Tara Murray
Western United has parted ways with Christian Theoharous, midway through the A-League Men’s season.
The club announced on Tuesday that it has reached a mutual agreement with Theoharous to terminate his contract.
Central Coast Mariners announced later that day that Theoharous had signed with them for the rest of the season.
The winger had failed to play a game this season with United.
Having signed a two-year scholarship contract in November 2021 in his return from playing over in Europe, Theoharous made four appearances in his first A-League season with United registering an assist against Wellington Phoenix in January.
He was part of the club’s first ever championship-winning team.
The winger also played a major role in Western United’s promotion campaign in National Premier League 3 last year.
Theoharous played nine games in the regular season, scoring one goal, and starred in the promotion play-off with a goal and two assists.
The club in its announcement thanked Theoharous for his time at the club and wished him every success with the next steps of his career.
Theoharous made his debut in the A-League as an 18-year-old with Melbourne Victory.
He played a significant part in Victory’s 2017-18 championship and he also played six games in the Asian Champions League.
Meanwhile, United’s season was set to continue on Saturday, after deadline, against Sydney FC in North Hobart Oval.
United’s women’s team was also in Hobart on the weekend, facing the Brisbane Roar in a double-header with the men’s side.
