Category: A-League Women

Football Australia reaffirms diversity pledge amid federal election furore

April 28, 2022

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

Lia Privitelli embodies Melbourne Victory’s fight to reach A-League Women Grand Final

March 25, 2022

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 … More Lia Privitelli embodies Melbourne Victory’s fight to reach A-League Women Grand Final

Victory seeks “redemption” in ALW semifinal against Adelaide

March 11, 2022

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 … More Victory seeks “redemption” in ALW semifinal against Adelaide

The hard-won lessons that revitalised Emma Checker and Melbourne City

March 10, 2022

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 … More The hard-won lessons that revitalised Emma Checker and Melbourne City

City look to deny the odds against Sydney FC

March 10, 2022

After a season that surpassed most external expectations, Melbourne City and their coach Rado Vidošić believe they have the quality to continue the surprises and upset Sydney FC in their A-League Women’s semi-final.  Belying assumptions that the 2021-22 ALW season was a two-horse race between Sydney and Melbourne Victory, City stormed past the latter and … More City look to deny the odds against Sydney FC

Professional Footballers Australia open to domestic transfer system or salary cap, not both

March 7, 2022

Professional Footballers Australia believes any introduction of a domestic transfer system (DTS) into Australian football must be collectively bargained, and that, “fundamentally,” it cannot accept both a DTS and salary cap, PFA co-chief executive Beau Busch has told ESPN. Full story published in ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/australian-a-league-men/story/4611183/professional-footballers-australia-open-to-domestic-transfer-system-or-salary-capnot-both