Dundee United has signed Australian forward Lachlan Rose. The 27-year-old joins the team after just missing out on the A-League title with Newcastle United Jets.

What drew Rose to Dundee United?

Rose thinks his hard-working style aligns perfectly with the values of Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin. He said he is a hard-working player, which resembles the way the city is and the people that are here.

Why it matters for Dundee United

The signing of Rose comes as Dundee United looks to improve their league standing. As of June 29, 2026, the team sits 9th in Premiership with 33 points, 8 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses from 33 games. Their recent form has been WLWWL. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 53, resulting in a -19 goal difference. The team is 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

What comes next?

Rose had agreed to a two-year contract with Dundee United at a time when Jets were leading the A-League. Despite ending top of the table, five points ahead of Adelaide United, they lost out in the play-off semi-finals to Sydney after a penalty shoot-out. Rose scored eight goals and provided one assist in his 26 appearances - his best season yet.

CategoryValue
League Standing9th in Premiership
Points33
Recent FormWLWWL
Goals Scored34
Goals Conceded53
Goal Difference-19
Points Behind Leaders37