Western United, a club that promised a new vision for football in Australia, is on the brink of collapse. The club, which was chosen alongside Macarthur in an expansion process run by Football Australia, has struggled to build momentum since its inception. Despite reaching the men's semi-finals in its first season and drawing over 10,000 fans to Geelong, the club has faced financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The club's takeover by a US-based group has stalled, and attendances have dropped significantly, with the club barely drawing 3,000 fans to each home match. The club's chair, Jason Sourasis, had promised a dedicated football stadium and a suburb nestled in a growth corridor, but these plans have yet to materialize. The club's star striker, Noah Botić, has left the club to play in Austria, and the club is now on the verge of collapse. The club's future is uncertain, and it remains to be seen whether they will be able to overcome their financial struggles and continue to compete in the A-League.