Western United has come through ‘A-League Women’ week with six players re-signed, one new signing and four players on their way to the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
Kat Smith is continuing to shape her squad for another pursuit of success in the Liberty A-League Women, with a return to the finals and a challenge for silverware front of mind.
The 2024/25 season is fast approaching and it won’t be long until we’re all back together again to cheer on the girls in green at Ironbark Fields.
Western United Liberty A-League Women re-signings
Continuity and familiarity will be vital for Smith and her team with a host of the returning cast ready to re-roll for the new season.
With the Green and Black enjoying a vastly successful first two years in the competitions, many of the star contributors are here to stay.
Adriana and Melissa Taranto have both committed for another year, with the twin sisters set to dominate the midfield again.
They are join by fellow foundation player Julia Sardo, while Alyssa Dall’Oste is also back for a third straight to complete the goalkeeper union alongside Natalie Picak.
After making a superb comeback from ACL surgery last season, Tasmanian star Aimee Medwin will be looking ahead to a full season in Green and Black to show her quality once again.
With Alana Cerne and Kahli Johnson already announced, a backbone of eight returning players is in place with plenty more to come before the beginning of pre-season.
Western United Liberty A-League Women new signings
Alana Cortellino headlined A-League Women week at Ironbark Fields with the 17-year-old joining on a two-year deal on Friday.
The Junior Matilda has exploded in NPLW Victoria with FC Bulleen Lions this season, scoring nine goals in all competitions as she helps her side challenge for a treble.
A rapid young winger born and bred in the West, Cortellino joins Chloe Lincoln and Sasha Grove as the first three new signings for the Green and Black.
Four youngsters turn Green and Black into Green and Gold
With Johnson, Lincoln and Grove already key features in the Young Matildas squad, this week saw Avaani Prakash earn a richly deserved call-up for next month’s FIFA U20 World Cup in Colombia.
The 17-year-old impressed in a recent camp in New Zealand and has been called in as an injury replacement player, hoping to make an impact once the tournament kicks off.
With four youngsters headlining Leah Blayney’s squad, Western United is continuing to build a team for the future and elevate players towards exciting opportunities.
Be part of the action with a membership at Ironbark Fields
It’s been a huge week at Ironbark Fields, but that is only the half of it. With lots more announcements still to be made before the season kicks off, the excitement is building ahead of United’s first full campaign in Tarneit.
The best way to get behind the girls in green is to sign up with a Western United membership. Not only do you get to watch the next generation of female superstars in the heart of the West, but you get some absurd value when doing so.
Full-season A-League Women memberships are just $75 for adults or $38 for juniors, while a six-game membership goes for only $45 for an adult and $20 for juniors.
That’s about $7 per game for an adult and $3 each day out for the kids.
With 12 regular season home matches full of thrilling football and family fun action in Tarneit, there is no better purchase to make heading into the summer.
Bleed Green for the West this season and become a member today.
