Overview

• Football Australia’s independent licensing board ruled Western United failed to meet A-League criteria and withdrew its licence effective immediately.
• Western United faces a seven-day deadline to appeal under the National Club Licensing Regulations or forfeit its place in both men’s and women’s competitions.
• A proposed $100 million sale to US-based KAM Sports for a 65% stake is still awaiting approval from the Australian Professional Leagues.
• The club has reported annual losses exceeding AUD 10 million, liabilities around AUD 55 million and has repeatedly paid players and staff late.
• Western United remains under a FIFA transfer ban over a dispute with former striker Aleksandar Prijović and its planned Tarneit stadium project remains stalled.