2024–25 Western United FC season explained

Club:Western United
Season:2024–25
Owner:Western Melbourne Group,
Sayers Road Investment Co,
Jaszac Investments - Jason Sourasis,
Theodore Andriopoulos,
Steve Horvat,
Levent Shevki and John Tripodi
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Manager:John Aloisi
Stadium:
AAMI Park[1]
League:A-League Men
League Result:10th
Cup1:A-League Men Finals
Cup2:Australia Cup
Cup2 Result:Play-offs
League Topscorer:Hiroshi Ibusuki (3)
Season Topscorer:Hiroshi Ibusuki
(3)
Highest Attendance:5,263
vs. Melbourne Victory
(1 December 2024)
A-League Men
Lowest Attendance:4,207
vs. Western Sydney Wanderers
(27 October 2024)
A-League Men
Average Attendance:4,598
Largest Win:3–1
vs. Perth Glory (N)
(22 November 2024)
A-League Men
Largest Loss:1–4
vs. Newcastle Jets (N)
(24 July 2024)
Australia Cup
Updated:1 December 2024
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the Western United Football Club's sixth season. They will participate in the A-League Men for the sixth time.

Transfers and contracts

Transfers in

No.PositionNameFromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
9 UnattachedFree transfer2 years21 May 2024[2]
13 Western Sydney WanderersFree transfer2 years14 June 2024[3]
41 Melbourne City NPLFree transfer3 year scholarship2 August 2024[4]

From youth squad

Transfers out

No.PositionNameToType/feeDateRef.
19 UnattachedEnd of contract8 May 2024[5]
10 UnattachedEnd of contract10 May 2024[6]
13 UnattachedEnd of contract[7]
24 UnattachedEnd of contract
27 UnattachedEnd of contract
8 End of contract28 June 2024[8] [9]
11 End of loan12 July 2024[10]

Contract extensions

No. Name Position Duration Date Notes Ref.
21 Central midfielder 2 years 11 June 2024 [11]
23 Defensive midfielder 3 years 9 September 2024 New 3-year contract, replacing previous contract which was until end of 2024–25 [12]

Competitions

A-League Men

See main article: 2024–25 A-League Men.

Results summary

Away figures include Western United's 3–1 win on neutral ground against Perth Glory on 22 November 2024.

Matches

Australia Cup

See main article: 2024 Australia Cup.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.[13]

NameA-League Men2024 Australia CupTotal
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1GK<--A-League Men-->0 01 01 0
4DF<--A-League Men-->1 01 02 0
5FW<--A-League Men-->3+1 01 05 0
6DF<--A-League Men-->4 00 04 0
7FW<--A-League Men-->0+2 00 02 0
9FW<--A-League Men-->6 30+1 07 3
10MF<--A-League Men-->6 01 07 0
13DF<--A-League Men-->6 01 07 0
14FW<--A-League Men-->0+2 00 02 0
17DF<--A-League Men-->1+1 01 03 0
19FW<--A-League Men-->3+3 10 06 1
20FW<--A-League Men-->0+6 00+1 07 0
21MF<--A-League Men-->4+1 01 06 0
22DF<--A-League Men-->3 10 03 1
23MF<--A-League Men-->2+4 01 07 0
29DF<--A-League Men-->5+1 00 06 0
30DF<--A-League Men-->4+1 10 05 1
32MF<--A-League Men-->6 11 07 1
33GK<--A-League Men-->6 00 06 0
34MF<--A-League Men-->0+1 01 02 0
44MF<--A-League Men-->0+1 00+1 02 0
47DF<--A-League Men-->0 00+1 01 0
48FW<--A-League Men-->0 00+1 01 0
77MF<--A-League Men-->6 01 17 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.[13]

RankNameA-League Men2024 Australia 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-->
130DF<--A-League Men-->0 0 10 0 00 0 1
232MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 01 0 02 0 0
36DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
20FW<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
21MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Men-->4 0 11 0 05 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Western United returns to AAMI Park for blockbuster Derbies. Western United. 28 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Hiroshi Ibusuki bringing firepower for Western United fans in Tarneit. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 21 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Explosive defender Tate Russell signs on to the Green & Black. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 14 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Wonderkid Besian Kutleshi lands at home at Western United. Western United. 2 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Josh Risdon departs Western United as Club Legend. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 8 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Steven Lustica departs Western United with iconic legacy. Western United. 10 May 2024.
  7. Web site: Western United confirms trio of A-League Men departures. Western United. 10 May 2024.
  8. Web site: Lachie Wales retains Western United legacy with move overseas. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 28 June 2024.
  9. Web site: [오피셜] 경남FC, 호주 올림픽대표 출신 래클런 웨일스 영입]. [Official] Gyeongnam FC recruits former Australian Olympic team member Lachlan Wales. ko. Shin In-seop. Daum. 5 July 2024.
  10. Web site: Daniel Penha bids emotional farewell to Western United. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 12 July 2024.
  11. Web site: Sebastian Pasquali becomes Western United’s longest-serving player. Western United. Nick. Hughes. 11 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Rhys Bozinovski to shine at Ironbark Fields until 2027. Western United. Nick. Hughes. 9 September 2024.
  13. Web site: Western United FC - Squad. soccerway.com.