United

No home base, no fan base, limited resources all in the shadow of an emerging pandemic. Western United face enormous uphill battles to secure their position in the A League and challenge each emerging confrontation.

As the pandemic bites deeper, twenty- one players test positive, isolation bites and financial concerns start to emerge. The club’s hard- fought licence is questioned. Amongst this gloom, however, flickers of hope emerge: a win and global exposure.

The club improves its connections with Melbourne’s ‘wild west’ through their players, some of whom struggle with a range of issues. The club aims to be the only club who can play anyone anywhere and is determined in its battle to be part of Victoria’s big three.

Finals pressure mounts and the players bond as a family. Focus is on sponsors and high-profile supporters to get the team over the edge. Pressure builds from top rival Melbourne Victory. Hope is visible as the team sets forth against the odds.

Melbourne Victory dominates as the leading team of the A league. A range of setbacks bring solace to United as Melbourne Victory spies try to undermine United while the team hone their skills. Match fever. Ugly scenes between fans. Against the odds United win.

Entering the final as the underdogs, United is on a knife’s edge for this game against Melbourne City. Tensions are formidable, but the west has arrived. Confidence issues are dismissed as the players surge to their first goal and more. Fans erupt. They win.