Western United has added further depth to its squad, securing the services of Grace Maher from Canberra United.
The 24-year-old will add to their list of young centre-backs, adding ball-playing ability into United’s backline.
Maher said the opportunity to join a grand finalist team in its second season was one she jumped at.
“I’m extremely pleased to be joining Western United for the upcoming season. The players have spoken so highly of the club and staff, so after speaking to Mark (Torcaso), I really felt this team will push me out of my comfort zone, making me a better player and person,” she said.
“I want nothing more than to play a part in bringing home the first piece of silverware for the women’s side.”
Western United head coach Mark Torcaso said he is enthused by Maher’s range of talents in multiple positions and expects her to have a major impact on the group.
“Grace’s signing is a huge one for us because we’re bringing in someone with proven quality and big experience in this competition while still having so much growth left to make,” he said.
“As far as distributors go in the Liberty A-League, Grace is up there in the top bracket. Her ability to play out of defence will be a huge asset for us and very exciting for our fans to watch.
“I can’t wait to see what she brings to our group and look forward to having her help us continue to grow our women’s program in season two.”
Maher has become a pass master in the A-League and one of the best long-range strikers of the ball in the competition. Last season, she ranked in the top 10 in key stats including key passes and progressive passes.
