Western United have signed 19-year-old former Canberra United full-back Sasha Grove on a deal set to last until the end of the 2025-26 Liberty A-League season.
Grove already has 47 Liberty A-League appearances to her name, having made her debut in the competition as a 16-year-old in 2021. On the international stage, Grove helped the Young Matildas to a bronze medal at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup in early 2024.
The full-back becomes the second Canberra United player to join Western in a matter of days following goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln’s arrival.
“For such a young club, Western has proven itself as a fierce competitor and I am beyond
excited to be a part of that team culture,” she said.
“I’m equally excited to play in Tarneit in front of an explosive crowd of supporters and play
my best football for them and for my team.
“Signing a two-year deal has me motivated to continue the legacy of high performance here
and to continue to learn and develop alongside such hard-working and talented teammates.”
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Western head coach Kat Smith added: “Sasha is going to be an instant hit with our fans because of the way she plays and the way she will represent our Club and our people in Tarneit.
“No challenge is ever too much for Sasha in a game, her competitive edge is second to none
alongside her superb quality both in and out of possession.
“This is also another sign of our intent in this competition, securing one of Australia’s
brightest young talents for multiple years. I’m so looking forward to seeing Sasha integrate
into our team and endear herself to the fans at Ironbark Fields.”
