Western Sydney Wanderers will be hoping that the 2024/25 A-League campaign will finally see them end their grand final drought.
The Wanderers have yet to win a Championship, despite reaching the grand final on three occasions, and the club is desperate for success.
Even after winning the Premiership in 2013, under Tony Popovic, they went on to lose the grand final to the Central Coast Mariners.
The Wanderers have invested heavily over the last few years, but have yet to achieve their dream of grand final success.
More changes have been made ahead of the new season, now all eyes will be on them to see if they can deliver.
Let’s take a look at how the Wanderers are shaping up ahead of the new A-League season.
. What: 2024/25 A-League season
. Where: Venues across Australia and New Zealand
. When: October 2024 to May 2025
. How to watch: Paramount+, Channel 10
. Odds: Western Sydney Wanderers 7.00 to win grand final
The Wanderers had another disappointing season in the 2023/24 A-League season when failing to make finals.
They had to settle for seventh place on the ladder which saw a change in head coach, with Marko Rudan making way.
Rudan was given a fair crack of the whip, but after failing to land the Championship, it was time for a change.
Western Sydney have now pinned their hopes on Alen Stajcic, who has plenty of experience both domestically in Australia and internationally.
Stajcic has spoken of his ambitions to bring silverware to the Wanderers fans, and his hopes are high heading into the new season.
He has the squad at his disposal and now need to get them performing on the pitch.
The Wanderers made a huge statement of intent and got the whole football world talking when they completed the signing of Juan Mata.
The former Manchester United and Chelsea star was without a club when the Wanderers offered him the chance to play in the A-League.
The Spanish ace accepted, and despite being 36, he will have what it takes to shine in the A-League if he can avoid injuries.
Another significant signing for the Wanderers is a re-signing.
Nicolas Milanovic has committed his future to the club by penning a one-year contract extension, and he could have a huge role to play.
Stajcic believes he has the potential to be one of the best players in the A-League in the season ahead.
The Wanderers will open up the new campaign with a massive derby clash against Sydney FC on Saturday 19th October.
On home soil at CommBank Stadium, Western Sydney are priced at 2.87 to get the three points, while the draw is 3.50.
Sydney FC are 2.30 to leave with the win.