Academy News

4 months ago

Western United to take part in HKFC Soccer Sevens showcase

Western United will participate in the renowned HKFC Soccer Sevens tournament in Hong Kong this weekend alongside some of Europe’s great clubs. HKFC Soccer Sevens is a seven-a-side tournament that features youth and academy teams from across Europe competing against...

4 months ago

Tickets now on sale for Friday’s Isuzu UTE A-League Elimination Final

Western United fans can now lock in their tickets for our mammoth Isuzu UTE A-League Men Elimination Final against Adelaide United at Ironbark Fields this Friday. Calling on all football fans from the West of Melbourne and Victoria – tickets...

4 months ago

Western United introduces new Speed & Strength Program

Western United is gearing up for a huge Term 2 in its Development Centre program and is excited to offer a brand-new offering. The Speed & Strength Program comes off the back of the success of the first-ever WUFC Speed...

6 months ago

Western United Academy launches new holiday skill sessions

Western United is bringing the best in school holiday entertainment with some brand-new Academy clinics for young players to hone skills over the break. When Term 1 wraps up in just three weeks, all eyes will be on the West...

6 months ago

Hit the Crossbar and Win for your Community Club 

Ahead of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men United v Wellington home match this Saturday, we’re calling on all the junior footballers of the west to step up to the spot and take part in the Westside Together Crossbar Challenge!  This...

7 months ago

Western United Academy takes centre stage in curtain raiser ahead of Auckland blockbuster this Saturday

Western United fans will have the perfect opportunity to watch the next generation of Green and Black superstars with a special curtain-raiser match on Saturday 15 February. Ahead of the blockbuster Isuzu UTE A-League Men contest against league-leaders Auckland FC,...

7 months ago

Rebuild Health & Performance powers Western United Junior Academy in 2025

Rebuild Health & Performance has joined forces with Western United for the 2025 JBNPL season as the Official Physiotherapy Partner. Rebuild will play a key role in the health and fitness of Western United’s Junior Academy players this season with...

7 months ago

Western United Senior Academy squads set to take on 2025

Western United will bring exhilarating attacking football and youthful flair back to the VPL 1 Men competition when the 2025 season kicks off on Monday night. Andreas Papanicolaou has taken charge of the team this season and will set the...

7 months ago

Western United Junior Academy squads set for season 2025

Western United is raring to go for the third year of its Junior Academy program with squads announced ahead of the season kicking off this weekend. The teams have been put through their paces in pre-season, learning the Western United...

7 months ago

Western United gearing up for start of the 2025 Academy season

Western United is gearing up for another massive season in its Academy with the 2025 season set to kick off this weekend. The Junior Academy teams will take centre stage at Ironbark Fields as they take on Brimbank Stallions to...

7 months ago

Andreas Papanicolaou set to lead Western United Academy in 2025

Western United is counting down to the start of the Academy season and Andreas Papanicolaou is set to lead the Club as Senior Academy head coach in 2025. After guiding the Under 23’s to the league title last season, Papanicolaou...

7 months ago

In depth with Anthony Frost – Academy, development in the West and Olyroos opportunity

Western United Academy Director Anthony Frost has helped oversee the development of the Club’s next generation of talents, and is now doing the same across the nation. Starting in September last year, Frost has joined the staff at the Australian...