2023–24 Western Sydney Wanderers FC (A-League Women) season explained

Club:Western Sydney Wanderers
Season:2023–24
Owner:Paul Lederer, Jefferson Cheng, Glenn Duncan
Chairman:Paul Lederer
Manager:Robbie Hooker
Stadium:CommBank Stadium
Wanderers Football Park
League:A-League Women
League Result:7th
Cup1:A-League Women Finals
Cup1 Result:DNQ
League Topscorer:Sophie Harding (12)
Highest Attendance:9,577
vs. Sydney FC
(2 March 2024)
A-League Women
Lowest Attendance:376
vs. Canberra United
(13 March 2024)
A-League Women
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:3–0

(8 December 2023)
A-League Women
4–1
vs. Canberra United (H)
(13 March 2024)
A-League Women
Largest Loss:0–4
vs. Melbourne Victory (A)
(16 February 2024)
A-League Women
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Updated:30 March 2024
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 12th in the history of Western Sydney Wanderers (A-League Women).

Players

First-team squad

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
19 UnattachedFree transfer1 year (scholarship)6 July 2023[1]
14 Wellington PhoenixFree transfer1 year11 July 2023[2]
4 Canberra UnitedFree transfer2 years24 July 2023[3]
17 Free transfer2 years31 August 2023[4]
2 Free transfer1 year4 September 2023[5]
1 Loan1 year13 September 2023[6]
16 Free transfer2 years (scholarship)25 September 2023[7]
18 Free transfer1 year3 October 2023[8]
31 Canberra UnitedFree transfer11 October 2023[9]
14 Injury replacement4 months22 February 2024[10]

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef.
17 UnattachedMutual contract termination4 April 2023[11]
30 End of contract20 May 2023[12]
10 Sydney FCFree transfer25 August 2023[13]
16 End of contract29 August 2023[14]
14 End of contract15 September 2023[15]
13 UnattachedEnd of contract11 October 2023
19 UnattachedEnd of contract11 October 2023
14 Undisclosed23 January 2024[16]

Contract extensions

No.PositionPlayerDurationDateRef.
32 Midfielder 1 year 4 April 2023 [17]
6 Midfielder 2 years 18 May 2023 [18]
23 Defender 1 year 22 May 2023 [19]
10 Midfielder 1 year 23 May 2023 [20]
3 Defender 1 year 5 July 2023 [21]
20 Goalkeeper 1 year 12 October 2023 [22]

Competitions

A-League Women

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

Matches

The final league fixtures were announced on 24 August 2023.[23]

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-->11 011 0
2DF<--A-League Women-->22 322 3
3DF<--A-League Women-->3+10 013 0
4DF<--A-League Women-->20 120 1
5DF<--A-League Women-->2+4 06 0
6MF<--A-League Women-->10+4 014 0
7MF<--A-League Women-->21+1 222 2
8MF<--A-League Women-->18+1 019 0
9FW<--A-League Women-->20+1 1221 12
10MF<--A-League Women-->3+12 015 0
11DF<--A-League Women-->22 022 0
14DF<--A-League Women-->5+2 27 2
15FW<--A-League Women-->19+2 221 2
17MF<--A-League Women-->1+5 06 0
18FW<--A-League Women-->11+8 119 1
19MF<--A-League Women-->5+10 015 0
20GK<--A-League Women-->11 011 0
21MF<--A-League Women-->16+1 117 1
22MF<--A-League Women-->0+4 04 0
23MF<--A-League Women-->0+11 011 0
25MF<--A-League Women-->14+4 518 5
32MF<--A-League Women-->7 07 0
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
14FW<--A-League Women-->1+0 01 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-->
12DF<--A-League Women-->2 0 12 0 1
27MF<--A-League Women-->4 0 04 0 0
39FW<--A-League Women-->3 0 03 0 0
54DF<--A-League Women-->2 0 02 0 0
25MF<--A-League Women-->2 0 02 0 0
78MF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
10MF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
15FW<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
23MF<--A-League Women-->1 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Women-->17 0 117 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, 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.

RankGoalkeeperA-League WomenTotal
1133
2033
Total 6 6

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wanderers secure rising star Talia Younis. Western Sydney Wanderers. 6 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Wanderers sign Football Fern Clegg. Western Sydney Wanderers. 11 July 2023.
  3. Web site: McComasky signs for two seasons. Western Sydney Wanderers. 24 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Breier signs two-year deal. Western Sydney Wanderers. 31 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Wanderers sign Women’s Championship winner Bruce. Western Sydney Wanderers. 4 September 2023.
  6. Web site: Wanderers secure Collins on loan from Orlando Pride. Western Sydney Wanderers. 13 September 2023.
  7. Web site: Wanderers sign bright talent Brooking. Western Sydney Wanderers. 25 September 2023.
  8. Web site: Wanderers sign striker Morris. Western Sydney Wanderers. 3 October 2023.
  9. Web site: The Impetus A-League Women season preview 2023/24. Impetus Football. Kris. Goman. 11 October 2023.
  10. Web site: Buchanan signs injury replacement deal. Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 February 2024.
  11. Web site: Gallagher departs Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers. 4 April 2023.
  12. Web site: Here's how we take on the Stingrays!. Macarthur Rams. Instagram. 28 May 2023.
  13. Web site: Sydney FC Sign Two Young Matildas. Sydney FC. 25 August 2023.
  14. Web site: FC Nordsjælland henter newzealandsk midtbanespiller. FC Nordsjælland signs New Zealand midfielder. da. Nordsjælland. 29 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Clare Hunt bound for Paris Saint-Germain. Western Sydney Wanderers. 15 September 2023.
  16. Web site: Clegg departs for Racing Louisville FC. Western Sydney Wanderers. 23 January 2024.
  17. Web site: Gordon re-signs. Western Sydney Wanderers. 4 April 2023.
  18. Web site: Wanderers lock in Chessari for two more. Western Sydney Wanderers. 18 May 2023.
  19. Web site: Abdul Massih signs one-year extension. Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 May 2023.
  20. Web site: Caceres signs on for 2023/24 season. Western Sydney Wanderers. 23 May 2023.
  21. Web site: Ferris re-signs on professional deal. Western Sydney Wanderers. 5 July 2023.
  22. Web site: Wanderers re-sign NPL Championship winning goalkeeper Khamis. Western Sydney Wanderers. 12 October 2023.
  23. Web site: Full A-Leagues fixtures released: What you need to know & key talking points. keepup.com.au. 24 August 2023.