Western United FC (A-League Women) explained

Clubname:Western United Women
Fullname:Western United Football Club (A-League Women)
Nickname:Western Women
Owner:Western Melbourne Group, Sayers Road Investment Co, Jaszac Investments – Jason Sourasis, Theodore Andriopoulos, Steve Horvat, Levent Shevki and John Tripodi
Manager:Kat Smith
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Website:https://wufc.com.au/
Current:2024–25 Western United FC (A-League Women) season

Western United Football Club (A-League Women) is an Australian professional women's soccer club based in the western Melbourne suburb of Truganina.[1] The club was formed through a successful bid to enter the A-League Women, commencing in the 2022–23 season.[2]

History

On 12 May 2022, it was announced that Western United had joined the A-League Women from the 2022–23 season.[2] Mark Torcaso was appointed as the inaugural head coach on 29 June 2022.[3] A month later, Helen Winterburn was appointed as the assistant coach.[4] In August, Hannah Keane became the team's first international signing.[5] In October 2022, the club confirmed the football department staff.[6] In November 2022, the club held its first friendly, defeating defending champions Melbourne Victory with Keane scoring the only goal of the match.[7]

Managers

PositionName
Head coach Kat Smith
Assistant coach Chelsea Noonan
Goalkeeper coach Blerton Belica
Strength & Conditioning coach George Mcheileh
General manager football Mal Impiombato
Football manager Amanda Stella
Physiotherapist Nicholas Ragg
Club doctor David Bolzonello
Performance Analyst/ Assistant Coach Kogulan Sabaratnam

Honours

Runners-up (1): 2022–23

Runners-up (1): 2023

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OFFICES - WUFC Head Office is at Corner of Leakes and Palmers Road, Truganina.. Western United FC. Twitter. 29 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Western United to enter Liberty A-League Women in upcoming season. 12 May 2022. Western United FC.
  3. Web site: Western United Announces inaugural women's football department staff. 29 June 2022. Western United.
  4. Web site: Helen Winterburn confirmed as Western United Women's Assistant Coach. Western United. 29 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Sasha . Pisani . Western's preparations for inaugural ALW season continue with Keane arrival . 9 August 2022 . 9 August 2022. KEEPUP.
  6. Web site: Western United confirms A-League Women football department. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 26 October 2022.
  7. Web site: ALW Pre-Season Report: Western United 1-0 Melbourne Victory. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 5 November 2022.