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Western United FC (women)
Women's football club from Tarneit, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Western United Football Club (A-League Women) was 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]
As of 8 August 2025, the club's license to compete in the A-League Men and A-League Women competitions has been stripped by Football Australia's independent first instance board, which oversees club licensing.[3] The club has appealed the decision and the board will consider the club's appeal and issue a decision no later than 25 August 2025.[4]
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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.[5] A month later, Helen Winterburn was appointed as the assistant coach.[6] In August, Hannah Keane became the team's first international signing.[7] In October 2022, the club confirmed the football department staff.[8] In November 2022, the club held its first friendly, defeating defending champions Melbourne Victory with Keane scoring the only goal of the match.[9]
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Players
- As of 1 August 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Managers
Honours
- A-League Women Premiership
- Runners-up (1): 2022–23
- A-League Women Championship
- Runners-up (1): 2023
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