑ "Competitions Rules". A-Leagues. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ↑ "Full A-Leagues fixtures released: What you need to know & key talking points". keepup.com.au. 24 August 2023.
- ↑ "Western United confirms final A-Leagues fixtures for 2023". Western United. 30 November 2023.
- ↑ "What is Unite Round?". aleagues.com.au. 18 October 2023.
External links
- Western United official website
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