Josh Risdon became the first Australian to sign for Western United, joining from Western Sydney Wanderers. With over 150 A-League appearances and three starts at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Risdon brings great experience into United’s starting eleven. The Socceroo recorded seven assists in 23 games in the 2019/20 season and was equal second behind the leader Dimi Petratos who recorded only two more assists.