Matildas look to return to Australia amid pay dispute An upgraded pay agreement would revive the A-League Women, but a Matildas player reveals it could also lure big-name Australian stars back to the competition. AAP · Aug 28
Is this the end for Canberra United? A-League Women club face grievous demise It has been a painful few years for Australia’s trailblazing women’s team, while overseas football clubs just like theirs are funded and flourishing The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Women’s football in Australia reaches Rubicon moment as report outlines bold vision The PFA’s new strategy ‘is not doom and gloom’, rather it hopes to serve as a springboard for investment and offer an opportunity to grow the game The Guardian - AU · Jan 14
A-League Women reaches ‘tipping point’ as scathing report highlights stagnation With the World Cup halo truly faded, the domestic league is now the ‘least preferred’ competition for Australian players, according to a new report The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025
Matildas coach's bold ideas to boost A-League Women Matildas coach Joe Montemurro believes allowing investment solely in A-League Women clubs could help open the door to making it fully professional. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
From World Cup halo to turmoil: why the A-League Women is at a crossroads The Matildas’ legacy was meant to supercharge the domestic game. Instead the league has lost a team, leaving many to wonder if the boom has gone bust The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025
Western United’s multimillion-dollar loss highlights A-Leagues’ ongoing struggles Melbourne-based club reports $11m loss in 2023-24 but ALM’s outgoing transfer fees offer one positive sign The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025
Matildas gig looms for Montemurro after Lyon departure Joe Montemurro's appointment as Matildas coach is imminent after he departed Lyon a day before Australia's interim boss Tom Sermanni's final game. AAP · Jun 1, 2025
Top female coaches earn Matildas opportunity There are no senior female coaches within Football Australia but three from A-League Women clubs are about to get an opportunity with the Matildas. AAP · May 25, 2025
ALW striker Bolden jets out to follow European dream Although contracted for the upcoming ALW 2024/25 season, star striker Sarina Bolden has left the Newcastle Jets to pursue her dream of playing in Europe. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
Montemurro focused on All Stars, not Matildas hopes Top Australian coach Joe Montemurro is adamant contending for the Matildas job isn't on his radar as he focuses on leading the A-League Women All Stars. AAP · May 23, 2024
Shea Connors’ late strike clinches Sydney FC a record fifth A-League Women championship A late strike by substitute Shea Connors has clinched the A-League Women grand final and delivered Sydney FC a record fifth title The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2024
Sydney held to 1-1 ALW draw at Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory have dented Sydney FC's hopes of moving up to second in the A-League Women table by claiming a point in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. AAP · Jan 26, 2024
Crackdown launched on A-League ref intimidation Players in the A-League Men and Women can expect to be booked if they rush in and try to intimidate officials this season. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
AAP · Oct 11, 2023 A-League Women aims to capitalise on Matildas momentum With memories still fresh from the Matildas' World Cup run, the time is right for the A-League Women to maintain momentum and take the league to another level.
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Kyah Simon joins Mariners, Gielnik returns to Victory Matildas striker Kyah Simon has signed with Central Coast while Emily Gielnik has rejoined Melbourne Victory in the A-League Women.
ABC News · May 1, 2023 How Sydney FC's fourth A-League Women championship fulfils the club's living legacy Three years ago, Sydney FC's players were "nobodies." Now, as the A-League Women's most successful club, they have become their own legacy.
ABC News · Mar 22, 2023 Not all pregnancies are being treated equally in Super Netball The Super Netball league was the first club sport in Australia to introduce a parental policy for its players but — as negotiations kick-off for the sport's next collective bargaining agreement — there is one key component that needs to be revisited.