2023–24 Macarthur FC season explained

Club:Macarthur FC
Season:2023–24
Manager:Mile Sterjovski
League:A-League Men
League Result:5th
Cup1:A-League Men Finals
Cup1 Result:Elimination final
Cup2:Australia Cup
Cup2 Result:Round of 32
Cup3:AFC Cup
Cup3 Result:Zonal finals
League Topscorer:
Valère Germain
(12)
Season Topscorer:
Valère Germain (16)
Highest Attendance:7,723
vs. Sydney FC
(20 April 2024)
A-League Men
Lowest Attendance:1,582
vs. Phnom Penh Crown
(9 November 2023)
AFC Cup
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:8–2
vs. DH Cebu (H)
(5 October 2023)
AFC Cup
Largest Loss:0–4
vs. Sydney FC (A)
(4 May 2024)
A-League Men Finals
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Updated:4 May 2024
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the fourth in the history of Macarthur Football Club since its establishment in 2017. The club competed in the A-League Men for the fourth time, the Australia Cup for the third time and the AFC Cup for the first time.

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
23 Wellington PhoenixFree transfer2 years8 May 2023[1]
4 UnattachedFree transfer1 year24 June 2023[2]
17 UnattachedFree transfer2 years27 June 2023[3]
14 UnattachedFree transfer2 years3 July 2023[4]
7 UnattachedFree transfer1 year10 July 2023[5]
98 UnattachedFree transfer2 years8 May 2023[6]
1 Free transfer1 year10 August 2023[7]
22 Free transfer1 year12 September 2023[8]
20 Sydney FCFree transfer7 December 2023[9]
21 Adelaide UnitedFree transfer16 January 2024[10] [11]
18 Free transfer5 month scholarship30 January 2024[12]
3 Free transfer5 months6 February 2024[13]

From youth squad

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef.
1 UnattachedEnd of contract18 May 2023[14]
9 UnattachedEnd of contract18 May 2023
15 UnattachedEnd of contract18 May 2023
17 UnattachedEnd of contract18 May 2023
20 UnattachedEnd of contract18 May 2023
7 UnattachedEnd of contract9 June 2023[15]
14 UnattachedEnd of contract9 June 2023
35 UnattachedEnd of contract9 June 2023
99 Melbourne VictoryMutual contract termination7 July 2023[16] [17]
Mutual contract termination14 December 2023[18]
5 Undisclosed28 December 2023[19] [20]
32 Mutual contract termination7 February 2024[21] [22]

Contract extensions

No.NamePositionDurationDateRef.
2 Jake McGing1 year 29 May 2023 [23]
13 Ivan Vujica2 years 29 June 2023 [24]
12 Filip Kurto2 years 25 January 2024 Contract extended from end of 2023–24 until end of 2025–26.[25]
22 Yianni Nicolaou1 year 31 January 2024 Contract extended from end of 2023–24 until end of 2024–25.[26]
4 Matt Jurman1 year 15 March 2024 Contract extended from end of 2023–24 until end of 2024–25.[27]
10 Ulises Dávila2 years 5 April 2024 Contract extended from end of 2023–24 until end of 2025–26.[28]

Competitions

A-League Men

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

Results summary

Home figures include Macarthur FC's 3–3 draw on neutral ground against Western United on 12 January 2024.

Finals Series

Australia Cup

See main article: 2023 Australia Cup.

AFC Cup

See main article: 2023–24 AFC Cup.

Group stage

The draw for the group stage was held on 24 August 2023.

Knockout stage

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

PlayerA-League MenA-League Men FinalsAustralia CupAFC CupTotal
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1GK<--A-League Men-->0 00 00 03 03 0
3DF<--A-League Men-->4+3 11 00 00+1 09 1
4DF<--A-League Men-->15+1 00 00 07 023 0
6DF<--A-League Men-->25 11 02 06 234 3
7FW<--A-League Men-->3+8 00+1 00 04 116 1
8MF<--A-League Men-->15+9 50+1 01 15+1 232 8
10MF<--A-League Men-->22+2 91 01 06 432 13
12GK<--A-League Men-->27 01 01 05 034 0
13DF<--A-League Men-->24 01 01 05 031 0
14MF<--A-League Men-->2+8 00 00 00+2 012 0
15MF<--A-League Men-->20+2 11 01 03+1 128 2
16DF<--A-League Men-->1+6 00 01 01+3 012 0
17FW<--A-League Men-->21+4 41 01+1 06+1 235 6
18DF<--A-League Men-->1+2 00+1 00 00+1 05 0
19MF<--A-League Men-->0+1 00 01+1 00+4 07 0
20DF<--A-League Men-->10+2 01 00 01+1 015 0
21FW<--A-League Men-->4+4 30 00 01+1 010 3
22DF<--A-League Men-->15+4 00 00 05+1 025 0
23MF<--A-League Men-->23+2 01 01 07 034 0
24MF<--A-League Men-->1+7 00 00+3 01+4 016 0
27MF<--A-League Men-->0+7 00 00 00+3 110 1
30GK<--A-League Men-->0 00 01 00 01 0
31FW<--A-League Men-->3+16 00+1 02 21+5 328 5
36FW<--A-League Men-->1+13 10 00+2 01+5 222 3
37FW<--A-League Men-->17+8 21 01+1 14+4 436 7
44DF<--A-League Men-->5+3 50+1 02 05 116 6
52FW<--A-League Men-->0+2 10 00 00+1 03 1
53DF<--A-League Men-->0+2 00 00+1 00 03 0
98FW<--A-League Men-->27 121 01 07 436 16
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
5DF<--A-League Men-->9 00 01+1 02 013 0
32DF<--A-League Men-->3 00 01+1 03 08 0
52MF<--A-League Men-->0 00 02 00 02 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 MenA-League Men FinalsAustralia CupAFC CupTotal
<--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red-->
122DF<--A-League Men-->4 0 10 0 00 0 01 0 05 0 1
220DF<--A-League Men-->3 0 00 0 10 0 00 0 03 0 1
33DF<--A-League Men-->0 0 10 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 1
415MF<--A-League Men-->7 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 08 0 0
54DF<--A-League Men-->5 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 05 0 0
8MF<--A-League Men-->3 0 01 0 00 0 01 0 05 0 0
10MF<--A-League Men-->4 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 05 0 0
17FW<--A-League Men-->5 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 05 0 0
23MF<--A-League Men-->5 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 05 0 0
36FW<--A-League Men-->3 0 00 0 00 0 02 0 05 0 0
98FW<--A-League Men-->5 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 05 0 0
126DF<--A-League Men-->3 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 04 0 0
37FW<--A-League Men-->3 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 04 0 0
1424MF<--A-League Men-->2 0 00 0 01 0 00 0 03 0 0
1513DF<--A-League Men-->2 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 02 0 0
44DF<--A-League Men-->0 0 00 0 01 0 01 0 02 0 0
177MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 0
12GK<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 0
16DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 0
21MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 0
31FW<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 0
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
15DF<--A-League Men-->4 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 04 0 0
232DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Men-->63 0 21 0 12 0 09 0 075 0 3

Note: Ivan Vujica's suspension for his red card on 20 April 2024 against Sydney FC was rescinded.

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 and end of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

RankGoalkeeperA-League MenA-League Men FinalsAustralia CupAFC CupTotal
1125 0 0 49
210 0 0 11
300 0 1 01
Total 5 0 1 5 11

Notes and References

  1. News: Football: All Whites midfielder Clayton Lewis signs for A-League rivals Macarthur FC after leaving Wellington Phoenix. Alex. Powell. Newshub. 8 May 2023.
  2. News: ‘Natural leader’: Jurman joins Bulls. Macarthur FC. 24 June 2023.
  3. News: Young Socceroos forward joins Bulls. Macarthur FC. 27 June 2023.
  4. News: Bulls sign Young Socceroos mid. Macarthur FC. 3 July 2023.
  5. News: De Silva returns to the South West. Macarthur FC. 10 July 2023.
  6. News: Bulls sign former Ligue 1 star Germain. Macarthur FC. 14 July 2023.
  7. News: Bulls sign goalkeeper Nizic. Macarthur FC. 10 August 2023.
  8. News: Sayonara Japan: Bulls sign young fullback. Macarthur FC. 12 September 2023.
  9. News: New Bull alert: Kealey Adamson. Macarthur FC. 7 December 2023.
  10. Web site: Adelaide United parts ways with Bernardo. Adelaide United. James. Dodd. 16 January 2024.
  11. Web site: Bernardo Joins the Bulls!. Macarthur FC. 16 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Player Announcement:Walter Scott. Macarthur FC. 30 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Bulls sign All Whites defender Tommy Smith. Macarthur FC. 6 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Macarthur FC announce exits of five players & assistant coach. Matt. Comito. Keepup. 18 May 2023.
  15. Web site: Macarthur announce three exits inc. two stars set to ‘pursue overseas moves’. Matt. Comito. Keep Up. 9 June 2023.
  16. Web site: Arzani released by Bulls after one season in Campbelltown. Keep Up. 7 July 2023.
  17. Web site: Melbourne Victory signs Daniel Arzani. Melbourne Victory. 9 July 2023.
  18. Web site: High expectations set as APIA chase more glory in 2024. Mark. Stavroulakis. National Premier Leagues NSW. 14 December 2023. Some exciting young prospects will also call APIA home as former Sydney FC NPL player Ben Gibson, ex-Bulls FC Academy product Eddie Casper and former Central Coast Mariners youngsters Jordan Segreto and Alexander Parkes have secured deals with the club..
  19. mfcbulls. Macarthur FC. 1740306715382251626. The club has reached an agreement with an overseas club in Asia for the transfer of Jonathan Aspropotamitis, pending a medical evaluation.. 28 December 2023.
  20. News: Aussie's China move creates new Korea opportunity for Aspro. Dave. Lewis. FTBL. 28 December 2023.
  21. mfcbulls. Macarthur FC. 1755094124170973427. The Bulls have agreed to a mutual termination of Isaac Hovar's contract. We wish him all the best for the future. 7 February 2024.
  22. Web site: We are pleased to welcome renown professional NPL player 'Isaac Hovar' #6 who is making the move from Bulls FC and joining our lads at Hills United Football Club on their biggest journey yet! We are thrilled to have Isaac join us and look forward to kicking off just next week for the Football NSW Leagues NPL NSW Men's 2024 Season. Welcome aboard Isaac, we are looking forward to a great season ahead!. Hills United. Facebook. 9 February 2024.
  23. Web site: ‘Make Macarthur proud’: Local boy re-signs. Macarthur FC. 29 May 2023.
  24. Web site: Macarthur Medal winner re-signs. Macarthur FC. 29 June 2023.
  25. Web site: Kurto Extends with the Bulls for Two More Seasons. Macarthur FC. 25 January 2024.
  26. Web site: Yianni stays for another season. Macarthur FC. 31 January 2024.
  27. Web site: Jurman Extends for Another Season at the Bulls. Macarthur FC. 15 March 2024.
  28. Web site: The Captain Extends for Another Two Years at the Bulls. Macarthur FC. 5 April 2024.

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