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7NEWS
22-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Western United issued with breach notice by own players over unpaid wages
Embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been served with breach notices by both its men's and women's players over unpaid wages and superannuation. Inexplicably, Western's A-League Men players have to attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit in Saturday's semi-final second leg against Melbourne City after not receiving their most recent pay. The players' union, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), has lashed United's 'unacceptable' conduct and on Tuesday issued breach notices. United must complete payments within two weeks, by Tuesday June 3, or players can take further action, including termination of contract. 'The ongoing failure of Western United to meet its contractual obligations to players, including unpaid wages and superannuation, is unacceptable,' chief executive Beau Busch said in a statement. 'The professionalism and commitment of the players and staff in extremely difficult circumstances has been remarkable. 'We are actively engaging with both the club and the APL to ensure the matter is resolved swiftly and the players will continue to be supported with the full resources of the PFA.' It is just the latest blow to the expansion club, which is currently subject to a men's player registration ban from FIFA, understood to relate to a dispute with former striker Aleksandar Prijovic. United cannot register new players until January 2027 unless that dispute is resolved. The Tarneit-based club had fallen behind on payments in a previous pay cycle but were able to complete them. It's understood the PFA had been optimistic United's pay situation would be resolved with the announcement earlier this month that incoming new investors will take a controlling stake in parent company Western Melbourne Group. Instead, unpaid men's and women's players attended the club's end-of-season awards night on Tuesday, the same day their union lodged the breach notices on their behalf. 'The club has been in constant communication with the players and is working closely with the PFA and the APL to address these matters urgently,' United said in a statement. 'Everyone at the club is fully focused on our semi-final second leg against Melbourne City on Saturday and we look forward to seeing our supporters and Australian football fans in attendance for a fantastic occasion.' The sale to KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of American group KAM Sports, is subject to regulatory checks from the APL and Football Australia. The PFA is also conducting its own due diligence checks on KAM Melbourne. The APL has been contacted for comment.
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Union hits out at embattled A-Leagues club over pay
Embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been served with breach notices by both its mens and women's players over unpaid wages and superannuation. Inexplicably, Western's A-League Men players have to attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit in Saturday's semi-final second leg against Melbourne City after not receiving their most recent pay. The soccer players' union, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), has lashed United's "unacceptable" conduct and on Tuesday issued breach notices. United must complete payments within two weeks, by Tuesday June 3, or players can take further action, including termination of contract. "The ongoing failure of Western United to meet its contractual obligations to players, including unpaid wages and superannuation, is unacceptable," chief executive Beau Busch said in a statement. "The professionalism and commitment of the players and staff in extremely difficult circumstances has been remarkable. "We are actively engaging with both the club and the APL to ensure the matter is resolved swiftly and the players will continue to be supported with the full resources of the PFA." It is just the latest blow to the expansion club, which is currently subject to a men's player registration ban from FIFA, understood to relate to a dispute with former striker Aleksandar Prijovic. United cannot register new players until January 2027 unless that dispute is resolved. The Tarneit-based club had fallen behind on payments in a previous pay cycle but were able to complete them. It's understood the PFA had been optimistic United's pay situation would be resolved with the announcement earlier this month that incoming new investors will take a controlling stake in parent company Western Melbourne Group. Instead, unpaid men's and women's players attended the club's end-of-season awards night on Tuesday, the same day their union lodged the breach notices on their behalf. "The club has been in constant communication with the players and is working closely with the PFA and the APL to address these matters urgently," United said in a statement. "Everyone at the club is fully focused on our semi-final second leg against Melbourne City on Saturday and we look forward to seeing our supporters and Australian football fans in attendance for a fantastic occasion." The sale to KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of American group KAM Sports, is subject to regulatory checks from the APL and Football Australia. The PFA is also conducting its own due diligence checks on KAM Melbourne. The APL has been contacted for comment. Embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been served with breach notices by both its mens and women's players over unpaid wages and superannuation. Inexplicably, Western's A-League Men players have to attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit in Saturday's semi-final second leg against Melbourne City after not receiving their most recent pay. The soccer players' union, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), has lashed United's "unacceptable" conduct and on Tuesday issued breach notices. United must complete payments within two weeks, by Tuesday June 3, or players can take further action, including termination of contract. "The ongoing failure of Western United to meet its contractual obligations to players, including unpaid wages and superannuation, is unacceptable," chief executive Beau Busch said in a statement. "The professionalism and commitment of the players and staff in extremely difficult circumstances has been remarkable. "We are actively engaging with both the club and the APL to ensure the matter is resolved swiftly and the players will continue to be supported with the full resources of the PFA." It is just the latest blow to the expansion club, which is currently subject to a men's player registration ban from FIFA, understood to relate to a dispute with former striker Aleksandar Prijovic. United cannot register new players until January 2027 unless that dispute is resolved. The Tarneit-based club had fallen behind on payments in a previous pay cycle but were able to complete them. It's understood the PFA had been optimistic United's pay situation would be resolved with the announcement earlier this month that incoming new investors will take a controlling stake in parent company Western Melbourne Group. Instead, unpaid men's and women's players attended the club's end-of-season awards night on Tuesday, the same day their union lodged the breach notices on their behalf. "The club has been in constant communication with the players and is working closely with the PFA and the APL to address these matters urgently," United said in a statement. "Everyone at the club is fully focused on our semi-final second leg against Melbourne City on Saturday and we look forward to seeing our supporters and Australian football fans in attendance for a fantastic occasion." The sale to KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of American group KAM Sports, is subject to regulatory checks from the APL and Football Australia. The PFA is also conducting its own due diligence checks on KAM Melbourne. The APL has been contacted for comment. Embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been served with breach notices by both its mens and women's players over unpaid wages and superannuation. Inexplicably, Western's A-League Men players have to attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit in Saturday's semi-final second leg against Melbourne City after not receiving their most recent pay. The soccer players' union, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), has lashed United's "unacceptable" conduct and on Tuesday issued breach notices. United must complete payments within two weeks, by Tuesday June 3, or players can take further action, including termination of contract. "The ongoing failure of Western United to meet its contractual obligations to players, including unpaid wages and superannuation, is unacceptable," chief executive Beau Busch said in a statement. "The professionalism and commitment of the players and staff in extremely difficult circumstances has been remarkable. "We are actively engaging with both the club and the APL to ensure the matter is resolved swiftly and the players will continue to be supported with the full resources of the PFA." It is just the latest blow to the expansion club, which is currently subject to a men's player registration ban from FIFA, understood to relate to a dispute with former striker Aleksandar Prijovic. United cannot register new players until January 2027 unless that dispute is resolved. The Tarneit-based club had fallen behind on payments in a previous pay cycle but were able to complete them. It's understood the PFA had been optimistic United's pay situation would be resolved with the announcement earlier this month that incoming new investors will take a controlling stake in parent company Western Melbourne Group. Instead, unpaid men's and women's players attended the club's end-of-season awards night on Tuesday, the same day their union lodged the breach notices on their behalf. "The club has been in constant communication with the players and is working closely with the PFA and the APL to address these matters urgently," United said in a statement. "Everyone at the club is fully focused on our semi-final second leg against Melbourne City on Saturday and we look forward to seeing our supporters and Australian football fans in attendance for a fantastic occasion." The sale to KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of American group KAM Sports, is subject to regulatory checks from the APL and Football Australia. The PFA is also conducting its own due diligence checks on KAM Melbourne. The APL has been contacted for comment.
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Union hits out at embattled A-Leagues club over pay
Embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been served with breach notices by both its mens and women's players over unpaid wages and superannuation. Inexplicably, Western's A-League Men players have to attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit in Saturday's semi-final second leg against Melbourne City after not receiving their most recent pay. The soccer players' union, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), has lashed United's "unacceptable" conduct and on Tuesday issued breach notices. United must complete payments within two weeks, by Tuesday June 3, or players can take further action, including termination of contract. "The ongoing failure of Western United to meet its contractual obligations to players, including unpaid wages and superannuation, is unacceptable," chief executive Beau Busch said in a statement. "The professionalism and commitment of the players and staff in extremely difficult circumstances has been remarkable. "We are actively engaging with both the club and the APL to ensure the matter is resolved swiftly and the players will continue to be supported with the full resources of the PFA." It is just the latest blow to the expansion club, which is currently subject to a men's player registration ban from FIFA, understood to relate to a dispute with former striker Aleksandar Prijovic. United cannot register new players until January 2027 unless that dispute is resolved. The Tarneit-based club had fallen behind on payments in a previous pay cycle but were able to complete them. It's understood the PFA had been optimistic United's pay situation would be resolved with the announcement earlier this month that incoming new investors will take a controlling stake in parent company Western Melbourne Group. Instead, unpaid men's and women's players attended the club's end-of-season awards night on Tuesday, the same day their union lodged the breach notices on their behalf. "The club has been in constant communication with the players and is working closely with the PFA and the APL to address these matters urgently," United said in a statement. "Everyone at the club is fully focused on our semi-final second leg against Melbourne City on Saturday and we look forward to seeing our supporters and Australian football fans in attendance for a fantastic occasion." The sale to KAM Melbourne, a subsidiary of American group KAM Sports, is subject to regulatory checks from the APL and Football Australia. The PFA is also conducting its own due diligence checks on KAM Melbourne. The APL has been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Embattled A-League club's $70m lifeline
Western United's future has been secured following a majority takeover of the A-League club by an American real estate and sports company. KAM Sports, via its subsidiary KAM Melbourne, has paid a figure between $70m and $100m for a controlling stake in United and its financially embattled parent company Western Melbourne Group (WMG). As part of the sale, KAM Melbourne has committed to fulfilling WMG's ambition to build a 15,000-seat stadium at United's base in the western Melbourne suburb of Tarneit. KAM Melbourne will also pay the necessary fee to have United's FIFA registration ban – which was slapped on the club reportedly over a matter involving former United striker Aleksandar Prijovic – lifted. 'After a 12-month due diligence process and multiple visits to Melbourne, we are delighted to inject our capital, expertise and passion into Western Melbourne Group and its related entities,' KAM Melbourne chairman Maciek Kaminski said. 'This represents our first investment Down Under, and the combination of integrating sport and real estate to make a meaningful impact in the local community in the west attracted us to this opportunity. 'The scale and scope of the WMG vision aligns very well to our own skill sets where we can add real value. 'The community knows that this is a project that will deliver lifetime benefits and produce our future Socceroos and Matildas from Melbourne's western suburbs, and we are fully committed to doing just that.' A second A-League title, as early as this season, to go with the championship United won in 2022 is also a target for Kaminski. 'Given our sporting ambitions, we look forward to building on the success of the club and supporting the team in its charge towards a second A-League men's title this season,' he said. 'More importantly, we aim to bring financial stability and sustainability to the club and ensuring that it can become one of Australia's leading professional sporting organisations and strong corporate partner for the league. 'The prospect of being the first sports team to fully own their stadium is exciting and we look forward to accelerating the development of this and seeing it filled with local community and supporters.' WMG chairman Jason Sourasis said KAM Melbourne's investment would 'ensure the delivery of significant social and economic benefits for the city of Wyndham and the state of Victoria'. 'It was important to partner with a group that aligned with our values and believed in the vision,' he said. A-League boss Stephen Conroy said: 'The pending sale of Western United to KAM Melbourne marks an exciting new chapter for the club, the community and Australian football more broadly. 'With KAM Melbourne's demonstrated commitment to growing the game and commitment to building the stadium, this partnership brings fresh energy and enormous potential for success on and off the field.'
Perth Now
02-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Embattled A-League club's $70m lifeline
Western United's future has been secured following a majority takeover of the A-League club by an American real estate and sports company. KAM Sports, via its subsidiary KAM Melbourne, has paid a figure between $70m and $100m for a controlling stake in United and its financially embattled parent company Western Melbourne Group (WMG). As part of the sale, KAM Melbourne has committed to fulfilling WMG's ambition to build a 15,000-seat stadium at United's base in the western Melbourne suburb of Tarneit. KAM Melbourne will also pay the necessary fee to have United's FIFA registration ban – which was slapped on the club reportedly over a matter involving former United striker Aleksandar Prijovic – lifted. 'After a 12-month due diligence process and multiple visits to Melbourne, we are delighted to inject our capital, expertise and passion into Western Melbourne Group and its related entities,' KAM Melbourne chairman Maciek Kaminski said. 'This represents our first investment Down Under, and the combination of integrating sport and real estate to make a meaningful impact in the local community in the west attracted us to this opportunity. 'The scale and scope of the WMG vision aligns very well to our own skill sets where we can add real value. 'The community knows that this is a project that will deliver lifetime benefits and produce our future Socceroos and Matildas from Melbourne's western suburbs, and we are fully committed to doing just that.' A second A-League title, as early as this season, to go with the championship United won in 2022 is also a target for Kaminski. 'Given our sporting ambitions, we look forward to building on the success of the club and supporting the team in its charge towards a second A-League men's title this season,' he said. 'More importantly, we aim to bring financial stability and sustainability to the club and ensuring that it can become one of Australia's leading professional sporting organisations and strong corporate partner for the league. 'The prospect of being the first sports team to fully own their stadium is exciting and we look forward to accelerating the development of this and seeing it filled with local community and supporters.' Western Melbourne Group chairman Jason Sourasis has hailed KAM Melbourne; s investment in Western United. NewsWire / Nicki Connolly Credit: News Corp Australia WMG chairman Jason Sourasis said KAM Melbourne's investment would 'ensure the delivery of significant social and economic benefits for the city of Wyndham and the state of Victoria'. 'It was important to partner with a group that aligned with our values and believed in the vision,' he said. A-League boss Stephen Conroy said: 'The pending sale of Western United to KAM Melbourne marks an exciting new chapter for the club, the community and Australian football more broadly. 'With KAM Melbourne's demonstrated commitment to growing the game and commitment to building the stadium, this partnership brings fresh energy and enormous potential for success on and off the field.'
