Western United

Western United

11th in Australian A-League Men
Western United captain Josh Risdon set to depart Western United captain Josh Risdon set to depart

Western United captain and inaugural player Josh Risdon has parted ways with the A-League Men club after five seasons.

Backing or alienating fans: The A-League's balancing act Backing or alienating fans: The A-League's balancing act

The A-League needs to work with and chase the Australian mainstream. Yet it cannot appeal to that audience without its core fanbase providing the point of difference football holds.

A-League drifters Western United makes new stadium commitment A-League drifters Western United makes new stadium commitment

For too long, A-League expansion side Western United has viewed through a prism of unfulfilled promise. Now, club chairman Jason Sourasis has laid down a new marker with ESPN.

Noah Botic one among many young strikers in A-League Men Noah Botic one among many young strikers in A-League Men

Just when you feared for the development of young strikers in Australian football, we see a crop of rising stars headlined by Noah Botic.

A-League kit rankings: The best and worst jerseys for 2023-24 A-League kit rankings: The best and worst jerseys for 2023-24

The 2023-24 A-League season brings a new host of kits from all 14 clubs. Which tops the style chart, and which has the worst fashion faux pas?

A-League Men 2023-24 season preview: Key players, questions A-League Men 2023-24 season preview: Key players, questions

Key players? Breakout star potential? Worst-case scenarios? ESPN's Joey Lynch runs the rule over all 12 teams ahead of the 2023-24 A-League Men season.

Marquees and must-haves: Players who should be on the A-Leagues' radar this offseason Marquees and must-haves: Players who should be on the A-Leagues' radar this offseason

As the A-League enters the offseason, fans and clubs alike are looking to the transfer market for hope. Joey Lynch takes a look at which local and international stars could make the move Down Under.

Australia's rising stars have shone bright through A-League Men season Australia's rising stars have shone bright through A-League Men season

We name our team of the season from Australian under-23 players in the A-League Men.

Jordan Bos transfer evidence of Australia's improving talent pathways Jordan Bos transfer evidence of Australia's improving talent pathways

Australian football's great future challenge will not be producing quality youth, but providing the opportunities they need to succeed.

Western United's Alessandro Diamanti to retire at end of season Western United's Alessandro Diamanti to retire at end of season

Western United's Alessandro Diamanti will have one last chance to dazzle A-League Men fans and destroy Perth's hopes of sneaking into the play-offs.

A-League Men Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Wellington Phoeni.. 27 +16 53
2 Central Coast Mar.. 26 +20 52
3 Melbourne Victory 27 +10 42
4 Sydney FC 27 +11 41
5 Macarthur FC 27 -3 41
6 Melbourne City FC 27 +12 39
7 Western Sydney Wa.. 27 -4 37
8 Adelaide United 26 +1 32
9 Brisbane Roar 27 -13 30
10 Newcastle Jets 27 -8 28
11 Western United 27 -19 26
12 Perth Glory 27 -23 22
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
11 Daniel Penha 7 22 4
39 Matthew Grimal.. 5 23 1
38 Noah Botic 5 19 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
8 Lachlan Wales 6 27 2
11 Daniel Penha 4 22 7
19 Joshua Risdon 4 21 1