Overview
- Western Sydney confirmed that head coach Alen Stajcic and assistant Nahuel Arrarte departed effective immediately.
- The club later announced A-League title-winning coach Gary van Egmond as head coach through the end of the season.
- Van Egmond said longer-term plans were not settled after reports suggested he could move into a technical director role next season.
- The Wanderers sit bottom with three wins and a league-low 10 goals from 13 matches this campaign.
- The overhaul comes as crowds dwindle at CommBank Stadium and after off-season exits of Nicolas Milanovic, Zac Sapsford and Juan Mata, underscoring the club’s broader instability.