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Embattled A-Leagues expansion club wound up by courts

An eleventh-hour bid to save Western United has failed with the Federal Court ordering the wind-up of the embattled A-Leagues club.

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From an A-League title to the brink of collapse: how did it all go wrong for Western United?

The highs of 2022 are a distant memory as a perfect storm of off-field issues leaves the club’s existence on a knife-edge and players and fans in limbo

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'Betrayal': soccer players convicted over betting fraud

Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have each been fined $5000 and convicted over a one-month yellow card betting fraud.

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Western United lodge appeal in A-Leagues licence fight

In a fight to keep the cash-strapped club alive, Western United have appealed the decision to strip them of their A-Leagues licence.

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Western Utd lose new signing, remain in licence limbo

Embattled A-Leagues club Western United have lost recruit Jaiden Kucharski before he even played a competitive game, due to their off-field issues.

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Western Utd given boost in A-Leagues licence fight

Embattled Western United have received an extension to their appeal against having their A-Leagues licence stripped as they attempt to keep their club alive.

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Former A-League player blames $16k fraud on late pay

An ex-Western United soccer player claims his embattled club's late payments were a factor in his yellow card betting fraud, which netted him about $16,000.

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Battling A-Leagues club to fight licence stripping

Embattled football club Western United is at risk of folding after Football Australia stripped them of their licence for both the A-League Men and Women.

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A-League club Western United close to collapse after licence withdrawn

Melbourne-based club says it plans to appeal against decision after independent board found it failed to meet licensing requirements

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Western United’s multimillion-dollar loss highlights A-Leagues’ ongoing struggles

Melbourne-based club reports $11m loss in 2023-24 but ALM’s outgoing transfer fees offer one positive sign

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A-League card betting fraud alleged to net players $18k

Two soccer players, including a former A-League midfielder, have fronted court accused of raking in more than $18,000 in fraudulent yellow card bets.

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Aloisi to continue as Western United coach

Embattled A-Leagues club Western United have extended John Aloisi's contract as head coach of their men's team for a further two seasons.

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Men's A-League player charged with betting scandal

Two men have been charged over their involvement in an alleged betting scandal that included the manipulation of yellow cards during soccer games for gambling.

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Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition

With some senior Matildas missing the upcoming games against Argentina, emerging players Kahli Johnson and Amy Sayer know a huge opportunity awaits.

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Lucrative overseas move awaits for Western United star

Western United are resigned to losing star striker Noah Botic to an overseas move and he knows he has a big decision to make on his future.

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'Stars align' for A-League Men's Melbourne finale

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City will meet in an A-League Men grand final for the first time and it could be something special for football in Australia.

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City finish off Western United to seal derby decider

Melbourne City will face Melbourne Victory in the ALM grand final for the first time after winning their semi-final against Western United 4-1 on aggregate.

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United pay dramas not standing in Aloisi's way

John Aloisi insists dealing with Western United's pay issues won't be an excuse against Melbourne City as he attempts to pull off one of the great comebacks.

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Union hits out at embattled A-Leagues club over pay

A-Leagues club Western United are in the midst of more turmoil and under the pump from the players' union ahead of their men's semi-final second leg.

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Auckland beat injury-hit Victory for ALM semi edge

Auckland FC have beaten an injury-hit Melbourne Victory 1-0 at AAMI Park to take a one-goal lead into the home leg of their A-League Men semi-final.

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Aloisi adamant Western Utd can pull off mighty comeback

Western United coach John Aloisi says his charges can fight back from 3-0 down against Melbourne City to still win their A-League Men semi-final tie.

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Clinical City beat United to close on ALM grand final

Melbourne City have beaten Western United 3-0 in their first semi-final leg to put themselves in pole position to reach the A-League Men grand final.

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United striker fit, City's Socceroo in doubt for final

Melbourne City could be without dashing Socceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson against Western United, who are adamant their star striker Noah Botic is fit.

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City's Socceroo Behich dares to dream of perfect month

Melbourne City captain Aziz Behich has his heart set on achieving an A-League Men championship, then World Cup qualification with the Socceroos this month.

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Western back star Botic to be fit & firing for ALM semi

Noah Botic felt a quad problem after his hat-trick against Adelaide but coach John Aloisi expects him to be fit and firing for Western United's semi-final.

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