[1][2] United also announced its first key signing in local Canberran and Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams.
Hooker made a number of key signings in the first registration window, also securing Caitlin Munoz, Amy Chapman, Grace Gill-McGrath, Hayley Crawford, Rhian Davies, Thea Slatyer for the inaugural season.
The final squad presented significant strength on paper, boasting eight full internationals and a further four Young Matildas.
Influencing this record was an injury to striker Caitlin Munoz in Round 1, keeping her sidelined for a number of weeks.
United won their away semi-final against Newcastle Jets,[3] and progressed to the inaugural final, where they were defeated by Queensland Roar.