Western United Faces Expulsion Amid Financial Struggles

Western United is facing expulsion from Australia's soccer competition after losing its A-League licence due to financial issues and a FIFA player signing ban. Football Australia's decision reflects their commitment to competition integrity. The club plans to appeal, citing a potential capital injection from KAM Melbourne.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Melbourne | Updated: 08-08-2025 12:36 IST | Created: 08-08-2025 12:36 IST

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Western United is teetering on the edge of expulsion from Australia's professional soccer league after the loss of its A-League licence. The Melbourne-based club, which participates in both men's and women's competitions, has been struggling with financial issues and is currently under a FIFA-imposed ban on signing new players during transfer windows.

Football Australia, the sport's governing body, stated that its independent licensing board found the club did not meet the necessary standards for maintaining a licence, but did not specify the criteria. "As such, Western United FC's licence has been withdrawn, effective immediately," an FA spokesperson announced on Friday.

The situation has prompted Western United to appeal the decision, especially with a takeover bid by a U.S. property investor underway. Western United's coach, John Aloisi, expressed his devastation over the impact on the club, which has seen competitive success since joining the A-League in 2019, including a championship win.