Flawless Western bolster squad with Canadian attacker and the niece of Dawn Fraser

Liberty A-League high-flyers Western United boosted their attacking stocks with the signing of Danielle Steer for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

Canadian Steer arrives at expansion outfit Western – who have won all five of their opening five matches – as she embarks on her first professional adventure.

The 23-year-old – the niece of Australian icon and four-time Olympic gold medallist Dawn Fraser – broke the Canada West conference record during her time with the University of British Columbia.

Steer registered a combined 71 goals and assists in five years, surpassing the previous record of 65.

“I’m very excited to be starting my professional career at Western United,” said Steer, who was the 2022 Canada West Women’s Soccer Player of the Year.

“Not only am I walking into a team that is already in great form on the field, off the field the girls have created a positive and welcoming environment that I’m proud to now be part of.

“I’m a hard-working player and as an attacker, I’m hoping to create a dangerous presence up front and around the goal.”

“The opportunity within the A-League came about before I even had the chance to see what the level is like. Now that I’m here, the type of play is more elevated than I was used to while at university,” she said.

“I knew it would be challenging but I believe the A-League will provide great opportunities to develop as a player.”

Western are level with Liberty A-League-leading Melbourne City, but adrift on goal difference.

Mark Torcaso’s Western are at home to bottom side Wellington Phoenix at City Vista Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

“I’m really pleased to be able to bring Dani into our team and I’m confident that she will add a great deal to our attack,” he said.

“We’ve seen her numbers and her quality throughout her college career and I’m really excited to see her bring that into our side now. I’m looking forward to seeing her bring her goals and assists into our league.

“Putting her alongside our brilliant attacking options adds to our significant depth up front and it’s comforting to know that we have so many weapons capable of causing danger to the opposition.”