[citation needed] It was this team which combined with Point Chevalier AFC (founded 1949)[3] to become Western Springs Association Football Club in 1989.

[8] The women's team decided not to play their match on 19 May in solidarity with their former manager Ryan Faithful who was sacked a week earlier.

[11] Football Fern Claudia Bunge said it was "sad to see the lack of support they're getting" and that in the lead up to a FIFA Women's World Cup, "it's not good enough".

"[6][12] As part of the women's teams frustrations with the club, the players were unhappy with the "phallic like" logo[13] requesting it to be replaced.

[14] Reports by the New Zealand Herald state targets were set by the club in December 2022 after receiving $461,755 for upgrades as a 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup training base.

Western Springs also agreed a commitment to "equality, diversity and player representation on club committees".