Grace Maher will remain one of the best players in the Liberty A-League Women after signing a two-year contract extension with Western United.
Maher played every single minute of the 2023/24 campaign and was superb in every instance, earning selection in the A-League All Stars Women squad that took on Arsenal in May.
In addition to her outstanding performances on the pitch, Maher has made a significant impact on the squad and the Club outside of the white lines as well, excelling as the team’s vice-captain and being voted by the entire Club staff as the Club Person of the Season.
Committing the next two seasons of her development to Western United, Maher said she is exactly where she wants to be to get the best out of her game and to strive for winner’s medals.
“I felt like I could be myself from the first week being a Western United player, and that’s a credit to the people behind this Club,” she said.
“I’ve loved being able to help add some A-League experience to this side and I believe we have a squad that can go all the way this season.
“I’m really looking forward to settling back into our home from day one. Last season we got a little taste of how it can be out in Tarneit, but I feel like this season is the start of something incredible.”
Western United General Manager of Football Mal Impiombato waxed lyrical about Maher’s position as both a star player and pivotal leader in the Green and Black community.
“Grace was an extraordinary addition to our squad in her first season at the Club and we are extremely pleased that she has committed to our vision for a further two years,” he said.
“She is loved by her peers and Club staff, adored by our supporters and recognised externally as one of the competition’s leading players, so to have her remaining as a key pillar in our program is a significant boost.
“After one incredible season, we are looking forward to seeing Grace strive for the next step as one of our nation’s best players and set ambitious goals for the future of her career.”
Maher will head back into pre-season training in the coming weeks as Kat Smith’s side looks to build towards another tilt at Liberty A-League success in 2024/25.
