2023–24 Canberra United FC (A-League Women) season explained

Club:Canberra United
Season:2023–24
Chairman:Kate Lundy
Manager:Njegosh Popovich
Stadium:McKellar Park
League:A-League Women
League Result:11th
Cup1:A-League Women Finals
Cup1 Result:DNQ
League Topscorer:Michelle Heyman (14)
Highest Attendance:2,229
vs. Perth Glory
(4 November 2023)
A-League Women
Lowest Attendance:1,235
vs. Western United
(30 December 2023)
A-League Women
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:5–1
vs. Brisbane Roar (H)
(10 December 2023)
A-League Women
Largest Loss:0–3
vs. Central Coast Mariners (H)
(23 December 2023)
A-League Women
1–4

(13 March 2024)
A-League Women
1–4
vs. Central Coast Mariners (A)
(17 March 2024)
A-League Women
Updated:30 March 2024
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 16th in the history of Canberra United Football Club.

Players

First-team squad

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
28 Free transfer1 year11 August 2023[1]
9 Free transfer1 year26 August 2023[2]
7 Melbourne CityFree transfer1 year4 September 2023[3]
10 UnattachedFree transfer1 year8 September 2023[4]
11 Free transfer1 year15 September 2023[5]
22 Newcastle JetsFree transfer1 year18 September 2023[6]
2 Free transfer1 year5 October 2023[7]
6 Free transfer1 year6 October 2023[8]
18 UnattachedFree transfer1 year10 October 2023[9]
24 UnattachedFree transfer1 year10 October 2023
14 UnattachedFree transfer1 year11 October 2023[10]
15 Free transfer1 year16 October 2023[11]
16 Free transfer1 year16 October 2023
3 Free transfer19 October 2023[12]
3 Free transfer6 months14 December 2023[13]
20 Free transfer6 months19 December 2023[14]
21 Free transfer6 months2 February 2024[15]

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef.
14 End of contract2 March 2023[16]
7 Retired15 March 2023[17]
16 Free transfer24 April 2023[18]
3 End of contract19 May 2023[19]
15 Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer24 July 2023[20]
10 Perth GloryFree transfer4 August 2023[21]
9 End of contract23 August 2023[22]
11 Western UnitedFree transfer15 August 2023[23]
1 Brisbane RoarFree transfer16 August 2023[24]
6 Melbourne CityFree transfer25 August 2023[25]
24 UnattachedEnd of contract28 September 2023[26]
22 Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer11 October 2023[27]
3 Unattached2 November 2023[28]
7 Undisclosed27 March 2024[29]

Contract extensions

No.PositionPlayerDurationDateRef.
17 Midfielder 1 year 10 August 2023 [30]
13 Forward 1 year 11 October 2023

Competitions

A-League Women

See main article: 2023–24 A-League Women.

Matches

The final league fixtures were announced on 24 August 2023.[31]

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

NameA-League WomenTotal
Apps Goals Apps Goals
1GK<--A-League Women-->17 017 0
2DF<--A-League Women-->11+6 017 0
3DF<--A-League Women-->15+1 116 1
4DF<--A-League Women-->9+7 016 0
5DF<--A-League Women-->15+2 017 0
6DF<--A-League Women-->3+3 06 0
7FW<--A-League Women-->4+9 013 0
8MF<--A-League Women-->18 018 0
9FW<--A-League Women-->6+15 021 0
10MF<--A-League Women-->16 216 2
11MF<--A-League Women-->13+8 221 2
13FW<--A-League Women-->14+8 122 1
14DF<--A-League Women-->0+1 01 0
15DF<--A-League Women-->0+3 03 0
16FW<--A-League Women-->6+6 012 0
17MF<--A-League Women-->21+1 1022 10
18GK<--A-League Women-->5+2 07 0
19MF<--A-League Women-->20+1 521 5
20FW<--A-League Women-->0+1 01 0
21MF<--A-League Women-->0+1 01 0
22DF<--A-League Women-->19 119 1
23FW<--A-League Women-->20+2 1622 16
28DF<--A-League Women-->10+5 015 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.

RankNameA-League WomenTotal
<--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red-->
11GK<--A-League Women-->0 0 10 0 1
213FW<--A-League Women-->5 0 05 0 0
319MF<--A-League Women-->3 0 03 0 0
46DF<--A-League Women-->2 0 02 0 0
17MF<--A-League Women-->2 0 02 0 0
63DF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
8MF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
9FW<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
10MF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
22DF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
28DF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Women-->18 0 118 0 1

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: United snap=up young starlet Bertolissio. Canberra United. 11 August 2023.
  2. Web site: United sign young New Zealand international Nathan. Canberra United. 26 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Rojas returns to Canberra United. Canberra United. 4 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Young Matilda Stanic-Floody inks United deal. Canberra United. 8 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Kiwi striker Jackson signs for United. Canberra United. 15 September 2023.
  6. Web site: US defender Clough joins United. Canberra United. 18 September 2023.
  7. Web site: Canberra local Alex McKenzie inks A-Leagues deal. Canberra United. 5 October 2023.
  8. Web site: Ava Piazza links up with Canberra United. Canberra United. 6 October 2023.
  9. Web site: United add goalkeeping duo to roster. Canberra United. 10 October 2023.
  10. Web site: Cameron and Christopherson join squad. Canberra United. 11 October 2023.
  11. News: A-League Women's: Canberra United pick up 'best player' in local comp, Madelyn Whittall . David. Polkinghorne. The Canberra Times. 16 October 2023.
  12. Web site: Liberty A-League Ins & Outs: Gielnik named for Victory debut as Matildas return to the fold. Matt. Comito. A-Leagues. 19 October 2023. Ins: 3. Michaela Thornton.
  13. Web site: US defender Clark adds to United squad. Canberra United. 14 December 2023.
  14. Web site: Junior Matilda Skelly signs for United. Canberra United. 19 December 2023.
  15. Web site: Junior Matilda Skelly signs for United. Canberra United. 19 December 2023.
  16. Web site: Stingrays pushing for finals football in 2023. National Premier Leagues NSW. Football NSW. 2 March 2023. ...Chloe Middleton all ready to pull on the pink jersey..
  17. Web site: United legend Brush announces retirement. Canberra United. 15 March 2023.
  18. News: Kennedy Faulknor, Maya Hansen star as Aurora beat Chicago, improve to 2-0. Star Tribune. 28 May 2023.
  19. Web site: We’ve secured another promising young talent. Gracie has represented the Junior Matilda’s, as well as FV emerging and South Melbourne, and we believe she’ll make a great addition to our team! We’re thrilled to have her on board! Welcome, Gracie!. Bulleen Lions. Facebook. 19 May 2023.
  20. Web site: McComasky signs for two seasons. Western Sydney Wanderers. 24 July 2023.
  21. Web site: Western United snaps up top A-League Women talent Grace Maher. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 4 August 2023.
  22. Web site: L’internationale chinoise Chengshu Wu au DFCO !. Chinese international Chengshu Wu at DFCO!. fr. Dijon. 23 August 2023.
  23. Web site: Glory land Women’s World Cup striker. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 15 August 2023.
  24. Web site: Goalkeeper Keeley Richards joins Brisbane Roar for 2023/24 Liberty A-League season . Brisbane Roar. 16 August 2023.
  25. Web site: WELCOME, LAURA: Australian midfielder joins City. Melbourne City. 25 August 2023.
  26. Web site: Liberty A-League 2023-24 Transfer Centre: Your club’s ins/outs. A-Leagues. 28 September 2023.
  27. Web site: The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24. Impetus Football. Kris. Goman. 11 October 2023. Maddy McComasky and Keely Segavcic are both transfers from Canberra United..
  28. Web site: Liberty A-League Ins & Outs: Football Ferns phenom set for highly anticipated Wanderers debut. Matt. Comito. A-Leagues. 2 November 2023. Outs: Michaela THORNTON.
  29. Web site: Rojas joins Santiago Morning. Canberra United. 27 March 2024.
  30. Web site: Serbian star returns to Canberra United. Canberra United. 10 August 2023.
  31. Web site: Full A-Leagues fixtures released: What you need to know & key talking points. keepup.com.au. 24 August 2023.