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‘We are sorry’: Players released as Western United placed in A-League ‘hibernation’ mode
Western United's owner company entered liquidation, leading to unpaid wages and loss of A-League licence; players became free agents as the club aims to resume post-2025-26 season.
- Western United's players are now free agents as the club's teams enter hibernation for this season due to financial issues and liquidation, confirmed by the Australian Professional Leagues.
- The club expressed an apology to players, coaches, and staff for the uncertainty, stating, 'We are sorry. The uncertainty you have faced is not what you deserved.'
- The club plans to continue its academies and aims to return to the A-Leagues by the 2026-27 season after meeting specific licensing criteria.
- APL executive chairman Stephen Conroy emphasized the value of Western United, citing a commitment to reset and continue community work despite the current pause.
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Soccer-Western United issue apology and vow to return after entering hibernation
(Reuters) -Former A-League champions Western United apologised to players and staff after the club was placed into hibernation on Saturday but vowed to return following a season of enforced inactivity due to their ongoing financial issues. Read full story
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Western United in 'hibernation', won't play upcoming A-League seasons
Western United will not play in the A-League in 2025-26 following a decision by league administrators the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) to place the crisis-stricken club's men's and women's sides into "hibernation".
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