There are bright sparks that can be built upon but the APL’s list of issues to address during the off-season is lengthy Full Story for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2022/may/31/time-for-a-leagues-to-take-stock-after-calamitous-and-underwhelming-season
A-League Women
Western United confirmed as new A-League Women’s team
Western United will officially join the A-League Women for the 2022-23 season, becoming the 11th club in Australian women's football's highest tier. Full story in ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australian-a-league-women/story/4663758/western-united-confirmed-as-new-a-league-womens-team
Football Australia reaffirms diversity pledge amid federal election furore
As transgender women's participation in sport continues to be an unexpected focus of Australia's federal election, Football Australia has underlined its commitment to creating an environment in which "people of all experiences and identities" can participate and feel welcomed. Full story published in ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australia-aus/story/4652580/football-australia-reaffirms-diversity-pledge-amid-federal-election-furore
Melbourne Victory’s character endures with Casey Dumont at its heart
They were underdogs on Sunday. They were on the road, and Sydney were rolling. But they won anyway Full story for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/mar/28/a-league-women-melbourne-victorys-character-endured-with-casey-dumont-at-its-heart
Lia Privitelli embodies Melbourne Victory’s fight to reach A-League Women Grand Final
Lia Privitelli wasn't supposed to lead Melbourne Victory against Sydney FC in this year's A-League Women Grand Final on March 27. Looking at the squad assembled at AAMI Park, one could argue that initial plans might not have even had her in the starting XI. And when one considers the hurdles she has had to … Continue reading Lia Privitelli embodies Melbourne Victory’s fight to reach A-League Women Grand Final
After two contrasting rebuilds, Victory and City ready to reignite ALW’s Melbourne Derby
If sporting competitions could be said to have eras, then the epoch that the A-League Women's competition presently finds itself in would be christened "the post Matildas age." Full story for ESPN:
A-League Women finals a tale of tragedy, resilience and anti-romance
The scene is set for a first finals Melbourne Derby, from which the winner will seek to deny Sydney FC their fourth title Full story for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/mar/14/a-league-women-finals-a-tale-of-tragedy-resilience-and-anti-romance
Victory seeks “redemption” in ALW semifinal against Adelaide
Melbourne Victory A-League Women coach Jeff Hopkins is confident that the side he sends out against Adelaide United this Sunday will resemble little the unit that lost 3-0 to the Reds just two weeks ago. Winless in their last five matches, it’s not unfair to say that Victory stumbled over the line and into the … Continue reading Victory seeks “redemption” in ALW semifinal against Adelaide
Australian football must hold its leaders to account as it emerges from COVID
As football emerges from the pandemic, discussions over the sport's future have reached a fever pitch. But talk is cheap without accountability. Full story in ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australia-aus/story/4612619/australian-football-must-hold-its-leaders-to-account-as-it-emerges-from-covid
The hard-won lessons that revitalised Emma Checker and Melbourne City
As her side prepares to face Sydney FC with a spot in the A-League Women grand final on the line, Melbourne City captain and fringe Matilda Emma Checker believes her side’s successful campaign was forged in the disappointment of the season prior. Hit hardest by the changing dynamics of women’s football that saw an exodus … Continue reading The hard-won lessons that revitalised Emma Checker and Melbourne City
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