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Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

Infrastructure funding at 'crisis point' before football's looming explosion

An effective state and national policy platform targeting all government levels for infrastructure funding will be urgently needed over the coming years as grassroots football and the A-League and W-League align, while a Women’s World Cup looms.  23 Jun 2020
Star Matildas striker snaps up ‘opportunity abroad’

Star Matildas striker snaps up ‘opportunity abroad’

Another Matilda has announced her departure from the W-League in order to go overseas. 22 Jun 2020
WWC would transform Australian football: van Egmond

WWC would transform Australian football: van Egmond

Ahead of FIFA's decision on the 2023 Women's World Cup, Emily van Egmond says co-hosting the tournament would be huge for Australian football. 22 Jun 2020
Australia's top female referee on 'forgotten' side of COVID's sport impact

Australia's top female referee on 'forgotten' side of COVID's sport impact

Football fans across Australia are looking forward to seeing their favourite football players and teams return to the pitch. 20 Jun 2020
The W-League's officially moving to winter. What do players and fans think?

The W-League's officially moving to winter. What do players and fans think?

A major stand out in the current sporting climate is the lack of women’s sport on TV. If things were back to normal, the National Netball League - which generally runs from May to August - would be the only active major women’s sporting competition. 20 Jun 2020
Fox confirms TV deal under review

Fox confirms TV deal under review

Fox Sports has confirmed for the first time it is reviewing its coverage of Australian football as discussions over the broadcasting of the A-League continue. 18 Jun 2020
Brebner says no to Victory coach job

Brebner says no to Victory coach job

Melbourne Victory interim coach Grant Brebner hasn't applied to take on the job permanently, but he's keen to make an impact at the A-League club. 16 Jun 2020
Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Checker on France: ‘I am extremely demanding’

Matilda Emma Checker is set to become the latest Australian player to head to Europe, signing a deal with French top flight team FC Fleury 91. 15 Jun 2020
World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

World Cup hero urges FFA for full-time professional W-League

Former Matilda Angela Iannotta believes Australia needs to follow in Europe’s footsteps and have a full-time professional league. 15 Jun 2020
New W-League team would likely be based in Sydney

New W-League team would likely be based in Sydney

There are myriad suggestions that a new Wellington Phoenix W-League side would actually be based in Sydney due to prohibitive travel costs. 14 Jun 2020
W-League's only female coach on the 'opportunities and ramifications' in football's future

W-League's only female coach on the 'opportunities and ramifications' in football's future

Newcastle Jets stand-in head coach Ashley Wilson is leading a growing crop of promising women coaches in Australian football and is full of praise for the pathway the W-League has provided for women. 14 Jun 2020
Who should win W-League Young Player of the Year?

Who should win W-League Young Player of the Year?

Four deserving players are currently nominated for Westfield W-League Young Footballer of the Year 2019-20. 13 Jun 2020
A-League club aiming to start new W-League team

A-League club aiming to start new W-League team

Wellington Phoenix say the time is right field a team in Australia's W-League to open a professional pathway for Kiwi and Pacific-based players. 11 Jun 2020
Women’s football will rise again insists Cannuli

Women’s football will rise again insists Cannuli

Former Matilda and current Western Sydney Wanderers W-League assistant coach, Catherine Cannuli, is confident women’s football in Australia will overcome the many challenges that lay ahead. 11 Jun 2020
5 Aussie female footballers who will rule the 2020s

5 Aussie female footballers who will rule the 2020s

The outset of the new decade is an exciting time for women’s football in Australia. 7 Jun 2020
OP: Women’s football could be FFA’s saving grace

OP: Women’s football could be FFA’s saving grace

Football fans in Australia are longing for the world game down under to go to the next level. Many are talking about promotion and relegation in the A-League as the logical way to add some spark to a stale product. 7 Jun 2020
10 reasons why you have to watch the W-League next season

10 reasons why you have to watch the W-League next season

In 2008 the FFA announced the formation of a national women’s football competition in order to offer “an unrivalled career path for talented elite women athletes.” Since then it has grown into an essential part of Australia’s football landscape. 4 Jun 2020
Fans vote on best W-League player from each team

Fans vote on best W-League player from each team

The W-League has released its list of best player for each team. 3 Jun 2020
Death of a Dutch pioneer with a lasting W-League impact

Death of a Dutch pioneer with a lasting W-League impact

Ex-Canberra United coach Liesbeth Migchelsen has passed way at age 49. She was battling cancer. 28 May 2020
Canberra star snapped up by Icelandic club

Canberra star snapped up by Icelandic club

Canberra United midfielder Laura Hughes has signed with Icelandic club Throttur FC. 28 May 2020
'German football made me,' says New Zealand's W-League star

'German football made me,' says New Zealand's W-League star

W-League star Rebekah Stott loves cliff jumping (more of that later), it's this adventurous spirit that pushed Stott to give German football a go, a decision she believes made her the player she is today. 27 May 2020