John Aloisi’s soccer team plays on despite ATO audit

Peter Ker and Michael Bleby

Mar 28, 2025 – 5.33pm

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Australia’s highest-ranked professional soccer club, Western United, says its participation in the elite A-League competition won’t be affected by the Australian Tax Office’s attempt to wind-up its parent companies.

The ATO was revealed on Friday to be the applicant seeking to wind up two companies linked to the club, including the entity that holds the A-League licence and employs the professional footballers: WMG Football Club Limited.

Peter Ker covers resource companies for The Australian Financial Review, based in Melbourne.

Michael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Michael is based in Melbourne.