2019–20 Western United FC season explained

Club:Western United
Season:2019–20
Chairman:Jason Sourasis
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:Marko Rudan
Stadium:GMHBA Stadium
Mars Stadium
League:A-League
League Result:5th
Cup1:A-League Finals
Cup1 Result:Semi-finals
League Topscorer:Besart Berisha (19)
Season Topscorer:Besart Berisha (19)
Highest Attendance:10,128
vs. Melbourne Victory
(8 December 2019)
A-League
Lowest Attendance:2,973
vs. Brisbane Roar
(16 February 2020)
A-League
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:6–2

(1 March 2020)
A-League
5–1
vs. Adelaide United (A)
(7 March 2020)
A-League
Largest Loss:0–2 (3 times)
1–3 (twice)
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Prevseason:Inaugural
Nextseason:2020–21

The 2019–20 season was the Western United Football Club's first season. Western United competed in the A-League for the first time, though they did not compete in the FFA Cup.[1]

On 24 March 2020, the FFA announced that the 2019–20 A-League season would be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand.[2] The season resumed on 17 July 2020.[3] Western United finished fifth in their inaugural A-League season, finishing at the semi-finals.

Transfers and contracts

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef
8 UnattachedFree transfer2 years1 February 2019[4]
19 Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer2 years12 February 2019[5]
6 UnattachedFree transfer2 years7 March 2019[6]
2 Sydney FCFree transfer1 year12 March 2019[7]
21 Free transfer3 years16 March 2019[8] [9]
5 Melbourne CityFree transfer1 year20 March 2019[10]
9 Adelaide UnitedFree transfer1 year20 March 2019
7 Free transfer1 year25 March 2019[11]
15 Central Coast MarinersFree transfer1 year15 April 2019[12]
17 Melbourne CityFree transfer1 year15 April 2019
11 Central Coast MarinersFree transfer1 year15 April 2019
22 Free transfer7 May 2019[13]
10 UnattachedFree transfer8 May 2019[14]
20 Melbourne CityFree transfer2 years9 May 2019[15]
1 Wellington PhoenixFree transfer2 years14 May 2019[16]
3 Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer2 years15 May 2019[17] [18]
14 Wellington PhoenixFree transfer2 years27 May 2019[19]
4 Wellington PhoenixFree transfer1 year11 June 2019[20]
13 Newcastle JetsFree transfer23 June 2019[21]
23 UnattachedFree transfer24 July 2019[22]
24 UnattachedScholarship1 year2 September 2019[23]
12 UnattachedFree transfer1 year10 September 2019[24]
25 Melbourne City YouthScholarship1 year24 September 2019[25]
18 UnattachedFree transfer2 years[26] 27 September 2019[27]
27 UnattachedFree transfer1 year5 October 2019[28] [29]
26 UnattachedInjury replacement14 October 2019[30]
30 Injury replacement3 months8 November 2019[31]
28 Free transfer6 months2 January 2020[32]
22 Free transfer1.5 years23 January 2020[33]
6 UnattachedFree transfer0.5 year11 February 2020[34]
10 Free transfer0.5 year21 February 2020[35]
26 Free transfer2 months17 July 2020[36]
Western Sydney Wanderers YouthScholarship1 year17 July 2020

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef
6 Undisclosed29 December 2019[37]
10 Brisbane RoarFree transfer17 January 2020[38]
26 UnattachedEnd of contract20 January 2020
22 UnattachedMutual contract termination22 January 2020[39]
12 UnattachedMutual contract termination7 April 2020[40]
8 UnattachedMutual contract termination13 July 2020[41]

Contract extensions

No. Name Position Duration Date Notes
27 Defensive midfielder 2 years 24 January 2020
30 Goalkeeper 2 years 25 June 2020 [42]
10 Central midfielder 1 year 29 June 2020 [43]
23 Attacking midfielder 2 years 3 July 2020 [44]
25 Midfielder 1 year 17 July 2020 [45]

Kits

Supplier: Kappa / Sponsor: Probuild / Sleeve sponsor: Hyundai

Kit information

The kit supplier is Kappa. At the start of the inaugural season, Probuild was announced as Western United's main kit sponsor,[46] with Hyundai sponsoring the sleeves.

Technical staff

Football Department

Position Name
Head Coach Marko Rudan[47]
Assistant Coach John Anastasiadis[48]
Assistant Coach John Hutchinson[49]
Director of Football Steve Horvat[50]
Goalkeeping Coach Frank Juric[51]

Competitions

A-League

Finals series

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.[52]

NameA-LeagueTotal
Regular seasonFinals series
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1GK<--A-League (Regular season)-->26 02 028 0
2DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->10+4 12 016 1
3DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->3+2 00 05 0
4DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->25 21 026 2
5DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->2+17 00+2 021 0
6DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->9+1 02 012 0
7FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->2+7 00 09 0
9FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->2+8 00+2 012 0
10MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->8 12 010 1
11FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->25 22 027 2
14MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->12+10 62 024 6
15DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->3+6 60 09 6
17MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->2+6 00+1 09 0
18FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->23+2 192 027 19
19DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->21 12 023 1
21MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->6+1 02 09 0
23MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->23+2 72 127 8
24MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->1+3 00 04 0
25MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->1+2 00 03 0
26FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->0+1 00 01 0
27MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->11+5 00 016 0
28DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->7 00 07 0
30GK<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 00 01 0
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
6MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->8 00 08 0
8MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->15 10 015 1
10FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->8+1 10 09 1
12MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->13+2 00 015 0
22DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->9 00 09 0
26FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->3+3 10 06 1

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.

RankNameA-LeagueTotal
Regular seasonFinals series
<--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red-->
14DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->5 0 01 0 06 0 0
11FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->6 0 00 0 06 0 0
27MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->6 0 00 0 06 0 0
419DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->5 0 00 0 05 0 0
512MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->4 0 00 0 04 0 0
23MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->4 0 00 0 04 0 0
76DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->2 0 01 0 03 0 0
8MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->3 0 00 0 03 0 0
22DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->3 0 00 0 03 0 0
22DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->2 0 01 0 03 0 0
28DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->3 0 00 0 03 0 0
122DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->20 00 0 02 0 0
10MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->2 0 00 0 02 0 0
17MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 01 0 02 0 0
151GK<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
3DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
5DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
7FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
9FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
10FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
14MF<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
15DF<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
18FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
26FW<--A-League (Regular season)-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League (Regular season)-->58 0 04 0 062 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.

Notes and References

  1. News: FFA Cup 2019 Round of 32 Clubs Confirmed. 26 June 2019. FFA Cup.
  2. Web site: FFA to postpone remaining matches in the Hyundai A-League season due to COVID-19. 24 March 2020.
  3. Web site: 15 July 2020 . Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season updated match schedule released . 16 July 2020 . A-League.com.au. Football Federation Australia . en.
  4. Web site: The Western Melbourne Group have secured Greek international Panagiotis Kone as their first player signing. Fox Sports. 1 February 2019.
  5. News: Risdon's second west signing. FTBL. 12 February 2019. 18 February 2019.
  6. News: Chapman signs for Western United after bizarre K-League exit. Kevin. Airs. FTBL. 7 March 2019. 9 March 2019.
  7. News: Western United sign Sydney's Aaron Calver. 12 March 2019. 12 March 2019. Warren, Adrian. ESPN.
  8. Web site: Pasquali heads home to join Western United after Ajax adventure. Dave. Lewis. SBS. The World Game. 16 March 2019.
  9. Web site: Sebastian Pasquali commits to Western United for season 2022/23. Western United. 1 July 2022.
  10. Web site: Western United swoop for talented Aussie trio. SBS. The World Game. 20 March 2019.
  11. News: Bentleigh speedster Yuel becomes Western United's first NPL signing. Michael. Lynch. The Age. 25 March 2019.
  12. News: United pick up trio of new signings. FTBL. 15 April 2019.
  13. News: Gulum saddles up with Western United. Ben. McKay. The Newcastle Herald. 7 May 2019.
  14. News: Scott McDonald to play for Western United next season. Michael. Lynch. The Sydney Morning Herald. 8 May 2019.
  15. News: Galekovic retires, Delianov switches from City to Western United. Michael. Lynch. The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 May 2019.
  16. News: Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Filip Kurto joins A-League newcomers Western United. Stuff.co.nz. 14 May 2019.
  17. Web site: Hamill swaps Wanderers for Western United in blow for Babbel. SBS. The World Game. 14 May 2019.
  18. Web site: Brendan Hamill departs Western United. Western United. 26 July 2021.
  19. News: Wellington Phoenix lose another key player to Mark Rudan's Western United. Phillip. Rollo. Stuff.co.nz. 16 May 2019.
  20. News: Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante follows Mark Rudan out the door. Phillip. Rollo. Stuff.co.nz. 11 June 2019.
  21. Web site: Western United add Ivan Vujica to defensive stocks. Joey. Lynch. Daily Football Show. 23 June 2019. 24 June 2019. 24 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190624054909/https://dailyfootballshow.com/western-united-add-ivan-vujica-to-defensive-stocks/. dead.
  22. News: Western United seal Diamanti deal. FTBL. 24 July 2019.
  23. Web site: Western United FC signs Thiel Iradukunda. Western United. 2 September 2019. en. 2019-09-03.
  24. Web site: New boys Western United sign Croatian midfield veteran. SBS. The World Game. 10 September 2019.
  25. Web site: Signing news: Rising star from the West joins Western United. Aidan. Ormond. A-League. Western United. 24 September 2019.
  26. Web site: Western United bids farewell to Besart Berisha. Western United. 18 July 2021. the experienced striker’s contract has come to an end after two seasons in the west..
  27. News: Berisha opts for Western United in A-League return. Michael. Lynch. The Age. 27 September 2019.
  28. wufcofficial . . 1180312308838354945 . 5 October 2019 . Our XI to take on the Wanderers.
  29. Web site: Western United re-signs talented teenage midfielder for two more years. Western United. 24 January 2020.
  30. Web site: Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd battle with AC Milan for Barca's Rakitic. New A-League club Western United have signed Australian attacker Kwabena Appiah as an injury replacement following an injury to Valentino Yuel. Goal. 14 October 2019.
  31. Web site: Meet Western United's new keeper Ryan Scott. Football Federation Australia. Western United. 8 November 2019.
  32. Web site: Signing news: Western United adds young Aussie defender to roster. Aidan. Ormond. Football Federation Australia. Western United. 2 January 2020.
  33. News: Marco Rojas set to make A-League return against Sydney FC. Western United has signed versatile Tomi Uskok on an 18-month contract.. David. Davutovic. Herald Sun. 23 January 2020.
  34. News: Western sign Japanese defender Imai. Michael. Lynch. The Age. 11 February 2020.
  35. News: Western lure Lustica back to Oz. FTBL. 21 February 2020.
  36. Web site: Milanovic and Antelmi join Western United ahead of A-League restart. Western United. 17 July 2020.
  37. Web site: Western United FC confirm Chapman, Hutchinson departures. 29 December 2019. Football Federation Australia. A-League.
  38. News: A-League: Scott McDonald signs for Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar. Marco. Monteverde. The Australian. 17 January 2020.
  39. News: Gülüm exits Western United ahead of young defender's expected arrival. Joey. Lynch. FTBL. 22 January 2020.
  40. News: Jertec jets out of Melbourne. Joey. Lynch. FTBL. 7 April 2020. 8 April 2020.
  41. Web site: Western United marquee Kone quits club. SBS. The World Game. 13 July 2020.
  42. Web site: Western United signs Ryan Scott for two more years. Western United. 25 June 2020.
  43. Web site: Western United re-signs Steven Lustica. Western United. 29 June 2020.
  44. Web site: Western United re-signs captain Alessandro Diamanti. Western United. 3 July 2020.
  45. Web site: Luke Duzel signs one-year extension with Western United. Western United. 17 July 2020.
  46. Web site: Western United FC Announces Probuild Partnership. 4 July 2019. Football Federation Australia. Western United.
  47. News: New A-League club Western United confirm Mark Rudan as inaugural coach. The Guardian. 23 May 2019.
  48. News: Western Melbourne appoint John Anastasiadis as assistant. Ray. Gatt. The Australian. 12 January 2019.
  49. News: New A-League club signs assistant coach from USA. Aidan. Ormond. FTBL. 22 January 2019.
  50. News: Push for sports clubs to own stadiums. Peter. Rolfe. Herald Sun. 28 March 2019. Western United football director and former Socceroo Steve Horvat said his club had delivered a blueprint for sports to skip government red tape and urged other codes to follow suit.
  51. News: Former Adelaide United goalkeeper coach Frank Juric has denied allegations of abuse after the shootout loss to Perth Glory. Val. Migliaccio. The Advertiser. 21 May 2019.
  52. Web site: Western United Squad: 2019/2020. Soccerway.

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