2025–26 Western United FC (women) season
| 2025–26 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Jason Sourasis |
| Manager | Kat Smith |
| Stadium | Ironbark Fields |
| A-League Women | TBD |
| All statistics correct as of 21 July 2025. | |
The 2025–26 season is expected to be Western United Football Club (women)'s fourth season in the A-League Women.
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.[1] 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.[2]
Players
First-team squad
- As of 5 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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Transfers
Transfers in
Transfers out
| No. | Position | Player | Transferred to | Type/fee | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | GK | Chloe Lincoln | Brisbane Roar | End of contract | 10 June 2025 | [3][4] |
| 34 | FW |  Catherine Zimmerman
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Brooklyn FC
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End of contract | 19 June 2025 | [5][6] |
| 9 | MF |  Sara Eggesvik
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 LSK Kvinner
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End of contract | 5 August 2025 | [7] |
Contract extensions
| No. | Player | Position | Duration | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Julia Sardo | Defender | 1 year | 11 June 2025 | [8] |
| 4 | Claudia Mihocic | Defender | 1 year | 13 June 2025 | [9] |
| 7 | Kiara De Domizio | Forward | 1 year | 18 June 2025 | [10] |
| 15 | Adriana Taranto | Midfielder | 1 year | 20 June 2025 | [11] |
Pre-season and friendlies
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||
| A-League Women | TBD | TBD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | — |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | — | ||
Last updated: 17 July 2025
Source: Competitions
A-League Women
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Perth Glory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Sydney FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Wellington Phoenix[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Western United (W) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Withdrawn[b] |
First match(es) will be played: 31 October 2025. Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.
(W) Withdrawn before the start of the season.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.
(W) Withdrawn before the start of the season.
Notes:
- ^ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for the AFC Women's Champions League as they are based in New Zealand, which is part of the Oceania Football Confederation.
- ^ Western United's licence was revoked on 8 August 2025.[12] The decision has been appealed by the club.[13]
Results summary
Matches
Statistics
See also
References
- ^ Joey Lynch (8 August 2025). "Western United kicked out of A-League". espn.com.au.
- ^ Joey Lynch (11 August 2025). "A-League's latest crisis: Were Western United doomed from the start?". espn.com.au.
- ^ "Chloe Lincoln departs Western United". Western United. 10 June 2025.
- ^ "One of Australia's best shot stoppers commits to the Roar". Brisbane Roar. 10 June 2025.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (19 June 2025). "Catherine Zimmerman to depart Western United for opportunity at home". Western United.
- ^ "Brooklyn FC Signs Forward Catherine Zimmerman". Brooklyn FC. 2 July 2025.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (5 August 2025). "y". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (11 June 2025). "Julia Sardo continues Western United legacy with fourth straight season". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (13 June 2025). "Claudia Mihocic returns after breakout Western United season". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (18 June 2025). "Clutch queen Kiara De Domizio back for more at Western United". Western United.
- ^ Hughes, Nick (20 June 2025). "Adriana Taranto commits to Western United after Matildas call". Western United.
- ^ Rugari, Vince (8 August 2025). "Aloisi 'devastated' as former champions Western United stripped of A-League licence". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Western United Club Statement". Western United. 8 August 2025.