United extends school partnership

St Monica's College director of football and Western United A-League Women's coach Mark Torcaso with St Monica's year 10 students Sienna, Elias and Melanie, and coach Adriana Taranto.(Damjan Janevski) 319984_02

Western United and St Monica’s College have extended their partnership, give students access to the club, players and officials.

Under the partnership, which is in its second year, students will have the opportunity to train with Western United players, and will have access to Connor Pain, one of United’s more experienced players, and emerging player Jake Najdovski.

St Monica’s College said further benefits, including enhanced game day experiences, will be available to families.

The school’s director of football Mark Torcaso is also the inaugural coach of United’s A-League Women’s team.

Principal Brian Hanley welcomed the extension of the partnership.

“We are very excited to facilitate our Northern Football Academy students having this special access to the reigning A-League Men’s champion,” he said.

“We are proud to be associated with Western United Football Club and welcome them into our college.”